Full North Topsail Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PYDQ80K7o0B2zeb9fWmswgw

🎉 Employee Spotlight on Carrie Hankins! 🎉
Carrie Hankins, Student Systems Coordinator in Testing and Accountability, is the guiding force behind our district’s successful transition to Infinite Campus. Leading a team of over 20 data managers, she has shown remarkable patience, determination, and leadership every step of the way. Ms. Hankins ensures her team has the tools, training, and support they need—and she always advocates for their success.
💬 “Carrie always tells the Data Team: we’ll get through it together—as a team.”
Thank you, Ms. Hankins, for your steady leadership and for lifting up those around you every day! 💻📊👏

Full Pender Early College Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PbFMJfqm7iRVI_j9CPbqnM9

🚨 Reminder: Community Meeting TONIGHT for Imagine Pender 2050! 🚨
The Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan is ready for your feedback! 🌟 Don't miss your chance to help shape the future of Pender County. The next community meeting is TONIGHT at Heide Trask High School.
📅 Date: TONIGHT, Thursday, May 8th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Heide Trask High School Cafeteria
14328 State Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457
Come learn more about the draft plan, see the new map, and share your feedback with us. Your input is crucial! 🗣️💬
If you can’t make it, you can still take the online survey until June 6th here: Pender County Get Involved
Let’s build the future of Pender County—together! 🌱

🌟 Student Spotlight: Mason | 5th Grade | North Topsail Elementary 🌟
Mason’s artistic talent truly stands out! 🎨 He brings our Wit and Wisdom curriculum to life with detailed, creative artwork that inspires his classmates to explore their own creativity. His ability to capture attention through art is a gift that brightens the classroom every day!
🥢 Favorite Food: Edamame
🔷 Favorite Color: Pale Blue
✏️ Hobby: Drawing
🐾 Pets: 8 pets!
😲 Fun Fact: Mason is already an uncle!
Keep creating, Mason—you’re an inspiration! 👏✨

Full Topsail Middle Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PY3TjxcUyc02KQDv118ydSm

Full Pender High Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7Paxr5oC8KOyWvUaYUmeJkz8

Full C.F. Pope Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7Paw5QZPIyRZlqizKhbLCh55

Congratulations, Emmy Clark! 🎉🥎🏀 Pender County Schools is proud to celebrate Topsail High School’s Emmy Clark—a standout scholar-athlete in softball and women’s basketball—who has been selected as one of only 18 student-athletes statewide to receive the NCHSAA 2024-25 Heart of a Champion Award! 🏅❤️ Emmy, a UNCG Softball signee, was recognized for her outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and community service. She exemplifies what it means to be a role model both on and off the field. Way to go, Emmy - we’re proud to have you represent PCS! 👏⭐

Full Topsail High Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PYDFhwztnY5Z_JwCHewrjbL

Happy National School Nurse Day! 🩺❤️👩⚕️👨⚕️
Today, we celebrate the incredible school nurses across Pender County Schools who keep our students healthy, safe, and supported every single day. From scraped knees to managing chronic conditions, their care and compassion go a long way!
Thank you for being the heartbeat of our schools! 💙

Full Surf City Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PZLalf8QNYLbqedFK9fkBWU

Full Penderlea School Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PY8D2vggG6I6eRBtkb2x1h3

YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtube.com/shorts/x1T-cxhteGM 🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🌟 Pender County Schools recently honored four outstanding educators at our 2025 PCS Awards Night, held at Heide Trask High School! 🎉🍎 👏 Congratulations to our award winners: 🏆 Teacher of the Year – Michelle Lee, Topsail Annandale Elementary 🌟 Beginning Teacher of the Year – Sophia Foster, Burgaw Middle 🎓 Principal of the Year – Jill Robertson, North Topsail Elementary 🎯 Assistant Principal of the Year – Christina Eames, South Topsail Elementary Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, this year’s awards included gift baskets totaling more than $20,000! ✨ Plus, Teacher of the Year Michelle Lee received 🎫 two round-trip tickets from Avelo Airlines and will participate in the Go Global NC Global Teachers program thanks to a generous donor. 🌍✈️ Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove shared: “These four educators exemplify what makes PCS special—dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to student success.”

🌟 Want to make a difference in just one morning? We're seeking volunteers to serve as testing proctors. 🧠🎯 Help us finish the year strong – sign up for TRAINING here: https://bit.ly/4d0DpgK Sign up for TESTING DAYS here: https://bit.ly/4jZ4Vxw

📢 C.F. Pope Elementary needs dedicated proctors to help during end-of-grade testing! Your presence helps create a calm, focused environment where students can shine. 🌟
🙌 No teaching required – just your time and support.
📲 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44mnDe5

Full Cape Fear Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PbS1YJzOYKTR1RxA-LMlAkJ

Full Topsail Annandale Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7Pab8gp_11Ym7wYVRQUSD0kr

Full Cape Fear Middle Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PYEWtXVeMHr8WBQDwSUiXWJ


