🧠✨ It’s National School Psychologist Week!
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible school psychologists across Pender County Schools who support students’ academic success, mental wellness, and emotional growth every day.
Join us as we spotlight each of our eight amazing professionals, sharing their stories, their inspiration, and their heart for helping students thrive. 💙 YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/p1ACTJDzpxI
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible school psychologists across Pender County Schools who support students’ academic success, mental wellness, and emotional growth every day.
Join us as we spotlight each of our eight amazing professionals, sharing their stories, their inspiration, and their heart for helping students thrive. 💙 YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/p1ACTJDzpxI

PHS At a Glance - our monthly student newsletter from our Journalism class!






📢⚽First round soccer playoffs - here this Tuesday! No passes for this event!

🥫 Let’s Fill the Bins and Fill Hearts! 💙
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender

📢PHS Weekly Newsletter! https://bit.ly/4nyU7HW
Reminder: all students attending the football game/trunk or treat are not allowed to stay after school. They must leave campus and return when the gates open at 5:30. Thank you.

Our seniors enjoyed a college tour of UNC-Chapel Hill in the rain this week! Students were able to learn more about the application process, dorm life, and the many subjects that Carolina has to offer! 🎉Thanks to our Next Step Advisor for this amazing opportunity!



🎭The Theatre students went to see Little Shop of Horrors in a black box production. They got a backstage tour where they met the cast, and saw the set design and special effects up close.


Juntos is BACK! This year our Juntos group has more than doubled in size and is more active than ever! We are excited to see ALL the great things that this group accomplishes this school year.

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
Meet Montez, a student at Pender High School, recognized for his leadership, kindness, and helpfulness. Even in just the first weeks of school, Montez has gone above and beyond to make his classmates feel welcome. He lends a hand with schoolwork, encourages others, and creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom. During presentations, he empowers shy students by listening attentively, clapping when they finish, and showing genuine support—helping his peers build confidence.
Montez’s outgoing personality and artistic talents make him a role model at PHS, where his kindness continues to inspire those around him.
Outside of school, Montez enjoys fashion and art. His favorite foods are chicken alfredo, spaghetti, pizza, and wings, his favorite colors are pink and blue, and an interesting fact—he hopes to become a travel RN one day.
💙❤️ Congratulations, Montez—you are a shining example of Patriot leadership and kindness!
Meet Montez, a student at Pender High School, recognized for his leadership, kindness, and helpfulness. Even in just the first weeks of school, Montez has gone above and beyond to make his classmates feel welcome. He lends a hand with schoolwork, encourages others, and creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom. During presentations, he empowers shy students by listening attentively, clapping when they finish, and showing genuine support—helping his peers build confidence.
Montez’s outgoing personality and artistic talents make him a role model at PHS, where his kindness continues to inspire those around him.
Outside of school, Montez enjoys fashion and art. His favorite foods are chicken alfredo, spaghetti, pizza, and wings, his favorite colors are pink and blue, and an interesting fact—he hopes to become a travel RN one day.
💙❤️ Congratulations, Montez—you are a shining example of Patriot leadership and kindness!

This is the LAST week to help out our band by purchasing a discount card. You can purchase a card or make a donation through the link. Be sure to include a contact so that we can get your card to you!

This week at PHS!

Interested in playing winter sports? Be sure to get your physical so that you can participate!

📣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. 💙💛

📢PHS Weekly Newsletter: http://bit.ly/4307auy
NC free College Application week has been amazing! Students have been participating in Spirit days, the college fair, completing applications, and winning prizes! If your student still has questions about applications this week, please reach out to our Next Step Advisor, Ms. LaTavia Davis.

🎓 Hey Pender County High School Students!
You could be one of the 70,000+ North Carolina students eligible for direct admission to college through NC College Connect — and this week, you can apply for FREE! 🙌
Don’t miss out on your chance to jump-start your college journey.
✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Explore participating colleges
✅ Apply today — no application fees!
👉 Visit NCCollegeConnect.org
for all the details.
🎓 ¡Atención estudiantes de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender!
Más de 70,000 estudiantes de preparatoria en Carolina del Norte califican para admisión directa a la universidad a través de NC College Connect, ¡y esta semana pueden aplicar gratis! 🙌
No pierdas la oportunidad de comenzar tu camino universitario:
✅ Verifica si calificas
✅ Explora las universidades participantes
✅ ¡Aplica hoy — sin pagar tarifa de solicitud!
👉 Visita NCCollegeConnect.org
para más información.
You could be one of the 70,000+ North Carolina students eligible for direct admission to college through NC College Connect — and this week, you can apply for FREE! 🙌
Don’t miss out on your chance to jump-start your college journey.
✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Explore participating colleges
✅ Apply today — no application fees!
👉 Visit NCCollegeConnect.org
for all the details.
🎓 ¡Atención estudiantes de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender!
Más de 70,000 estudiantes de preparatoria en Carolina del Norte califican para admisión directa a la universidad a través de NC College Connect, ¡y esta semana pueden aplicar gratis! 🙌
No pierdas la oportunidad de comenzar tu camino universitario:
✅ Verifica si calificas
✅ Explora las universidades participantes
✅ ¡Aplica hoy — sin pagar tarifa de solicitud!
👉 Visita NCCollegeConnect.org
para más información.


Soccer at South Lenoir today!

College Fair is TODAY! Juniors & Seniors - make sure you are signed up to attend!

The PreACT is this Thursday. This is for ALL sophomores - make sure you are at school on time, with a charged chromebook, and prepared to do your BEST! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ellington.

