Cape Fear Elementary School

Mrs Robertsons class spent their first staggered start day getting to know the school, peers, transitions, routines, and learning all about school wide expectations. This is the 1st group of the week and we can't wait to see everyone soon!

Mrs. Johnson’s class has had a great first staggered start day of pre-K!

"You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children."-Dolly Parton

5th graders in Mrs. Garvey’s homeroom went to “Starbooks” today and had a book tasting! The students sampled different books and wrote down ones that interested them!

Today, 1st Grade kicked off Module 1 in Wit & Wisdom: A World of Books! Students worked with a partner to discuss things they noticed and wondered about in a new text. They also learned how to use the “Wonder Wheel” to help them generate thoughtful questions and deepen their thinking.

Check out our new Kindergarten Cubs enjoying Music Class!

It was a Happy First Day! The halls were buzzing with excitement, the cafeteria was filled with friends enjoying lunch together, and we even managed to beat the rain at dismissal! What a wonderful first day with our Cubs! Here’s to an amazing year ahead! ✨

Almost time for school! We’re so excited to see all of our Cubs tomorrow morning!

💙 WELCOME BACK, CUB FAMILIES! 💙

The wait is almost over! We are excited to welcome our Cubs back to Cape Fear Elementary for an amazing 2026–2027 school year!

This year, we are CUBS ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS!

Every new school year is the beginning of a journey, and every step along the way matters. Together—students, staff, families, and our community—we will create a year filled with learning, growth, meaningful relationships, and success!
As our Cubs walk through the doors, we want them to know:

💙 You belong here.
💙 We believe in you.
💙We expect great things from you.
💙 We will celebrate your growth along the way.

Parents and families, thank you for trusting us with your most precious gifts. We are proud to have you as part of our CFE family and can't wait to partner with you this year.

Get those backpacks ready, Cubs! The path is waiting, and WE ARE READY!

One Path. One Pride. One Pack.
💙 Cubs on the Path to Success!

#CubsOnThePathToSuccess #CFE #CubPride #WelcomeBackCubs

Sincerly,
Principal Smith

💉 Need to get your child’s immunizations up to date for the new school year?

The Pender County Health Department will hold a one-day extended Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, August 25, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at both locations:

📍 Burgaw — 298 Progress Drive
📍 Hampstead — 15060 Highway 17

📞 For more information or assistance, call (910) 259-1230.

Help your student start the school year healthy and ready to learn! 🎒📚

💉 ¿Necesita poner al día las vacunas de su hijo para el nuevo año escolar?

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá un horario extendido para su Clínica de Vacunación para el Regreso a Clases el martes 25 de agosto, de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., en ambas ubicaciones:

📍 Burgaw — 298 Progress Drive
📍 Hampstead — 15060 Highway 17

📞 Para obtener más información o asistencia, llame al (910) 259-1230.

¡Ayude a su estudiante a comenzar el año escolar saludable y listo para aprender! 🎒📚

Mrs. Johnson’s Open House Night was a success! We can’t wait to start the school year with our new students! 

Open House was buzzing tonight with our amazing Cub families! 🐾💙 It was so wonderful seeing our halls filled with smiles, excitement, and familiar faces as we get ready for another great year! 📚✏️ Welcome back, Cubs! We’re so excited for a year full of learning, growing, and making memories together! 🐾

We are so grateful for the generous donations we have received from Pender Housing Authority, Modern Aviation, and Century 21! Thank you for supporting our school and our students. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity! 💙

📚 OPEN HOUSE REMINDER! 📚 We can’t wait to see our Cub families TONIGHT! 💙 🎒 Kindergarten: 2:00–4:00 PM 🏫 All Other Grades: 4:00–6:00 PM Come meet your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🍎📖 See you tonight! 💙

📚 School is almost back in session! Looking for a way to make those busy school mornings and afternoons just a little easier? We’ve got you covered! 🙌 Imagine skipping the lengthy car line and pulling into your very own VIP parking spot for an entire quarter! 🚗✨ For just $1, you could be one of TWO lucky winners selected to enjoy VIP parking at Cape Fear Elementary from August 31 through November 27! 🎟️ Tickets: Only $1 each 📅 Tickets available: August 17–27 🚗 VIP Parking: August 31 – November 27 🏆 Winners announced: August 28 🎉 Two winners will be randomly selected 🐻 CFE students only That’s an entire quarter of making drop-off and pick-up a little quicker, easier, and less stressful! Who wouldn’t love that? 😍 Ready to try your luck? Enter today using the link below! 👇 👉 https://capefearelempto.givebacks.com/shop And the best part? Every ticket purchased helps support the Cape Fear Elementary PTO! All proceeds go directly toward programs, activities, and resources that benefit our CFE students and school. So grab your $1 ticket, cross your fingers, and get ready to SKIP THE LINE! 🎉 Good luck! We can’t wait to see our two VIP winners enjoying those prime parking spots! 🐻

✨🐻 WELCOME BACK, CUB STAFF!🐻✨ Cape Fear Elementary staff is officially BACK—and we kicked off the 2026–2027 school year with energy, inspiration, and purpose! 💙🤍 Our CFE staff had the incredible opportunity to hear from the powerful Mr. Stephen Speck of JCasas & Associates, who challenged us to think bigger, lead with purpose, and create a school culture where EVERYONE feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive! 🙌🏽🔥 This year, our Cub Staff are ADOPTING THE FOUR CORE PRINCIPLES OF CULTURIZE as we continue our journey toward building a culture of excellence: Today was more than a welcome back—it was a reset, a recommitment, and a reminder of WHY we do what we do. 🐻✨ We are ready to make this a year filled with JOY, CONNECTION, GROWTH, and EXCELLENCE! CFE Cubs… LET’S CULTURIZE! 🐻💙🤍 #CapeFearCubs #WelcomeBackCubs #Culturize #CFEFamily #SchoolCulture #BetterTogether #CubsOnThePathToSuccess @JCasasandassociates @StephenSpeck @Pendercountyschools

Ready or not... it's almost time! 💙🐻 Reminder, Cape Fear Elementary families! 📚 Open House: Thursday, August 20 🧸 Kindergarten Families: 2:00–4:00 PM 🎒 Traditional Grades: 4:00–6:00 PM Come meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, explore your classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🍎 First Day of School: Monday, August 24 🌟 Pre-K First Day: Wednesday, August 26 We can't wait to welcome all of our Cubs back for a year full of learning, growth, and success. See you soon! 💙🐾 #CapeFearElementary #CFECubs #WelcomeBackCubs

🚗🚌 A busy hub of preparation at Cape Fear!

From above, it’s easy to see just how much is happening on the Cape Fear Elementary/Middle/PILA campus as Pender County Schools prepares for the new school year. 👀🏫

With staff trainings, meetings and preparations underway, a packed parking lot is a pretty good sign that our teams are hard at work behind the scenes before students return. 💼📚✨

August 24 will be here before we know it! 🎒

🍄 PARENTS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎮✨ It’s time for Mario Night Out! While the kids enjoy an evening of games, pizza & creative fun, you get a few hours to yourself! 🙌 📅 September 12 | 4:00–7:30 PM ⭐ Spots are LIMITED, so grab yours before they’re gone! 👉 Click the link to register and let the fun begin! https://sparkpages.io/?i=_c5Gb All proceeds benefit the Cape Fear Elementary PTO!