E.J. Hayes Elementary

Happy New Year from Martin County Schools! As we approach the New Year, we wish our students, staff, and families a joyful and safe holiday as we ring in 2026 on Thursday, Ja...

We hope everyone who celebrates this season enjoyed a wonderful Christmas filled with time and memories with loved ones. As a reminder to families, the i-Ready Winter Challenge i...

2025 is wrapping up BIG for Martin County Schools—and our students are getting opportunities families can feel proud of. South Creek Elementary was featured on Flyover North Ca...

Cue the twinkle lights! We’re excited to share the 2025 Martin County Schools Superintendent’s Christmas Card, sent with plenty of cheer and a whole lot of gratitude. This seaso...

Our lights are shining brighter than ever before. "Mr. P," as he is known in our elementary schools, is letting his love of music shine for our youngest students, hopefully igniti...

Congratulations to Kealani Kaainoa, a junior at our Martin Innovative Early College High School. Kealani's entry was chosen as the winner of the 2025 Superintendent's Christmas Car...

Several students were recognized for being recognized as being kind and respectful to others -especially their peers. A good time was had by the parents and the students. EJ Hay...

EJ Hayes was blessed to have Ms. Diane Little and Ms. Mattie Hudson come and help Ms. Staton E J Hayes was blessed to have two wonderful ladies, Ms. Diane Little and Ms. Mattie...

Kindness was the Character Education Trait celebrated in November. School winners were honored during the December 1 meeting of the Martin County Board of Education. Those winn...

Click the link below to view our weekly newsletter and stay connected to all the wonderful things happening at E. J. Hayes. We hope you enjoy the new Canva format, and we look for...

What an incredible day for Martin County Schools! Our teams brought the holiday magic to Saturday's Williamston Christmas Parade in a big way — sweeping the float contest through...

November 22, 2025 Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families who participated in our Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive and our Hayes Harvest Festival. Your generosity, ...

CONGRATULATIONS to MRS. CHERRY'S CLASS! EJ Hayes recently had a Fall Door Decoration Contest. Even though the judges said it was hard to choose because there were so many good o...

MCS Takes Top Honors in NC Innovation Award Celebrates District’s Bold Progress in Education and Investment in Economic Growth The North Carolina School Boards Associat...

Renee Purvis, Chair of the Martin County Board of Education, joins the North Carolina School Boards Association Board of Directors. The swearing-in ceremony was held during the an...

Gene Scott, the current longest-serving member of the Martin County Board of Education, has been awarded the highest training recognition from the North Carolina School Boards A...

Today, on Veterans Day , Martin County Schools proudly salutes all who have served our nation with courage and commitment. We are especially grateful for the amazing men and wome...

We kicked off the week at E. J. Hayes with an exciting new schoolwide incentive called Golden Paw Pieces. Classes are now working together to earn Golden Paw Pieces for positive b...

We are happy to report that the technical difficulties have been resolved, and Here Comes The Bus is back online. If you haven't downloaded the app yet, you can grab it from the A...

During our book fair, every student who makes a purchase is entered into a drawing at the end of the book fair. The book fair at E J Hayes was closed yesterday at the end of the ...