
Pender County Schools will hold the Annual Special Olympics Spring Games on Friday, April 12th at Heide Trask High School from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Spectators are welcome to attend and view the events from the stands! We are excited for this event and proud of our athletes!


Weekly Newsletter (Early Edition) - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/Im2jUbBne4s7T Have a nice holiday break!


Enjoy the long holiday weekend!


Today is Ag-Day for Pender County Schools 5th grade students. Each student has the opportunity to explore careers in Agriculture today at Penderlea Farms!
#EXPERIENCETHEEXCELLENCE










We're thrilled to announce that Ag Day for our 5th-grade students is finally here! 🚜🌾 Thank you to all the incredible principals, CTE leadership and Agriculture Education teachers, NC-Cooperative Extension, Penderlea Farms, Pender High School JROTC, and PCS Maintenance for working with us to make this day possible and for allowing us to introduce your students to the fascinating world of agricultural careers through this special event.
We've got an action-packed day ahead filled with fun and educational activities. From learning about different careers in agriculture to hands-on experiences, it's going to be an unforgettable day for our students!
Let's make this Ag Day an incredible learning experience for our students! See you there! 🌟 #AgDay #ElementaryEducation #CommunityEngagement #LearningIsFun 🌾🚜


📆📝 Save the date, parents! Kindergarten registration and screener dates for the 2024-25 school year are here! Get your child ready for their educational journey and ensure they're set for success! #ExperienceTheExcellence 🌟📚@bradbreedlove90



21st Century After School Programs held their first Duke Energy Science Festival for students and their families at CF Pope Elementary School on Saturday.




Explore curriculum resources for ELA 9-12, Math 1, K-8 Science, and 6-8 Social Studies! Join our stakeholder preview at the PCS central office on 3/26 (1-6 pm), 3/28 (1-6 pm), 4/2 (8 am-1 pm), and 4/3 (8 am-1 pm). Online preview available until April 8. #ExperiencetheExcellence


📚 Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us at Topsail High School on April 11th from 5 - 7 pm! Get assistance and a shot at winning a Amazon gift card. Don't miss out on financial aid for college! 💳💰 #FAFSA #ExperienceTheExcellencel 🎓


📢👧 Calling all future Kindergarten stars! It's time to register for the 2024-25 school year! Don't miss out on this exciting milestone for your little one. Secure their spot today! 🎉🏫#ExperienceTheExcellence @bradbreedlove90



🌟 Celebrating Power in Partnership Day! 🌟
Yesterday was an incredible showcase of collaboration and synergy as our CTE (Career and Technical Education) teachers embarked on a journey to strengthen our bonds with industry partners. 💼🔗
Together, we delved deep into the heart of what makes a true partnership tick - understanding, cooperation, and shared goals. 💡💪
From insightful discussions to hands-on experiences, we explored how to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. 🏫➡️🏢
Industry tours gave us a firsthand look at the environments our students will one day thrive in. 🚀🏭
Thank you to all our partners for opening your doors and minds to us. Today was just the beginning of an exciting journey towards empowering our students for success. 🎓💼 Let's continue building bridges and shaping futures together! 🌟 #PowerInPartnership #CTE #Education #IndustryPartners #Collaboration #Empowerment







Congrats to PCS Bus Drivers Teresa Coston, Sean Walker, and Austin Kelly who were recognized by our BOE members for their high finishes at the Bus Roadeo earlier this month https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1495564 🚌#ExperienceTheExcellence @bradbreedlove90





👏Thanks to the South Topsail Elementary chorus for signing the National Anthem and “Over My Head, I Hear Music in the Air” during Tuesday's BOE meeting. The chorus was led by Samantha Rodgers 🎵🎶 @BradBreedlove90





⭐🌟During the most recent Board of Education meeting, students from Surf City Elementary, Topsail Annandale Elementary and Topsail Middle were recognized for advancing to the State level of the Science Fair this weekend at NC State. Congrats and good luck to McKenna, Annabelle, Riley, Silas and Austin 🧪🔬 #ExperienceTheExcellence




PCS CTE Pathways to Careers partnered with Cape Fear Community College to provide hands on experiences for high school Seniors to help them confirm their passions about careers they want to pursue! What an Amazing Day!











Today was an amazing day for our pathways to careers Seniors. These photos are of the students participating in mock interviews with CFCC staff, PCS CTE staff, and local industry partners looking to hire Seniors who graduate in May.











🎓🌟Patriot Battalion Cadets compete in JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl at Catholic University of America, Washington DC 🏆 PHS cadets: Katlynn Iddings; Mallory Psioda; Zoe Smith; Andyn Points; and Carter Brown will compete in the JROTC Academic Bowl Championship in Washington DC. Pender High School JROTC team earned top scores out of the 1,942 Army JROTC academic teams that competed from around the world🌍 The team is one of only thirty-two Army JROTC Academic Bowl teams in the nation to advance to the final competition.🎖️🎉 #ExperiencetheExcellence


📣 Heads up! 🚸 Because of a teacher workday, school's out for most on Thurs., March 21st, but Pender Early College is still in session! 📚✏️ Keep up the great work, PECHS students! 💪 We'll see everyone else on Friday🎒📅#ExperienceTheExcellence


🎉 Congratulations to Topsail High Athletic Director Chris McGee for receiving the NCADA's Citation Award at this year's conference! 🏆 Your dedication and impact in just five years is truly inspiring. Keep shining bright! ✨ #ExperienceTheExcellence 🙌👏
