🍎 Time to Fuel Up for Success! 🥪
Did you know? Eating a healthy breakfast and lunch at school helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn! 🏫✨
✅ Delicious, balanced meals
✅ Fresh fruits & veggies every day
✅ No need to pack a lunch—let us do the work!
✅ Student prefers packed lunch? No worries! Let us provide the fresh fruits & veggies!
Take a look at this week's menus! Let's start each day strong with breakfast and keep the momentum going with a tasty lunch! 💪
#OnePender #SchoolMeals #AramarkFeedsPender #HealthyEating #FuelForLearning #WeServeSuccess
✨ Feature Friday: Meghan Gallen✨
PLES Speech-Language Pathologist and valued member of the EC Play-Based Team, Meghan Gallen, is the definition of teamwork and dedication. She is always willing to go the extra mile in her work, always going out of her way to assist in any way possible. Whether it is conducting observations, supporting teachers, or creating student visuals, Meghan's commitment to students and staff is evident.
Her ability to collaborate, appreciate a variety of thinking, and champion staff is irreplaceable. She not only brings value to student learning, but to staff as well by sharing best practice and promoting the use of therapy strategies in class.
💬 "She is always willing to help and never afraid to support students and staff in any way she can."
Thanks, Meghan, for all your hard work and commitment! #OnePender
📣 March is Social Work Month! 🎉
Meet Faith Harper, one of our dedicated school social workers! Ms. Harper splits her time between North Topsail Elementary, Surf City Elementary, and Topsail High School. With two years of experience, she is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where students feel loved and empowered to overcome challenges.
✨ Jill Robertson -“We are so appreciative of Ms. Harper. Her compassion, dedication and unwavering support make such a positive impact on our school community. Whether she is offering a listening ear, providing resources or advocating for those in need, her kindness and hard work does not go unnoticed. NTE is thankful for the positive impact she makes every day!”
🎉 Fun Facts: She’s a big UNC-Chapel Hill fan, an iced coffee lover, and has a beagle-boxer mix named Milo who is about to turn 3!
Join us in thanking Ms. Harper and all our amazing school social workers for their dedication! 💙👏
📢 Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at the Pender County Schools Career Fair! 🌟 Meet representatives from all 19 schools, explore job opportunities, and even interview on-site!
📅 Thursday, March 27, 2025
📍 Heide Trask High School – Main Gym
🕠 4:30 - 7:00 PM
🍔 Concessions available for purchase
Don't miss this chance to start your journey with PCS! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3DEaXnP
#PCSCareerFair #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers
📢 ¿Estás buscando una carrera gratificante en educación? ¡Únete a la Feria de Empleo de Pender County Schools! 🌟 Conoce a los representantes de nuestras 19 escuelas, explora oportunidades de trabajo ¡y hasta realiza entrevistas en el lugar!
📅 Jueves, 27 de marzo de 2025
📍 Heide Trask High School – Gimnasio Principal
🕠 4:30 - 7:00 PM
🍔 Habrá concesionarios disponibles para compra
¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad para comenzar tu camino con PCS! Confirma tu asistencia hoy: https://bit.ly/3DEaXnP
Shoutout to Mrs. Jean at North Topsail Elementary! Not all superheroes wear capes.. some wear hairnets! We're thankful for Mrs. Jean's creativity and dedication in promoting healthy choices. Her beautiful and fun fruit displays make eating healthy easy and exciting! From bright red seedless grapes to fresh kiwi slices, juicy cantaloupes, and sweet oranges, Mrs. Jean’s colorful creations are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Our students love seeing what fresh fruits she’ll showcase next! We are excited about the opportunity for students in all schools to have this access to such a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables! Stay tuned to see what else we have in store! Thank you, Mrs. Jean, for making healthy eating fun at North Topsail Elementary! #HealthyChoices #FruitFun #SchoolNutrition #AramarkFeedsPender #OnePender #BestNutritionTeam
🎶 Pender County Schools Music Departments Shine! 🎶
Last night, students from SCMS, BMS, and HTHS took to the stage for a Pre-MPA concert, where they performed for judges to receive valuable feedback ahead of the official Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) this week at Ashley High School. This event is an important opportunity for our student musicians to receive constructive comments that will help them perfect their performances for Thursday and Friday’s MPA events.
Best of luck to all our PCS schools participating this week, including THS and TMS, who will be performing at MPA as well!
🌟 Thank You for an Amazing Event! 🌟
A huge thank you to all the families, staff, and community partners who joined us at the Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Information Event last night! 🎉
We’re excited to share that 109 families completed their kindergarten registration during the event! It was incredible to see so many future students, engaged parents, and dedicated educators coming together to make this transition smooth and fun. From interactive activities to on-site registration, the evening was a great success!
If you missed the event, don’t worry—online registration is open! Visit https://bit.ly/41EIaY4 to get started.
We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2038! 🎒✨
🏅 A huge congratulations to the Pender High School students, who were recognized during the Board of Education meeting for bringing home over 40 awards from the BETA Convention in Greensboro, NC! Your dedication, talent, and hard work shine brightly. Well done! 🌟🎖️
🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the teachers and students of West Pender Middle School for being recognized during the Board of Education meeting for their outstanding representation at the BETA Convention in Greensboro, NC! Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire. We’re so proud of your achievements! 👏✨
🌟 A big congratulations to David Jackson from Pender High School, who was recognized as the Pender County Schools CTE Teacher of the Year at this week’s Board of Education meeting! Your commitment to shaping the future through Career and Technical Education is truly appreciated. Thank you for your dedication to our students! 🏆👏
🎶👏 A big THANK YOU to the South Topsail Elementary Chorus, under the direction of Samantha Rodgers, for their wonderful performance at Tuesday evening’s Board of Education meeting! Your talent and hard work brought joy to everyone in attendance. 🎤🎼
We’re so proud of our young musicians for representing Pender County Schools with such enthusiasm and excellence! 🎵💙
🌟 Student Spotlight: Addison 🌟
Addison, a 6th grader at Burgaw Middle School, is being recognized for her academic excellence, leadership, and strong relationships with teachers, peers, and staff. Nominated by Miss Foster, Addison consistently goes the extra mile—not just in her assignments, but in her daily interactions and contributions to the school community.
📚 Addison takes pride in her work and supports her classmates while actively seeking ways to help teachers and improve the school. Recently, she took the initiative to start an environmental club, gathering signatures from students and staff to make it a reality! Her enthusiasm and dedication inspire her classmates to strive for excellence.
🥜 Favorite Food: Peanut Butter Crackers
💖 Favorite Colors: Pink and Purple
🎨 Hobbies: Art, computer design, and helping with family
🐱 Pets: She has cats!!! 😺
📝 Fun Fact: Addison is an amazing poet!
Way to go, Addison! Your passion for learning and leadership makes Burgaw Middle School a better place! 🎉👏
🚀🤖 Get ready for an electrifying showdown of innovation and technology! 🤖🚀
📅 Date: April 17, 2025
📍 Location: Heide Trask High School
⏰ Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Our talented students are gearing up to showcase their incredible robotics skills in the Pender County Schools Robotics Competition! 🏆💡 Watch as teams battle it out, putting their problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork to the test!
Come support our future engineers and innovators as they bring their robotic creations to life! 🔧⚙️✨
Please be aware that the outage may impact school phone lines. Thank you for your understanding. UPDATE (11:43AM) Four County Electric is on site beginning repairs. The outage is expected to extend through the school day. UPDATE (5:00 PM) Internet has been restored.
📚Teacher Tuesday - Kelly Czepiel, Topsail Middle School Special Education Teacher🌟
Kelly Czepiel has spent four years in the teaching field and goes into her line of work with a unique form of understanding developed by her purpose of instilling confidence and resilience within her students. She believes in the potential for overcoming obstacles and allowing students to achieve their goals.✨
Ms. Czepiel instructs Reading and Math, using her diverse experience in business and technology to ensure learning is an adventure in the classroom. Her most exciting classroom adventure was participating in the Tomatosphere project, where students grew space tomatoes in collaboration with First the Seed Foundation! 🚀🍅 She was also granted a Special Education grant by Study.com for her dedication to special learning needs students.
Ms. Czepiel is a proud graduate of the Pender County Schools Beginning Teacher Support Program and is also working on classes through East Carolina University to prepare to be a teacher. Her next goal? A Master's in Special Education! 🎓
Outside the classroom, Ms. Czepiel enjoys her wonderful family, adoring husband, and two sweet children. She is also a cancer survivor, demonstrating that she is capable of doing hard things—just like she inspires her students to do! Her experience has enriched her dedication to making a difference in the life of a child with special learning needs.
In her free time, Ms. Czepiel enjoys crafts and scrapbooking and hopes to travel to Italy one day. ✈️
Her life motto? "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - JFK
Thank you, Ms. Czepiel, for your enthusiasm, determination, and unwavering dedication to your students! 👏🎉
📣 March is Social Work Month 🎉
Meet Samantha Carter, one of our dedicated school social workers! Ms. Carter splits her time with Cape Fear and Rocky Point Elementary Schools. With 3 years of experience, she is passionate about supporting students, families, and teachers to create a positive and encouraging school environment.✨ “Helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential makes every day meaningful.”
🎉 Fun Fact: She attended North Topsail Elementary, and at convocation, she reunited with her kindergarten teacher!
Join us in thanking Ms. Carter and all our amazing school social workers for their dedication! 💙👏
Do you have a passion for serving nutritious meals and making kids smile? We're looking for friendly, reliable, and energetic individuals to join our school cafeteria team!
Why Join Us?
🌟 Make a difference in students’ day
🌟 Family-friendly schedule (weekdays only!)
🌟 Holidays and weekends off
How to Apply:
👉 Apply now at https://careers.aramark.com
📧 Email Amanda Burnett (amanda_burnett@pender.k12.nc.us) for additional assistance
Be a part of something special—feeding minds and fueling futures! 🍏
🌸 Welcome Back, Students! 🌸
We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Spring Break! As we jump back into a new week, we’re excited to see your smiling faces in the cafeteria. Here’s a sneak peek at the delicious meals we have planned for you! We can’t wait to see you all in the breakfast and lunch line! Let’s make this a great week! 😊
#WelcomeBack #OnePender #SchoolBreakfast #SchoolLunch #AramarkFeedsPender #SchoolMeals #SpringEats #FuelYourDay
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Have a great weekend!
