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!
Ryleigh Davis is gaining an inside look at healthcare leadership during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing the Lab Director at Novant Health New Hanover Regional 🧪🩺
From learning about laboratory operations to seeing leadership in action, Ryleigh is exploring the critical role labs play in patient care and hospital systems.
Thank you to Novant Health New Hanover Regional for providing this meaningful, hands-on learning experience for our students!
From learning about laboratory operations to seeing leadership in action, Ryleigh is exploring the critical role labs play in patient care and hospital systems.
Thank you to Novant Health New Hanover Regional for providing this meaningful, hands-on learning experience for our students!
Anna Law and Ella Farmer are gaining hands-on experience during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Mill Creek Family Practice 🩺
From observing patient care to learning about daily clinic operations, Anna and Ella are exploring healthcare careers and building real-world connections beyond the classroom.
Thank you to Mill Creek Family Practice for welcoming our students and supporting career exploration!
From observing patient care to learning about daily clinic operations, Anna and Ella are exploring healthcare careers and building real-world connections beyond the classroom.
Thank you to Mill Creek Family Practice for welcoming our students and supporting career exploration!
Lilly Milam is exploring the world of healthcare during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, spending the day at Novant Health 🩺
From learning about patient care to observing medical professionals in action, Lilly is gaining real-world insight into the dedication, teamwork, and skill it takes to serve others in the healthcare field.
Thank you to Novant Health for continuing to invest in our students and helping them explore meaningful career pathways!
From learning about patient care to observing medical professionals in action, Lilly is gaining real-world insight into the dedication, teamwork, and skill it takes to serve others in the healthcare field.
Thank you to Novant Health for continuing to invest in our students and helping them explore meaningful career pathways!
Carter and Mary Milam are exploring healthcare careers during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Novant Health 🩺
From observing daily medical operations to learning about patient care and teamwork, they are gaining valuable insight into what it takes to work in the healthcare field. Experiences like this help students make informed decisions about future pathways.
Thank you to Novant Health for welcoming our students and supporting hands-on career exploration!
From observing daily medical operations to learning about patient care and teamwork, they are gaining valuable insight into what it takes to work in the healthcare field. Experiences like this help students make informed decisions about future pathways.
Thank you to Novant Health for welcoming our students and supporting hands-on career exploration!
Samantha Finch is getting a taste of the culinary world during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing at Butcher & Baker 🍞🥐
From behind-the-scenes preparation to learning about daily operations, Samantha is exploring what it takes to turn passion into a profession. Hands-on experiences like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers.
A big thank you to Butcher & Baker for opening their doors and supporting career exploration for our students!
From behind-the-scenes preparation to learning about daily operations, Samantha is exploring what it takes to turn passion into a profession. Hands-on experiences like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers.
A big thank you to Butcher & Baker for opening their doors and supporting career exploration for our students!
Carter Tilley is gaining real-world experience today during Pender County Schools Job Shadow Day 2026, job shadowing with Thomas Roofing 🛠️
From learning about the roofing trade to seeing what a day on the job really looks like, Carter is exploring hands-on career pathways and making meaningful connections beyond the classroom. Experiences like this help students turn curiosity into confidence as they plan for what’s next.
Thank you to Thomas Roofing for partnering with us and investing in our students’ futures!
From learning about the roofing trade to seeing what a day on the job really looks like, Carter is exploring hands-on career pathways and making meaningful connections beyond the classroom. Experiences like this help students turn curiosity into confidence as they plan for what’s next.
Thank you to Thomas Roofing for partnering with us and investing in our students’ futures!
Cape Fear Middle School students are in action today for Job Shadow Day!
Our CFMS students are exploring careers right on their own campus—shadowing administrators, counselors, support staff, and school leaders who keep CFMS running every day. They’re asking great questions, seeing behind-the-scenes work, and making real connections between school and future careers.
Huge thank you to our amazing CFMS staff for opening their doors and pouring into our students. Career exploration starts early, and today our students are taking powerful steps toward their future!
And that’s a wrap on Where in the World is Dr. Breedlove? 🌍✈️
Today, Dr. Breedlove shared his final video from Wales as he prepares to head back home this weekend. What an incredible week of connecting PCS students to classrooms across the globe! 🤝🏴
From thoughtful student-submitted questions to firsthand looks at schools in Wales, this experience reminded us that learning truly has no borders. Thank you to the students who submitted questions, the schools who tuned in each morning, and everyone who followed along on this global journey.
Be sure to watch the final vlog here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP57o3AbgsYxPkYmoqV6jyzKMa__ATkgg
Welcome home, Dr. Breedlove and thank you for bringing the world a little closer to PCS! 🌎💙
Gia Odom, a freshman at Heide Trask High School, had the opportunity to participate in Job Shadow Day by shadowing the Radiology team at Novant Health Pender Medical Center in Burgaw, NC.
During her experience, Gia gained firsthand exposure to the healthcare field, learned about radiology and imaging careers, and saw how medical professionals work together to care for patients every day. Opportunities like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and begin envisioning their future pathways.
A huge thank you to Novant Health for welcoming our students and investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is what enrolled, enlisted, and employed looks like in action. 💙
#JobShadowDay #CTEWorks #CareerReady #FutureHealthcare #OnePender
During her experience, Gia gained firsthand exposure to the healthcare field, learned about radiology and imaging careers, and saw how medical professionals work together to care for patients every day. Opportunities like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and begin envisioning their future pathways.
A huge thank you to Novant Health for welcoming our students and investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is what enrolled, enlisted, and employed looks like in action. 💙
#JobShadowDay #CTEWorks #CareerReady #FutureHealthcare #OnePender
🌟 PCS CTE Teacher Highlight | JROTC
Today we recognize our JROTC CTE instructors! 🇺🇸🎖️
Through leadership development, discipline, teamwork, and service, these educators help students build confidence, character, and real-world skills that prepare them for success in college, careers, the military, and beyond.
👏 Thank you for mentoring students to become responsible leaders, engaged citizens, and positive role models in our schools and community.
#CTETeacherHighlight #JROTC #LeadershipInCTE #PCSCTE
Today we recognize our JROTC CTE instructors! 🇺🇸🎖️
Through leadership development, discipline, teamwork, and service, these educators help students build confidence, character, and real-world skills that prepare them for success in college, careers, the military, and beyond.
👏 Thank you for mentoring students to become responsible leaders, engaged citizens, and positive role models in our schools and community.
#CTETeacherHighlight #JROTC #LeadershipInCTE #PCSCTE
🍓 National Strawberry Day is tomorrow and South Topsail Elementary is BERRY ready! The STE cafeteria is decorated for the celebration, and our Aramark food service team will be serving up fresh strawberries and strawberry milk for a sweet (and smile-worthy) treat. 🥛✨
Huge thanks to Fairway Ford and Cape Fear Community College for hosting a fantastic Career Connection Open House last night at the Burgaw dealership!
Our students had an awesome opportunity to tour the dealership, meet the team, and explore hands-on automotive career pathways, while learning more about the Automotive Technician Program at Pender High School and the added benefits of dual enrollment classes through CFCC.
We’re grateful for partners who help connect education to real-world careers and help shape a bright future for our students. 🚗🔧🎓
Our students had an awesome opportunity to tour the dealership, meet the team, and explore hands-on automotive career pathways, while learning more about the Automotive Technician Program at Pender High School and the added benefits of dual enrollment classes through CFCC.
We’re grateful for partners who help connect education to real-world careers and help shape a bright future for our students. 🚗🔧🎓
Daymond John – Business, Marketing & Finance
CTE Cluster: Business, Finance & Marketing | Entrepreneurship
Black History in CTE Spotlight 💼💡
Daymond John, founder of FUBU and star of Shark Tank, turned creativity into a global brand. His success is rooted in marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
📍 Local Connection:
PCS CTE students gain hands-on experience in business planning, marketing strategies, and financial literacy, preparing them to become entrepreneurs and leaders in our local economy.
📊 CTE turns hustle into opportunity.
CTE Cluster: Business, Finance & Marketing | Entrepreneurship
Black History in CTE Spotlight 💼💡
Daymond John, founder of FUBU and star of Shark Tank, turned creativity into a global brand. His success is rooted in marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
📍 Local Connection:
PCS CTE students gain hands-on experience in business planning, marketing strategies, and financial literacy, preparing them to become entrepreneurs and leaders in our local economy.
📊 CTE turns hustle into opportunity.
We’re committed to keeping our community informed.
Our 2025–26 Student Enrollment Dashboard is available on our website and shows real-time enrollment numbers for every school in our district. The dashboard is updated daily to reflect current data and provide a clear picture of student enrollment across our schools.
Access the dashboard here: https://app.klipfolio.com/published/8bb2281f369711f58598204c40d9c9a8/demo-dashboard-2526 or on the district website anytime under Menu>District Information>Student Enrollment Dashboard
Back by Popular Demand! 🎉 Parfait Banana Split 🎉
Join us in ANY cafeteria on Monday 3/2 for a breakfast banana split!
As fun as ice cream for breakfast sounds… this delicious version is made with yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy cereal. A sweet treat you can feel good about!
Join us in ANY cafeteria on Monday 3/2 for a breakfast banana split!
As fun as ice cream for breakfast sounds… this delicious version is made with yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy cereal. A sweet treat you can feel good about!
🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
Mary Claire is a senior at Topsail High School, nominated by Nicole Kloesz, Student Council Co-Advisor, for community leadership.
Mary Claire was elected by her classmates as the Executive for Media and Communications for THS Student Council. In that role, she has helped share important back-to-school information and event details with students and families. She manages social media for both Student Council and Yearbook, and her digital design work has helped improve how the school communicates with the community.
Mary Claire also supports staff around the building by helping create posters and print materials for clubs, classrooms, and school events. She regularly attends events and encourages others to come as well. Her photos and posts help students and families stay connected and feel included in what’s happening at THS.
Outside of school, Mary Claire enjoys pickleball 🏓 and sailing at Camp Don Lee ⛵. Her favorite snacks are pizza 🍕 and Cheez-Its, and her favorite colors are blue and teal 💙💚—the Seahawk colors. She has a golden retriever named Zeke 🐶. One fun fact: Mary Claire taught herself how to play the guitar 🎸.
💙💚 Thank you, Mary Claire, for helping keep the Topsail High School community informed and connected.
Mary Claire is a senior at Topsail High School, nominated by Nicole Kloesz, Student Council Co-Advisor, for community leadership.
Mary Claire was elected by her classmates as the Executive for Media and Communications for THS Student Council. In that role, she has helped share important back-to-school information and event details with students and families. She manages social media for both Student Council and Yearbook, and her digital design work has helped improve how the school communicates with the community.
Mary Claire also supports staff around the building by helping create posters and print materials for clubs, classrooms, and school events. She regularly attends events and encourages others to come as well. Her photos and posts help students and families stay connected and feel included in what’s happening at THS.
Outside of school, Mary Claire enjoys pickleball 🏓 and sailing at Camp Don Lee ⛵. Her favorite snacks are pizza 🍕 and Cheez-Its, and her favorite colors are blue and teal 💙💚—the Seahawk colors. She has a golden retriever named Zeke 🐶. One fun fact: Mary Claire taught herself how to play the guitar 🎸.
💙💚 Thank you, Mary Claire, for helping keep the Topsail High School community informed and connected.
