Good evening, Warrior Families!
This is Principal Garza with your Weekly Warrior Update, and the wait is finally over — tomorrow morning, we officially kick off the new school year! Doors will open bright and early at 7:20 AM, with advisory starting at 7:45 AM. The learning will wrap up at 3:00 PM each day, but the adventure will continue all year long!
Our fantastic teachers and staff have been hard at work preparing warm, welcoming classrooms and exciting lessons for your students. We missed some of you at our Warrior Open House, but don’t worry! We’ve got you covered — every student will be provided with the necessary classroom materials. And here’s a bit of great news: both breakfast and lunch are still available at no cost for all students!
A few important reminders:
Tardies: Make sure your student is on time each morning! Tardies will be recorded as unexcused unless a note is presented to the front office within three days. And here’s the new part: Any tardy student must be accompanied by an adult to check in. No exceptions!
Cell Phones & Bluetooth Devices: Keep those cell phones and wireless devices out of sight and off the body! They should be tucked away in backpacks, purses, or somewhere else secure — and turned off while on school property. If your student needs to contact you, they can use the school phone in the front office with permission.
No Check-Outs After 2:30 PM: Please note that there will be no student check-outs after 2:30 PM. If you arrive after that time, please proceed to the car rider line. Also, make sure the front office is aware so they can notify your child that they will be a car rider.
Athletes: For all our Warrior athletes, don’t forget to submit your required forms (GW Concussion Form, Valid Physical, PCS Emergency Contact & Release Form) and meet eligibility requirements to participate in sports via the BigTeams platform.
As we embark on this new school year, our focus remains on growth, discovery, and achievement. We’re excited to begin this journey together and make it a year filled with success and inspiration for every one of our students!
Athletic Updates:
Cheerleading Tryouts: WPMS Gym, August 26th, 3:30-5:00 PM
Softball Tryouts: Pender Memorial Park, August 27th, 3:30-5:00 PM
Football Tryouts: Penderlea School, August 26th, 4:00-6:00 PM
Important Dates:
September 2nd: No school in observance of Labor Day
October 10th: 3rd Annual Curriculum Fair
Let’s make this year the best one yet, Warriors! We’re ready to learn and grow together. See you all bright and early tomorrow!
Connect with Us:
PCS website: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/
WPMS website: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/wpms
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