Just a reminder that registration and Beginning of Year (BOY) updates are 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. These updates must be completed for students to be assigned a Chromebook!
📍 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! 💙💛
📅 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! 💛💙
🚌 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!
📢 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
📣 Now Hiring for two NEW positions at C.F. Pope Elementary! 🐾
Join our Panther family! We’re excited to announce two new opportunities to be part of a dedicated and dynamic school community committed to excellence in education.
🧪 STEM Teacher – Inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young learners through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences.
📞 Front Desk Receptionist – Be the warm, welcoming face of our school, supporting students, families, and staff with professionalism and Panther pride!
If you're passionate about making a difference and creating a positive impact in the lives of students, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Location: C.F. Pope Elementary
🔗 Apply today at: https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/
📅 Positions open until filled!
Join our Panther family! We’re excited to announce two new opportunities to be part of a dedicated and dynamic school community committed to excellence in education.
🧪 STEM Teacher – Inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young learners through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences.
📞 Front Desk Receptionist – Be the warm, welcoming face of our school, supporting students, families, and staff with professionalism and Panther pride!
If you're passionate about making a difference and creating a positive impact in the lives of students, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Location: C.F. Pope Elementary
🔗 Apply today at: https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/
📅 Positions open until filled!
📣 SAVE THE DATE, C.F. Pope Families! 🗓️
We’re gearing up for a strong start to the 2025–2026 school year! Be sure to check the flyer for all the details about upcoming summer and beginning-of-year events at C.F. Pope Elementary.
🔔 REMINDER for Returning Families:
To ensure a smooth start, please complete the Beginning-of-Year Information Application using the link below:
👉 https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
✅ This is required for returning students only.
🚫 New and Kindergarten families who have already completed enrollment do not need to complete this form.
We’re excited to welcome our Panthers back! 🐾💙💛
#CFPopePanthers #SaveTheDate #BackToSchool #PantherPride
📬 Panther Prep Update! 🐾
📢 Acceptance emails for the Panther Prep Summer Bridge Program were sent out today! Be sure to check your inbox and confirm your child’s spot.
Still interested in applying? Good news! 🎉
We've extended the application deadline to Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 PM ⏰
This program is open to rising Kindergarten & 3rd grade students and includes engaging activities, breakfast & lunch, and a strong start to the new school year! 🌟
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Sb1wY1pgDNPcVQcs7
#PantherPrep #CFPopeElementary #SummerBridge #PantherPride #ReadyToRise
📢 Acceptance emails for the Panther Prep Summer Bridge Program were sent out today! Be sure to check your inbox and confirm your child’s spot.
Still interested in applying? Good news! 🎉
We've extended the application deadline to Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 PM ⏰
This program is open to rising Kindergarten & 3rd grade students and includes engaging activities, breakfast & lunch, and a strong start to the new school year! 🌟
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Sb1wY1pgDNPcVQcs7
#PantherPrep #CFPopeElementary #SummerBridge #PantherPride #ReadyToRise
📣 REMINDER: Panther Prep Applications Due July 11! 🐾
📅 July 21–25 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
📍 C.F. Pope Elementary School
We’re excited to launch Panther Prep, a FREE Summer Bridge Program for our rising Kindergarten and 3rd grade students! This exciting week includes:
✅ Engaging academic activities
✅ Introduction to school structures
✅ Practice with routines to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year!
🚗 Please Note:
Due to limited funding, enrollment is capped at 30 Kindergarten and 20 3rd Grade students.
Priority will be given to:
🔹 Kindergarteners who did not attend Pre-K
🔹 3rd graders who were red or yellow in mCLASS at the end of 2nd grade
📌 ALL rising K & 3rd grade families are encouraged to apply!
🚌 Transportation is not provided—families will need to arrange drop-off and pick-up.
📝 Application Window: July 3 – July 11
📧 Acceptance Emails Sent: Monday, July 14
📲 Apply now using the Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/599o3DPiRtebpo117
📞 Questions? Contact Principal Moore at (910) 259-0145
🎉 Let’s get ready to rise and shine, Panthers! 🐾
#PantherPrep #SummerBridge #CFPopeElementary #KindergartenReady #ThirdGradeSuccess #PenderPride
📅 July 21–25 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
📍 C.F. Pope Elementary School
We’re excited to launch Panther Prep, a FREE Summer Bridge Program for our rising Kindergarten and 3rd grade students! This exciting week includes:
✅ Engaging academic activities
✅ Introduction to school structures
✅ Practice with routines to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year!
🚗 Please Note:
Due to limited funding, enrollment is capped at 30 Kindergarten and 20 3rd Grade students.
Priority will be given to:
🔹 Kindergarteners who did not attend Pre-K
🔹 3rd graders who were red or yellow in mCLASS at the end of 2nd grade
📌 ALL rising K & 3rd grade families are encouraged to apply!
🚌 Transportation is not provided—families will need to arrange drop-off and pick-up.
📝 Application Window: July 3 – July 11
📧 Acceptance Emails Sent: Monday, July 14
📲 Apply now using the Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/599o3DPiRtebpo117
📞 Questions? Contact Principal Moore at (910) 259-0145
🎉 Let’s get ready to rise and shine, Panthers! 🐾
#PantherPrep #SummerBridge #CFPopeElementary #KindergartenReady #ThirdGradeSuccess #PenderPride
🚨 Panther Prep is Coming! 🚨
📅 July 21–25 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
📍 C.F. Pope Elementary School
We’re excited to launch Panther Prep, a FREE Summer Bridge Program for our rising Kindergarten and 3rd grade students! This exciting week includes:
✅ Engaging academic activities
✅ Introduction to school structures
✅ Practice with routines to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year!
🚗 Please Note:
Due to limited funding, enrollment is capped at 30 Kindergarten and 20 3rd Grade students.
Priority will be given to:
🔹 Kindergarteners who did not attend Pre-K
🔹 3rd graders who were red or yellow in mCLASS at the end of 2nd grade
📌 ALL rising K & 3rd grade families are encouraged to apply!
🚌 Transportation is not provided—families will need to arrange drop-off and pick-up.
📝 Application Window: July 3 – July 11
📧 Acceptance Emails Sent: Monday, July 14
📲 Apply now using the Google Form link https://forms.gle/va131tPyNPH35c6x8 or visit our website or Facebook page to apply!
📞 Questions? Contact Principal Moore at (910) 259-0145
🎉 Let’s get ready to rise and shine, Panthers! 🐾
#PantherPrep #SummerBridge #CFPopeElementary #KindergartenReady #ThirdGradeSuccess #PenderPride
📅 July 21–25 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
📍 C.F. Pope Elementary School
We’re excited to launch Panther Prep, a FREE Summer Bridge Program for our rising Kindergarten and 3rd grade students! This exciting week includes:
✅ Engaging academic activities
✅ Introduction to school structures
✅ Practice with routines to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year!
🚗 Please Note:
Due to limited funding, enrollment is capped at 30 Kindergarten and 20 3rd Grade students.
Priority will be given to:
🔹 Kindergarteners who did not attend Pre-K
🔹 3rd graders who were red or yellow in mCLASS at the end of 2nd grade
📌 ALL rising K & 3rd grade families are encouraged to apply!
🚌 Transportation is not provided—families will need to arrange drop-off and pick-up.
📝 Application Window: July 3 – July 11
📧 Acceptance Emails Sent: Monday, July 14
📲 Apply now using the Google Form link https://forms.gle/va131tPyNPH35c6x8 or visit our website or Facebook page to apply!
📞 Questions? Contact Principal Moore at (910) 259-0145
🎉 Let’s get ready to rise and shine, Panthers! 🐾
#PantherPrep #SummerBridge #CFPopeElementary #KindergartenReady #ThirdGradeSuccess #PenderPride
📣 WE’RE HIRING at C.F. Pope Elementary! 📣
Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? 🧡 Join our dynamic team at C.F. Pope Elementary, where we’re committed to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community partnership!
✨ We are currently seeking:
🔹 School Counselor – Inspire and support students as they grow socially, emotionally, and academically ( https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4696035 .
🔹 2nd Grade Teacher – Shape young minds with engaging instruction and meaningful learning experiences ( https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5222179 ) .
📍 Located in Burgaw, NC, we’re a proud Title I school with a heart for equity, innovation, and student success.
🔗 Apply today through the Pender County Schools website and email your resume to brittany_moore@pender.k12.nc.us.
Let’s rise together — the Panther Way! 🐾
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #PantherPride #PenderSchools #ElementaryJobs #SchoolCounselor #2ndGradeTeacher #CFPopeElementary
Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? 🧡 Join our dynamic team at C.F. Pope Elementary, where we’re committed to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community partnership!
✨ We are currently seeking:
🔹 School Counselor – Inspire and support students as they grow socially, emotionally, and academically ( https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4696035 .
🔹 2nd Grade Teacher – Shape young minds with engaging instruction and meaningful learning experiences ( https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5222179 ) .
📍 Located in Burgaw, NC, we’re a proud Title I school with a heart for equity, innovation, and student success.
🔗 Apply today through the Pender County Schools website and email your resume to brittany_moore@pender.k12.nc.us.
Let’s rise together — the Panther Way! 🐾
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #PantherPride #PenderSchools #ElementaryJobs #SchoolCounselor #2ndGradeTeacher #CFPopeElementary
🎉 Shoutout to Our Curriculum Champions! 📚✨
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Tidler, Mrs. Croom, Mrs. Peoples, and Ms. Billig for their incredible teamwork and dedication! 💪
These amazing staff members spent hours unboxing, sorting, and organizing thousands of new curriculum materials to ensure we’re ready to kick off the upcoming school year strong. Their hard work behind the scenes is helping set the stage for student success—and we are beyond grateful! 🙌💼📦
Let’s show them some love in the comments! 💙🖤
#PantherPride #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #BackToSchoolReady
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! 💙💛
🎒 ¡Inscríbete ahora para el año escolar 2025-26! 📝
Solo un recordatorio: ¡la inscripción ya está abierta para todos los nuevos estudiantes que ingresarán a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender en el año escolar 2025-26, incluyendo los nuevos estudiantes de kindergarten!
Empezar temprano ayuda a garantizar una transición sin problemas y una mejor planificación en nuestras escuelas.
📍 Comienza el proceso de inscripción aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a tu estudiante a la familia PCS! 💙💛
Aviso Importante para los Negocios Locales
Hemos sido informados de una estafa relacionada con una empresa llamada Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) que está afirmando falsamente representar a Pender High School y a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender mientras solicita fondos de patrocinio. Según informes de otros distritos, varios negocios ya han sido engañados.
Para aclarar, ninguna escuela del Condado de Pender trabaja con empresas externas de mercadeo para conseguir patrocinios. Las únicas organizaciones autorizadas a recaudar fondos para nuestros programas deportivos son los Booster Clubs (clubes de apoyo).
Si su negocio es contactado por alguien que dice representar a nuestras escuelas para fines de publicidad o patrocinio, le recomendamos verificar su identidad y comunicarse directamente con la escuela.
Puede leer más sobre esta estafa en el sitio web del Better Business Bureau:
🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130
Gracias por ayudarnos a proteger a nuestra comunidad.
🚨 Important Notice for Local Businesses and Our Community
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a company called Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) that is falsely claiming to represent Pender High School and Pender County Schools while seeking sponsorship funds. Reports from other districts indicate that multiple businesses have already been misled.
To be clear, no Pender County School partners with outside marketing companies to secure sponsorships. The only legitimate organizations authorized to collect funds for our athletic programs are the Booster Clubs.
If your business is contacted by anyone claiming to represent our school for advertising or sponsorship purposes, we encourage you to verify their identity and contact your school directly.
You can read more about this scam on the Better Business Bureau website:
🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130
Thank you for helping us protect our community.
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day of school and an early release day at C.F. Pope Elementary. Students will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m.
Please remember to notify your child’s teacher of any transportation changes.
Thank you for a wonderful year filled with growth, learning, and special memories. We’re so proud of our students and grateful for your continued support. Have a safe and happy summer! ☀️🎉
5th grade Promotion Ceremony will take place this Wednesday at 11 in the Gymnasium. Doors open at 10:45.
🏃♂️🧪 Science + Speed = Success! 🏃♀️🔬
Our 5th graders took their Science EOG review to the next level with an action-packed relay race! From circuits to ecosystems, they sprinted through stations filled with challenges and learning.
It was a day full of problem solving, teamwork, and excitement — the perfect way to get energized for the big test! 💡💥
#ScienceIsFun #EOGReady #5thGradeRocks
🌟 Student Spotlight: Peyton | 3rd Grade | C.F. Pope Elementary 🌟
Peyton leads with kindness every day! 💖 Whether she’s cheering up a classmate or helping others stay on track, Peyton is the kind of friend and leader who makes a big difference. Her thoughtful actions and positive attitude set the tone for her classroom and inspire others to do the same. 👏
🥩 Favorite Food: Outback Steakhouse
🎀 Favorite Color: Pink
⚽ Hobbies: Softball & Soccer
🐶 Pets: 2 dogs—Bear & Daisy
👯 Fun Fact: She has twin sisters!
Way to go, Peyton! Keep spreading kindness! ✨
