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.
about 2 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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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.
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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January is for xylophones and ukulele! Ukulele Club starts in March for 3rd-5th grade. More information soon!
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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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.
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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Planning, designing, and building! Our 4th grade students are using cardboard to engineer some truly impressive projects.
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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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!
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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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.
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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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
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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Congratulations Hannah Miller. She is our December Reader of the Month. Keeping turning those pages!
about 2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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On Friday, we had an exciting celebration honoring our incredible multilingual students as they gear up for the ACCESS test next week! Guest speaker Jose Herrera, a dedicated Communities in Schools partner, energized the room by sharing his inspiring personal journey and motivating words that uplifted and empowered our students. Thank you to our PTA for providing treats and juice for our students.
about 2 months ago, Rhonda Smith
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We’re working our way toward our Million Minute Reading Goal! Now’s a great time to get caught up in a good book and add those minutes. Let’s keep reading!
2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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Reminder that school will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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First and second grade classes enjoyed a fun field trip to Thalian Hall to see Pied and Piper perform Jack and the Beanstalk.
2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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Big news! ALL THREE of our Science Fair groups are headed to REGIONALS! So proud of the hard work, creativity, and dedication these students showed. Way to go!
2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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January Crystal Apple Award winner.
2 months ago, Rhonda Smith
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Today, Mrs. Johnson’s class took on a fun prediction challenge as part of our Building Study! Each student voted on which material they thought would create the tallest building, then put their ideas to the test by constructing their own designs. The red cups came out on top! Students exercised their brains by experimenting with different strategies to build strong foundations and tall towers. It was such a fun and engaging learning experience!
2 months ago, Cape Fear Elementary
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REASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
In an effort to accommodate the educational preferences of families in the Pender County School District, officials have opened the reassignment request period for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Parents who wish to enroll their students in a Pender County school outside of their designated zone, with the exception of Pender Early College and Pender Innovative Learning Academy, are encouraged to participate in the application process.

Due to schools in the Topsail and Surf City school districts being over capacity, no new applications will be accepted. However, students who currently attend these schools on reassignment will have the opportunity to complete an application. Specific guidance on completing this application process will be provided by your student’s school.

The application period opens on January 5, 2026, allowing parents time to consider alternative educational options for their children. The deadline for submitting reassignment requests is February 28, 2026.

REASSIGNMENT FORM

2 months ago, Rhonda Smith

2026-2027 Reassignment Information

In an effort to accommodate the educational preferences of families in the Pender County School District, officials have opened the reassignment request period for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Parents who wish to enroll their students in a Pender County school outside of their designated zone, with the exception of Pender Early College and Pender Innovative Learning Academy, are encouraged to participate in the application process.

Due to schools in the Topsail and Surf City school districts being over capacity, no new applications will be accepted. However, students who currently attend these schools on reassignment will have the opportunity to complete an application. Specific guidance on completing this application process will be provided by your student’s school.

The application period opens on January 5, 2026, allowing parents time to consider alternative educational options for their children. The deadline for submitting reassignment requests is February 28, 2026.

REASSIGNMENT FORM

2 months ago, Rhonda Smith
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