Good evening Penderlea Families,
Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 3rd through February 7th and beyond.
Word of the Week
This week’s Word of the Week will be Characterize. Characterize which means to describe the qualities or traits of someone or something
Please re-enforce the use of this word at home.
PCS Student Dress Code Policy Review
Pender County Schools is in the process of reviewing the current student dress code policy which was adopted in 2011. Student voices and opinions are imperative as we review the dress code. On Monday, February 10, 2025, middle and high school students will be asked to participate in the optional survey using their ClassLink log-in. The survey is designed to help Pender County Schools gain valuable insight into the review and revision of the current policy. To provide transparency, the questions on the survey are linked below for review. Staff and Parents are also encouraged to provide feedback using the same survey.
https://bit.ly/3PDQfXA
If you would like to allow your child the option to participate, you do not need to do anything. If you would prefer that your child NOT participate in the survey at school, please fill out this form by Monday, February 10th, and return it to your child’s school. We will have copies in the front office to fill out as well.
Reassignment Request
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 2025-2026 academic year. Parents who wish to enroll their students in a Pender County school outside of their designated attendance 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.
The application period opens on February 1, 2025, allowing parents ample time to consider alternative educational options for their children. The deadline for submitting reassignment requests is March 31, 2025.
Link to School Reassignment Request
PCS App/Rooms Update
An update to the PCS App is expected to roll out this weekend. We encourage parents to update their app. This update enhances navigation and improves Rooms for parent communication.
We will have someone from the district at our STEAM Night to help provide parents with detailed information about the PCS App and Rooms.
8th Grade Field Trip to PHS
8th Grade students will be taking a field trip to Pender High on Friday February 7th to tour the campus and learn more about all the things High Schools in Pender County Schools have to offer. Permission slips were handed out to all 8th grade students last week.
Athletic
This week in athletics.
February 3rd- Home basketball game vs. Burgaw MS
February 4th- Away basketball game at Surf City MS
February 6th- Home basketball game vs Surf City MS
Girls start at 4:30PM, boys play directly after.
8th Grade Formal
8th Grade Formal Parent Meeting on Wednesday February 5th at 3:15 in the media center.
STEM Night
Mark your calendars because we are excited to announce that our annual STEAM Night will be held Thursday February 13th from 4pm to 6pm! We would love to have you join us for an evening of exciting hands-on activities. Come enjoy light snacks and a special opportunity to explore and learn alongside your students and their teachers through engaging STEAM experiences!
To help support STEM Night, we are asking if you have any empty 2 liter bottles at home, please send them to your student’s teacher.
Athletic Throwback Night
Come out to the old Penderlea School gymnasium on February 28th, from 6 PM to 9 PM for a Throwback Night!
It will be an evening filled with nostalgia as we have our current Hornet basketball team take on an Alumni team!
There will be concessions, old jerseys, and an Alumni shirt available for purchase! Admission is $5.
If you’re interested in playing or cheering in the game for the “Alumni Team”, please contact Mrs. Umphress (ashley_umphress@pender.k12.nc.us).
Monthly SIT Meeting
Our School Improvement Team will meet on Tuesday February 4th after school in the media center for our monthly meeting.
CAP Presentation
PCS and CFCC’s College Accelerated Program will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday February 6th in the Penderlea media center from 5PM to 6PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out via email at pls_info@pender.k12.nc.us or call the school at 910-285-2761.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Together we will continue to make Penderlea the Place to Be!