🏅 A huge congratulations to the Pender High School students, who were recognized during the Board of Education meeting for bringing home over 40 awards from the BETA Convention in Greensboro, NC! Your dedication, talent, and hard work shine brightly. Well done! 🌟🎖️
🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the teachers and students of West Pender Middle School for being recognized during the Board of Education meeting for their outstanding representation at the BETA Convention in Greensboro, NC! Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire. We’re so proud of your achievements! 👏✨
🌟 A big congratulations to David Jackson from Pender High School, who was recognized as the Pender County Schools CTE Teacher of the Year at this week’s Board of Education meeting! Your commitment to shaping the future through Career and Technical Education is truly appreciated. Thank you for your dedication to our students! 🏆👏
🎶👏 A big THANK YOU to the South Topsail Elementary Chorus, under the direction of Samantha Rodgers, for their wonderful performance at Tuesday evening’s Board of Education meeting! Your talent and hard work brought joy to everyone in attendance. 🎤🎼
We’re so proud of our young musicians for representing Pender County Schools with such enthusiasm and excellence! 🎵💙
📣 March is Social Work Month 🎉
Meet Samantha Carter, one of our dedicated school social workers! Ms. Carter splits her time with Cape Fear and Rocky Point Elementary Schools. With 3 years of experience, she is passionate about supporting students, families, and teachers to create a positive and encouraging school environment.✨ “Helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential makes every day meaningful.”
🎉 Fun Fact: She attended North Topsail Elementary, and at convocation, she reunited with her kindergarten teacher!
Join us in thanking Ms. Carter and all our amazing school social workers for their dedication! 💙👏
📚Teacher Tuesday - Kelly Czepiel, Topsail Middle School Special Education Teacher🌟
Kelly Czepiel has spent four years in the teaching field and goes into her line of work with a unique form of understanding developed by her purpose of instilling confidence and resilience within her students. She believes in the potential for overcoming obstacles and allowing students to achieve their goals.✨
Ms. Czepiel instructs Reading and Math, using her diverse experience in business and technology to ensure learning is an adventure in the classroom. Her most exciting classroom adventure was participating in the Tomatosphere project, where students grew space tomatoes in collaboration with First the Seed Foundation! 🚀🍅 She was also granted a Special Education grant by Study.com for her dedication to special learning needs students.
Ms. Czepiel is a proud graduate of the Pender County Schools Beginning Teacher Support Program and is also working on classes through East Carolina University to prepare to be a teacher. Her next goal? A Master's in Special Education! 🎓
Outside the classroom, Ms. Czepiel enjoys her wonderful family, adoring husband, and two sweet children. She is also a cancer survivor, demonstrating that she is capable of doing hard things—just like she inspires her students to do! Her experience has enriched her dedication to making a difference in the life of a child with special learning needs.
In her free time, Ms. Czepiel enjoys crafts and scrapbooking and hopes to travel to Italy one day. ✈️
Her life motto? "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - JFK
Thank you, Ms. Czepiel, for your enthusiasm, determination, and unwavering dedication to your students! 👏🎉
Do you have a passion for serving nutritious meals and making kids smile? We're looking for friendly, reliable, and energetic individuals to join our school cafeteria team!
Why Join Us?
🌟 Make a difference in students’ day
🌟 Family-friendly schedule (weekdays only!)
🌟 Holidays and weekends off
How to Apply:
👉 Apply now at https://careers.aramark.com
📧 Email Amanda Burnett (amanda_burnett@pender.k12.nc.us) for additional assistance
Be a part of something special—feeding minds and fueling futures! 🍏
🌸 Welcome Back, Students! 🌸
We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Spring Break! As we jump back into a new week, we’re excited to see your smiling faces in the cafeteria. Here’s a sneak peek at the delicious meals we have planned for you! We can’t wait to see you all in the breakfast and lunch line! Let’s make this a great week! 😊
#WelcomeBack #OnePender #SchoolBreakfast #SchoolLunch #AramarkFeedsPender #SchoolMeals #SpringEats #FuelYourDay
Weekly Newsletter Job Shadow Edition - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/rcnEzVkA3RTDJ
Have a great weekend!
📢 Join Us at the PCS Career Fair! 📢
Looking for a fulfilling career in education? This is your chance! Meet with representatives from all 19 Pender County Schools, explore job opportunities, and even interview on-site! 🌟
📅 Thursday, March 27, 2025
📍 Heide Trask High School – Main Gym
🕠 4:30 - 7:00 PM
🎯 Opportunities for Classified & Certified Staff + Pathways to Administration
🍔 Concessions available for purchase
🔗 RSVP today! https://bit.ly/41utAT2
Start your journey with Pender County Schools—where your passion meets purpose!
📢 ¡Únete a la Feria de Empleo de PCS! 📢
¿Buscas una carrera gratificante en educación? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad! Conoce a representantes de las 19 escuelas del distrito, explora oportunidades de empleo y participa en entrevistas en el lugar. 🌟
📅 Jueves, 27 de marzo de 2025
📍 Gimnasio principal de Heide Trask High School
🕠 4:30 - 7:00 PM
🎯 Oportunidades para personal clasificado y certificado + caminos hacia la administración
🍔 Habrá concesiones a la venta
🔗 ¡Regístrate hoy! https://bit.ly/41utAT2
¡Comienza tu camino con Pender County Schools, donde tu pasión cobra vida! 🚀
📢 Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Info Event! 🎉
📅 March 12 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Heide Trask High School
Join us for a fun & informative evening to help your child start school with confidence!
✨ What’s Happening?
✅ Meet PCS staff & community partners
✅ Fun games & entertainment for kids
✅ Kindergarten Readiness Bags for incoming students
✅ On-site Registration Station for easy enrollment
✅ Food trucks & more!
📌 Bring these to register:
✔ Birth Certificate ✔ Proof of Residence ✔ Health Assessment
✔ Immunization Records ✔ Parent ID
💻 Online registration opened March 1 - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Don’t miss this exciting event—we can’t wait to welcome your family! 🎒✨
📍 Escuela Secundaria Heide Trask
¡Acompáñanos para una tarde divertida e informativa y prepárate para el primer día de clases!
✨ ¿Qué habrá?
✅ Conoce al personal de PCS y socios comunitarios
✅ Juegos y entretenimiento para niños
✅ Bolsas de preparación para Kindergarten
✅ Estación de Registro para inscribirte fácilmente
✅ ¡Comida deliciosa de food trucks!
📌 Para registrar a tu hijo, trae:
✔ Acta de nacimiento ✔ Comprobante de domicilio ✔ Evaluación médica
✔ Vacunas ✔ Identificación del padre/madre
💻 ¡La inscripción en línea abre el 1 de marzo - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Esperamos darte la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad escolar! 🎒✨
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨
Great news for students interested in joining Pender Early College! The transfer application deadline has been moved to May 1, 2025—giving you more time to take advantage of this opportunity.
📚 Why Pender Early College?
✔️ Earn college credits while in high school
✔️ A head start on your future!
Don’t miss out—apply today! ⏳📅
For more details and to submit your application, visit: https://pender.k12.nc.us/o/pechs/page/admission
🚜💼 Digging Into Career Exploration! 💼🚜
Shoutout to Layla Throneburg for an exciting Job Shadow Day at Thomas and Corder & Co! 👷♀️✨ Layla got hands-on experience in the world of mine operations and civil construction, where she participated in writing truck tickets, learned about operational logistics, and explored various heavy machinery—including excavators, off-road articulated trucks, bulldozers, and dump trucks!
A huge thank you to Thomas and Corder & Co for providing such an immersive experience and giving Layla a behind-the-scenes look at the skills and equipment that keep the industry moving! 🚜🔧
#JobShadowDay #FutureIndustryLeader #OnePender #CareerExploration #HandsOnLearning #ClassroomsToCareers
🩺✨ Exploring the World of Healthcare! ✨🏥
Shoutout to Ryan Altergott, a motivated 7th-grade student at Topsail Middle School, for spending his Job Shadow Day at McLeod Seacoast Hospital’s Echo Department! 💙🔬 Ryan had the unique opportunity to learn about echocardiography, observe medical professionals in action, and gain hands-on insight into the world of diagnostic imaging and patient care.
A huge thank you to McLeod Seacoast Hospital for providing such an engaging and educational experience! Opportunities like this help students explore their future careers and turn their passions into professions. 🚀👏
#JobShadowDay #FutureHealthcareProfessional #OnePender #CareerExploration #TopsailMiddle #ClassroomsToCareers
🏥✨ Future Healthcare Professional in Action! ✨🏥
Shoutout to Sophia Vasquez, a dedicated Heide Trask High School student, for spending her Job Shadow Day at Black River Family Medical! 👩⚕️💉 Sophia had the incredible opportunity to learn alongside healthcare professionals, including Brittany Davis, gaining real-world experience in patient care and medical services.
A huge thank you to Black River Family Medical for opening their doors and providing an invaluable learning experience! This is what #ClassroomsToCareers is all about—helping students explore their passions and future career paths.
Keep reaching for your goals, Sophia! 🚀👏
#JobShadowDay #FutureHealthcareProfessional #OnePender #CareerExploration #HTHS #HandsOnLearning
It's Read Across America Week! 📚 PCS Board of Education member Jennifer Hansen stopped by Penderlea School to read to kindergarteners Monday morning. #OnePender
💅✨ Hands-On Experience at Utopia Day Spa! ✨💇♀️
Shoutout to Miranda Harrell, a talented 7th-grade student from Penderlea, for spending her Job Shadow Day at Utopia Day Spa in Burgaw! 🌟 Miranda had the opportunity to work side by side with nail tech Adrianna, owner Nina Jenkins, and stylists Zayne Casbeer and Ashley Marie—getting a firsthand look at the beauty and wellness industry!
From learning nail care techniques to observing professional styling, Miranda gained invaluable experience in a fast-paced and creative environment. A huge thank you to Utopia Day Spa for welcoming and inspiring our future professionals! 💖👏
#JobShadowDay #FutureBeautyProfessional #OnePender #CareerExploration #Penderlea #ClassroomsToCareers
🚒🔥 Future Firefighter in the Making! 🔥🚒
Shoutout to Tanner Soward, an ambitious Surf City Middle School student, for spending his Job Shadow Day at the North Topsail Beach Fire Department! 👨🚒💪 Tanner had the opportunity to explore the life of a firefighter—learning about fire safety, emergency response, and even getting hands-on experience with the equipment.
A huge thank you to the NTBFD team for providing such an engaging and educational experience! This is what #ClassroomsToCareers is all about—helping students discover their passions and future career paths.
Keep aiming high, Tanner! 🚀👏
#JobShadowDay #FutureFirefighter #OnePender #CareerExploration #SurfCityMiddle
PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - TaKari, 7th grader at Penderlea School spent the day shadowing her former teacher, Paula Finn.
PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - Dakota is a 7th grader at Cape Fear Middle School. She shadowed her mom a Kindergarten Teacher at Malpass Corner Elementary School. Ms. Beatty, BS. ECE. & ECSE.
Malpass Corner Elem. Kindergarten Teacher
