I couldn't get everyone a card so this will have to do - HAPPY NORTH CAROLINA DAY! What's your favorite "made in North Carolina" item? #NCDay #PCSPride
Because the safety of our Pender County Schools families is a top priority, the district will continue to monitor Hurricane Ian and its potential impact on Southeastern North Carolina. The PCS webpage, app, and social media will be updated with information #PCSPride
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES - With the likelihood the weather won't cooperate 🌧 as the week goes on the athletic schedule for Pender County Schools has changed a bit. Here's what we know so far and everything is subject to change. #PCSPride 🏈⚽🎾⛳🏐🏃♀️
SCIENCE & MATH will be highlighted during a virtual information and interest presentation conducted by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. The virtual meeting begins at 6pm on October 10 - follow the information on the graphic to attend. #PCSPride
It's currently 75 degrees in Burgaw ☀Enjoy the weekend!
Just a reminder of the Annual Kickoff Celebration at Burgaw Middle tonight from 5-7pm. There will be plenty of information, food 🌭🍔🍧 and fun :🎵 #PCSPride 💙💛
Thank you to those who attended the Pender Education Partnership sponsored school bond presentation at the Pender County Annex. We appreciate the thoughtful questions and positive dialogue but most of all thank you for caring about the future of Pender County Schools. #PCSPride
From Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 we commemorate National #HispanicHeritageMonth, a time to explore and honor #Hispanic culture
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre conmemoramos el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, celebrado como un momento para explorar y honrar la cultura hispana
The district meeting is in full swing at Heide Trask High School. The meeting brings together principals from across the district for information sharing. There is a lot of knowledge in this room. #PCSPride
September is Suicide Prevention Month and is a time for connection. Learn how you can #BeThere for the people you care about and help prevent #suicide https://bit.ly/3UeqVs3 #PCSPride
RECOGNITIONS - during the most recent BOE meeting included a pair of Pender Early College seniors. Lillian Rousey and Madison Brewington were recognized for work they put in over the summer. Follow these links for more https://bit.ly/3RJnsAj
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Tonight was the final BOE meeting for Betsy Chestnutt and Dr. Steven Hill - both announced their retirements earlier in the year. Ms. Chestnutt has served Pender County Schools for more than 30 yrs, Dr. Hill will leave after 5 yrs as Superintendent of PCS. #PCSPride
Thank you to the Surf City Elementary PTA for having Superintendent Hill, BOE Chair Brad George and Vice Chair Beth Burns visit to answer questions about the school bond. Based on your meeting agenda a lot of exciting things on the horizon for the Sea Turtles! #PCSPride
Supporting our Heide Trask family - Come out and support the HTHS Titan Cheerleaders at their car wash fundraiser! For additional details, please contact Coach Comer.
emily_comer@pender.k12.nc.us 🚗
IT'S ALIVE!!! - Here Comes The Bus is online! 🚍New to the system? Here Comes The Bus is an easy-to-use website and app that allows parents to see the location of their child's school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or pc. English https://5il.co/1hjmo Spanish https://5il.co/1hjmm
REMINDER - The Pender County School District will be closed on Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day! We will resume normal school and office hours on Tuesday, September 6th. #PCSPride
IN THE NEWS - C.F. Pope principal Stephen Buchanan being interviewed by Natalie Mooney from Spectrum News 1. The topic - how a general assembly decision could affect salaries and what NCDPI is doing in response. We'll link the story when completed #PCSPride
SAY CHEESE!! - 8th grade students in Mr. Throckmorton's math class at West Pender Middle used Cheez-Its to build their understanding of perfect squares, and square roots. Students also learned about, and built a model of perfect cubes using Hands2Mind manipulatives! #PCSPride
IN THE PRESS - Thanks to WECT's Zach Solon for his coverage of Pender County Schools. https://bit.ly/3KCf4zC He'll have more on PCS during tonight's 6pm news #PCSPride
REMINDER - a new year brings with it new lunch information. If you missed previous messages check your email for information on free & reduced lunch for 2022-23 lunch www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/dining
