Pender Early College High School

🤪🎉 Wacky Wednesday was a SUCCESS at Pender Early College High School! 🎉🤪

We brought the fun, showed off our wacky side, and proved that learning is even better with a little laughter! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make today a memorable one! 💙💛

#WackyWednesday #PECHS #PenderEarlyCollege #SchoolSpirit #MakingMemories

PECHS 2026 National Honors Society Induction Ceremony. Special thanks to our guest speaker Yolonda Keith #PECHSNHS #NHS (3 of 3).

PECHS 2026 National Honors Society Induction Ceremony. Special thanks to our guest speaker Yolonda Keith #PECHSNHS #NHS (2 of 3).

PECHS 2026 National Honors Society Induction Ceremony. Special thanks to our guest speaker Yolonda Keith #PECHSNHS #NHS (1 of 3).

🎉🎒 SPIRIT WEEK: ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY! 🎉

Our Pender Early College students understood the assignment for Anything But a Backpack Day! Our students brought the fun and showed off their school spirit! 🤩👏

#PECHS #SpiritWeek #AnythingButABackpackDay #SchoolSpirit

💤🌙 SPIRIT WEEK: PAJAMA DAY! 🌙💤

It’s Pajama Day at Pender Early College High School! 🎉🛌

We’re bringing the comfort to campus, one pair of PJs at a time! From cozy onesies to your favorite sleepwear, let’s show off our pajama style and make Spirit Week unforgettable! 🧸✨

We were excited to welcome a guest speaker from GE Vernova’s Nuclear Power team to Pender Early College High School! Our students had the opportunity to learn more about nuclear energy, innovative technology, and the important role nuclear power plays in building a reliable and sustainable energy future.

A special thank you to GE Vernova for sharing your knowledge and inspiring the next generation of innovators, engineers, and energy leaders!

#PenderEarlyCollege #GEVernova #NuclearEnergy

Send some spooky sweetness this Halloween!

The SGA is selling Halloween Candygrams during lunch for the rest of the week! Send a personalized message along with Halloween treats and snacks to your friends, favorite teachers, or school crush.

💵 Pricing:
• $2 for 1
• $5 for 3

🗓️ Important Dates:
• Sale Ends: This Friday!
• Delivery: Friday, October 30th during the Halloween House Competition

Purchase them from SGA members during lunch before sales close on Friday!

#HalloweenCandygrams #SpiritWeek

PECHS Spirit Week starts next week! Here is what to wear each day. #PECHSpiritWeek

PECHS is participating in the Military Holiday Card Challenge this month! Students can make cards to be sent to active duty military members until November 6th and earn up to one volunteer hour for making 3 or more cards! Support our troops!

Congratulations to October's staff and students of the month! #PECHS

College Application Week - October 19–25, offering students interested in college an opportunity to apply to select colleges and universities without costly application fees.

A full list of participating colleges https://www.cfnc.org/media/nd0bt1dy/2026-participating-institutions.pdf

Read the full press release from NCSEAA https://www.ncseaa.edu/2026/10/select-colleges-waiving-application-fees-oct-19-25/?scrlybrkr

Science that’s worth getting your hands into! Our students explored the chemistry behind soap-making, combining creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning to bring science to life.

📅 Help shape the 2027-2028 school calendar!

Pender County Schools is seeking feedback from parents, guardians and community members on draft calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year.

Please review the proposed calendars, rank your choices and share any additional comments or suggestions. The survey also includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the possibility of additional early-release days to support required professional development.

You can view the calendars here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view

🗓️ Survey closes October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we plan for the 2027-2028 school year.
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📅 ¡Ayude a dar forma al calendario escolar 2027-2028!

Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están solicitando comentarios de padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad sobre las opciones preliminares del calendario escolar para el año escolar 2027-2028.

Por favor, revise los calendarios propuestos, clasifique sus opciones en orden de preferencia y comparta cualquier comentario o sugerencia adicional. La encuesta también incluye una oportunidad para brindar su opinión sobre la posibilidad de agregar días adicionales de salida temprana para apoyar el desarrollo profesional requerido.

Puede ver los calendarios aquí:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view

🗓️ La encuesta cerrará el 31 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.
🔗 Complete la encuesta aquí:
https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7

Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus comentarios mientras planificamos el año escolar 2027-2028.

📣 Pender County residents—your voice matters!

Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.

Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!



📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!

Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!

📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.

¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!

🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | PENDER EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

For Dan Sidor, principal of Pender Early College High School, the heart of the school is in helping students challenge themselves, explore new opportunities and build a strong sense of character along the way.

With students coming from across Pender County and pursuing a wide range of pathways, Mr. Sidor says one of the biggest parts of the job is helping each student figure out what comes next. For some, that may mean earning an associate degree and transferring to a four-year college. For others, it could mean pursuing programs such as cosmetology, culinary arts or mechatronics through Cape Fear Community College.

He also believes the Pender Early College experience goes far beyond academics. Students are encouraged to serve, volunteer and connect with the community, building relationships and a deeper sense of purpose in what they are learning.

And if he could go back and try one more educational pathway himself? ✈️ He says the flight program at CFCC would be high on the list.

Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.

Thank you, Mr. Sidor, for all you do for the Pender Early College community! 💙 - https://youtube.com/shorts/QUngRmeM5sw

Attention all PECHS 10th Grade Students: The PACT has been moved to Thursday, October 15th. This test will be given online. Please bring your school-issued Chromebook and charger to school that day.

Please support our PECHS PTA with our Charleston Wrap fundraiser. It's a great way to get a head start on holiday shopping by supporting our PTA.

Please go to: https://www.registercw.com

Our Organization ID is:  32178

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