Due to a traffic accident in the area and heavy traffic volume on HWY 17, delays are possible involving bus pickup and arrival at school. We appreciate your patience.
🎉 Huge shoutout to our amazing Dolphins! 🐬 We hit an incredible 96% attendance rate for the 1st 9 weeks! 🌟 Keep it up!! #onepender
📣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. 💙💛
📣✨ 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/g7L0Q5K04fo
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/g7L0Q5K04fo
We hope to see you at the annual NTE Fall Festival! Please scan the QR code or click on the link https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fall-festival-2025-admission
Mrs. Martin’s 1st graders class proudly shared their Module 1 culminating writing pieces with their fifth-grade buddies from Mrs. White’s homeroom. We love seeing the excitement, encouragement, and connection between these young authors and their mentors! 💛 #onepender
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Bobbie Bryant-Goodwin, Treasurer and Front Office Staff Member at North Topsail Elementary. Ms. Bobbie is known for her warm smile, joyful spirit, and the way she makes every parent, staff member, and volunteer feel welcome. She turns what could be an intimidating front office environment into a safe, supportive space where people feel heard and valued.
In addition to her daily responsibilities—where she wears many hats—Ms. Bobbie is always willing to lend her knowledge and guidance. As one PTA leader shared, she consistently points the board in the right direction and engages volunteers in a way that encourages them to return and stay connected with the school.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Bobbie, for your kindness, professionalism, and dedication to the North Topsail Elementary community. You truly make a difference every day!
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Bobbie Bryant-Goodwin, Treasurer and Front Office Staff Member at North Topsail Elementary. Ms. Bobbie is known for her warm smile, joyful spirit, and the way she makes every parent, staff member, and volunteer feel welcome. She turns what could be an intimidating front office environment into a safe, supportive space where people feel heard and valued.
In addition to her daily responsibilities—where she wears many hats—Ms. Bobbie is always willing to lend her knowledge and guidance. As one PTA leader shared, she consistently points the board in the right direction and engages volunteers in a way that encourages them to return and stay connected with the school.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Bobbie, for your kindness, professionalism, and dedication to the North Topsail Elementary community. You truly make a difference every day!
Mark your calendars for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 25th!
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!
🐾 Help Our 4th Graders Support the Pender County Humane Society! 🐾
Our 4th Grade students are collecting supplies to help local animals in need. Please check out the updated flyer for a list of needed items and find out how you can contribute to this wonderful community service project.
Thank you for helping our students make a difference! 💙
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!
📚✨ 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!!!
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.
