
A bench was dedicated in memory of Vince Dambakly at Surf City Middle School. Vince passed away during the 21-22 school year (https://bit.ly/3C6fCM4). An honor roll student, Vince excelled in many sports and based on Monday’s turnout was loved by many https://youtu.be/7tiIP6ckkiw


Join Sheriff Cutler and our SROs in a Back to School Community Chat. Come see us on August 16, 2022 from 6PM - 8PM at Topsail High School or August 18, 2022 from 6PM - 8PM at Heide Trask Sr. High School.


SCHOOL’S OUT - but there was a great local history lesson at the Historic Train Depot this evening thanks to our friends at the Pender Education Partnership. PEP hosted the premiere of the documentary, “C.F. Pope - Where Champions Were Grown”. School alumni were on hand to talk history following the viewing. PEP’s hope is to make this documentary available in school libraries. #PCSPride





Thanks to Michael Cuneo from the Wilmington Star News who put together a nice story on first-year Topsail Head Football Coach Jack Teachey. 🏈🏴☠️
https://bit.ly/3BF9gTE @starnews @starnewsonline


After holding a public hearing, the Pender County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the School Bond Order Adoption & Resolution Regarding Publication of Bond Referendum - the Bond will be on the November ballot https://bit.ly/3cY1ee9 #PCSPride #PCSBond22


AN HISTORIC NIGHT OUT - from our friends at the Pender Education Partnership. Join us as we premier the documentary C.F. Pope, Where
Champions Were Grown. Doors open 5:30, Aug. 4 at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot - MeMa’s Chick’n & Ribs catered dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35


We’re excited to announce our new mobile app for iOS and Android. Don't miss any updates from Pender County Schools! Our new app allows you to receive alerts and updated news. You can also view documents, events, and staff directories for an individual school or the district. Search "Pender County Schools" in your phones' app store to download our new mobile app. #PCSPride https://bit.ly/3PMh1eH


Please find the Pender County School System RFP Vape Detectors/Bullying sensors at this link https://5il.co/1ey56


Because of COVID-19 rules, many families have not completed free and reduced-price school meals applications. Making sure they are turned in by Aug 31 will help ensure families are ready for the fall, and eligible for Summer P-EBT benefits! Learn more https://bit.ly/3zeHWZA


THEY GROW UP SO FAST- and the time flies, so don't let August 19th sneak up on you #PCSPride

STUFF THE BUS - It's back!! With one school already in session the majority of students will return to the classroom before you know it! Communities in Schools of Cape Fear urges you to help Stuff the Bus to help students throughout the year #PCSPride https://bit.ly/3B839af


Protectors of my work space during our leadership retreat…#PCSPride


IT'S A WRAP - 3 days of instruction at Topsail High School are in the 📚📚 Penderlea School is in session & others will follow in Aug. Enjoy the rest of your summer and know your principals were hard at work preparing for the new school year! #PCSPride 🌞 https://bit.ly/3yRjhu5


New Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jay Lancaster put the team to work - he showed the picture behind him and challenged the group to find the common thread. Trust. He connected it to new students/teachers coming into schools putting their trust in the principals. #PCSPride





Too many people die by suicide because they don't know where to turn to get help. Now help is just a phone call away. 988 is the new national suicide & crisis hotline. The number will connect people in need with trained mental health professionals in multiple languages.


NEWS YOU CAN USE - thank you to WWAY reporter Celeste Smith for including Penderlea School and ESL teacher Jennie Treto in her back-to-school story. Penderlea School welcomed students back to the classroom on Monday. Here's a link to her story https://bit.ly/3PllXXU #PCSPride

Captain Chris Cox with Pender EMS and Fire discussing the Rescue Task Force during day 2 of our Summer Retreat. Meanwhile hands-on active training is taking place at Heide Trask HS. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR COUNTY!! #PCSPride





SAVE THE DATE - Open House dates are set for the 2022-23 school year, don't let them sneak up on you. #PCSPride 📅


SUMMER RETREAT - Is underway at Topsail High School. The first of 3 days of instructional learning ahead of the beginning of the traditional calendar school year. #PCSPride
