
Our hard working 2nd graders did an incredible job with their Living Wax Museum today! Students and parents had a great time walking around and listening to the speeches each Stingray wrote about a person in history.











The countdown is on for returning library books! All books due back by May 19th 📚 📚


Happy National School Principal's Day Mrs Bates! To honor our fearless leader, Stingrays dressed like Mrs Bates so STE was full of PINK and SPARKLES, 49ers gear, and STE PRIDE! We sure do hope she feels like the QUEEN that she is after our Stingray parade 🩷🩷🩷











🍎 To all our incredible Principals 🍎
Today, on #SchoolPrincipalsDay, we extend our deepest gratitude to the leaders who tirelessly champion excellence in education every single day. Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff are truly inspiring.
Thank you for your endless support, innovative ideas, and the countless ways you uplift our school communities. Your guidance shapes futures and fosters a love for learning in each and every student.
Here's to you, our extraordinary Principals, for all that you do to make our schools places of growth, opportunity, and success. You are the heart and soul of Pender County Schools! 💫


🍎 Parents, we want to hear from you! 🍏
Your feedback is crucial in ensuring that our school food services provided by Aramark meet the needs and preferences of our students. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and let us know about your experience.
Click here to take the survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/pcs-food-23-24.
Thank you for helping us improve our school dining experience! #ParentFeedback #SchoolFoodServices #Aramark


It was such a privilege to have members of the THS Lacrosse team assist with bus and car duty this past Friday. Our Stingray's were all smiles when greeted with these kind young men!




Topsail Middle and South Topsail Elementary became the first 2 schools in the district to be certified "Heart Safe Schools" through Project ADAM - the goal is for all schools to earn this distinction by Aug. 2024 - https://bit.ly/3xGfWRw @bradbreedlove90 #ExperienceTheExcellence





It's Military Spirit Week! Tuesday: 🌲 Sport your camo to represent your family's military branch! Let's stand united and proud in our unique service connections. @bradbreedlove90


🌮 Tacos + Tuesdays = perfect combo! 🎉 Join us at Shaka Taco Tuesday night from 5 to 8 for a delicious meal and support PEP's mission of empowering education. 📚 Let's taco 'bout giving back! #ExperienceTheExcellence 🌟


Dear STE Parents/Community,
Please use the following link to complete a survey by May 3, 2024, that allows you the ability to share valuable information about your child that can help us identify the best classroom placement for the 2024-2025 school year.
**Please note that, while this information is valuable, specific teacher requests may not be honored due to certain criteria that is required in order to maintain balanced classes that best support learning.**
Utilice esta encuesta antes del 3 de mayo de 2024 para compartir información valiosa sobre su hijo que pueda ayudarnos a identificar la mejor ubicación para su hijo para el año escolar 2024-2025.
**Tenga en cuenta que, si bien esta información es valiosa, es posible que no se cumplan las solicitudes específicas de los maestros debido a ciertos criterios necesarios para mantener clases equilibradas que apoyen mejor el aprendizaje.**
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/wMjatcUePhbn1zWq9


🙏 Grateful for the incredible turnout and support at the Pender County Schools Career Fair! Huge thanks to everyone who participated and attended, making it a resounding success. Together, we're shaping brighter futures! 🌟💼#ExperienceTheExcellence







Military Appreciation Spirit Week
April 15-19 🇺🇸❤️


South Topsail MechaRays did an incredible job yesterday at the Pender County Robotics Tournament! The team's hard work really showed on the challenge table. We are so proud of you all!!!










🌮 Spice up your Tuesday with tacos for a cause! 🎉 Shaka Taco is hosting a fundraiser for PEP on April 16th from 5 to 8pm - 10% of sales support education initiatives. 📚 Let's taco 'bout making a difference together! #ExperienceTheExcellence 🌟


💼 Ready to inspire the next generation? ✨ Don't miss the PCS Career Fair - Sat. at Heide Trask HS! 🍎 Explore diverse roles within our district, from instructional to administrative positions! 📚 Join our team and help shape bright futures! https://bit.ly/3U8qrWx



🚀🔧 Get ready to witness the PCS clash of bots! 🤖 Join us for the District Robotics Competition at Heide Trask High School Gym on April 11th, 4:00-7:00 pm. It's going to be electrifying! #STEM #ExperienceTheExcellence


🚨 Important Update: School Meal Charges Correction 🚨
Due to a programming error in March, elementary and middle school students were mistakenly charged the high school meal price of $2.65. This issue has been resolved, and all accounts are being manually corrected by April 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience. For questions, please contact Kelly Ramos at 910-663-3555 or Rita Head at 910-663-3550.


Thank you for all that you do Mrs. Kennedy!! Happy National Librarian Day!!


Our 4th grade Stingrays had an electrifying time at the Cape Fear Museum yesterday ⚡️








LISTEN UP STINGRAYS!
The STE 2023-24 yearbook deadline has been extended through today!!! If you have still not ordered, now is your LAST CHANCE!
https://www.strawbridge.net/
Order Code: yb28073
***If your child wants a yearbook but you have not ordered by today, there will not no yearbooks available until a *possible* reorder in June.
