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.


💙 Meet Tayla Wynne, one of our dedicated school psychologists serving C.F. Pope Elementary, Burgaw Middle, West Pender Middle, and Pender High!
Now in her fourth year as a full-time school psychologist, all with Pender County Schools ,Tayla is passionate about supporting students’ growth and success at every level.
Inspired by a family member to pursue school psychology, Tayla loves helping students from “a different angle other than teaching” and finds joy in watching their progress from elementary through high school.
She reminds us that school psychologists do so much more than testing, they build relationships, collaborate with families and staff, and work tirelessly to support each school community.
Originally from Williamston, NC, Tayla enjoys being active, reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She also loves being creative, whether it’s a DIY project, scrapbooking, or painting!
✨ “A school psychologist is compassionate and cares about the success of all students.”
Thank you, Tayla, for your commitment, creativity, and care for the students and staff of Pender County Schools! 💙
Now in her fourth year as a full-time school psychologist, all with Pender County Schools ,Tayla is passionate about supporting students’ growth and success at every level.
Inspired by a family member to pursue school psychology, Tayla loves helping students from “a different angle other than teaching” and finds joy in watching their progress from elementary through high school.
She reminds us that school psychologists do so much more than testing, they build relationships, collaborate with families and staff, and work tirelessly to support each school community.
Originally from Williamston, NC, Tayla enjoys being active, reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She also loves being creative, whether it’s a DIY project, scrapbooking, or painting!
✨ “A school psychologist is compassionate and cares about the success of all students.”
Thank you, Tayla, for your commitment, creativity, and care for the students and staff of Pender County Schools! 💙

🧠✨ It’s National School Psychologist Week!
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible school psychologists across Pender County Schools who support students’ academic success, mental wellness, and emotional growth every day.
Join us as we spotlight each of our eight amazing professionals, sharing their stories, their inspiration, and their heart for helping students thrive. 💙 YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/p1ACTJDzpxI
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible school psychologists across Pender County Schools who support students’ academic success, mental wellness, and emotional growth every day.
Join us as we spotlight each of our eight amazing professionals, sharing their stories, their inspiration, and their heart for helping students thrive. 💙 YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/p1ACTJDzpxI

💥📖🤩Book Fair is here this week! There are so many exciting books and items to browse and add to your book collections at home! Adding books to your home is a great way to help encourage your students to read and grow as readers each day! Come see Mrs. Borders during the school day from 7:30-2:30 each day this week!🤩📖💥

🥫 Let’s Fill the Bins and Fill Hearts! 💙
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender

Parents Thanksgiving Lunch
We’re excited to invite all C.F. Pope parents and families to join us for our Parents Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 25, during your child’s grade-level lunch time! Enjoy a delicious holiday meal and special time with your student as we celebrate gratitude and community.
Parent Meals: $7 per guest
Student Meals: Free for all CFP students
Click the link below to view the full flyer and register for lunch. We can’t wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with our Panther Family! 🦃🍂
Scan the QR code or click the provided link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxPFGHvpkqzs3Xhgvvvk4kZrZmjVnRKiw0P-NQTtgt7yBtpA/viewform
We’re excited to invite all C.F. Pope parents and families to join us for our Parents Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 25, during your child’s grade-level lunch time! Enjoy a delicious holiday meal and special time with your student as we celebrate gratitude and community.
Parent Meals: $7 per guest
Student Meals: Free for all CFP students
Click the link below to view the full flyer and register for lunch. We can’t wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with our Panther Family! 🦃🍂
Scan the QR code or click the provided link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxPFGHvpkqzs3Xhgvvvk4kZrZmjVnRKiw0P-NQTtgt7yBtpA/viewform

Proud Panthers that's who we are!!! Way to go Panthers for an outstanding week!



Mark your Calendars!!! The Book Fair will be open NEXT WEEK! Book Fair will run from 11/3 thru 11/7 and will be open from 7:30-2:30 each day! This is a great way to build a collection of books for your home and help earn money for the library to purchase items to improve the library!


🐾🎉🥳Celebrating our Panthers is one of our favorite things to do! Congratulations to last week's Proud Panthers for standing out as outstanding Panthers of the Week! 🥳🎉🐾

📣Join the Pender County Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) for a parent meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30–7:30 PM at Topsail High School.
Meet the team, connect with others, and learn about available resources. 💙💛

🐎✨ Our 2nd graders kicked off Module 2 of Arts and Letters: The American West with an exciting virtual visit from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West! Students explored artifacts, stories, and history that brought the spirit of the American West to life. 🤠📚
We love seeing our Panthers engaged, curious, and ready to dive into new learning adventures! 💙 #PantherPride #ArtsAndLetters #TheAmericanWest #HandsOnLearning
We love seeing our Panthers engaged, curious, and ready to dive into new learning adventures! 💙 #PantherPride #ArtsAndLetters #TheAmericanWest #HandsOnLearning





💛 A Huge Thank You to China King! 💛
Our Panther staff was treated to a delicious surprise lunch today, thanks to the generosity of our friends at China King! 🍜🥢
We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support of our teachers and staff. Your thoughtful gesture made our day extra special! 💛🐾 #PantherPride #CommunityPartners #ThankYouChinaKing
Our Panther staff was treated to a delicious surprise lunch today, thanks to the generosity of our friends at China King! 🍜🥢
We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support of our teachers and staff. Your thoughtful gesture made our day extra special! 💛🐾 #PantherPride #CommunityPartners #ThankYouChinaKing
📢 Early Release Reminder!
Just a reminder that Monday, October 20 is an Early Release Day for all students. 🕚
Dismissal will be at 11:35 a.m.
Please make sure afternoon transportation plans are in place. Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💙🐾
#EarlyRelease #CFPopeProud #PantherFamily
Just a reminder that Monday, October 20 is an Early Release Day for all students. 🕚
Dismissal will be at 11:35 a.m.
Please make sure afternoon transportation plans are in place. Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💙🐾
#EarlyRelease #CFPopeProud #PantherFamily

🌟 Soaring into STEM! 🌟
Our awesome PE teacher, Ms. Croom, and several of our Panthers had a high-flying experience at the STEM Open House at iFLY Wilmington! 🪂✈️
Students got the chance to learn how science, technology, engineering, and math come together to make flight possible — and even experience it firsthand! 🚀💡
A huge thank you to iFLY Wilmington for hosting such an exciting and educational event that brings STEM to life in the coolest way possible! 🙌
#PantherPride #STEMinAction #iFLYWilmington #HandsOnLearning #PanthersSoar
Our awesome PE teacher, Ms. Croom, and several of our Panthers had a high-flying experience at the STEM Open House at iFLY Wilmington! 🪂✈️
Students got the chance to learn how science, technology, engineering, and math come together to make flight possible — and even experience it firsthand! 🚀💡
A huge thank you to iFLY Wilmington for hosting such an exciting and educational event that brings STEM to life in the coolest way possible! 🙌
#PantherPride #STEMinAction #iFLYWilmington #HandsOnLearning #PanthersSoar



🎃💥 Pumpkin Launch in 5th Grade STEM! 💥🎃
Mrs. Padgett’s 5th grade scientists have been hard at work designing and building pumpkin catapults — combining creativity, engineering, and teamwork! 🚀 Next week, they’ll put their designs to the test to see which catapult can launch the farthest.
We can’t wait to see their ideas take flight! 🧠✨
#PantherPride #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #PumpkinCatapultChallenge
Mrs. Padgett’s 5th grade scientists have been hard at work designing and building pumpkin catapults — combining creativity, engineering, and teamwork! 🚀 Next week, they’ll put their designs to the test to see which catapult can launch the farthest.
We can’t wait to see their ideas take flight! 🧠✨
#PantherPride #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #PumpkinCatapultChallenge




🐾💛 Paws-itive Attendance Shoutout! 💙🐾
Our Panthers are showing up and showing out with great attendance this month!
🏆 Grade Level Winners:
🥇 1st Grade – 95.84%
🥈 4th Grade – 95.74%
🥉 Kindergarten – 95.02%
🎉 Top Classrooms:
⭐ Byrnes – 96.53%
⭐ Oliver – 96.25%
⭐ Tindal – 96.02%
Way to go, Panthers! Let’s keep the momentum going and make every day count! 🐾💪
#PawsitiveAttendance #PantherPride #AttendanceMatters #CFPopeElementary
Our Panthers are showing up and showing out with great attendance this month!
🏆 Grade Level Winners:
🥇 1st Grade – 95.84%
🥈 4th Grade – 95.74%
🥉 Kindergarten – 95.02%
🎉 Top Classrooms:
⭐ Byrnes – 96.53%
⭐ Oliver – 96.25%
⭐ Tindal – 96.02%
Way to go, Panthers! Let’s keep the momentum going and make every day count! 🐾💪
#PawsitiveAttendance #PantherPride #AttendanceMatters #CFPopeElementary

📣✨ October is National Principals Month! ✨📣
All month long, we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals of Pender County Schools by sharing short video spotlights. 🎥
From what inspired them to lead, to their favorite memories from school, to the advice they’d give their younger selves — you’ll get a chance to see the heart, humor, and humanity behind the title “Principal.” 💙💛
Stay tuned throughout October as we feature principals from across our district. We can’t wait for you to hear their stories and get to know them even better! YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/4mg3pU72zZU
All month long, we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals of Pender County Schools by sharing short video spotlights. 🎥
From what inspired them to lead, to their favorite memories from school, to the advice they’d give their younger selves — you’ll get a chance to see the heart, humor, and humanity behind the title “Principal.” 💙💛
Stay tuned throughout October as we feature principals from across our district. We can’t wait for you to hear their stories and get to know them even better! YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/4mg3pU72zZU

Good evening Pender County Schools families. As the storm system continues to weaken, we wanted to let you know that all schools will begin at their normal times on Monday. We look forward to having a great week!
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!


