🚗 DRIVER EDUCATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Pender County Schools is offering an upcoming Driver Education class at Pender High School for students who are ready to take the next step toward becoming safe, responsible drivers.
📍 Pender High School
📅 December 7–16
⏰ 3:45–6:45 p.m.
💲 Cost: $65
Students must be 14½ years old on or before the first day of class.
👉 Register and learn more: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education

🚗 ¡YA ESTÁ ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCIÓN PARA EDUCACIÓN VIAL!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender ofrecerán una próxima clase de educación vial en Pender High School para estudiantes que estén listos para dar el siguiente paso hacia convertirse en conductores seguros y responsables.
📍 Pender High School
📅 7–16 de diciembre
⏰ 3:45–6:45 p. m.
💲 Costo: $65
Los estudiantes deben tener 14 años y medio cumplidos a más tardar el primer día de clases.
👉 Inscríbase y obtenga más información: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education
23 days ago, Bob Fankboner
drivers education phs (english)
drivers education phs (spanish)
PECHS Parent Night for all interested parents considering sending their child to Pender Early College High School

October 7, 2026 @6:00 PM CFCC Surf City Campus 621 NC-210 E, Hampstead, NC 28443

October 8, 2026 @6:00 PM PECHS Campus 100 Industrial Dr. Burgaw, NC 28425
24 days ago, Daniel Sidor
PECHS Parent Night
PECHS House Games from Friday. Thanks to our PTA for the snacks and drinks 2 of 2 #PECHSHouses
25 days ago, Daniel Sidor
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games from Friday. Thanks to our PTA for the snacks and drinks 1 of 2 #PECHSHouses
25 days ago, Daniel Sidor
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House Games
PECHS House opening ceremony from Friday #PECHSHouses
25 days ago, Daniel Sidor
PECHS House opening ceremony
PECHS House opening ceremony
PECHS House opening ceremony
PECHS House opening ceremony
PECHS House opening ceremony
PECHS House opening ceremony
PECHS House opening ceremony
Students show amazing school spirit for our house opening ceremony! Such a great way to represent their houses! #PECHShouses
27 days ago, Jade Carreto Mendoza
Students posed on a wall
Students posed on a wall
Here's what's happening at PECHS in October!
27 days ago, Amanda Hammers
flyer detailing events happening in October at PECHS
Flyer listing October events at Pender Early College
PECHS Applications for the 2027-28 school year are now open to all current 8th graders! Apply now at our website: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pechs/page/admission
28 days ago, Amanda Hammers
Flyer announcing PECHS applications are open and additional details
Mums ordered during the PTA fundraiser can be picked by students or parents Thursday, October 1st and Friday October 2nd from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Pickup will be in Room 102 on the PECHS campus (the industrial room with the bay door on right side of the building)!
29 days ago, Amanda Hammers
Poster detailing updated pick up times for mums ordered during PTA fundraiser
📣 Join us tomorrow night for the first PCS community forum on future growth and school planning!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the forum live on the Pender County Schools YouTube channel. ▶️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
Your participation will help shape the future of our schools! 🏫

📣 ¡Acompáñenos mañana por la noche en el primer foro comunitario de PCS sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
¿No puede asistir en persona? Vea la transmisión en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. ▶️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
¡Su participación ayudará a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas! 🏫
about 1 month ago, Bob Fankboner
reminder
If you ordered mums for our PTA fundraiser, the pick up time for these flowers is Friday, October 2nd from 9am to 3:30pm. They will be in room 102 on the Burgaw Campus (the industrial room with the bay door on right side of the building)!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Hammers
Flyer with details about mum pickups
📚 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS!

Cape Fear Community College is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Cape Fear Middle School for adults ages 18 and older.

📅 October 5 – December 10
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School

Registration orientation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Cindy Fischer at 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu or 📞 910-362-7184.

Please share this opportunity with family, friends and community members who may be interested! 💙📖

📚 ¡CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS!

Cape Fear Community College ofrecerá clases GRATIS de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) en Cape Fear Middle School para adultos de 18 años en adelante.

📅 5 de octubre – 10 de diciembre
🗓️ Lunes, martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School

La orientación para la inscripción es solo con cita previa. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con Cindy Fischer al 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu o 📞 910-362-7184.

¡Comparta esta oportunidad con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados! 💙📖
about 1 month ago, Bob Fankboner
english as a second language flyer (English version)
english as a second language flyer (Spanish version)

PECHS' Opening House Ceremony is next Friday, October 2nd! The House procession starts at 12:30 to the Burgaw courthouse, followed by our opening games at 1:00 PM! The Something Cool food truck will also be on campus from 1-3pm (cash only)! Families are welcome!

about 1 month ago, Amanda Hammers
Flyer showing times and events for PECHS Opening Ceremony
🎓 PCS SENIORS: You may already have a college acceptance waiting for you!

Through NC College Connect, every North Carolina public school senior who is on track to graduate now has direct admission to at least one participating college for fall 2027. More than 90 colleges and universities across the state are participating. 🎉

✅ Every on-track senior is directly admitted to their local community college.
✅ Students with a 2.8 weighted GPA or higher who are taking a fourth-level math course may also receive offers from participating UNC System universities and independent colleges.
✅ No essay, test score or recommendation letter is required for the direct-admission offer.

📲 What should you do now? Log in to your CFNC student account at NCCollegeConnect.org to see your offers, then talk with your school counselor about your options, financial aid and next steps.

📅 College Application Week is Oct. 19-25, and students who accept an NC College Connect offer during that week can avoid most application fees.

Your offer is just the beginning — explore your choices and find the path that works for you! 🎓📚

🎓 ESTUDIANTES DE ÚLTIMO AÑO DE PCS: ¡Es posible que ya tengan una admisión universitaria esperándolos!

A través de NC College Connect, todos los estudiantes de último año de las escuelas públicas de Carolina del Norte que estén en camino de graduarse ahora tienen admisión directa a por lo menos una universidad participante para el otoño de 2027. 🎉

✅ Cada estudiante que esté en camino de graduarse recibe admisión directa a su colegio comunitario local.
✅ Los estudiantes con un GPA ponderado de 2.8 o más que estén tomando un curso de matemáticas de cuarto nivel también pueden recibir ofertas de universidades participantes del Sistema UNC y universidades independientes.
✅ No se requiere ensayo, puntaje de examen ni carta de recomendación para recibir una oferta de admisión directa.

📲 ¿Qué deben hacer ahora? Inicien sesión en su cuenta estudiantil de CFNC en NCCollegeConnect.org para ver sus ofertas y luego hablen con su consejero escolar sobre sus opciones, ayuda financiera y próximos pasos.

📅 La Semana de Solicitudes Universitarias será del 19 al 25 de octubre, y los estudiantes que acepten una oferta de NC College Connect durante esa semana podrán evitar la mayoría de las tarifas de solicitud.

¡Revisen sus opciones y encuentren el camino que mejor se adapte a sus planes para después de la escuela secundaria! 🎓📚
about 1 month ago, Bob Fankboner
nc college connect
nc college connect
Students took time to practice and share their musical talents in Music Club at lunch today!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Hammers
Students practicing guitar together during music club

Walk with us toward a world without Alzheimer’s!

The PECHS Seawolves are stepping up for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Wilmington, and we need our entire PECHS community—parents, family members, students, and friends—by our side!

📍 Where: UNCW Campus

📅 When: Saturday, October 31st

⏰ Times: Registration opens at 9:00 AM | Walk starts at 10:00 AM

Whether you're ready to lace up your sneakers and walk with us or want to support from afar, every step and dollar makes a difference. You can sign up to join the PECHS Seawolves walk team or make a donation directly to our team page:

👉 Join or Donate Here: http://act.alz.org/goto/PECHSSeawolves

#WalkToEndAlz #ENDALZ

about 1 month ago, Mr. Scheinfield
Alzheimer's Organization Team Flyer
Parent information sessions are coming up! Parents and guardians, join us for an opportunity to learn more about Pender Early College High School! Any students who are currently in the 8th-11th grades can apply. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be up on the school website on Thursday, October 1st!
about 1 month ago, Abby Robbins
Parent Night Information Sessions
📅 Save the date! Pender County Schools will hold a community forum on future growth and school planning.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the planning process and share your perspective. The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools

📅 ¡Reserve la fecha! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender llevarán a cabo un foro comunitario sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre el proceso de planificación y compartir su perspectiva. El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS para quienes no puedan asistir.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
about 1 month ago, Bob Fankboner
save the date
Student is soaring through the air just like others are soaring through the last few weeks of the quarter! Make sure to have all of your assignments done on time and keep up the hard work!
about 1 month ago, Jade Carreto Mendoza
student shooting basketball
Our PTA car wash has been cancelled for Saturday, September 19, due to the weather. We are going to move it to March.
about 1 month ago, Daniel Sidor
PTA Carwash flyer