🎉 Congratulations to our October & November Panthers of the Month! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the students and staff members who consistently demonstrate excellence, leadership, and the Panther spirit each and every day.
October Honorees
⭐ Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Kevin Middleton
⭐ Student of the Month: Aubrey Goff, 1st Grade
November Honorees
🌟 Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Candice Bowen-Hansley
🌟 Student of the Month: Callie Burns, 5th Grade
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these outstanding individuals! We are so proud of you!
👏💙🐾
#PantherPride #PanthersOfTheMonth #CFPopeElementary
We are proud to recognize the students and staff members who consistently demonstrate excellence, leadership, and the Panther spirit each and every day.
October Honorees
⭐ Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Kevin Middleton
⭐ Student of the Month: Aubrey Goff, 1st Grade
November Honorees
🌟 Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Candice Bowen-Hansley
🌟 Student of the Month: Callie Burns, 5th Grade
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these outstanding individuals! We are so proud of you!
👏💙🐾
#PantherPride #PanthersOfTheMonth #CFPopeElementary




Join us starting this Thursday as we count down the 12 school days until our Holiday Break! Participation is not required but students are welcome to join in on any day(s) they want!

JOIN ME IN THANKING OUR ARAMARK AND HES STAFF FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! 👏🎉 Their efforts helped make this holiday meal truly special for our Panther community. 🐾✨
THANK YOU TO EVERY PARENT AND/OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO WAS ABLE TO JOIN US TODAY!
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Today’s Thanksgiving Lunch at C.F. Pope Elementary was a huge success! We welcomed over 100 students, families, and guests for a warm and joyful meal sponsored by our amazing Aramark staff.
A huge thank you to Aramark for the delicious food and to our families for making this holiday so special. Grateful for our Panther community! 🐾✨
📸 Photos can be found here and in the following posts!
A huge thank you to Aramark for the delicious food and to our families for making this holiday so special. Grateful for our Panther community! 🐾✨
📸 Photos can be found here and in the following posts!
🦃 Parents Thanksgiving Lunch — Don’t Forget! 🍂
We’re excited to welcome families for our Parents Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 25 during your child’s grade-level lunch time!
Parent meals are $7, and student meals are free for all CFP students.
Enjoy a delicious holiday meal and some special time with your child! ❤️
📲 Click the link below to register
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxPFGHvpkqzs3Xhgvvvk4kZrZmjVnRKiw0P-NQTtgt7yBtpA/viewform?usp=header
We can’t wait to celebrate Thanksgiving together! 🧡🍁
We’re excited to welcome families for our Parents Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 25 during your child’s grade-level lunch time!
Parent meals are $7, and student meals are free for all CFP students.
Enjoy a delicious holiday meal and some special time with your child! ❤️
📲 Click the link below to register
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxPFGHvpkqzs3Xhgvvvk4kZrZmjVnRKiw0P-NQTtgt7yBtpA/viewform?usp=header
We can’t wait to celebrate Thanksgiving together! 🧡🍁

We are so proud of our outstanding Panthers!! Way to go Panthers, keep it up!!


❤️🫀 CF Pope Elementary Gives Back! 🫀❤️
We are excited to announce that our school raised an incredible $1,722.62 through this year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge! 🎉
Thank you to every student, family, and staff member who participated, donated, and helped spread awareness. Your generosity truly makes a difference! Shoutout to our rafflerwinners.
Your hard work and big hearts help support lifesaving research and education—and we couldn’t be more proud! ❤️
We are excited to announce that our school raised an incredible $1,722.62 through this year’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge! 🎉
Thank you to every student, family, and staff member who participated, donated, and helped spread awareness. Your generosity truly makes a difference! Shoutout to our rafflerwinners.
Your hard work and big hearts help support lifesaving research and education—and we couldn’t be more proud! ❤️





🍁🎪 Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival! 🎪🍁
Mark your calendars — November 21, 2025 from 6–8 PM at CF Pope Elementary School!
Bring the whole family out for a night of fun, food, and festive activities you won’t want to miss!
✨ What to Expect:
🍂 Fall Maze
🍂 Food Trucks
🍂 Pumpkin Painting
🍂 Crafty Vendors
🎉 Additional Attractions:
🎨 Face Painting
🥧 Pie Your Teacher
📦 Tape the Art Teacher
🚒 Touch a Truck
👑 PLUS: Our Fall Festival King & Queen Announcement!
💵 Price List:
🎟 Wristbands – $10
🥧 Pie Your Teacher – $2
🍰 Cake Walk – $2
📌 Tape Your Teacher – $1
Mark your calendars — November 21, 2025 from 6–8 PM at CF Pope Elementary School!
Bring the whole family out for a night of fun, food, and festive activities you won’t want to miss!
✨ What to Expect:
🍂 Fall Maze
🍂 Food Trucks
🍂 Pumpkin Painting
🍂 Crafty Vendors
🎉 Additional Attractions:
🎨 Face Painting
🥧 Pie Your Teacher
📦 Tape the Art Teacher
🚒 Touch a Truck
👑 PLUS: Our Fall Festival King & Queen Announcement!
💵 Price List:
🎟 Wristbands – $10
🥧 Pie Your Teacher – $2
🍰 Cake Walk – $2
📌 Tape Your Teacher – $1

🍬🍭🚨Candy Man orders have arrived and can be picked up starting today! Orders can be picked up Monday through Thursday from 8 until 4 and Fridays from 8 until 3:30. 🚨🍭🍬

🍲 Thank You, PTO! 🌶️
A huge shoutout to our amazing PTO for sponsoring today’s Chili Bar from Texas Roadhouse! ❤️ Your generosity keeps our staff warm, full, and feeling appreciated on these busy fall days.
We are so grateful for everything you do to support our school family! 🐾
#ThankYouPTO #StaffAppreciation #PantherPride
A huge shoutout to our amazing PTO for sponsoring today’s Chili Bar from Texas Roadhouse! ❤️ Your generosity keeps our staff warm, full, and feeling appreciated on these busy fall days.
We are so grateful for everything you do to support our school family! 🐾
#ThankYouPTO #StaffAppreciation #PantherPride


Feeling under the weather? We’ve got you covered! 😷💻
Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!
➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063
Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙
¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻
¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!
➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063
¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙
Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!
➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063
Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙
¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻
¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!
➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063
¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙


🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re highlighting Ms. Caitlin Tidler, Instructional Coach serving both North Topsail and C.F. Pope Elementary Schools.
Ms. Tidler may only be with us one day a week, but her impact is felt every day. She approaches her work with care and intentionality, planning, problem-solving, and supporting teachers through meaningful data analysis and classroom collaboration. Whether helping teams plan instruction or guiding discussions about student growth, Ms. Tidler offers practical strategies that make a lasting difference.
Her ability to blend seamlessly into each team is what makes her so effective. She knows the unique strengths and needs of our staff and provides just-right coaching, stepping in to model and support when needed, and stepping back to empower teachers to lead with confidence.
Ms. Tidler’s positive energy and collaborative spirit help create a school culture where staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow together. She brings out the best in others, making her a true honorary Dolphin! 💛💙
Thank you, Ms. Tidler, for your dedication, partnership, and the meaningful impact you make at North Topsail and C.F. Pope each week!
This week we’re highlighting Ms. Caitlin Tidler, Instructional Coach serving both North Topsail and C.F. Pope Elementary Schools.
Ms. Tidler may only be with us one day a week, but her impact is felt every day. She approaches her work with care and intentionality, planning, problem-solving, and supporting teachers through meaningful data analysis and classroom collaboration. Whether helping teams plan instruction or guiding discussions about student growth, Ms. Tidler offers practical strategies that make a lasting difference.
Her ability to blend seamlessly into each team is what makes her so effective. She knows the unique strengths and needs of our staff and provides just-right coaching, stepping in to model and support when needed, and stepping back to empower teachers to lead with confidence.
Ms. Tidler’s positive energy and collaborative spirit help create a school culture where staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow together. She brings out the best in others, making her a true honorary Dolphin! 💛💙
Thank you, Ms. Tidler, for your dedication, partnership, and the meaningful impact you make at North Topsail and C.F. Pope each week!

🌡️ Is your student feeling under the weather?
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙
If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.
👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.
🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.
Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.
👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙
If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.
👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.
🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.
Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.
👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.


