🎶 West Pender welcomed Africa Unplugged, a dynamic band that uses traditional instruments from West Africa to create contemporary sounds! They performed for our students in a fun and engaging assembly! 🎶 #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
✨ A Warrior P.O.W.E.R. Moment – Deputy Kendrick played football catch with 8th grade students at recess, showing the importance of building relationships. These moments truly define the Warrior spirit! - check him out catching some air!!! #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🎉✨ 8th Grade Formal is Almost Here! ✨🎉 Get ready for a night to remember! 💃🕺 The 8th Grade Formal is happening soon, and you won’t want to miss it. Put on your best outfit, grab your friends, and dance the night away! 🌟#WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
✨ Engaged Learning in Action – Ms. McKay’s math students tackled integers and number lines with math manipulatives, demonstrating the power of productive struggle and how the right tools set students up for success. #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Congratulations for our 8th grade February Warrior of the month, Jairo! Jairo represents Warrior qualities by always being responsible for his actions, and academics. Keep up the awesome work, Jairo! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🎉 Congratulations to Our 8th Grade February Warrior of the Month Nominees! 🏆 Ashlynn, Ja'Liyah, and Christian! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🌧️💧 6th Grade Science in Action! 💧🌧️
Ms. Miller's students built models to explore water runoff and pollution! 🌎🚿 Hands-on learning for a cleaner future! 🌿♻️ #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Congratulations for our 7th grade February Warrior of the month, Adley! Adley's dedication to staying on track shows her commitment to success. Keep of the great work, Adley! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🎉Round of applause for our 7th Grade February Warrior of the Month Nominees! 🏆 Larry, Juan, and Trinity! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🌟🎶 8th Grade Formal – A Red Carpet Event! 🎶🌟
The countdown is on! ⏳ Get ready to dress up, hit the dance floor, and make unforgettable memories with your friends! 💃✨#WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🎉Congratulations for our 6th grade February Warrior of the month, Ryland! Ryland has shown dedication to his academics by completing all 14 lessons for math, and reading before the due date! Keep working hard, Ryland! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
✨ Sixth graders in Ms. Miller's Social Studies class dove into Japanese culture! They learned about Japan’s history, and even created their own mini kimonos! 👘🎨 Great job, future world explorers! 🌍 #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Our Warriors were treated to a special performance from The Raleigh Rockers. They learned about Hip Hop and the 4 elements of MC, DJ, Breaking, and Graffiti! #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🎉 Congratulations to Our 6th Grade February Warrior of the Month Nominees! 🏆 Enzo, Kamille, Niaria, Jamiyah! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🎉✨ 8th Grade Formal is Almost Here! ✨🎉
Get ready for a night to remember! 💃🕺 The 8th Grade Formal is happening soon, and you won’t want to miss it. Put on your best outfit, grab your friends, and dance the night away! 🌟#WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Congratulations to our February staff Warrior of the month, Ms. Long! 🎉🎉 Ms. Long is always taking the time to do behind the scenes work to get valuable resources for our students!! We are lucky to have her at WPMS! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🏆 Congrats to our West Pender Cheer Team for winning the Sportsmanship Award! 👏 Your spirit and positivity make us proud! 💙💛 #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
📣 March is Social Work Month 🎉
Meet Abigail Long, one of our dedicated school social workers! Ms. Long is in her 4th year with Pender County Schools and serves as the social worker at Malpass Corner Elementary and West Pender Middle School. She is passionate about supporting students, families, and teachers to overcome challenges and create a positive school environment. ✨
“Whether it's teaching strategies to manage emotions, celebrating a student's success, or simply being a listening ear, my goal is to ensure every student feels supported and heard.”
🎉 Fun Fact: This is Ms. Long's third year coaching the MCES Lego Robotics Team! She loves seeing students use creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to succeed.
Join us in thanking Ms. Long and all our amazing school social workers for their hard work and dedication! 💙👏
Join us for an informative session on the consequences and health effects of substance use, including its impact on adolescent brain development and the increased risk of addiction. This session, presented by the Poe Center, will cover:
✅ The latest research on youth substance use
✅ Risk factors & protective measures
✅ Strategies to empower youth in making healthy choices
✅ Tools & resources for ongoing conversations
📅 March 26 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 March 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
Let’s work together to educate and support our youth! 💙
Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa sobre las consecuencias y efectos del uso de sustancias, su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente y el mayor riesgo de adicción. Presentado por el Poe Center, hablaremos sobre:
✅ Últimas investigaciones sobre el uso de sustancias en jóvenes
✅ Factores de riesgo y medidas de protección
✅ Estrategias para ayudar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones saludables
✅ Herramientas y recursos para mantener conversaciones continuas
📅 26 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 27 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
¡Juntos podemos educar y apoyar a nuestra juventud! 💙
Tryouts start tomorrow! #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
