The Pender County Board of Education has requested a joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners to discuss the current funding shortfall and work collaboratively toward solutions that support students, staff, families, and our community.
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👔💙 Happy Father’s Day from Pender County Schools! 👨👧👦📚
Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, guardians, and father figures who guide, support, and uplift the students in our PCS family. Your strength, encouragement, and care make a lasting impact—both at home and in our schools.
Wishing you a day filled with appreciation and joy. Thank you for all you do! 🙌
Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, guardians, and father figures who guide, support, and uplift the students in our PCS family. Your strength, encouragement, and care make a lasting impact—both at home and in our schools.
Wishing you a day filled with appreciation and joy. Thank you for all you do! 🙌
During the third week of last summer, our Summer Meals Program distributed 5,920 meals.
Today alone, that number was 19,838 meals. 🙌
That’s more than a number — it’s thousands of breakfasts and lunches reaching children and families across our community. Thank you to our Child Nutrition team, school staff, volunteers, drivers, and everyone helping make sure students have access to meals this summer. 🚌🥪☀️
Today alone, that number was 19,838 meals. 🙌
That’s more than a number — it’s thousands of breakfasts and lunches reaching children and families across our community. Thank you to our Child Nutrition team, school staff, volunteers, drivers, and everyone helping make sure students have access to meals this summer. 🚌🥪☀️
💡 Good news for families!
There is no application required to receive free summer meals from Pender County Schools.
Children and teens can receive 7 days of breakfast and lunch every Wednesday.
🕧 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
📝 Pre-registration is encouraged
🔗 https://forms.gle/RUijeuPKJLp1HboW6
Healthy meals help kids grow and learn! 💙
💡 ¡Buenas noticias para las familias!
No se necesita solicitud para recibir comidas gratis de verano de Pender County Schools.
Los niños y adolescentes pueden recibir 7 días de desayuno y almuerzo cada miércoles.
🕧 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
📝 Se recomienda preinscribirse
🔗 https://forms.gle/RUijeuPKJLp1HboW6
¡Las comidas saludables ayudan a los niños a crecer y aprender! 💙
📱 Summer break is here, but staying connected with Pender County Schools is easier than ever!
Families can use the Pender County Schools app to stay in touch while students are out of the classroom — with important updates, district news, school announcements, calendars, and more all in one convenient place. ☀️📚
Before the new school year begins, make sure you’re connected and ready to receive the latest information right on your phone.
Download the Pender County Schools app today! 📲💙
Families can use the Pender County Schools app to stay in touch while students are out of the classroom — with important updates, district news, school announcements, calendars, and more all in one convenient place. ☀️📚
Before the new school year begins, make sure you’re connected and ready to receive the latest information right on your phone.
Download the Pender County Schools app today! 📲💙
🍎 Week 2 of Summer Meals was another big success!
PCS served 18,298 meals to families across Pender County — bringing our two-week total to 32,876 meals distributed! 🥪☀️
Thank you to our School Nutrition team, volunteers, partners, and families for helping make this program possible. We’ll be back next week to serve our community again! 💙
PCS served 18,298 meals to families across Pender County — bringing our two-week total to 32,876 meals distributed! 🥪☀️
Thank you to our School Nutrition team, volunteers, partners, and families for helping make this program possible. We’ll be back next week to serve our community again! 💙
Enroll Today!
📣 Reminder for this week!
Free summer meals for children and teens will be available this Wednesday.
Families can pick up 7 days of breakfast and lunch.
🕧 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
📝 Pre-register online or sign up at pickup
🔗 https://forms.gle/RUijeuPKJLp1HboW6
Let us help keep kids fed this summer! 🍎🥪
📣 ¡Recordatorio para esta semana!
Las comidas gratis de verano para niños y adolescentes estarán disponibles este miércoles.
Las familias pueden recoger 7 días de desayuno y almuerzo.
🕧 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
📝 Preinscríbase en línea o regístrese al recoger
🔗 https://forms.gle/RUijeuPKJLp1HboW6
¡Estamos aquí para ayudar a alimentar a los niños este verano! 🍎🥪
🎉 Congratulations to our retirees! 🎉
We celebrate the dedication, service, and lasting impact of our incredible retirees. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment have made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.
As you begin this exciting new chapter, we wish you joy, relaxation, adventure, and all the happiness retirement has to offer. Thank you for everything you have given to our team and community. You will be missed! 💙👏
We celebrate the dedication, service, and lasting impact of our incredible retirees. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment have made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.
As you begin this exciting new chapter, we wish you joy, relaxation, adventure, and all the happiness retirement has to offer. Thank you for everything you have given to our team and community. You will be missed! 💙👏
🎓✨ Today, we celebrate a very special milestone for Pender County Schools — our Beginning Teacher Graduation Ceremony! This group represents the first class to complete our Beginning Teacher Support Program, and we could not be prouder of their growth, dedication, and commitment to students.
👏🍎 Through mentorship, coaching, collaboration, and support, these educators have strengthened their practice and built a foundation for long-term success in the classroom. Their journey reflects the heart of what makes PCS special: investing in great teachers so they can make a lasting impact on students every day.
🎉 Congratulations to our BT graduates! Thank you for choosing Pender County Schools and for bringing your passion, perseverance, and purpose to our classrooms. The future is bright because of educators like you! 💙📚 YouTube link - https://youtube.com/shorts/0d7M_H3Vdro
👏🍎 Through mentorship, coaching, collaboration, and support, these educators have strengthened their practice and built a foundation for long-term success in the classroom. Their journey reflects the heart of what makes PCS special: investing in great teachers so they can make a lasting impact on students every day.
🎉 Congratulations to our BT graduates! Thank you for choosing Pender County Schools and for bringing your passion, perseverance, and purpose to our classrooms. The future is bright because of educators like you! 💙📚 YouTube link - https://youtube.com/shorts/0d7M_H3Vdro
☀️ Free Summer Meals start this Wednesday!
Pender County Schools is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for children and teens this summer. Families can pick up 7 days of meals every Wednesday beginning June 3.
🕧 Pickup time: 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
📍 Pickup sites across Pender County
✅ No application needed
📝 Pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/RUijeuPKJLp1HboW6
Please share with a family who may need this! 💙
Pender County Schools is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for children and teens this summer. Families can pick up 7 days of meals every Wednesday beginning June 3.
🕧 Pickup time: 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
📍 Pickup sites across Pender County
✅ No application needed
📝 Pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/RUijeuPKJLp1HboW6
Please share with a family who may need this! 💙
🎓✨ To the Pender High Class of 2026: your hard work, resilience, leadership, and school spirit have left a lasting mark on your school community. You have grown, achieved, overcome challenges, and inspired those around you in ways that will be remembered for years to come. 💙
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/m6Mz1jbazDg
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/m6Mz1jbazDg
🎓✨ To the Pender Innovative Learning Academy Class of 2026: your hard work, resilience, leadership, and school spirit have left a lasting mark on your school community. You have grown, achieved, overcome challenges, and inspired those around you in ways that will be remembered for years to come. 💙
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/2cCfXukVrRA
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/2cCfXukVrRA
👏🎓 Congratulations to two outstanding Pender County Schools educators, Tina Collins of Topsail Middle School and Jennifer Blandin of Penderlea School, on earning their Master of Arts in Teaching from UNCW’s Watson College of Education!
We are proud to celebrate their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to making a difference for students every day. 🍎📚
Thank you, @UNCW, for highlighting these incredible teachers and sharing their inspiring stories! 💙💛
Read more:
🔗 Tina Collins: https://uncw.edu/news/academic-affairs/wce/2026/05/tina-collins-26m
🔗 Jennifer Blandin: https://uncw.edu/news/academic-affairs/wce/2026/05/jennifer-blandin-26m
🎓✨ To the Topsail High Class of 2026: your hard work, resilience, leadership, and school spirit have left a lasting mark on your school community. You have grown, achieved, overcome challenges, and inspired those around you in ways that will be remembered for years to come. 💙
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/D5e-TpmHaAI
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube link - https://youtu.be/D5e-TpmHaAI
🎓✨ To the Heide Trask High Class of 2026: your hard work, resilience, leadership, and school spirit have left a lasting mark on your school community. You have grown, achieved, overcome challenges, and inspired those around you in ways that will be remembered for years to come. 💙
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/DHkAsq7CNQw
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/DHkAsq7CNQw
🎖️ Honoring Memorial Day 🌺
Today, Pender County Schools pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.
We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of their dedication—and we hold their families in our hearts. 🕊️
Today, Pender County Schools pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.
We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of their dedication—and we hold their families in our hearts. 🕊️
PCS Weekly Newsletter (final edition 2025-26) - https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/GuZ2MsDaY5Rf8 HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!! :☀🏖
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Talia England, Speech Language Pathologist at South Topsail Elementary School.
Ms. England is a consistent source of support for both students and staff. She works closely with her teams to provide resources, share strategies, and help others better support student communication. Whether she’s creating materials, leading trainings, or sharing helpful information, she is always willing to step in and help.
She is also known for her positive and friendly approach. She takes time to connect with others, greet people each day, and help create a welcoming environment in the school. Her presence makes a difference in the day-to-day experience for those around her.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. England, for the support you provide and for the role you play in helping South Topsail Elementary run smoothly.
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Talia England, Speech Language Pathologist at South Topsail Elementary School.
Ms. England is a consistent source of support for both students and staff. She works closely with her teams to provide resources, share strategies, and help others better support student communication. Whether she’s creating materials, leading trainings, or sharing helpful information, she is always willing to step in and help.
She is also known for her positive and friendly approach. She takes time to connect with others, greet people each day, and help create a welcoming environment in the school. Her presence makes a difference in the day-to-day experience for those around her.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. England, for the support you provide and for the role you play in helping South Topsail Elementary run smoothly.
As we close out the school year, we want to thank our incredible cafeteria teams for all of their hard work, dedication, and care throughout the year. ❤️
Thank you for the early mornings, teamwork, and commitment to serving our students each day. We appreciate everything you do and wish you a well-deserved summer break! ☀️🍎
Thank you for the early mornings, teamwork, and commitment to serving our students each day. We appreciate everything you do and wish you a well-deserved summer break! ☀️🍎
