The otters are hard at work trying to make the best choices possible!!! Check out this link to see what is happening at school this week!! Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PgQ4KJZB6j4SAHf8dHjsBzbQ2Xv7zqzHtmKDuyqU68E/edit?usp=sharing
📣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. 💙💛
Check out the spirit days for Red Ribbon Week!!
The otters are super excited about Red Ribbon Week and a field trip to the Fort Fisher Aquairum on Friday. Check out this link to find out all of the other awesome things happening on campus this week. #makingprogress
Link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iu0VpvUFCQ4CD9k4XrrUS68JcbhySS0CP876OTZhgKk/edit?usp=sharing
Link:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iu0VpvUFCQ4CD9k4XrrUS68JcbhySS0CP876OTZhgKk/edit?usp=sharing
🎓 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.
Keep your eyes open for some exciting changes happening on campus this week. If you want to know what happening with our students this week please check out this link!! #makingprogress
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GZ9Yu4Humk2onyy4ZqwmXjwRhrOrTLiGCg4ZxZAwY_0/edit?usp=sharing
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GZ9Yu4Humk2onyy4ZqwmXjwRhrOrTLiGCg4ZxZAwY_0/edit?usp=sharing
📣✨ October is National Principals Month! ✨📣
All month long, we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals of Pender County Schools by sharing short video spotlights. 🎥
From what inspired them to lead, to their favorite memories from school, to the advice they’d give their younger selves — you’ll get a chance to see the heart, humor, and humanity behind the title “Principal.” 💙💛
Stay tuned throughout October as we feature principals from across our district. We can’t wait for you to hear their stories and get to know them even better! YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/qDGFx3x31JM
All month long, we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals of Pender County Schools by sharing short video spotlights. 🎥
From what inspired them to lead, to their favorite memories from school, to the advice they’d give their younger selves — you’ll get a chance to see the heart, humor, and humanity behind the title “Principal.” 💙💛
Stay tuned throughout October as we feature principals from across our district. We can’t wait for you to hear their stories and get to know them even better! YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/qDGFx3x31JM
Good evening Pender County Schools families. As the storm system continues to weaken, we wanted to let you know that all schools will begin at their normal times on Monday. We look forward to having a great week!
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!
It is another RAINY day in the area!! Try to stay dry and catch up on the happenings this week at PILA!!
Don't forget that we have a School Improvement Team meeting THIS Wednesday at 7:45. Any interested parent or guardian is invited to attend.
#makingprogress
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1te7IFWXsvKWchCPPrll-zFouICvyEiqhua-om9LvnCQ/edit?usp=sharing
This Otter is trying to make sure that EVERYONE hears about the awesome things that are happening on our campus!! Use this link to find out for yourself!!
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QvzYqR_ioAr1H9hIO1QuMTpmWB1dUP6cmoa0TOYR9sY/edit?usp=sharing
#makingprogress
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QvzYqR_ioAr1H9hIO1QuMTpmWB1dUP6cmoa0TOYR9sY/edit?usp=sharing
#makingprogress
The Otters want to extend a HUGE thank you to Cindy Fontana for starting the year in our middle school room. We don’t know what we would have done without you!! #makingprogress
📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Like all of us, this otter is trying to stay dry!! Click this link to find out what is happening on campus this week!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PVISg6S0Z6iqg4QX_6ncWCE4KGtbi8GLgyFiKUcobas/edit?usp=sharing #makingprogress
Click on the following link to find out what this otter has to say about what is happening this week on our campus!! #makingprogress #onepender
Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v1MkIWSr4RfvNjqKZosu6xlsrBonE4urkD7bIMqh0O8/edit?usp=sharing
🧼💙 Let’s work together to keep PCS classrooms healthy!
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
On Wednesday morning, we will have our monthly School Improvment Team Meeting at 7:45. Parents are invited to attend if they would like!! #makingprogress
THese otters are excited to share the news of what is going on on campus. Check out the link to this week's update : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nD8BNKywhrW6_IG-GjUsVQ28mMHtAqaJhULX6BUIEKY/edit?usp=sharing # onepender # makingprogress
🎓Is your student considering a future at a U.S. Service Academy?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, 2025, as U.S. Senator Ted Budd hosts a Service Academy Day for North Carolina families.
This free event is a great opportunity for high school students and their parents to explore what it takes to attend one of the five prestigious U.S. military service academies. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share key information about eligibility, nominations, and the application process.
📍 Open to all high school students and families
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, 2025, as U.S. Senator Ted Budd hosts a Service Academy Day for North Carolina families.
This free event is a great opportunity for high school students and their parents to explore what it takes to attend one of the five prestigious U.S. military service academies. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share key information about eligibility, nominations, and the application process.
📍 Open to all high school students and families
The otters have a HUGE reason to celebrate!!! We are excited to share the results of the recently released NC School designation for PILA the 2024-2025 school year. Alternative schools receive one of three different designations each year: Declining, Maintaining or Progressing. This system compares a school's current overall score to its previous year's results to determine a designation, using measures of student persistence, school achievement, and growth. Due to the continued hard work of students, staff and parents, PILA has earned PROGRESSING status!!! We are one of only eighteen alternative schools in the state to be recognized with this top designation. We want to thank all parents for their continued support of our efforts to help students succeed. Our targeted focus on academics, attendance and attitudes are proving successful for all of our students. #makingprogress
👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
