Join us for Burgaw Middle School’s Open House on Wednesday, August 19, from 4:00–6:00 PM!
Meet teachers, tour the school, complete the required 2026–2027 Beginning of the Year Information Update, drop off student medications with accompanying prescriptions to the school nurse, and learn how to stay connected through the Pender County Schools app.
🔥 We can’t wait to see our Red Devil families! Bringin’ the Heat! ❤️💛🖤
Meet teachers, tour the school, complete the required 2026–2027 Beginning of the Year Information Update, drop off student medications with accompanying prescriptions to the school nurse, and learn how to stay connected through the Pender County Schools app.
🔥 We can’t wait to see our Red Devil families! Bringin’ the Heat! ❤️💛🖤
Are you ready for another great year of BMS athletics?
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: BMS Media Center
Please join BMS Athletic Director Coach Bannerman for an important athletic meeting.
📋 We will cover:
PCS Athletic Handbook
Athletic expectations and requirements
Assistance with completing Final Forms
Questions about athletic eligibility
✅ Important Reminder: All student-athletes must have their Final Forms paperwork completed before practices begin. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
📧 Final Forms: Student-athletes should use their school email when creating their account. Please make sure current contact information and phone numbers for both students and parents are listed.
We look forward to seeing our BMS student-athletes and families!
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: BMS Media Center
Please join BMS Athletic Director Coach Bannerman for an important athletic meeting.
📋 We will cover:
PCS Athletic Handbook
Athletic expectations and requirements
Assistance with completing Final Forms
Questions about athletic eligibility
✅ Important Reminder: All student-athletes must have their Final Forms paperwork completed before practices begin. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
📧 Final Forms: Student-athletes should use their school email when creating their account. Please make sure current contact information and phone numbers for both students and parents are listed.
We look forward to seeing our BMS student-athletes and families!
Dear Burgaw Middle Families and Staff,
As required by Session Law 2023-128 (Protecting Our Students Act), all North Carolina public school units must provide students in grades 6–12 with specific information related to child abuse and neglect within the first five days of school.
This law mandates the delivery of age-appropriate materials—including a video—developed by the Center for Safer Schools (CFSS). These materials aim to educate students on:
- Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect (including sexual abuse),
- Knowing how and where to report concerns, and
- Understanding that reporting is confidential, as permitted by law.
Pender County Schools will show the required videos at the beginning of the school year, as mandated. Additional resources such as posters and student documents will also be distributed and displayed in accordance with the law.
To learn more about the requirements or preview the materials, you can visit - https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
To opt your student out of viewing the videos, Pender County Schools asks that you sign and return this letter . In an effort to reach everyone, the letter will also be sent home on the first day of school, and should be returned NO LATER than Thursday, August 27th. Only one letter needs to be signed and returned.
We encourage you to view the videos in an effort to make an informed decision:
Middle School Video: https://bit.ly/4yYkCgV
We appreciate your support in helping us ensure all students feel informed, supported, and safe as they begin the new school year.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Mortensen
As required by Session Law 2023-128 (Protecting Our Students Act), all North Carolina public school units must provide students in grades 6–12 with specific information related to child abuse and neglect within the first five days of school.
This law mandates the delivery of age-appropriate materials—including a video—developed by the Center for Safer Schools (CFSS). These materials aim to educate students on:
- Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect (including sexual abuse),
- Knowing how and where to report concerns, and
- Understanding that reporting is confidential, as permitted by law.
Pender County Schools will show the required videos at the beginning of the school year, as mandated. Additional resources such as posters and student documents will also be distributed and displayed in accordance with the law.
To learn more about the requirements or preview the materials, you can visit - https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
To opt your student out of viewing the videos, Pender County Schools asks that you sign and return this letter . In an effort to reach everyone, the letter will also be sent home on the first day of school, and should be returned NO LATER than Thursday, August 27th. Only one letter needs to be signed and returned.
We encourage you to view the videos in an effort to make an informed decision:
Middle School Video: https://bit.ly/4yYkCgV
We appreciate your support in helping us ensure all students feel informed, supported, and safe as they begin the new school year.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Mortensen
REMINDER!!! Get your PHYSICALS & FINAL FORMS updated so you can participate in PCS Sports.
QUICKCARE in Burgaw is accepting sameday appointments for sports physicals at NO COST to our student-athletes. Visit this link to make your appointment. https://www.clockwisemd.com/visit/18812
PHYSICALS:
ENGLISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-2027_PPE-English.pdf
SPANISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-27_PPE-Spanish.pdf
Pender County Schools is using a new application for athletic eligibility. Get your Final Forms account and your student-athlete ready for 26/27 school year. This is mandatory... All athletes must have this completed before practices begin. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
https://pender-nc.finalforms.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
**Athletes need to use their school email.
**Be sure to have contact information where you can be reached. This will be our Coaches source of contact for the students & parents.
**Phone numbers for both student & parents are extremely important as you could receive important messages through Final Forms from your athletes coach. See less
QUICKCARE in Burgaw is accepting sameday appointments for sports physicals at NO COST to our student-athletes. Visit this link to make your appointment. https://www.clockwisemd.com/visit/18812
PHYSICALS:
ENGLISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-2027_PPE-English.pdf
SPANISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-27_PPE-Spanish.pdf
Pender County Schools is using a new application for athletic eligibility. Get your Final Forms account and your student-athlete ready for 26/27 school year. This is mandatory... All athletes must have this completed before practices begin. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
https://pender-nc.finalforms.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
**Athletes need to use their school email.
**Be sure to have contact information where you can be reached. This will be our Coaches source of contact for the students & parents.
**Phone numbers for both student & parents are extremely important as you could receive important messages through Final Forms from your athletes coach. See less
🚌 Need school bus transportation on day one?
All students who need bus transportation for the first day of school must be registered by August 10.
Requests submitted after the deadline cannot be guaranteed service during the first 10 school days. Register by August 10 to help ensure your student has transportation available when school begins.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful start to the school year!
Enroll - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
🚌 **¿Necesita transporte en autobús escolar desde el primer día?**
Todos los estudiantes que necesiten transporte en autobús escolar el primer día de clases deben estar inscritos a más tardar el **10 de agosto**.
No se puede garantizar el servicio durante los primeros 10 días de clases para las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha límite. Complete la inscripción antes del 10 de agosto para ayudar a garantizar que su estudiante tenga transporte disponible cuando comiencen las clases.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a prepararnos para un inicio seguro y exitoso del nuevo año escolar!
Inscribirse - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
📣📣 BURGAW MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS! 🧡❤️✨
Are you ready to show your Red Devil spirit? Join us for BMS Cheerleading Tryouts and become part of a team that represents Burgaw Middle School with pride!
📅 Tryout Date: August 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: BMS Gym
✅ Important Reminder: Before you can participate in tryouts, ALL Final Forms paperwork must be completed, including an up-to-date sports physical uploaded to Final Forms. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
📧 Questions? Contact Coach Veronica Lewis at Veronica_lewis@pender.k12.nc.us.
Are you ready to show your Red Devil spirit? Join us for BMS Cheerleading Tryouts and become part of a team that represents Burgaw Middle School with pride!
📅 Tryout Date: August 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: BMS Gym
✅ Important Reminder: Before you can participate in tryouts, ALL Final Forms paperwork must be completed, including an up-to-date sports physical uploaded to Final Forms. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
📧 Questions? Contact Coach Veronica Lewis at Veronica_lewis@pender.k12.nc.us.
🏈 Pender Middle School Football Tryouts Begin Monday, August 17! 🇺🇸
Are you ready to represent the Patriots this season?
Transportation Options:
🚌 Meet at Burgaw Middle School at 3:15 PM to ride the bus with Coach Bannerman OR
📍 Be dropped off at Penderlea School at 3:30 PM for practice.
Pick Up:
⏰ 5:30 PM at Penderlea School
⏰ 5:45 PM at Burgaw Middle School
✅ Important Reminder: Before you can participate in tryouts, ALL Final Forms paperwork must be completed, including an up-to-date sports physical uploaded to Final Forms.
🏈 Football tryouts are open to 7th and 8th grade students only.
❓If you have any questions, please contact your home school's Athletic Director.
We can't wait to see our future Patriots on the field! ❤️🤍💙 #PatriotPride #PenderMiddleFootball #GoPatriots
Are you ready to represent the Patriots this season?
Transportation Options:
🚌 Meet at Burgaw Middle School at 3:15 PM to ride the bus with Coach Bannerman OR
📍 Be dropped off at Penderlea School at 3:30 PM for practice.
Pick Up:
⏰ 5:30 PM at Penderlea School
⏰ 5:45 PM at Burgaw Middle School
✅ Important Reminder: Before you can participate in tryouts, ALL Final Forms paperwork must be completed, including an up-to-date sports physical uploaded to Final Forms.
🏈 Football tryouts are open to 7th and 8th grade students only.
❓If you have any questions, please contact your home school's Athletic Director.
We can't wait to see our future Patriots on the field! ❤️🤍💙 #PatriotPride #PenderMiddleFootball #GoPatriots
🔥 Attention BMS Athletes 🔥
We are officially moving to Final Forms for all athletic registrations! 🏈🏀⚾
All student-athletes and parents/guardians must create a Final Forms account, add your athlete, and complete all required forms before participating in athletics.
Register today at: https://pender-nc.finalforms.com/
✅ Complete forms online — anytime, anywhere
✅ Easy to navigate and submit
✅ Keeps important information updated and accurate
Don’t wait! Get your account set up and make sure your athlete is ready to Bring the Heat! 🔥
🎒✏️ Get ready for the new school year! Black River Health Services is hosting a FREE Back-to-School Family Event featuring school supplies, children’s activities, family resources and connections with community organizations.
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
Burgaw Middle School students, families, community members, and local organizations are invited to join us for Donuts and Dialogue to meet our new principal, Mr. Mortensen.
Our 2026-27 Family Break Planner brings their major breaks and extended weekends together in one easy-to-use graphic.
Save it to your phone or share it with another PCS family as you plan appointments, travel and family activities throughout the school year.
Time-off totals include weekends. Please refer to the approved academic calendars for complete schedule details.
Nuestro Planificador Familiar de Recesos 2026-27 reúne los principales recesos y fines de semana largos en una sola imagen fácil de consultar.
Guárdela en su teléfono o compártala con otra familia de PCS mientras planifica citas, viajes y actividades familiares durante el año escolar.
Los totales de días libres incluyen los fines de semana. Consulte los calendarios académicos aprobados para obtener todos los detalles del calendario escolar.
Save it to your phone or share it with another PCS family as you plan appointments, travel and family activities throughout the school year.
Time-off totals include weekends. Please refer to the approved academic calendars for complete schedule details.
Nuestro Planificador Familiar de Recesos 2026-27 reúne los principales recesos y fines de semana largos en una sola imagen fácil de consultar.
Guárdela en su teléfono o compártala con otra familia de PCS mientras planifica citas, viajes y actividades familiares durante el año escolar.
Los totales de días libres incluyen los fines de semana. Consulte los calendarios académicos aprobados para obtener todos los detalles del calendario escolar.
BMS Back to School Updates
Open House August 19th 4-6pm
📚 The countdown is on—just 38 days until students on our traditional calendar return to school on Monday, August 24!
As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, families are asked to complete their student’s Beginning of Year Information Update. This update is not required for newly enrolled students.
Keeping contact and emergency information current helps ensure a safe, smooth and successful start from day one.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back! 🚌✏️🏫
REMINDER!!! Get your PHYSICALS & FINAL FORMS updated so you can participate in PCS Sports.
QUICKCARE in Burgaw is accepting sameday appointments for sports physicals at NO COST to our student-athletes. Visit this link to make your appointment. https://www.clockwisemd.com/visit/18812
PHYSICALS:
ENGLISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-2027_PPE-English.pdf
SPANISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-27_PPE-Spanish.pdf
Pender County Schools is using a new application for athletic eligibility. Get your Final Forms account and your student-athlete ready for 26/27 school year. This is mandatory... All athletes must have this completed before practices begin. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
https://pender-nc.finalforms.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
**Athletes need to use their school email.
**Be sure to have contact information where you can be reached. This will be our Coaches source of contact for the students & parents.
**Phone numbers for both student & parents are extremely important as you could receive important messages through Final Forms from your athletes coach.
QUICKCARE in Burgaw is accepting sameday appointments for sports physicals at NO COST to our student-athletes. Visit this link to make your appointment. https://www.clockwisemd.com/visit/18812
PHYSICALS:
ENGLISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-2027_PPE-English.pdf
SPANISH - https://www.nchsaa.org/.../2023/09/2026-27_PPE-Spanish.pdf
Pender County Schools is using a new application for athletic eligibility. Get your Final Forms account and your student-athlete ready for 26/27 school year. This is mandatory... All athletes must have this completed before practices begin. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
https://pender-nc.finalforms.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
**Athletes need to use their school email.
**Be sure to have contact information where you can be reached. This will be our Coaches source of contact for the students & parents.
**Phone numbers for both student & parents are extremely important as you could receive important messages through Final Forms from your athletes coach.
2026-2027 Established Student Beginning of the Year Information Update Application
Pender County Schools is using a new application for athletic eligibility. Please see the link below. Get your account and your athlete ready for the 2026-2027 school year. All athletes must have this completed before practice begins. If your physical is already on file, it will be updated at the school level.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
**Athletes need to use their school email.
**Be sure to have contact information where you can be reached. This will be our coach's source of contact for the students and parents.
**Phone numbers for parents are extremely important as you could receive important messages through Final Forms from your athletes coach.
https://pender-nc.finalforms.com/
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
**Athletes need to use their school email.
**Be sure to have contact information where you can be reached. This will be our coach's source of contact for the students and parents.
**Phone numbers for parents are extremely important as you could receive important messages through Final Forms from your athletes coach.
https://pender-nc.finalforms.com/
We are so proud of our most recent graduates! We wish you the best of luck, Red Devils!! 🎓 @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
Have a great summer, Red Devils!! You did it!! 🌞 @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
🏆 Congrats to our spring sportsmanship award winners! 👏 The BMS/WPMS baseball team and the BMS volleyball team both displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the entire season. We are so proud of our athletes! 😈🔥@penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
🏐 Pender High Volleyball Camp! Calling all rising 6th–8th grade girls for the 26-27 school year. 🌊 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today! @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
