The Columbus County Schools Music Festival will take place on Tuesday, February 25th starting at 6PM at South Columbus High School. Admission is free.
Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Friday, February 21, due to a cold weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.
Columbus County Schools will conduct remote instruction on Thursday, February 20, for students and staff due to inclement weather. All after-school activities are canceled. Students should check Google Classroom in the morning for assignments and communicate via Remind with any questions.
Due to a Winter Weather Advisory, Columbus County Schools will release early at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19th. Staff may leave once all buses have departed and all duties are complete.
All after-school activities for Wednesday, February 19th, have been cancelled.
ODES will celebrate Read Across America March 3-7th!
ODES will celebrate Read Across America March 3-7th!
Friday, February 14th, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students EXCEPT CCCA. CCCA WILL BE ON REGULAR SCHEDULE.
Columbus County Schools Statement on Recent Changes to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Columbus County Schools remains dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff. We are aware of the concerns raised by recent changes in federal immigration enforcement policies within our community. Please be assured that we are actively addressing these concerns to ensure the well-being of our families.
Our legal counsel has provided guidance, and our administrators have been trained on the appropriate steps to take in the event that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits one of our schools. We will adhere to these protocols to ensure full compliance with the legal requirements outlined in the guidance we’ve received.
As of now, there have been no reports of any involvement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within our schools. Columbus County Schools is fully committed to upholding federal laws while remaining dedicated to the students we serve, prioritizing a caring, safe, and inclusive school environment.
As we continue to assess the implications of these changes in immigration enforcement, Columbus County Schools will maintain open communication with our parents, faculty, and staff. We greatly value the trust and support our community has in us, and we will remain committed to providing a safe, effective, and inclusive educational experience for every student.
Declaración de las escuelas del condado de Columbus sobre cambios recientes en la aplicación federal de inmigración
Las escuelas del condado de Columbus siguen comprometidas con fomentar un entorno seguro, inclusivo y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Somos conscientes de las inquietudes que han suscitado los cambios recientes en las políticas federales de aplicación de la ley de inmigración en nuestra comunidad. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos abordando activamente estas inquietudes para garantizar el bienestar de nuestras familias.
Nuestro asesor legal nos ha brindado orientación y nuestros administradores han recibido capacitación sobre los pasos adecuados a seguir en caso de que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) visite una de nuestras escuelas. Seguiremos estos protocolos para garantizar el pleno cumplimiento de los requisitos legales descritos en la orientación que hemos recibido.
Hasta el momento, no ha habido informes de ninguna intervención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en nuestras escuelas. Las escuelas del condado de Columbus están totalmente comprometidas con el cumplimiento de las leyes federales y, al mismo tiempo, siguen dedicadas a los estudiantes a los que servimos, priorizando un entorno escolar solidario, seguro e inclusivo.
A medida que continuamos evaluando las implicaciones de estos cambios en la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración, las escuelas del condado de Columbus mantendrán una comunicación abierta con nuestros padres, profesores y personal. Valoramos enormemente la confianza y el apoyo que nuestra comunidad tiene en nosotros, y seguiremos comprometidos a brindar una experiencia educativa segura, eficaz e inclusiva para todos los estudiantes.
This is a reminder that Columbus County Schools will be operating on a regular schedule for Monday, January 27th. However, we urge all parents, students, and staff to use caution while driving to school.
Bus drivers will be taking extra care for safety, so pick-up times may vary. Please use the "Here Comes the Bus" app to track your bus in real-time.
If there are any issues with road conditions that could impact safe travel, please contact your school's principal for further guidance. Safety is our top priority.
Thank you, and stay safe!
The board recognized all art winners from the North Carolina Yam Festival at the December board meeting:
Morgan Pridgen ADES
Aylin Vega Carbajal ADES
Grettel De La Cruz ADES
Marlyn Sanchez ADES
Jacey Sandlin ADES
Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez ADES
Grace Watts CCCA
Daisy Cribb CCCA
Wesley Stewart CCCA
Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS
Brittany Mitchell ECJSHS
Illiany Hernandez ECJSHS
Sophia Alverado Rivera ECJSHS
Brittney Mitchell ECJSHS
Brentley Wilson ECJSHS
Angelly Nedelka De La Cruz Jimenez ECJSHS
Milana Graham ECJSHS
Luziana Cruz Perez ECJSHS
Mya Jacobs HAES
Aniyah Spaulding HAES
McKenzie Gerald NMS
India Sammons SCHS
Alena Taylor SCHS
Felix Castrejon-Baltazar SCHS
Greenley Hardee SCHS
Molly meares SCHS
India Sammons SCHS
Alena Taylor SCHS
Greidys Avelino SCHS
Devora Redondo TCS
Andrea Powell TCS
Mia Denton TCS
Emmanuel Hernandez TCS
Autumn Todd WCHS
Samantha Strickland WCHS
Nehemiah Williams WCHS
Johnny Dominguez WTS
Keylin Long WTS
Julia Bailey WTS
Mckenna Ward WTS
Teachers
Bre Giddings
Jeff Rudnik
Jennifer Sams
Connie Faulk
Princess Grantham
Allison Ellis
Amy Baker
Kathy Trost
Brittany Ward
Myra Manness
Whitney Hern
Ashley Holmes
During the December board meeting, the following schools were recognized for meeting growth during the 23-24 school year:
Chadbourn Elementary School
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School
Nakina Middle School
Old Dock Elementary School
Williams Township School
On January 24th, Columbus County Schools will be conducting remote instruction. Students should log in to Google Classroom for details about the day’s lessons. If students or parents have questions about assignments, please contact teachers via email or Remind.
Please note that all extracurricular activities, including after-school programs and sports, are postponed for the day.
If you experience any technical issues, please email ccsupport@columbus.k12.nc.us or call 910-499-0080 for assistance.
Thank you, and we hope everyone has a productive day of remote learning!
Columbus County Schools will be conducting Remote Instruction on Thursday, January 23rd.
Since tomorrow marks the first day of the new semester for traditional high schools, teachers have added students to their 2nd semester Google Classrooms. Students, please log in to your Google Classroom and click the "join" button to connect with your new classes in the morning. If you have schedule issues, please contact your counselor via email.
All other students should log in to Google Classroom for further instructions.
If students or staff need technical support, email ccssupport@columbus.k12.nc.us or call 910-499-0080.
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school for students on Tuesday and Wednesday due to teacher workdays, except for CCCA, which will remain on its regular schedule.
We are also closely monitoring the weather for any potential issues that may affect this week’s schedule.
Due to potential weather-related issues on the western end of Columbus County, all schools will dismiss early at 2 PM today. This decision ensures that buses have adequate time to complete their routes safely before conditions potentially deteriorate.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our students and staff.
Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 9th for students, faculty, and staff due to a cold weather advisory and wind chills expected to be in the low teens.
December 20th is an early release day.
During the December board meeting, Mr. Steve Long was voted as Chair, and Mr. Chris Worley was voted as Vice Chair.
During the December board meeting, Ms. Emily Grice was sworn in as board member. Welcome Ms. Grice!
