🚌 Need school bus transportation on day one?
All students who need bus transportation for the first day of school must be registered by August 10.
Requests submitted after the deadline cannot be guaranteed service during the first 10 school days. Register by August 10 to help ensure your student has transportation available when school begins.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful start to the school year!
Enroll - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
🚌 **¿Necesita transporte en autobús escolar desde el primer día?**
Todos los estudiantes que necesiten transporte en autobús escolar el primer día de clases deben estar inscritos a más tardar el **10 de agosto**.
No se puede garantizar el servicio durante los primeros 10 días de clases para las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha límite. Complete la inscripción antes del 10 de agosto para ayudar a garantizar que su estudiante tenga transporte disponible cuando comiencen las clases.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a prepararnos para un inicio seguro y exitoso del nuevo año escolar!
Inscribirse - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
The adventure continues … two of our Surf City Elementary brothers packed their school spirit on a new journey.
Can you figure out where they are? 🤔
🔍 Here are your clues:
🌋 The country is known as the “Land of Volcanoes”
🏄♂️ Surfers travel here to experience the powerful Pacific Ocean swells.
🇸🇻 This place shares a name with our very own hometown!— but it’s located in another country.
💬 Drop your answer in the comments
Our school shirt is on another adventure! Can you guess where our wonderful EC teacher Mrs. Sandrik is?
🔍 Here are your clues:
🌉 This world-famous bridge stretches nearly 2 miles across a beautiful bay.
🧡 Despite its name, the bridge is actually painted a color called International Orange.
🚋 This city is known for its historic cable cars and steep hills.
💬 Drop your answer in the comments.
🌎Where in the World Is Surf City Elementary? – Student Edition! 🌎
Another Surf City Elementary explorer is checking in from across the pond! 🇬🇧 Can you guess where they are?
🔍 Here are your clues:
🕰️ This famous clock tower has been helping people keep time for over 160 years.
🚌 Bright red double-decker buses are a common sight here.
🇬🇧 The royal family has called this city home for centuries.
💬 Drop your answer in the comments
📚 The countdown is on—just 38 days until students on our traditional calendar return to school on Monday, August 24!
As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, families are asked to complete their student’s Beginning of Year Information Update. This update is not required for newly enrolled students.
Keeping contact and emergency information current helps ensure a safe, smooth and successful start from day one.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back! 🚌✏️🏫
🌎Where in the World Is Surf City Elementary? – Student Edition! 🌎
Our next Surf City Elementary adventurer has traveled to one of the most famous landmarks in the world! 🌍 Can you guess where they are?
🔍 Here are your clues:
🏛️ This giant landmark is nearly 2,000 years old.
🦁 Long ago, it hosted exciting events with gladiators and wild animals.
🍕 It's located in the capital city of a country famous for pizza, pasta, and gelato!
💬 Drop your answer in the comments below.
👉 Here is July's tip: Try a 24-hour screen-free challenge with your child. Make it fun with a reward at the end!
Get tips on Parent ProTech 🔗 https://app.parentprotech.com/1186/pender-county-schools/en/signup?source=admin
🌎 Where in the World Is Surf City Elementary? 🌎
Our school sweatshirt has traveled to another continent! Here are your clues...
🔍 Clue #1: This country is located on the western edge of Europe.
🔍 Clue #2: A famous treat from here is called a pastel de nata (a yummy custard tart).
🔍 Clue #3: You’ll see beautiful blue patterned tiles all over buildings here!
🤔 Can you guess where Mrs. Gray went? Leave your guess in the comments!
Our first Surf City traveler, 5th grade teacher Mrs. Oberle, is taking us on an island adventure! Can you guess where she is?
🔍 Clue #1: This destination is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
🔍 Clue #2: One of the world's most famous surfing beaches is located here.
🔍Clue #3: The island is home to a volcanic crater called Diamond Head.
🤔 Can you guess where Mrs. Oberle went? Leave your guess in the comments!
