Good evening Penderlea Families,
Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 10th through February 14th and beyond.
Word of the Week
This week’s Word of the Week will be Convey. Convey to communicate or make something known.
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.
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.
The application period opens on February 1, 2024, allowing parents ample time to consider alternative educational options for their children. The deadline for submitting reassignment requests is March 31, 2024.
Link to School Reassignment Request
PCS App/Rooms Update
We will have someone from the district at our STEAM Night to help provide parents with detailed information about the PCS App and Rooms.
Attendance Announcements
Congratulations to Ms. Fennel’s class, Ms. Hedrick’s class, and Mr. David’s class for hitting the first tier of the attendance incentives. This means that each class had 95 percent of students attend 10 or more days since the start of the new semester!
Athletic
This week in athletics.
February 10th- Home basketball game vs Topsail MS
February 13th- Away basketball game at Cape Fear MS
Girls start at 4:30PM, boys play directly after.
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.
CAP Application
The College Accelerator Program (CAP) application is now open, and students/families can access the application using the following link.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Notification of Acceptance/Waitlist Status: May 22, 2025
BETA Parent Meeting
Reminder that there is a Middle School Beta Parent meeting on Monday February 10th at 4:00pm. Parents can attend virtually or in-person and a link was provided in the Rooms message sent out last week. If there are any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Finn or Mrs. Kolb.
Friday Half Day
Remember that Friday is a half day for students. Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM on Friday
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).
CTE Spirit Week (Feb 10-14): Let’s show our CTE pride!
Students can participate on all days below:
Monday: Hats Off to CTE – Wear your best hat.
Tuesday: Get Caught Up with CTE – Wear fishing gear.
Wednesday: CTE Rocks – Show off your CTE colors(Green, Blue, Orange)
Thursday: Enrolled, Enlisted, Employed – Wear college, career, or military gear.
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.