National Strawberry Day at Rocky Point Elementary School!
Caleb Cook is building his future during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing with Coastal Living Homes LLC 🏗️
From learning about residential construction to seeing how planning, craftsmanship, and teamwork come together on a job site, Caleb is gaining hands-on insight into careers in the building trades.
Thank you to Coastal Living Homes LLC for partnering with us and supporting real-world career exploration!
From learning about residential construction to seeing how planning, craftsmanship, and teamwork come together on a job site, Caleb is gaining hands-on insight into careers in the building trades.
Thank you to Coastal Living Homes LLC for partnering with us and supporting real-world career exploration!
Ellison Gosma is stepping onto the field of opportunity during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, spending the day with NC Courage Soccer ⚽
From seeing professional training and operations up close to learning about careers in athletics, sports management, and performance, Ellison is gaining valuable insight into the world of professional sports.
Thank you to NC Courage Soccer for investing in our students and providing this exciting real-world experience!
From seeing professional training and operations up close to learning about careers in athletics, sports management, and performance, Ellison is gaining valuable insight into the world of professional sports.
Thank you to NC Courage Soccer for investing in our students and providing this exciting real-world experience!
Journey Johnson is getting a firsthand look at education during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Cape Fear Middle School 🍎
From observing classroom learning to seeing how educators support students each day, Journey is exploring the impact and opportunities within the field of education.
Thank you to Cape Fear Middle School for welcoming our student and supporting career exploration!
From observing classroom learning to seeing how educators support students each day, Journey is exploring the impact and opportunities within the field of education.
Thank you to Cape Fear Middle School for welcoming our student and supporting career exploration!
Coble Pollock is stepping into the world of law during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Pollock & Pollock, Attorneys at Law ⚖️
From learning about legal processes to observing how attorneys advocate for their clients, Coble is gaining valuable insight into careers in the legal field.
Thank you to Pollock & Pollock for welcoming our student and supporting real-world career exploration!
From learning about legal processes to observing how attorneys advocate for their clients, Coble is gaining valuable insight into careers in the legal field.
Thank you to Pollock & Pollock for welcoming our student and supporting real-world career exploration!
Mason Foss is exploring the power of student support during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, spending the day with Communities In Schools Cape Fear 📚
From learning how wraparound services support students and families to seeing advocacy and mentorship in action, Mason is gaining insight into careers that make a difference beyond the classroom.
Thank you to Communities In Schools Cape Fear for investing in our students and demonstrating the impact of community partnerships!
From learning how wraparound services support students and families to seeing advocacy and mentorship in action, Mason is gaining insight into careers that make a difference beyond the classroom.
Thank you to Communities In Schools Cape Fear for investing in our students and demonstrating the impact of community partnerships!
Alana Williams is gaining a behind-the-scenes look at education during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at South Topsail Elementary School 🍎
From observing classroom instruction to learning about the many roles that support student success, Alana is exploring the impact and opportunities within the field of education.
Thank you to South Topsail Elementary for welcoming our student and supporting career exploration!
From observing classroom instruction to learning about the many roles that support student success, Alana is exploring the impact and opportunities within the field of education.
Thank you to South Topsail Elementary for welcoming our student and supporting career exploration!
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Lisa Troy, EC and ISD Administrative Assistant in the Instructional Services Department.
Lisa does a great job supporting the day-to-day work of our department. Along with her regular responsibilities supporting EC and the Chief Academic Officer, she has also stepped in to help support the CTE Director during a time when that department did not have an administrative assistant. She has handled those extra duties without hesitation and has helped keep things moving forward.
Lisa is also someone people across the district can count on. She’s always willing to help answer questions, share what she knows, and support other departments when needed. Her positive attitude and steady support make a difference for the people she works with every day.
💛💙 Thank you, Lisa, for your flexibility, reliability, and the support you provide to Instructional Services and beyond.
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Lisa Troy, EC and ISD Administrative Assistant in the Instructional Services Department.
Lisa does a great job supporting the day-to-day work of our department. Along with her regular responsibilities supporting EC and the Chief Academic Officer, she has also stepped in to help support the CTE Director during a time when that department did not have an administrative assistant. She has handled those extra duties without hesitation and has helped keep things moving forward.
Lisa is also someone people across the district can count on. She’s always willing to help answer questions, share what she knows, and support other departments when needed. Her positive attitude and steady support make a difference for the people she works with every day.
💛💙 Thank you, Lisa, for your flexibility, reliability, and the support you provide to Instructional Services and beyond.
Austin Walz is powering up his career exploration during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing with the Electric Cooperative ⚡
From learning about electrical systems and safety to seeing how teams keep communities powered, Austin is gaining valuable, hands-on insight into careers in the energy industry.
Thank you to the Electric Co-op for partnering with us and investing in our students’ futures!
From learning about electrical systems and safety to seeing how teams keep communities powered, Austin is gaining valuable, hands-on insight into careers in the energy industry.
Thank you to the Electric Co-op for partnering with us and investing in our students’ futures!
Owen Fields is blooming in career exploration during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Brunswick Town Florist 🌸
From learning floral design techniques to understanding customer service and small business operations, Owen is gaining hands-on insight into the creative and business sides of the floral industry.
Thank you to Brunswick Town Florist for welcoming our student and supporting real-world learning!
From learning floral design techniques to understanding customer service and small business operations, Owen is gaining hands-on insight into the creative and business sides of the floral industry.
Thank you to Brunswick Town Florist for welcoming our student and supporting real-world learning!
Hailey Fargo is gaining a behind-the-scenes look at district leadership during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing with Pender County Schools Cabinet Leadership 🏫
From learning about decision-making and district operations to seeing how leadership supports schools, staff, and students, Hailey is exploring the impact of leadership in education.
Thank you to Pender County Schools Cabinet Leadership for opening doors and investing in the next generation of leaders!
From learning about decision-making and district operations to seeing how leadership supports schools, staff, and students, Hailey is exploring the impact of leadership in education.
Thank you to Pender County Schools Cabinet Leadership for opening doors and investing in the next generation of leaders!
Maddie Siemon is getting a close-up look at animal care during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Topsail Animal Hospital 🐾
From observing veterinary procedures to learning about daily clinic operations and compassionate care, Maddie is exploring careers in animal health and wellness.
Thank you to Topsail Animal Hospital for welcoming our student and supporting hands-on career exploration!
From observing veterinary procedures to learning about daily clinic operations and compassionate care, Maddie is exploring careers in animal health and wellness.
Thank you to Topsail Animal Hospital for welcoming our student and supporting hands-on career exploration!
Sawyer Solana is reaching new heights during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, exploring a career as a Pilot in Aviation ✈️
From learning about flight operations and safety procedures to understanding the training and precision required in aviation, Sawyer is gaining firsthand insight into what it takes to soar in this field.
Experiences like this help students turn big dreams into clear pathways. We’re proud to see Sawyer taking off toward the future!
From learning about flight operations and safety procedures to understanding the training and precision required in aviation, Sawyer is gaining firsthand insight into what it takes to soar in this field.
Experiences like this help students turn big dreams into clear pathways. We’re proud to see Sawyer taking off toward the future!
Mason Cortis is shifting into high gear during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, spending the day with Hendrick Automotive Group 🚗
From exploring dealership operations to learning about automotive service, sales, and customer experience, Mason is gaining real-world insight into the fast-paced automotive industry.
Thank you to Hendrick Automotive Group for investing in our students and helping connect classroom learning to career pathways!
From exploring dealership operations to learning about automotive service, sales, and customer experience, Mason is gaining real-world insight into the fast-paced automotive industry.
Thank you to Hendrick Automotive Group for investing in our students and helping connect classroom learning to career pathways!
Henry Anderson and Cole White are turning up the volume on career exploration during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, spending the day at Z107.5 Radio 🎙️
From seeing how live broadcasts come together to learning about production, media, and on-air talent, Henry and Cole are getting a firsthand look at the fast-paced world of radio.
Thank you to Z107.5 for welcoming our students and giving them an inside look at careers in media and broadcasting!
From seeing how live broadcasts come together to learning about production, media, and on-air talent, Henry and Cole are getting a firsthand look at the fast-paced world of radio.
Thank you to Z107.5 for welcoming our students and giving them an inside look at careers in media and broadcasting!
Mercedes Lowther is exploring a high-impact healthcare career during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing an Anesthesiologist 🩺
From learning about patient safety and pain management to observing the critical role anesthesiology plays before, during, and after procedures, Mercedes is gaining valuable insight into this specialized medical field.
Thank you to our healthcare partners for opening doors and helping students explore meaningful career pathways!
From learning about patient safety and pain management to observing the critical role anesthesiology plays before, during, and after procedures, Mercedes is gaining valuable insight into this specialized medical field.
Thank you to our healthcare partners for opening doors and helping students explore meaningful career pathways!
Emerson Blask is getting a behind-the-scenes look at education during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at North Topsail Elementary School 🍎
From observing classroom instruction to learning about the many roles that support student success, Emerson is exploring the impact and opportunities within the field of education.
Thank you to North Topsail Elementary for welcoming our student and supporting career exploration!
From observing classroom instruction to learning about the many roles that support student success, Emerson is exploring the impact and opportunities within the field of education.
Thank you to North Topsail Elementary for welcoming our student and supporting career exploration!
Logan Stephenson is on track for success during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing with CSX Transportation 🚆
From learning about rail operations to understanding the logistics behind moving goods across the country, Logan is exploring how transportation plays a vital role in our economy.
Thank you to CSX Transportation for investing in our students and providing this powerful real-world experience!
From learning about rail operations to understanding the logistics behind moving goods across the country, Logan is exploring how transportation plays a vital role in our economy.
Thank you to CSX Transportation for investing in our students and providing this powerful real-world experience!
Grady Knierim is exploring maritime and construction careers during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing with Maritech Dredging ⚓
From learning about dredging operations to seeing how engineering, equipment, and teamwork come together in the field, Grady is gaining real-world insight into this unique and essential industry.
Thank you to Maritech Dredging for partnering with us and supporting hands-on career exploration for our students!
From learning about dredging operations to seeing how engineering, equipment, and teamwork come together in the field, Grady is gaining real-world insight into this unique and essential industry.
Thank you to Maritech Dredging for partnering with us and supporting hands-on career exploration for our students!
