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🎓 Way to go, Heide Trask High Mid-Year Graduates! 💙🤍 Your journey has been one of determination and resilience, and today, we honor your incredible achievement. Titan Nation is cheering you on as you take the next step! 🚀 VIDEO - https://bit.ly/400MuQD

🎓 Congratulations to the Topsail High School Class of 2024-2025 Mid-Year Graduates! 🎉 Today, we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and perseverance in achieving this milestone. You’ve made your Pirate family proud! 🏴‍☠️ VIDEO - https://bit.ly/4iUyQHD

🎓 Congratulations, Pender High School Mid-Year Graduates! 🎉 Your dedication and perseverance have brought you to this proud moment. The Patriot family celebrates your success and wishes you the very best for the future! ❤️💙 VIDEO - https://bit.ly/3C2KOOA

Are you passionate about food and love working with young, eager minds? We’re looking for dedicated kitchen team members to join our vibrant environment where food and education come together! To apply, please visit careers.aramark.com

📢 Reminder: Mid-Year Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled for Friday! 📢 While you're enjoying the break, don’t miss the chance to celebrate our graduates at the Mid-Year Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, January 3, 2025: 🕘 9:00 AM – Topsail High 🕚 11:00 AM – Heide Trask High 🕐 1:00 PM – Pender High 🕒 3:00 PM – Pender Innovative Learning Academy Let’s gather to honor the hard work and achievements of these students! 🎓✨#OnePender

As we welcome 2025, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our students, staff, families, and community. 🌟 Here’s to a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and success! Let’s make this year our best yet! 📚💡✨ #OnePender

🌟 Feature Friday: Crystal Garhammer from Human Resources! 🌟 This week, we are excited to highlight the outstanding contributions of Crystal Garhammer, HR Benefits Support Associate, in the Human Resources department. Crystal’s exceptional performance and positive attitude make her an invaluable member of our team! Crystal consistently goes above and beyond in her role, ensuring that tasks are completed with professionalism and a welcoming demeanor. She’s known for her hard work, dedication, and the outstanding courtesy she shows to everyone around her. Whether assisting colleagues, greeting employees, or welcoming visitors, Crystal’s approachability and enthusiasm create an inviting atmosphere in the HR office. Her contributions extend beyond her duties—she fosters a positive work environment and is always ready to lend a helping hand, making our workplace more supportive and collaborative. Thank you, Crystal, for all you do! Your dedication and kindness are truly appreciated. 🌟

Final PCS Weekly Newsletter of 2024 - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/YBvycmp13GHi2 Have a great Winter break!

Pender County Schools Central Office will be closed the week of December 23rd. The office will re-open on January 2, 2025.

🎓 Congratulations to Our Mid-Year Graduates! 🎓 Pender Early College celebrated its mid-year graduation Wednesday afternoon, honoring the incredible achievements of our graduates. 🌟 We are so proud of these students and their hard work, determination, and success. Their journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll accomplish! 🎉 📽️ Watch the full graduation ceremony here: https://youtu.be/PUwJosIdlpo

🌟 Celebrating Success at Surf City Middle School! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that 7th and 8th Grade Business Course students are earning certifications that prepare them for bright futures! 🙌 🎓 8th Grade B Day Students: 24 students earned their Everfi Venture Entrepreneurship Certifications! This course challenged them to launch their own food truck businesses by creating balanced budgets, making informed business decisions, and perfecting their pitches. Through real-life case studies and interactive simulations, these students are learning to think like entrepreneurs in both business and life. 🚚🍔 🎓 7th Grade B Day Students: 24 students earned their Everfi Financial Literacy Certifications! Sponsored by the MassMutual Foundation, this course taught students how to manage their finances, plan for their future, and make sound financial decisions. Through engaging narratives and interactive exercises, students explored saving, budgeting, education, and career planning. 💰📈

🌟 Student Spotlight: Rylie! 🌟 Rylie, a 1st grader at C.F. Pope Elementary, has been recognized by her teacher, Lauren Soose, for her outstanding academic excellence, leadership, and kindness. Rylie is always on task and curious, constantly seeking to learn more about the subjects she encounters. She is a natural leader, welcoming new students into the classroom and making them feel like they belong. Her growth this year has been incredible, and she brings so much joy to those around her. Here’s a little more about Rylie: 🍖 Favorite food: "Messy ribs" ❤️ Favorite color: Red 🎨 Hobbies: Painting, reading, and playing with Lucy and Izzy 🐶 Pets: Abby the dog 💡 Interesting fact: She shares the same initials as her uncle and acts just like him! Thank you, Rylie, for being a bright light in your class and inspiring others with your curiosity and kindness!

TEACHER TUESDAY - Ms. Demetus Brown, Kindergarten Teacher at C.F. Pope Elementary! 🍎✨ Miss Brown is embarking on her first year of teaching with a passion for creativity and determination. Her inspiration stems from a lifelong commitment to never giving up, no matter the challenge. She is dedicated to helping her young students navigate obstacles with encouragement and innovative approaches, making learning both fun and achievable. Her motto, “I trust the next chapter because I know the author,” reflects her faith and confidence in the journey ahead. 🌟 Her favorite subjects to teach are Reading/Language Arts and Physical Education, where she finds joy in helping students grow and develop essential skills. A memorable moment from her classroom is when her students endearingly mispronounce her name as "Miss Crown" instead of "Miss Brown"—a sweet reminder of the charm of working with young learners. ❤️ Outside of teaching, Miss Brown treasures spending time with her family, enjoying trips to the beach, Sunday dinners, church, and visits to local parks with her son. She also has a love for sports and decorating, which keeps her creative spirit alive. 🏖️🎨 While she doesn’t have any pets, she dreams of traveling to the Tennessee mountains to explore their natural beauty. 🏞️ Miss Brown’s determination and heart for her students are sure to make her first year of teaching a rewarding and impactful one! 🌈📚

🍗✨ Last Chance to Support PEP This Year! ✨🍗 Join us TONIGHT for a delicious way to give back! ❤️ 📅 When: December 16, 2024, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, Porter’s Neck Enjoy a meal 🍔🍟 (dine-in or take-out) and 15% of proceeds will support Pender Education Partnership! 🎓💙#OnePender

🌟 Feature Friday: Krista Boezi at Topsail Annandale Elementary! 🌟 This week, we’re proud to recognize the contributions of Ms. Krista Boezi, Treasurer and Bookkeeper at Topsail Annandale Elementary. Ms. Boezi plays a vital role in ensuring the school runs smoothly and efficiently, going above and beyond her official duties to support students, staff, and the entire school community. Ms. Boezi is a master of organization and precision, keeping the school’s budget on track, ensuring compliance with all guidelines, and achieving flawless audits. She does all this while also stepping in as a part-time receptionist and ensuring substitute positions are filled daily—always with a warm and welcoming presence. Her influence goes far beyond the numbers. Ms. Boezi is a cornerstone of school culture, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. She’s always there to lend a listening ear, support staff with their personal and professional needs, and welcome parents and guests with open arms, helping to strengthen the bond between the school and the community. Thank you, Ms. Boezi, for your dedication, hard work, and the positivity you bring to Topsail Annandale Elementary. You are truly appreciated! 🌟

Weekly Newsletter - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/2XkHNrPzfiLnv Have a great weekend!

TMS 8th graders completed another milestone in the NC Career Development Plan by working on high school course planning. Topsail High School counselors and the THS career development coordinator visited classes to talk about how high school is different from middle school, tips for success, and to help students plan high school electives. Students stored their plans in a high school career development Google classroom so the plans can roll up with them. Ask them to show you their plan!

❄️🖌️ A big round of applause for Geneva Streeter from North Topsail Elementary! Your festive design was honored at the Board of Education meeting and will bring holiday cheer through the PCS Holiday Cards! 🎅🎁 We’re so proud of you! #OnePender

🎨✨ Congratulations, Camille McEwan from Surf City Middle School! Your stunning holiday artwork was recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting and will be featured on the Pender County Schools Holiday Cards! 🎄🌟 Thank you for sharing your creativity! #OnePender

🌟 Student Spotlight: Alliz!🌟 Alliz, a 7th grader at Burgaw Middle School, has been recognized by her ESL Tutor, Fabianna Seri, for her determination and drive to succeed. A self-motivated and responsible student, Alliz approaches each day with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Her dedication doesn’t go unnoticed—Alliz sets an excellent example for her peers, modeling good behavior and demonstrating what hard work can achieve. Here’s a little more about Alliz: 🍔 Favorite food: Cheeseburger 🖤 Favorite colors: Black and Purple ⚽ Hobbies: Soccer 🐾 Pets: A Shih-Tzu named Oreo 📚 Interesting fact: Her new favorite subjects are Math and Science! Thank you, Alliz, for showing us what it means to strive for success and inspire others along the way!