🎶 What an amazing performance by our talented students! 🎶
We are so proud of the incredible voices showcased during the All-County Elementary Chorus performance. Their hard work, dedication, and love for music truly shined on stage!
If you missed it — or just want to enjoy it again — you can watch the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kd59EJTQJI
Thank you to our students, music educators, and families for making this event such a special celebration of the arts in Pender County Schools! 🎤✨
📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Angie Casha, Media Coordinator at Malpass Corner Elementary! Her favorite books? "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin and "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth
📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Elizabeth Norman, Media Coordinator at Rocky Point Elementary. She brings a love for reading & learning every day! Favorite book? "After the Fall" by Dan Santat! Let’s celebrate the heart of our school libraries! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth
🎉 Feature Friday - Darryl Barnes! 🎉
Darryl Barnes, a bus mechanic serving Topsail High and beyond, is known for his quick response, skill, and positive attitude. If a problem can be fixed on the spot, Mr. Barnes jumps right in—no waiting, no excuses. He always greets drivers and staff with a smile and genuine respect, creating a friendly and dependable work environment.
💬 “Darryl is a teacher—I feel we all learn something positive from him.”
Thank you, Mr. Barnes, for keeping our buses rolling and our spirits high! 🛠️👏
📚👂✨ Dr. Brad Breedlove spent the day at Surf City Elementary for a Listen & Learn visit—and what an incredible school community it is! 🐬💙
From the moment you walk in, you feel the energy, passion, and heart that make SCE truly special 💫 From dedicated teachers to curious, kind students—this school is a shining example of excellence in Pender County! 🌟📖
Thank you, Surf City Elementary, for sharing your voice and showing what it means to lead with pride and purpose! 🙌 #OnePender
📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Amy Borders, Media Coordinator at C.F. Pope Elementary. She brings a love for reading & learning every day! Her favorite books? The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth
🎓✨ The Junior Seahawk Academy is back for Summer 2025 at @uncwilmington! 🏖️ Dive into a week of fun, hands-on learning in STEM 🔬, healthcare 🏥, and teacher education 🍎 – all designed to spark your curiosity and expand your future!
📍 Join in-person at UNCW’s Watson College of Education or participate online via Zoom 💻
🙌 High schoolers – Want to get involved? Become a Jr Mentor and explore amazing opportunities at UNCW while making a difference!
📅 Don’t miss out!
🚀 Imagine the Future of Pender County! 🏡🌳🌊
Pender County is looking ahead—and YOUR voice is needed to help shape it! 📣 The Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan is here, and the draft is ready for YOU to review starting April 28! 📅
Join county officials at one of five community meetings to explore the plan and share your feedback. 🗺️👥 Can’t make it? No worries—an online survey will be open from April 28 to June 6! 🖥️📝
Let’s build a bright future together. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! ❤️
For 10 years, the Pender Education Partnership (PEP) has been supporting students & teachers in Pender County Schools—and we’re celebrating this milestone in style! 🎉
Every ticket purchased for the PEP 10th Anniversary Gala helps fund educational programs, scholarships, and grants for our schools.
Join us for an elegant evening that makes a real impact!
📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 📍 Topsail Island
🎟 Tickets on sale now! PenderEducationPartnership.org
📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Amy Engle, Media Coordinator at Topsail Middle. She brings a love for reading & learning every day! Favorite books? "A Night Divided" by Jennifer A. Nielsen and "The Fountains of Silence" by Ruta Sepetys! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth
¡Hoy celebramos a las personas increíbles que hacen que nuestras escuelas funcionen sin problemas — nuestros maravillosos profesionales administrativos! 🗂️📞
Su organización 🗃️, dedicación ❤️ y apoyo detrás de escena 🖊️ marcan la diferencia todos los días.
¡Gracias por ser el corazón de nuestras escuelas!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly — our amazing administrative professionals! 🗂️📞
Your organization 🗃️, dedication ❤️, and behind-the-scenes support 🖊️ make a difference every single day.
Thank you for being the heartbeat of our schools!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
📣 Our final Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting has officially wrapped!
Over the past several months, a dedicated group of parents, teachers, staff, and district leaders came together with a shared goal: to help shape the future of Pender County Schools. 🙌
The result? A five-year Strategic Plan — the first the district has had in years — launching with the 2025-26 school year. 📘📅
We’re incredibly grateful for the time, insights, and collaboration from everyone involved. Their work lays the foundation for continued growth, opportunity, and success for all PCS students. 💡✨#OnePender
🌟 Student Spotlight: Baylor | 4th Grade | TAES 🌟
Baylor’s kindness lights up every room she enters! 💛 She shows empathy, respect, and compassion in all she does—whether it’s offering a helping hand or simply being there to listen. Her friendly nature creates a warm, welcoming environment for both classmates and teachers.
🍝 Favorite Food: Mom’s homemade baked ziti
💛 Favorite Color: Yellow
⚽ Hobbies: Dance and soccer
🐶 Pet: A dog named Regenia
📏 Fun Fact: Baylor is taller than her mom!
Keep being your amazing self, Baylor! 👏😊
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we’re hitting the brakes 🛑 to say THANK YOU to the dedicated drivers who safely transport our students each day! 🚌
From early mornings to late afternoons, rain or shine ☀️🌧️, you’re the first smile many students see—and the last one before they head home. Your patience, professionalism, and care do not go unnoticed.
Let’s all take a moment to thank a bus driver today! 💛👏
🎓 It’s almost time to celebrate the Class of 2025! 🎉
Mark your calendars — high school graduation ceremonies are right around the corner! 🗓️✨
📍 Dates, times, and locations for each ceremony are listed in the graphic.
Let’s get ready to cheer on our seniors as they take this exciting next step! 🎊👨🎓👩🎓 #OnePender
🔨 Teacher Tuesday - Mark Munroe, Carpentry Teacher at Topsail High School! 🛠️🏫
Mr. Munroe may be new to the classroom (he's a beginning teacher), but he’s already bringing passion and purpose to his work at Topsail High. Inspired by the belief that “our future depends on us to pass on our skills,” he’s excited to teach carpentry—his favorite subject because it’s always fun and full of hands-on learning.
While he’s just getting started, he looks forward to the meaningful teaching moments ahead. Outside the classroom, you’ll find Mr. Munroe traveling (he’s got his eyes on Scotland) and trying new foods.
At home, his dog is the light of his day—a constant companion who keeps him smiling. 🐶❤️
His motto is simple but strong: “Do your best.” And that’s exactly what he brings to his students each day.
📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Mary Tobin, Media Coordinator at Surf City Middle. She brings a love for reading & learning every day! Favorite book? "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life" by Wendy Mass! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth
🌾 Thank you to the StarNews for shining a light on our recent Ag Day at Penderlea Farms! 👩🌾👨🌾
We're proud to provide hands-on learning experiences that inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders in Pender County. Check out the full story highlighting how our students explored career paths in agriculture, farming, and sustainability:
🔗 https://bit.ly/42E96HX
