Join Pender County Schools in reaching ONE MILLION MINUTES of reading by the end of the school year!
You can track your child's minutes using the form linked below. Each school has a different form to track their reading, so please be sure to complete the NTE form for your NTE student!
Happy October Birthday to these Dynamic Dolphins!
📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Our 4th grade is celebrating the end of Module One in Wit & Wisdom by collecting needed supplies for the Pender County Humane Society! Donations are accepted through October 10th.
We can't wait to see a sea of blue on the last Tuesday of each month!!!
The beginning of the year is no small feat and our amazing teachers and staff made it through! Let's take a moment to say thank you for their hard work and dedication!
We hope to see you on Friday night!
🌟 Student Spotlight: Celia, North Topsail Elementary 🌟
Meet Celia, a 2nd grader at North Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for her kindness and the joy she brings to others. Whether she’s sharing a toy, offering a hug, or cheering up a friend on a tough day, Celia always finds ways to make people feel valued. Her compassion even extends beyond school, as she enjoys visiting animal shelters to spend time with pets waiting for homes.
Celia’s caring heart has a ripple effect on her classmates, her kindness inspires others to do the same, creating a positive and welcoming school environment.
Outside of school, Celia loves drawing, painting, dancing, swimming, and playing with her pets: Pepper, Mellow, Cheese, and Hamlet. Her favorite foods are black beans and macaroni and cheese, her favorite color is teal, and a fun fact—at just 1½ years old, she helped rescue and bottle-feed a kitten named Philly after Hurricane Dorian, proving her compassion started early.
💛💙 Congratulations, Celia—you are a shining example of kindness at NTES!
Meet Celia, a 2nd grader at North Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for her kindness and the joy she brings to others. Whether she’s sharing a toy, offering a hug, or cheering up a friend on a tough day, Celia always finds ways to make people feel valued. Her compassion even extends beyond school, as she enjoys visiting animal shelters to spend time with pets waiting for homes.
Celia’s caring heart has a ripple effect on her classmates, her kindness inspires others to do the same, creating a positive and welcoming school environment.
Outside of school, Celia loves drawing, painting, dancing, swimming, and playing with her pets: Pepper, Mellow, Cheese, and Hamlet. Her favorite foods are black beans and macaroni and cheese, her favorite color is teal, and a fun fact—at just 1½ years old, she helped rescue and bottle-feed a kitten named Philly after Hurricane Dorian, proving her compassion started early.
💛💙 Congratulations, Celia—you are a shining example of kindness at NTES!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Curriculum Night!
🧼💙 Let’s work together to keep PCS classrooms healthy!
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18th!
State testing data from 24-25 has been released! We are so proud of the strong proficiency our students showed, particularly in the area of math! Congratulations to our students and staff. We are so proud of all of your hard work and accomplishments.
👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Have you set up your Parent Portal on Infinite Campus? This essential tool allows parents to track their child's academic progress as teachers enter grades. Simply use your student's ID number from their report card or contact the school for assistance. Staying engaged in your child's education is key to their success!
🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🍎NTE PTA Needs You!🍎
✏️Join us for a volunteer informational meeting - in person or zoom✏️
💻Zoom link will be provided in the Weekly Wave💻
🐬We hope to see you there!🐬
✏️Join us for a volunteer informational meeting - in person or zoom✏️
💻Zoom link will be provided in the Weekly Wave💻
🐬We hope to see you there!🐬
Mark your calendars for September 18th so you don't miss our curriculum night! NTE staff will host two informational sessions for families to update you on classroom expectations, PCS curriculums and you can also find assistance for Rooms, Here Comes the Bus and Infinite Campus!
🚍 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.
It has been a great week at North Topsail Elementary! We welcomed back the staff and were treated to Restored Coffee thanks to our PTA! Tuesday, everyone in PCS attended the annual Convocation at HTHS. Our proud Principal of the Year, Mrs. Robertson spoke during the kick off and three of our 5th grade students served on a student panel. We are so proud of our 1st grade team and 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Fulbright as they presented sessions throughout the day. Thursday was OPEN HOUSE! We are so excited and ready for a FANTASTIC 25-26 school year where "We are Better Together, Upward We Go!" #OnePender
