Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the Music Explorer's Camp at UNCW from June 16-20th! The camp is open to rising 2nd-5th graders and discounts are available for siblings and students from Title I schools. Join us as we sing, dance, and play!
Only ONE WEEK away! Join us on April 10th at 4:30 for our 4th and 5th grade Spring Concerts, followed by the Duke Energy STEAM night! The STEAM night is for ALL ages! #OnePender
JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!
Please plan on joining us on April 10th at 4:30pm for the 4th & 5th grade Spring Concert, followed by STEAM Night, sponsored by Duke Energy! The event is free and all families are invited to attend. Food will be served. We look forward to seeing you there! #OnePender
It's time for Class Pictures! Class pictures are scheduled to be taken on Tuesday, April 22nd. Pictures are $10 each and can be ordered by visiting www.Strawbridge.net and entering code FM449972. Please reach out to the school with any questions!
The Pender County Special Education PTO is holding a Multi-Sensory Event for families of exceptional students! The event will be held on April 12th from 12-3pm at Topsail HS in Hampstead. The event is free for families of special education students. We hope to see you there!
LAST WEEK FOR ONLINE SALES - Get your yearbook today!! Here's a sneak peek at two of the pages!
Yearbooks can be ordered for $25 at www.strawbridge.net using order code YB31188.
Online Orders close April 4th, 2025. After that, yearbooks can be purchased in the front office.
🚍 Help Us Prepare for 2025-26 Bus Routes! 🚍
The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments!
📢 Important Steps for Parents/Guardians:
✅ Check your child’s Parent Letter for their current bus stop details.
✅ If there are NO changes, return the form with all “YES”s circled by April 16, 2025.
✅ If changes are needed, update your info using the Student Ridership Survey (https://bit.ly/4lb0ZLF) by April 16, 2025.
⏳ Deadline Reminders:
🔹 Schools must update all transportation data in Infinite Campus by May 9, 2025.
🔹 The Google Form will NOT reopen during summer – all new student transportation requests will go through Infinite Campus.
📌 Let’s work together to ensure every PCS student has the right bus assignment on day one!
Congratulations to 2nd grade teacher Natalie Tidler. She is in the top 4 for Pender County Schools Beginning Teacher of Promise!
Save the Date! Our Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be presenting their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 17th at 7:45am. All families are invited to attend! Please contact Mrs. Black with any questions.
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¡Guarda la fecha! Nuestros estudiantes de Kinder y 1er grado estarán presentando su Concierto de Primavera el jueves, 17 de abril a las 7:45am. ¡Todas las familias están invitadas!
Save the Date! Our 4th and 5th grade students will be presenting their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 10th at 4:30pm, right before our Duke Energy STEAM Night! All students are expected to be in attendance. Please contact Mrs. Black with any questions!
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¡Guarda la fecha! ¡Nuestros estudiantes de 4to y 5to grado estarán presentando su Concierto de Primavera el jueves, 10 de abril a las 4:30pm, justo antes de nuestra Noche STEAM patrocinada por Duke Energy! Se espera que todos los estudiantes estén presentes.
Does your 5th grader love music? Then it's time to learn about joining the band at Cape Fear Middle School! You can visit these links to sign up and learn more about the benefits of music education! #OnePender
Learn about the benefits of music education: https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=9295
Sign up to learn more! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjOGs7VR1oA85QpiRDIgCaRdoPwiaIojVgUbdxR5rhzcajnw/viewform?usp=sharing
Pender County Schools invites you to their Career Fair on March 27th, from 4:30pm-7:00pm at Heide Trask HS! Come learn about the different career options available in our district and be sure to bring copies of your resume as some positions may provide on-the-spot interviews! RSVPs are requested, and you can find more information at: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/2073043
We are so excited to be hosting North Carolina storyteller Donna Washington this morning! She shared a wonderful story with us from the Appalachian-African tradition. Ask your students about this amazing & entertaining experience! #OnePender
We've got a bunch of students and Staff "Wild About Reading" today! When you get home, take a minute to read a book with your student for "Read Across America" Week! #OnePender (Post 3/3)
We sure are "Wild About Reading!" (Post 2/3) #OnePender
We've got a bunch of students and Staff "Wild About Reading" today! When you get home, take a minute to read a book with your student for "Read Across America" Week! #OnePender (Post 1/3)
Our staff are Wacky for Reading! #WackyWednesday #OnePender
📣 March is Social Work Month 🎉
Meet Samantha Carter, one of our dedicated school social workers! Ms. Carter splits her time with Cape Fear and Rocky Point Elementary Schools. With 3 years of experience, she is passionate about supporting students, families, and teachers to create a positive and encouraging school environment.✨ “Helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential makes every day meaningful.”
🎉 Fun Fact: She attended North Topsail Elementary, and at convocation, she reunited with her kindergarten teacher!
Join us in thanking Ms. Carter and all our amazing school social workers for their dedication! 💙👏
Tomorrow!!
Mark your calendars - It's time to get ready for Kindergarten! Join us on March 12th (tomorrow) at Heide Trask HS to register your student for kindergarten or to learn more about preschool options in Pender County.
For more information, you can contact kindergarten@pender.k12.nc.us - we can't wait to see you there!
📢 Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Info Event! 🎉
📅 March 12 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Heide Trask High School
Join us for a fun & informative evening to help your child start school with confidence!
✨ What’s Happening?
✅ Meet PCS staff & community partners
✅ Fun games & entertainment for kids
✅ Kindergarten Readiness Bags for incoming students
✅ On-site Registration Station for easy enrollment
✅ Food trucks & more!
📌 Bring these to register:
✔ Birth Certificate ✔ Proof of Residence ✔ Health Assessment
✔ Immunization Records ✔ Parent ID
💻 Online registration opened March 1 - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Don’t miss this exciting event—we can’t wait to welcome your family! 🎒✨
📍 Escuela Secundaria Heide Trask
¡Acompáñanos para una tarde divertida e informativa y prepárate para el primer día de clases!
✨ ¿Qué habrá?
✅ Conoce al personal de PCS y socios comunitarios
✅ Juegos y entretenimiento para niños
✅ Bolsas de preparación para Kindergarten
✅ Estación de Registro para inscribirte fácilmente
✅ ¡Comida deliciosa de food trucks!
📌 Para registrar a tu hijo, trae:
✔ Acta de nacimiento ✔ Comprobante de domicilio ✔ Evaluación médica
✔ Vacunas ✔ Identificación del padre/madre
💻 ¡La inscripción en línea abre el 1 de marzo - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Esperamos darte la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad escolar! 🎒✨
