THE MORE YOU KNOW - Today is National School Librarians Day! Take the time to say THANK YOU to your librarian for creating an environment where students can learn day and for helping our children find the resources to continue learning. We ❤all of our PCS librarians!
NO JOKE - It's April 1 so here's a look at the March winners in the Publix School Stars promotion. Each will receive a $20 Publix gift card because someone thought they had gone above and beyond at their school. Nominate here https://bit.ly/3uZshuO
CAREER FAIR - A HUGE day at West Pender Middle School as the Career Fair made it's return. Thank you to all of the businesses who came together for such a special day for PCS students, and thanks to WPMS for hosting such a great event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99ARvmCS8lM
STUDENT OF THE WEEK - "He achieves by persevering and not giving up" Amalfi Ovalle-Ramos has earned high praise from his teacher. The Malpass Corner 4th-grader is big on math, soccer and chicken and he's the latest PCS Student of the Week https://bit.ly/3iLZ8Ob
SAFETY FIRST - a big thanks to Sgt. Kittlaus with the Pender County Sheriff's Office who stopped by Cape Fear Elementary School this morning to show the students what deputies do for our community and how they keep us safe. #ThankYou
BE OUR GUEST - Penderlea School would like to invite you to the inaugural Penderlea Day on Saturday, March 26. Join us at the school from 10a-2p for a day of food, local vendors, live entertainment, an Easter egg hunt and more. We look forward to this becoming an annual event!
LASTING IMPACT - Dr. Charles Aiken is in his last few days with Pender County Schools - his legacy will live on in the Pender Innovative Learning Academy. Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill called the creation of the school an achievement "most would hang their career on". Instead, Dr. Aiken will continue to be a champion of public education at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Thanks for all you've done and what you will continue to do for our students Dr. Aiken! https://youtu.be/tvrMBPRFW6w
FEAR FACTOR - Stephen King and "I Know What You Did Last Summer" rank high on her likes - Mary Prince may be a fan of scary things, but she's not afraid of leading by example. The Heide Trask senior is the latest Star News Student of the Week https://bit.ly/37NFnDL
BATTLE TO THE END - congrats to the Battle of the Books team from Topsail Middle. A second place showing at regionals where ten teams competed. Seven points separated first and second place. Way to go readers!!!
IT'S A "FAMILY" AFFAIR - Topsail High School's Advanced Theatre Arts program is presenting "The Addams Family Young@Part" April 29-May 1 at the Kenneth I. Lanier, Jr. Performing Arts Center. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
LAS INSCRIPCIONES YA ESTÁN ABIERTAS - Padres, ya es hora de inscribir a su hijo/a en kinder para el próximo ciclo escolar, 2022-2023. Visite cualquier escuela primaria del Condado de Pender para inscribir a su hijo/a o para obtener respuestas a cualquier pregunta que pueda tener. También puede comenzar el proceso de registro en línea en https://sites.google.com/pender.k12.nc.us/pcs
ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN - Parents, it's time to enroll your child for kindergarten for 2022-23. Visit any Pender County Elementary school to register your child or for answers to questions. Registration may also be completed online https://sites.google.com/pender.k12.nc.us/pcs
SAFETY FIRST - as part of the most recent district meeting, principals from across PCS came together to ensure their safety plans were up to date and in alignment with other schools they may share space with during an emergency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTYUTfiGi2c
NAILED IT! - the bands at Surf City Middle, Topsail Middle and Topsail High nailed their performances at Music Performance Adjudication which was held at Havelock HS. Each band received either an excellent or superior rating! Congratulations to all who participated
You’re welcome to come out to our Exceptional Children Fundraiser that will be held on Tuesday 3/22 from 4pm-8pm at Bandanas in Burgaw. A portion of the proceeds will go towards funding our Exceptional Children's Prom
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - congrats to the students who recently competed against others from the SE Region (13 total teams). Topsail's varsity team finished 4th and is headed to the State Tournament. Heide Trask finished 7th overall. THS's JV Fast Facts team also qualified for States
MUSIC TO OUR EARS - an information session is scheduled for March 22 for rising 6th graders to Burgaw Middle who are interested in joining the band. Band Night will run from 6-6:30 and will help answer questions about how to join, how to get an instrument and more
EL TIEMPO SE ESTÁ ACABANDO - Hay muchas oportunidades de becas para los estudiantes de último año que se gradúan este año. Aquí hay un enlace a algunas becas que podrían poner dinero en sus bolsillos para continuar su educación.
As a 2nd-grader Odalys Plascencia Rojo didn't speak a word of English, now ELA is her favorite subject. Her teacher Karen Wieland calls her "one of the most thoughtful students I have ever had" and she's the latest Pender County Student of the Week https://bit.ly/3JxSMhv
TIME IS RUNNING OUT - There are plenty of scholarship opportunities out there for graduating seniors. Here's a link to just few that could put money in your pockets to continue your education. https://sites.google.com/pender.k12.nc.us/pcs/students/scholarships
