Pender County Schools -

Pender County Schools is committed to keeping classrooms safe, healthy, and ready for learning. Working together, families, students, and staff can help prevent the spread of illn...

Pender County Schools has been recognized at the state level for its strong Career Development Plan implementation. Mrs. Diane Simmons, Middle School Career Development Coordinato...

SURF CITY, NC - For a group of students from Topsail Middle School’s Exceptional Children program, a trip to Surf City became much more than a day at the beach, it became a po...

PENDER COUNTY, NC – Pender County Schools will conduct a Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Dr. Kat...

Pender County Schools is highlighting meaningful progress in student achievement following the release of statewide accountability results from the North Carolina Department of Pu...

It may be early in the school year, but it’s never too early to plan for the future. Pender County Schools is inviting 7th and 8th grade students and their families to learn more a...

PENDER COUNTY, NC - A Pender County Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The meeting will be conducted at the ...

ROCKY POINT, NC - Pender County Schools celebrated the grand opening of a SparkNC Lab today at Heide Trask High School, marking an exciting step forward in preparing students fo...

Pender County Schools has approved minor updates to Policy 4318, which governs student use of wireless communication devices on campus. While the revised policy includes clearer de...

ROCKY POINT, NC —Pender County Schools (PCS) and Aramark recently celebrated two decades of partnership in providing nutritious and delicious meals to students. The milestone eve...

PENDER COUNTY, NC – Pender County Schools is pleased to announce the upcoming Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take...

PENDER COUNTY, N.C. — Pender County Schools (PCS) will continue its participation in the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program at 15 qualifying schools for the 20...

Our Transportation Department is hard at work preparing for the 2025–2026 school year. While the Bus Stop Lookup system is currently offline, this temporary pause allows staff to c...

PENDER COUNTY, NC - A Pender County Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The meeting will be conducted at the Dr...

Pender County Schools is excited to announce the extension of our Summer Meals Program, which will now continue through August 13, 2025 — offering two more weeks of free meals f...

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, Pender County Schools invites families to attend upcoming open house events across the district. Open houses offer stude...

As part of the shift to a three-tier bell schedule beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Pender County Schools is introducing before-school care options at the Topsail and Surf ...

PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools announces a Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Dr. Katherine Herr...

Surf City Elementary is proud to welcome Ms. Karla Smith as our new Principal for the 2025-2026 school year! Ms. Smith brings 31 years of experience in education to Pender County...

With the new three-tier bell schedule launching in the 2025–2026 school year, Pender County Schools is taking proactive steps to support families—especially those with children at...