
March 31, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of March 31st through April 4th and beyond. As we enter the final weeks of the s...

March 26, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - Six Pender County Schools bus drivers put their skills to the test at the 2024-2025 School Bus Roadeo, held on Monday, March 24th. The annual competitio...

March 5, 2025
WILLARD, NC – Due to the incoming severe storm and in coordination with local emergency management officials, Penderlea School will be closed on March 5, 2025 for all students an...

March 3, 2025
Penderlea first graders recently took an exciting trip to WECT-TV to learn about the news station and explore weather-related topics. During their visit, the students toured the s...

March 3, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of March 3rd through March 6th and beyond. Word of the Week This week’s Word o...

March 3, 2025
We are beginning Module 4 of Wit & Wisdom in Kindergarten! This exciting module takes students on a journey to explore our fascinating world. Today’s adventure led us to China, ...

February 25, 2025
Pender County, NC – The Penderlea Middle School Battle of the Books team made a strong return to competition this year, earning third place in the Pender County district competi...

February 24, 2025
Topsail, NC – In a spirited display of academic excellence and literary passion, students gathered at Topsail Middle School today for this year’s Middle School Battle of the Boo...

February 24, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 24th through February 28th and beyond. Word of the Week This week’...

February 21, 2025
Excitement filled the air as students and families gathered for an engaging and interactive STEAM Night, featuring a variety of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and...

February 17, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 17th through February 21st and beyond. Word of the Week This week’...

February 14, 2025
Second grade is a year of big discoveries! We have become historians, learning about the important events and brave people of the Civil Rights Movement, understanding how they sha...

February 10, 2025
Rocky Point, NC – The energy was electric as young literary scholars from across the district gathered at Rocky Point Elementary for the highly anticipated Elementary Battle ...

February 10, 2025
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 ...

February 7, 2025
Penderlea’s third graders are buzzing with excitement about science! Using the new Carolina Science curriculum from Smithsonian, our students have been exploring the fascinating w...

February 3, 2025
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 ...

January 31, 2025
Fourth-grade students have been deeply engaged in learning about the Revolutionary War through their Wit and Wisdom curriculum. They have explored the perspectives of both the Bri...

January 27, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of January 27th through January 31st and beyond. Weather Update I hope all P...

January 26, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC – Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 27, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this unique situatio...

January 24, 2025
A rare snowstorm blanketed the eastern part of North Carolina this week, creating a winter wonderland that brought excitement and joy to both staff and students at Penderlea Schoo...