📅 It may be early in the school year, but it’s never too early to plan ahead!
If you have a 7th or 8th grade student who may be interested in dual enrollment opportunities, now is the perfect time to learn more.
🌟 Dual enrollment through Cape Fear Community College gives eligible students the chance to:
✅ Take college-level courses while in high school
✅ Get a tuition-free head start on college education
✅ Transition seamlessly from high school to college
Families can ask questions and get details about:
🎓 College Accelerated Program
🎓 Pender Early College High School
🎓 Career & College Promise
👉 Don’t miss these opportunities to start planning your student’s future!
If you have a 7th or 8th grade student who may be interested in dual enrollment opportunities, now is the perfect time to learn more.
🌟 Dual enrollment through Cape Fear Community College gives eligible students the chance to:
✅ Take college-level courses while in high school
✅ Get a tuition-free head start on college education
✅ Transition seamlessly from high school to college
Families can ask questions and get details about:
🎓 College Accelerated Program
🎓 Pender Early College High School
🎓 Career & College Promise
👉 Don’t miss these opportunities to start planning your student’s future!
🚍 We know the first day of the three-tier schedule brought some challenges, while we continue to work to make improvements there is a free tool that can be helpful for families - the Here Comes the Bus app.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
Burgaw Middle School BTs rocking it out on the first day of school!!
🤘🏽📚🏫 @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
🤘🏽📚🏫 @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
Good afternoon, BMS Families,
Please see your updates for the week of August 25-29, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/zur08. We look forward to seeing our students Monday morning for the 1st day of school!
Have a great weekend!
Please see your updates for the week of August 25-29, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/zur08. We look forward to seeing our students Monday morning for the 1st day of school!
Have a great weekend!
ATTENTION! All Beginning of Year forms are online and must be completed. To ensure your student receives a chromebook on the first day of school, complete this year's Chromebook Agreement form following these steps. @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
BMS Open House Information:
Today from 4:00-6:00pm
The orientation meeting will begin promptly at 3:30pm in the media center.
Homeroom rosters will be posted on exterior doors and front office exterior windows.
Dry-erase boards will be displayed with directions on sidewalks .
Please report to your homeroom first, to receive your full schedule.
6th Grade students will receive a copy of our scavenger hunt board from their homeroom teacher (the scavenger hunt is designed to provide a full tour of our campus).
Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Communities in Schools (CIS) will have representatives in the cafeteria.
We hope you can join us!
Today from 4:00-6:00pm
The orientation meeting will begin promptly at 3:30pm in the media center.
Homeroom rosters will be posted on exterior doors and front office exterior windows.
Dry-erase boards will be displayed with directions on sidewalks .
Please report to your homeroom first, to receive your full schedule.
6th Grade students will receive a copy of our scavenger hunt board from their homeroom teacher (the scavenger hunt is designed to provide a full tour of our campus).
Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Communities in Schools (CIS) will have representatives in the cafeteria.
We hope you can join us!
BMS looks forward to seeing all students and families at our upcoming Open House, Wednesday, August 20th! There will also be a Scavenger Hunt for 6th graders that you won't want to miss... @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
📅 Open House is almost here! 🎒
Come meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
🗓 Open House Dates:
Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Middle Schools: August 20, 4-6 PM
High Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Pender Innovative Learning Academy: August 20, 4-6 PM
Let’s start the year strong — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛💙
Come meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
🗓 Open House Dates:
Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Middle Schools: August 20, 4-6 PM
High Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Pender Innovative Learning Academy: August 20, 4-6 PM
Let’s start the year strong — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛💙
🌟TONIGHT! Join us in the BMS media center at 5:30pm for a Fall Sports Information Session. Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file. @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
Let's make BMS the most involved school in Pender County! Join the Infinite Campus Parent Portal TODAY! 🙌🏽 @penderschools @bradbreedlove90 #onepender
🚌 Plan ahead for the first day of school!
Our Bus Stop Lookup tool is now updated with routes, pickup times, and drop-off times for the new school year. This is the easiest way to confirm your child’s bus information before the year begins.
📍 Click here to check your stop: https://bit.ly/3HtS5tz
Let’s make the first day run smoothly for everyone!
Our Bus Stop Lookup tool is now updated with routes, pickup times, and drop-off times for the new school year. This is the easiest way to confirm your child’s bus information before the year begins.
📍 Click here to check your stop: https://bit.ly/3HtS5tz
Let’s make the first day run smoothly for everyone!
BMS Fall Sports Information Session
Where: BMS Media Center
When: Monday, August 11 @ 5:30pm
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file
Pender Patriots Football Tryouts
Where: Penderlea School
When: Monday, August 18 3:30-5:30pm
Who can try out:
7th & 8th grade students from PLS, BMS, & WPMS
Transportation:
BMS Students - Ride depart BMS @ 3:00pm
WPMS Students - Ride departs WPMS @ 3:15pm
Or get dropped off @ Penderlea by 3:30pm
Students must be picked up @ Penderlea School at 5:30pm - There is no transportation home provided
Burgaw Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts
Where: BMS
When: Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26 from 4:15 - 5:15
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file
BMS Softball Tryouts
Where: Pender Memorial Park
When: August 25-28 from 3:30-5:00pm
Players are unable to try-out if we do not have a physical on file.
Where: BMS Media Center
When: Monday, August 11 @ 5:30pm
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file
Pender Patriots Football Tryouts
Where: Penderlea School
When: Monday, August 18 3:30-5:30pm
Who can try out:
7th & 8th grade students from PLS, BMS, & WPMS
Transportation:
BMS Students - Ride depart BMS @ 3:00pm
WPMS Students - Ride departs WPMS @ 3:15pm
Or get dropped off @ Penderlea by 3:30pm
Students must be picked up @ Penderlea School at 5:30pm - There is no transportation home provided
Burgaw Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts
Where: BMS
When: Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26 from 4:15 - 5:15
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file
BMS Softball Tryouts
Where: Pender Memorial Park
When: August 25-28 from 3:30-5:00pm
Players are unable to try-out if we do not have a physical on file.
📢 North Carolina law now requires all public schools to show safety education videos to students in grades 6–12 within the first five days of the school year.
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed. Look for information from your school in your email or sent home with your student once classes begin.
Learn more from the State here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed. Look for information from your school in your email or sent home with your student once classes begin.
Learn more from the State here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
BMS Softball Tryouts
Where: Pender Memorial Park
When: August 25-28 from 3:30-5:00pm
Players are unable to try-out if we do not have a physical on file.
Where: Pender Memorial Park
When: August 25-28 from 3:30-5:00pm
Players are unable to try-out if we do not have a physical on file.
Burgaw Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts
Where: BMS
When: Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26 from 4:15 - 5:15
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file
Where: BMS
When: Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26 from 4:15 - 5:15
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file
Pender Patriots Football Tryouts
Where: Penderlea School
When: Monday, August 18 3:30-5:30pm
Who can try out:
7th & 8th grade students from PLS, BMS, & WPMS
Transportation:
BMS Students - Ride depart BMS @ 3:00pm
WPMS Students - Ride departs WPMS @ 3:15pm
Or get dropped off @ Penderlea by 3:30pm
Students must be picked up @ Penderlea School at 5:30pm - There is no transportation home provided
BMS Fall Sports Information Session
Where: BMS Media Center
When: Monday, August 11 @ 5:30pm
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file.
Where: BMS Media Center
When: Monday, August 11 @ 5:30pm
Please bring a copy of your physical if we do not have one on file.
Good afternoon BMS Families,
We hope you've all had a safe and restful summer. We are three weeks away from the first day of school (August 25). Please see information below.
BMS Open House Event - Wednesday, August 20 4:00-6:00pm - Please come join us to meet our amazing teachers and support staff!
First Day of School - Monday, August 25
We hope you've all had a safe and restful summer. We are three weeks away from the first day of school (August 25). Please see information below.
BMS Open House Event - Wednesday, August 20 4:00-6:00pm - Please come join us to meet our amazing teachers and support staff!
First Day of School - Monday, August 25
YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/mCfYTVl2jxw
Even when school is out for summer, Pender County Schools continues to support our students and families. 🌞🍎
PCS is proud to partner once again with the NC Department of Public Instruction, No Kid Hungry NC, and the Carolina Hunger Initiative to offer free summer meals for children 18 and younger. Beginning Wednesday, June 18 through July 30, families can pick up 5 days’ worth of breakfast 🥣 and lunch 🥪 at four school sites—South Topsail, C.F. Pope, Malpass Corner, and Rocky Point Elementary—every Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. 📍⏰
✅ No application is needed, but pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/9ywM682HA52263Vy8
📋 Just bring your child’s name and age when picking up meals.
Together, we’re helping every child stay healthy, nourished, and ready to learn! 💪🎒
🎒 Enroll Now for 2025-26! 📝
Just a reminder that registration is open for all new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year — including incoming kindergartners!
Getting started early helps ensure a smooth transition and proper planning for our schools.
📍 Start the enrollment process here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
We can’t wait to welcome your student to the PCS family! 💙💛
