YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/1aPkypt_fOk
📚🏕️ Wrapping up an unforgettable week at West Pender Middle's Story Seekers Summer Camp! 🎉
Over the past five days, students have been reading purely for the joy of it — no tests, no stress. By the end of today, every student in the camp will have finished a full novel of their choice! That means roughly a quarter of West Pender’s students have completed a book this summer — and they’re leaving with another one in hand to keep the reading going! 🙌📖
With cozy reading spaces, creative themes, and supportive teachers, Story Seekers has sparked excitement around reading like never before. The love of reading is alive and well in Warrior Country! 💙⚔️
YouTube link - https://youtube.com/shorts/utS4mmoon2Q
🦅 Big news from the Eagles Nest! 🏫📣
Please help us welcome Ms. Paula King-Jacobs as the new principal of Malpass Corner Elementary! 💚
A proud Pender County native and graduate of Pender High School, Ms. King-Jacobs brings 16 years of experience, deep community roots, and a heart for children to her new role. 🎓🍎 She began her career teaching 5th grade at Cape Fear Elementary and later served as Assistant Principal right here at Malpass Corner.
Now, as she steps into the role of principal, Ms. King-Jacobs is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for every student. 🤝📘 She believes in high expectations, strong relationships, and the power of a “can-do” mindset to help students and staff reach their full potential.
Outside the school walls, she loves spending time with her husband Jesse and their three children — all proud products of Pender County Schools. 👨👩👧👦🌟
We’re excited for this new chapter under Ms. King-Jacobs’ leadership and can’t wait to see the great things ahead for our students, staff, and families! 💫
YouTube link - https://youtube.com/shorts/mCfYTVl2jxw
Even when school is out for summer, Pender County Schools continues to support our students and families. 🌞🍎
PCS is proud to partner once again with the NC Department of Public Instruction, No Kid Hungry NC, and the Carolina Hunger Initiative to offer free summer meals for children 18 and younger. Beginning Wednesday, June 18 through July 30, families can pick up 5 days’ worth of breakfast 🥣 and lunch 🥪 at four school sites—South Topsail, C.F. Pope, Malpass Corner, and Rocky Point Elementary—every Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. 📍⏰
✅ No application is needed, but pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/9ywM682HA52263Vy8
📋 Just bring your child’s name and age when picking up meals.
Together, we’re helping every child stay healthy, nourished, and ready to learn! 💪🎒
🎒 Enroll Now for 2025-26! 📝
Just a reminder that registration is open for all new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year — including incoming kindergartners!
Getting started early helps ensure a smooth transition and proper planning for our schools.
📍 Start the enrollment process here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
We can’t wait to welcome your student to the PCS family! 💙💛
🎒 ¡Inscríbete ahora para el año escolar 2025-26! 📝
Solo un recordatorio: ¡la inscripción ya está abierta para todos los nuevos estudiantes que ingresarán a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender en el año escolar 2025-26, incluyendo los nuevos estudiantes de kindergarten!
Empezar temprano ayuda a garantizar una transición sin problemas y una mejor planificación en nuestras escuelas.
📍 Comienza el proceso de inscripción aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a tu estudiante a la familia PCS! 💙💛
📢 Bell Schedule Update for 2025–2026
Pender County Schools is transitioning to a three-tier bell schedule for select schools on the east side of the county beginning next school year.
We've created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to help families and staff understand the changes and what to expect.
🔗 https://5il.co/3iaht
We appreciate your continued support as we work to improve transportation efficiency and student services across the district.
Aviso Importante para los Negocios Locales
Hemos sido informados de una estafa relacionada con una empresa llamada Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) que está afirmando falsamente representar a Pender High School y a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender mientras solicita fondos de patrocinio. Según informes de otros distritos, varios negocios ya han sido engañados.
Para aclarar, ninguna escuela del Condado de Pender trabaja con empresas externas de mercadeo para conseguir patrocinios. Las únicas organizaciones autorizadas a recaudar fondos para nuestros programas deportivos son los Booster Clubs (clubes de apoyo).
Si su negocio es contactado por alguien que dice representar a nuestras escuelas para fines de publicidad o patrocinio, le recomendamos verificar su identidad y comunicarse directamente con la escuela.
Puede leer más sobre esta estafa en el sitio web del Better Business Bureau:
🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130
Gracias por ayudarnos a proteger a nuestra comunidad.
🚨 Important Notice for Local Businesses and Our Community
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a company called Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) that is falsely claiming to represent Pender High School and Pender County Schools while seeking sponsorship funds. Reports from other districts indicate that multiple businesses have already been misled.
To be clear, no Pender County School partners with outside marketing companies to secure sponsorships. The only legitimate organizations authorized to collect funds for our athletic programs are the Booster Clubs.
If your business is contacted by anyone claiming to represent our school for advertising or sponsorship purposes, we encourage you to verify their identity and contact your school directly.
You can read more about this scam on the Better Business Bureau website:
🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130
Thank you for helping us protect our community.
🎈 Calling All 4-Year-Olds!
Help your child shine! ⭐️ Our Head Start program is enrolling eligible 4-year-olds for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a fantastic opportunity for early education at no cost to families. 🏫📘
📲 Apply now or contact us to learn more!
🔗 https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
🎈 ¡Llamando a todos los niños de 4 años!
¡Ayuda a tu hijo/a a brillar! ⭐️ Nuestro programa Head Start está inscribiendo a niños elegibles de 4 años para el año escolar 2025-2026. Es una gran oportunidad de educación temprana sin costo para las familias. 🏫📘
📲 ¡Solicita ahora o contáctanos para más información!
🔗 https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/_vMYe7N-zQY
🎓 Celebrating Our Beginning Teacher Graduates! 🎓
Pender County Schools proudly recognized a major milestone in the careers of our Beginning Teachers (BT's). BT's from across the district gathered to celebrate the successful completion of their third year in the classroom. This moment marks the transition from inexperienced educators to confident professionals who have demonstrated growth, resilience, and commitment to student success.
Over the past three years, these teachers have inspired and encouraged students while learning and growing in their craft. They’ve adapted to new challenges, embraced collaboration, and contributed to their school communities. This ceremony honored a journey of passion in service of education.
Pender County Schools is incredibly proud of each graduate and thankful for the mentors, school leaders, and support staff who helped guide them along the way. Congratulations to our newest group of BT graduates!
Support the State Digital Learning Dashboard!
NC is collecting info about students’ access to devices & internet outside of school. Please complete this short survey (1 per child): No personal info collected - https://forms.gle/HwNwhWagN7MrkPsU9 Thank you!
¡Apoye el Panel de Aprendizaje Digital del Estado!
Carolina del Norte está recopilando información sobre el acceso de los estudiantes a dispositivos e internet fuera de la escuela. Por favor complete esta breve encuesta (una por cada niño):
No se recopila información personal – https://forms.gle/HwNwhWagN7MrkPsU9
¡Gracias!
Thank you for your patience.
Actualmente, una interrupción del servicio de Internet está afectando a las escuelas de Topsail y Surf City, lo que podría impactar tanto el Internet como las líneas telefónicas en esas ubicaciones. Four County Electric ha confirmado que el problema se debe a una línea de fibra óptica que fue cortada. En este momento, no hay un tiempo estimado para la restauración del servicio. Estamos trabajando activamente con Four County Electric para monitorear la situación y publicaremos actualizaciones en nuestro sitio web y canales de redes sociales tan pronto como haya más información disponible.
An Internet outage is currently impacting Topsail and Surf City Schools, potentially affecting both Internet and phone lines at these locations. Four County Electric has confirmed that the issue stems from a fiber line that was cut. At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration. We are actively working with Four County Electric to monitor the situation and will post updates on our website and social media channels as soon as more information becomes available.
Congratulations to THS Men's Golf Coach John Calarco - 2025 Coach of the Year for the Men's Golf Mideastern Conference!! Coach led the Pirates to a second place finish in the Conference Championship - David Quinones finished 13th in the state as an individual. Peers in the Mideastern recognized the impact Coach Calarco has on his golfers - if you know him you shouldn't be surprised! 🏴☠️⛳
