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
📢 Reminder!
Tonight is Open House for both our Elementary Schools and High Schools!
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
This is a great chance to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for a strong start to the school year. We look forward to seeing our families this evening! 💙💛
Tonight is Open House for both our Elementary Schools and High Schools!
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
This is a great chance to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for a strong start to the school year. We look forward to seeing our families this evening! 💙💛
📅 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
Have a Magnificent Monday! #onepender
It's Fin-Tastic Friday! Where's Disco reading today? Post a picture of where and what you are reading in the comments below! #OnePender
Have a Magnificent Monday! #onepender
It's Fin-Tastic Friday! Where's Disco reading today? Post a picture of where and what you are reading in the comments below! #OnePender
📢 Before-School Care Coming for 2025-26!
Starting this August, PCS will shift to a three-tier bell schedule to improve transportation and reduce delays. To support families impacted by these changes, before-school care will be offered for students at the Topsail and Surf City campuses.
🕒 New Bell Schedule Times:
✔ High School: 7:10 AM – 2:05 PM
✔ Elementary: 7:55 AM – 2:50 PM
✔ Middle: 8:40 AM – 3:35 PM
🏫 Before-care is available at:
📍 Topsail Campus
📍 Surf City Campus
💲 $22/week per student
📅 Registration opens July 28 — details coming soon!
📲 Read more: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/2308349
🚙 Topsail Campus Traffic Pattern Map: https://5il.co/3lrrj
🚗 Surf City Traffic Pattern Map: https://5il.co/3lrrm
Starting this August, PCS will shift to a three-tier bell schedule to improve transportation and reduce delays. To support families impacted by these changes, before-school care will be offered for students at the Topsail and Surf City campuses.
🕒 New Bell Schedule Times:
✔ High School: 7:10 AM – 2:05 PM
✔ Elementary: 7:55 AM – 2:50 PM
✔ Middle: 8:40 AM – 3:35 PM
🏫 Before-care is available at:
📍 Topsail Campus
📍 Surf City Campus
💲 $22/week per student
📅 Registration opens July 28 — details coming soon!
📲 Read more: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/2308349
🚙 Topsail Campus Traffic Pattern Map: https://5il.co/3lrrj
🚗 Surf City Traffic Pattern Map: https://5il.co/3lrrm
📣 Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year! 🎉
We are excited to announce that our Beginning-of-Year Information Packets for all RETURNING students are now available online! 💻
You can complete the application using any device with internet access, including smartphones with cellular data.
Once verified at the school level, your updates will sync directly into Infinite Campus!
✅ Here’s how to complete your Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Information Update:
👨👩👧👦 Parents/Guardians only need to submit ONE application for all their returning students.
Just be sure to add all students in the same application! 👇
🖥️ Step-by-Step Instructions:
Go to the Pender County Schools Website: pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
OR
📲 Access through your Parent Portal: pender.k12.nc.us → Click Parent Portal
📄 Scroll down to Registration Application for 2025-2026 School Year
🖊️ Be sure to enter accurate and up-to-date information
✅ Every question must be answered before submission
Note: A BOY Information Application must be submitted before your student(s) will be issued a Chromebook. There will be no paper forms available this year.💻
Thank you for helping us start the school year strong! 🚀 If you have questions, please contact your school office. ☎️
We are excited to announce that our Beginning-of-Year Information Packets for all RETURNING students are now available online! 💻
You can complete the application using any device with internet access, including smartphones with cellular data.
Once verified at the school level, your updates will sync directly into Infinite Campus!
✅ Here’s how to complete your Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Information Update:
👨👩👧👦 Parents/Guardians only need to submit ONE application for all their returning students.
Just be sure to add all students in the same application! 👇
🖥️ Step-by-Step Instructions:
Go to the Pender County Schools Website: pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
OR
📲 Access through your Parent Portal: pender.k12.nc.us → Click Parent Portal
📄 Scroll down to Registration Application for 2025-2026 School Year
🖊️ Be sure to enter accurate and up-to-date information
✅ Every question must be answered before submission
Note: A BOY Information Application must be submitted before your student(s) will be issued a Chromebook. There will be no paper forms available this year.💻
Thank you for helping us start the school year strong! 🚀 If you have questions, please contact your school office. ☎️
Have a Magnificent Monday! #onepender
It's Fin-Tastic Friday! Where's Disco reading today? Post a picture of where and what you are reading in the comments below! #OnePender
Have a Magnificent Monday! #onepender
Happy Independence Day!
#OnePender
NTE is still experiencing an Internet outage which is impacting both internet and phone lines at North Topsail Elementary School. Four County Electric has confirmed that the issue stems from a fiber line that was cut. They do not anticipate service to be repaired until the end of the business day today, Thursday, July 3rd.