Our teachers are getting intentional about the “WE DO” — the moment when students take on more of the thinking and learning.
During PLCs, teachers are modeling, collaborating, and asking the big question:
What are our students THINKING, SAYING, and DOING?
That’s what growth looks like.
That’s what collaboration looks like.
That’s what putting students at the center looks like.
Keep leveling up, Tiger Nation!
Pictured: Ms. Gray modeling Reading Horizons for the ELA department, 3rd Grade Math collaborating with Ms. Abby, and 4th & 5th Grade PLCs created the Doing, Saying, Thinking chart.
#LevelUpAndSOAR #PAWSup #TigerNation
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.
Could its next chapter inspire a young student to fall in love with band?
That clarinet, trumpet, flute—or other band instrument that once filled your home with music—may be ready for an encore.
Martin County Schools’ growing Elementary Band Program is seeking previously loved instruments to help our youngest musicians take their very first steps into the world of music.
We have an immediate need for 1 clarinet, 1 trumpet, and 1 flute, and anticipate additional needs as the program continues to grow.
For a new student, your donated instrument could become more than something they learn to play. It could be the beginning of confidence, creativity, friendships, performances, and a love of music that stays with them for years to come.
🎺 Pass along the music.
Donated instruments may be dropped off at any MCS campus or at MCS Central Office, 407 East Boulevard, Williamston.
Questions? Email sstalls@martin.k12.nc.us
EJH 3rd Grade Families, our Tigers are ready to show what they know! All third graders will take the Beginning of Grade (BOG) 3rd Grade Reading Test tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9 beginning at 8:00 am.
Tonight, help your Tiger prepare by:
🌙 Getting a good night’s rest
⏰ Waking up early and arriving ready to learn
🧠 Taking their time and reading carefully
⭐ Doing their very best!
We believe in our third graders, and we can’t wait to see them SOAR!
Go Tigers!
Mrs. Speight's 3rd grade Math class read the book "I Promise" and worked in groups to see which group could make the longest paper chain. The class started by planning out what they would need. Each part of the paper chain had to include one fact about someone in the group. They then held them up and compared to see whose was the longest. #LevelUpAndSOAR #PAWSup
A reminder for NEXT WEEK: There is no school Monday for the holiday. Third graders will take the BOG (Beginning-of-Grade) assessment Wednesday. Friday is a 12:00 noon early release for all students.
Here’s a look back at our first eight days!
E J Hayes Parent Newsletter
Parents please take a moment and read this weeks newsletter.
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Celebrating the end of our first week with August's staff recognition! Congratulations to Mr. Locke (3rd grade Math) for being selected our August 2026 Teacher of the Month. Also, congratulations to Mrs. Thompson (Secretary/Bookkeeper/Data Manager) for being selected as our August 2026 Classified Staff of the Month!
A HUGE thank you to AMVETS Post 227 for your donation of supplies and materials to E.J. Hayes!
From Kleenex and hand sanitizer to notebooks and so much more, your generosity will make a meaningful difference for our students and staff. We appreciate not just the thought, but the action behind your support. Thank you for showing up for E.J. Hayes and I testing in our school community.
We are so grateful to have partners like you!
#LevelUpAndSOAR #PAWSUp
A huge THANK YOU to H&R Block of Williamston for treating our E.J. Hayes staff to Dunkin’ Donuts this morning! Your kindness helped start our day with smiles, good energy, and a little extra fuel as we prepare for an amazing year ahead.
We appreciate our community partners who continue to support Tiger Nation!
Level Up & SOAR!
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CONSTRUCTION ALERT: E.J. HAYES IS LEVELING UP. 🚧
Something BIG is being built at E.J. Hayes Elementary.
New team.
New tools.
New expectations.
New trajectory.
We’re not waiting for change.
WE’RE BUILDING IT.
Watch our 2026–2027 school commercial here https://canva.link/ejh26
LEVEL UP & SOAR.
#EJHayes #TigerNation #LevelUpAndSoar #BuiltOnPurpose #BuildingOnPURPOSE #BattleForThePaddle
