It is that time of year!!! Oliver the Otter is starting to add names to the end of year graduation program! We are super excited to say that this otter has met all graduation requirements. #makingprogress #onepender
The middle school students were learning about PI this afternoon as well. They read Sir Cumference and the First Round Table. They followed up by throwing "pies" at Mr Brooks. Oliver the Otter sure is glad that Mr Brooks volunteered for the pie throwing!! #makingprogress #onependet
The learning NEVER stops at PILA!! Even though there was a field trip today, the otters are already hard at work academically. Tomorrow is "pi day". (3/14) and the elementary students are learning how to make PIES!! #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the Otter has heard that the students had an AMAZING time on their field trip today!! Everyone stepped out of their comfort zones and tried something new. It does look like Mrs Braune is a little tired though!! #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the Otter is proud to announce that the 2026-2027 PILA Teacher of the Year is Mrs Donna Springfield. She is one of a very special team of educators that work together to bring the very best educational experience to all the otters in grades K-12. #makingprogress #onepender
Oliver the Otter is super excited that these 4th grade otters were able to go enjoy the NC Symphony today at the CFCC Wilson Center. #makingprogress #onepender
Straight from Wales, the final reader of the day was Dr Breedlove!!! He read a family favorite about violins. We really appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy day to come read to our students!! #makingprogress #onepender
Dr Grim, Chief Officer of Operations, joined the elementary otters today for some reading time. He had a great discussion with students about the places they want to go!! #makingprogress #onepender
Mr Macon, Director of Technology Services, spent time reading today in both the elementary and middle school classrooms. The students say that he has the VERY BEST voices!!! #makingprogress #onepender
Ms Jennifer Herbstreit, the Director of Secondary Education, visited the elementary classroom this afternoon to read. #makingprogress. #onepender
The chief otter made an appearance in the high school room today to read!! The students enjoyed the break and the book led to a great discussion on what happens AFTER graduation!! #makingprogress #onepender
Our middle school students were able to enjoy the masterful read aloud skills of Ms Jen Buttery this morning!! Her book about an unruly "moosetache" was right on target!! #makingprogress #onepender
We were super excited to welcome Ms Melissa Wilson as a reader for elementary and middle school students. #makingprogress #onepender
Our third reader of the day was Ms Jennifer Hansen, a member of the Board of Education. She joined in our spirt day with her hat and stripes!! #makingprogress #onepender
Our next reader was Dr Sonya Oates, Director of Elementary Education. #makingprogress #onepender
PILA is a super busy place on the first day of Read Across America week!! First up this morning was Ms Fallon Fuller, the Director of Testing and Acountability.
Oliver the otter would love for the students on campus to celebrate reading with us this week!!
The otters are planning to have some fun this week!!! Click on this link to read all about why Oliver the Otter is wearing STRIPES!!
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWJ0gXRhS1CmDo9RQt9P37502RjGdjXt2EC5_reEQzc/edit?usp=sharing
Oliver the Otter & the staff at PILA would like to invite parents and students to our family night on March 16 from 4:30 - 6:30. Fun activities and food for the families will be provided. Parents will be able to pick up report cards early as well!! Please RSVP using this QR code. You can also let us know using the pila_info@pender.k12.nc.us email. We just need to know which student and how any family members will be coming.
Super excited to say this otter has met ALL requirements for our May graduation!! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone!! #makingprogress #onepender
