
March 11, 2025
BURGAW, NC - During its March 11, 2025, regular meeting, the Pender County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the traditional calendar for the 2026-2027 school ye...

March 9, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools is announcing a Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Dr. Katherine...

March 5, 2025
WILLARD, NC – Due to the incoming severe storm and in coordination with local emergency management officials, Penderlea School will be closed on March 5, 2025 for all students an...

March 4, 2025
WIMINGTON, NC - Pender County Schools is proud to announce that Denise Pollock has been named the Curriculum & Instructional Management Coordinator (CIMC) of the Year for the Sou...

March 4, 2025
A group of students from Pender Early College High School and Pender High School recently had a unique opportunity to visit the headquarters and research laboratories of the world...

February 24, 2025
Topsail, NC – In a spirited display of academic excellence and literary passion, students gathered at Topsail Middle School today for this year’s Middle School Battle of the Boo...

February 23, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - A Pender County Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The meeting will be conducted at th...

February 21, 2025
Immunization Reminders PENDER COUNTY, NC - Mark your calendars! On March 12th, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM , Heide Trask High School will be the place to be for families with youn...

February 19, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. – Pender County Schools is proud to announce that Miranda Wells, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Topsail High School, is a finalist for the...

February 17, 2025
Pender County Schools is excited to announce the final four name choices for the new K-8 school in Hampstead! Hampstead Elementary / Hampstead Middle Topsail Elementary / To...

February 10, 2025
New Hanover County, NC - Students from Pender County Schools recently demonstrated their mathematical skills at the Southeastern NC Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition , held on Fe...

February 10, 2025
Rocky Point, NC – The energy was electric as young literary scholars from across the district gathered at Rocky Point Elementary for the highly anticipated Elementary Battle ...

February 9, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools is announcing a Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Dr. Kather...

February 4, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools is making significant strides in improving the recruitment, retention, and overall experience of its bus drivers. Thanks to a funding de...

February 1, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - A Pender County Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The meeting will be conducted at the ...

January 31, 2025
Pender County Schools is providing an important update regarding a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a former vendor that previously provided our Student Inform...

January 31, 2025
BURGAW, NC - In the world of high school sports, the competitive spirit is strong. But sometimes, the bonds formed between teams go beyond the game. That was certainly the case ...

January 29, 2025
In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, we are honored to spotlight Jennifer Hansen, the newest member of the Pender County Board of Education. Appointed to represent Di...

January 27, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools is proud to welcome Dr. Sonya Oates as the new Director of Elementary Education. Dr. Oates, a seasoned educator and administrator, brin...

January 27, 2025
PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools is happy to announce Rhonda Smith as the new Principal of Cape Fear Elementary School. Mrs. Smith brings more than 25 years of experien...