We have loved having so many parents, PCS leadership, and community members join us this week to share their passion for reading! 📖✨ On Thursday, we were thrilled to welcome Sheriff Cutler and Leanne Radabaugh, Director for Student Support. Thank you for helping us make Read Across America extra special! #onepender @pendercountysheriff
Our Read Across America celebration is off to a great start! Monday we had a DEAR (drop everything and read), today was crazy sock day and we also welcomed several district leaders and parents! We are so appreciative of our guests for taking time out of their busy day to share their love of reading with our students! #onepender
🏅 Elementary Science Olympiad Success! 🏅
This weekend, young scientists from across the district showcased their skills at the Elementary Science Olympiad at Heide Trask High School! 🧪🔬⚙️
🏆 First Place Varsity: South Topsail Elementary
🥈 Second Place Varsity: North Topsail Elementary
🥉 Third Place Varsity: Surf City Elementary
🏅 First Place Junior Varsity: Surf City Elementary
Congratulations to all of our future STEM leaders for their hard work, teamwork, and problem-solving! We are proud of you! 🎉👏 #OnePender
Best wishes to our Science Olympiad team and their NTE Coaches as they compete with the other elementary schools in Pender County on Saturday! They have been staying after school one-two days per week since November to prepare for their event. Regardless of the outcome, we are proud of you for your commitment and effort!!! #onepender
The NTE Kindergarten’s “Hearts Around the World” project has been a big success! We have received many cards from the United States, Poland, Norway and Africa! One of the deliveries from Africa came from a Primary School in Uganda. Inside the package were about 40 handwritten notes from the children! We will be working together to send a package back to them! Thank you to everyone that has supported this project! #onepender
We had the privilege this morning to honor Mrs. Brittany Hoffman as the Beginning Teacher of Promise for North Topsail! 🐬
Mrs. Hoffman will be recognized at the Teacher of the Year Banquet in May. She will also go through the process for Beginning Teacher of the Year for Pender County Schools. All 19 schools' have chosen one first year teacher as their BT of Promise and each BT will submit various essays and contributions to be considered as our PCS BT of the Year, which will be named in May at the Teacher of the Year Banquet. The first year teacher that gets this recognition for PCS will move onto the State Level process to be considered for the NCCAT North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Hoffman, we are so proud of you and so appreciative of your compassion, your dedication and the kindness you spread at NTE!
#onepender
No School for Students on Friday!
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team on their outstanding achievement! 🎉 Your dedication to reading and collaboration has set a positive example of teamwork and perseverance. 📚 Keep inspiring others with your passion for literature! #OnePender
🌟 We're bursting with pride for our incredible students! They've dedicated their time this year to preparing for the Battle of the Books competition, diving into the sixteen books on the state list and mastering the questions. 📚✨ As they compete against other elementary schools in Pender County, let's show them our support! 🎉🙌
📢 Attention Pender County Families! 📢
The 2025-26 Pender County Schools Preschool Application opens February 3, 2025! 🎉 If you’re interested in applying for our high-quality preschool program, be sure to submit your application early.
🔗 Apply here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
📞 Questions? Call our Preschool Office at 910-259-7603.
Give your child a great start in a nurturing and engaging learning environment! 🌟
📢 ¡Atención familias del Condado de Pender! 📢
¡La solicitud para el programa preescolar de Pender County Schools 2025-26 abre el 3 de febrero de 2025! 🎉 Si estás interesado en inscribir a tu hijo en nuestro programa de alta calidad, asegúrate de enviar tu solicitud temprano.
🔗 Solicita aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llama a nuestra oficina de preescolar al 910-259-7603.
¡Dale a tu hijo un gran comienzo en un ambiente de aprendizaje acogedor y estimulante! 🌟
We are excited to see everyone at our PTA's annual Dolphin Hop! If you are able to help with this event, please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848AAA62FABFD0-54436850-dolphin.
To prepay for tickets, please click https://my.cheddarup.com/c/dolphin-hop-2025/
Our bookfair will also be open next week and during this event! Please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0848ADAD23A1F85-54617779-ntes to volunteer!
🌟 A huge shoutout to our PTA for helping us celebrate 95% responsible attendance! 🎉 Our "Top Banana" winners for Quarter 2 had an awesome popcorn party! 🍿🥳 Congratulations to Mrs. Gschwind, Mrs. Mulkusky, Ms. Fulcher, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. White's classes! Who will be our winners for Quarter 3???? #onepender @bradbreedlove90
🌟 Feature Friday: Colbey Garrison, School Counselor at North Topsail Elementary! 🌟
This week, we proudly recognize Colbey Garrison, a dedicated and compassionate school counselor at North Topsail Elementary, for her outstanding contributions to our students, staff, and school community.
Mrs. Garrison’s empathy and kindness shine in every aspect of her work. She tirelessly ensures that students have the tools and support they need to succeed, managing her many responsibilities with grace and poise. Whether offering a listening ear, helping students navigate challenges, or assisting staff with interventions, Mrs. Garrison brings a sense of calm, professionalism, and care to every situation.
Colbey’s positive impact extends to her colleagues as well. She serves as a role model for managing student behavior, offering valuable strategies and unwavering support to the team. Her energy and positivity are contagious, enhancing the school culture and inspiring everyone around her.
Here’s what her colleagues have to say:
🌟 “Colbey continues to amaze me every single day—she is so attentive, professional, and caring. She consistently goes above and beyond and always helps deliver success to our kids.”
🌟 “She always handles situations with grace and patience. I really appreciate her commitment to all of our students.”
Thank you, Mrs. Garrison, for being a guiding light and a source of strength for our students and staff. You are truly exceptional! 🌟
North Topsail Elementary wearing it well!! #PCSSnowDay ☃️
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
We continue to monitor the evolving weather forecast.
✅ Tuesday, January 21: Early release for students. All after-school activities, including PACES and athletics, are canceled.
✅ Wednesday, January 22: Schools will operate on a two-hour delay at minimum.
We will provide an update on Tuesday if further changes, including remote learning, are necessary.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety. Stay tuned for updates via email, phone, our website, and social media. Stay safe!
🚨 Actualización del clima 🚨
Seguimos monitoreando el pronóstico del clima que continúa cambiando.
✅ Martes, 21 de enero: Salida temprana para los estudiantes. Todas las actividades después de clases, incluidas PACES y deportes, están canceladas.
✅ Miércoles, 22 de enero: Las escuelas operarán con retraso de dos horas como mínimo.
Se proporcionará una actualización el martes si se requieren más cambios, incluyendo el aprendizaje remoto.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad. Manténgase atento a las actualizaciones a través de correo electrónico, llamadas telefónicas, nuestro sitio web y redes sociales. ¡Manténganse seguros!
🚨 Important Weather Update 🚨
Due to the forecasted winter weather, Pender County Schools will move to an early release schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
👉 Early release schedule: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/school-bell-schedule
Additional updates:
All after-school activities for Tuesday, including athletics and PACES, will not take place.
We will monitor the weather and announce Wednesday’s schedule on Monday.
Stay informed: Check the PCS website and social media for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize student safety.
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🌟 Celebrating Science and Innovation in Pender County Schools! 🌟
On Monday, January 13th, Cape Fear Elementary School hosted the Pender County Schools District Science Fair, bringing together our brightest young minds! 👩🔬🧑🔬 Sixty-one students competed after excelling at their school-level fairs, presenting impressive projects based on science experiments or engineering principles. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! 🌱🚀
A huge thank you to our judges from GE, PECHS, and the community for helping us select the winners! 🏆✨ These outstanding projects will represent Pender County at the Regional Science Fair at UNCW on February 15th. 🎉 Best of luck to our winners:
📌 The Heat Trapper by Emmalyn Brock and Abigail McMenamin
📌 Launching Marshmallows by Josie Coleman, Emma Outlaw, and Clara Trochelman
📌 Slime Recipes by Aubrianna Lewis
📌 Fruit that Browns, Makes You Frown by Lane Jackson, Weston McGowen, and Reyden Bryant
📌 Plant Power: The Impact of Soil pH on Growth by Carson Breisacher
📌 Macaron Time Machine by Claire Taggart
📌 Cold Wash Challenge by Audrina Loftus, Hailey Keller, Harper Henry
📌 Get Your Groceries Home by Julia Leasillagi and Brynn Powell
📌 A Whiter Smile by Gage Sierleja, Elijah Milbourne, Carter McKinley
📌 Cerebral Keyboard by Bella Porter and Frances Jane Wilgis
📌 Cold as Ice by Peyton Hunter, Ava Zimmerman, and Finley Nelson
📌 Which Dynamic is Faster by Joseph Watts (middle school)
Let’s cheer on these young scientists as they take their incredible ideas to the next level! 🙌✨ #OnePender
We are so proud of our NTE Science Fair winners! They presented their projects at the District Science Fair today. Congratulations to Abigail and Emmalyn for advancing on to the Regional Science Fair! #onepender
The PCS Cabinet visited NTE last week to deliver our recognition banners as we have Exceeded Growth for the last two years! We are so proud of our staff and students for their hard work and will proudly hang these for all to see! #onepender
At NTE we GROW and GLOW! We searched in our closets and brought back neon, side ponytails, crimped hair and track suits as we celebrated the 80th day of school 80's style!! #onepender
