Oliver the otter LOVED celebrating with all the students this afternoon with icees and this year's new yearbook. A huge thanks to our yearbook staff for making sure this year's book was the best yet!! #makingprogress #onepdner
Oliver the otter was super excited that his friend Betty the bunny was on campus today. The students were so quiet taking their EOG's that Betty thought no one was on campus!! #makingprogress #onepender
The PILA staff loved getting new PILA swag and having breakfast at their morning faculty meeting today. Oliver the otter loves having the staff at school every day!! #makingprogress #onepender
STOP THE PRESSES!!! The program for the 2026 PILA graduation just added another name!!! This otter has now met ALL graduation requirements!! To top it all off, this student is the recipient of the Superintendent's Art Award and will have artwork displayed at the Herring Resource Center for the next year. We could not be any prouder!! #makingprogress #onepender
The faculty and staff at PILA came in to muffins and some new PILA swag this morning. For lunch, they all enjoyed a baked potato bar with all the fixings!! Oliver the otter doesn't know what he would do without the awesome PCS staff that comes every day!! #makingprogress #onepender
We loved celebrating with our Teacher of the Year, Ms Springfield, at the Pender County Awards Night. The staff and students at PILA are so lucky to have her with us!!! #makingprogress
Oliver the otter is super excited to announce yet ANOTHER otter has met all requirements for graduation. May 29 is going to be a day of CELEBRATION!!! #makingprogress #onepender
The best way to end the day was a celebration for the amazing accomplishments of our special Olympic athletes! They had a great time and our staff enjoyed watching them excel. #makingprogress #onepender
The PILA campus was a BUSY place today!! We have ANOTHER otter that met all graduation requirements!! The PILA graduation on May 29 is going to be the best place to be in Rocky Point!! #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the otter is super excited to announce that another otter has met all graduation requirements!! May 29 is going to be an amazing day! #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the otter is super excited to introduce two of his favorite people at PILA!! A super happy Administrative Professional Day to Ms Jan Richardson, our combo Data manager & Bookkeeper. She wears so many hats at PILA that she should have her own hat rack. We want to wish a happy Unicorn Day to our very own unicorn, Ms Laura Beveridge. She is the only testing & student services coordinator in Pender County. She is constantly juggling at least four different tasks!! We are so lucky they both love ALL the otters!!! #makingprogress #onepender
Olive the otter is shocked at how much is left to do in the last FIVE weeks of the school year. Use this link to get ALL the details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wKPybAf7PtI3dC9kHV1-fzSPCwN9iTML0B0YHB2XqhU/edit?usp=sharing
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UNCW’s Junior Seahawk Academy is back for Summer 2026 with hands-on experiences in STEM, healthcare, and teacher education. Students will explore real-world learning through live demonstrations and interactive activities.
📅 Session 1: June 29–July 2
📅 Session 2: July 7–10
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Sayed Hall
💻 Zoom options available
💲 Cost: $25
High school students can also get involved as Junior Mentors and gain valuable leadership experience.
Apply today and learn more: uncw.edu/ed/jrseahawk
Oliver the otter is SUPER proud of this elementary otter for his Honorable Mention in the Pender Springfest Logo contest! We love it when our otters step out of their comfort zones and expand their horizons!! #makingprogress. #onepender
Oliver the otter invites everyone to come visit him and all of his friends at the PCS job fair at Heide Trask High school today from 4:30-7:00. #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the otter can't wait for AG day on Wednesday!! Remember this week is only a 4 day week since Spring Break begins Friday. Check out this link to find out what else is happening at PILA this week. Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rTjJhD1OxOEVTd1LfPJ6fi-ZuHjnEimgqWV3ULV8JXA/edit?usp=sharing
#makingprogress #onepender
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Oliver the otter is over the moon excited that this otter has met ALL requirements to graduate!! Hard work DOES pay off! We are so proud!! #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the otter is getting SUPER excited about all of the students meeting the requirements to graduate!! Here is another otter that is ready to put in the teal cap and gown in May!! #makingprogress. #onepender
Talking about achievement!! This has GOT to be tallest Senior Selfie yet!! Oliver the Otter is going to be working overtime adding names to the program for graduation in May!! Here is ANOTHER otter that has met ALL graduation requirements. #makingprogress #onepender
Today has been all about achievement at PILA!! Oliver the Otter is AMAZED at how many minutes everyone is reading, especially one of our youngest otters! #makingprogress #onepender
