Huge shout-out to these awesome ladies who prepared meals to be sent home with our students!
Dear Pender County Schools Families,
Because of the expected winter weather across our area this weekend, Pender County Schools will have a “snow day” on Monday, February 2nd.
A decision regarding Tuesday’s schedule will be announced at a later date to allow us to check on facilities and travel conditions. Teachers will prepare their students for the possibility of a remote learning day, we ask that families be prepared as well. Announcements will be made using our normal channels.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Be safe, have fun, and stay warm!
Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender:
Debido al clima invernal esperado en nuestra área este fin de semana, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender tendrán un “día de nieve” el lunes 2 de febrero.
La decisión sobre el horario del martes se anunciará en una fecha posterior para permitirnos revisar las instalaciones y las condiciones de viaje. Los maestros prepararán a sus estudiantes para la posibilidad de un día de aprendizaje remoto, y pedimos que las familias también estén preparadas. Los anuncios se harán a través de nuestros canales habituales.
Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Manténganse seguros, diviértanse y abríguense!
Because of the expected winter weather across our area this weekend, Pender County Schools will have a “snow day” on Monday, February 2nd.
A decision regarding Tuesday’s schedule will be announced at a later date to allow us to check on facilities and travel conditions. Teachers will prepare their students for the possibility of a remote learning day, we ask that families be prepared as well. Announcements will be made using our normal channels.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Be safe, have fun, and stay warm!
Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender:
Debido al clima invernal esperado en nuestra área este fin de semana, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender tendrán un “día de nieve” el lunes 2 de febrero.
La decisión sobre el horario del martes se anunciará en una fecha posterior para permitirnos revisar las instalaciones y las condiciones de viaje. Los maestros prepararán a sus estudiantes para la posibilidad de un día de aprendizaje remoto, y pedimos que las familias también estén preparadas. Los anuncios se harán a través de nuestros canales habituales.
Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Manténganse seguros, diviértanse y abríguense!
Nothing better than getting lost in a good book.
In this exciting unit, the 21st CCLC students, in partnership with the Science Alliance of Eastern NC, will explore how plants and animals live and work together in different ecosystems. We’ll build a food web, investigate animal diets, and even move like animals to understand how they survive! Students will discover the wonders of life cycles, learn about plant and animal adaptations, and create a fun insect model to take home.
1st grade hard at work practicing Oral Reading Fluency.
The 3rd graders of the 21st CCLC program are learning their multiplication facts using a multiplication chart. This chart helps students recognize number patterns, build fluency, and develop problem-solving skills. By exploring rows and columns, students actively engage with math in a visual and interactive way.
Ms. Hamilton's class brought the winter vibe inside and made snow!
You're Invited to The 4th Annual Cupid Cub Ball.
Mrs. Johnson’s class has wrapped up their Building Study at-Home project, and the results were incredible! Students brought in a wide variety of creative structures, including a hospital, a toy store, a cottage, Cape Fear Elementary School, a castle, and even a trampoline park—just to name a few. The creativity, effort, and teamwork shown by both the students and their families were truly amazing!
PCS Superbowl Reading Challenge!
Begins January 24, 2026 to kick-off NFL Championship Weekend leading up to the Superbowl.
Rules:
1. Follow the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Guidelines.
2. Every thousand minutes logged per school will equal one touchdown with 7 points.
3. The school with the most touchdowns wins the game at the end of Superbowl Weekend (midnight, Feb 8, 2026).
4. Log reading minutes in PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Google Form for each school found on Classlink.
The winning school will receive an ice cream party for students and a staff breakfast or luncheon!
Competition will begin January 24th and run through midnight on February 8th of Superbowl weekend.
Begins January 24, 2026 to kick-off NFL Championship Weekend leading up to the Superbowl.
Rules:
1. Follow the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Guidelines.
2. Every thousand minutes logged per school will equal one touchdown with 7 points.
3. The school with the most touchdowns wins the game at the end of Superbowl Weekend (midnight, Feb 8, 2026).
4. Log reading minutes in PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Google Form for each school found on Classlink.
The winning school will receive an ice cream party for students and a staff breakfast or luncheon!
Competition will begin January 24th and run through midnight on February 8th of Superbowl weekend.
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Good afternoon Pender County Schools families.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
Today in Library 2nd Grade read Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers and talked about what friendship really means. After the story, students drew pictures to capture the ending and show how the boy and penguin’s friendship grew. Their artwork beautifully reflected understanding, empathy, and connection—proof that stories help us learn far beyond the pages.
January is for xylophones and ukulele! Ukulele Club starts in March for 3rd-5th grade. More information soon!
Attention 5th Grade Families: The deadline for 5th-grade personalized pages is coming up! Don't miss out on a chance to make the yearbook even more special! See flyer for details and contact Mrs. Huckaby with any questions.
Planning, designing, and building! Our 4th grade students are using cardboard to engineer some truly impressive projects.
In honor of our building study, we welcomed a special guest today! One of our parents visited to talk about his job as a welder. The students asked great questions and learned about welding tools, safety, and the structures he helps create. We loved learning how welders help build our community and the world!
Students work in teams to design and build the longest paper chain using limited materials. This quick, hands-on STEM challenge builds problems-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills while making learning fun.
ESS Art Contest 2026 has launched! The contest is open to public and charter school students in grades K-12 throughout the continental United States. See the attached flyers for more information. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Huckaby
Congratulations Hannah Miller. She is our December Reader of the Month. Keeping turning those pages!
