Pender Innovative Learning Academy

The Otters were shining bright at the PCS Science Fair tonight!! We are incredibly proud of all their hard work! Congratulations to Madi for earning the right to represent PILA and Pender County at the Regional Science Fair in February! #makingprogress

Great things are happening on the PILA campus. Click here to get all of the details!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Znz9W0RzE7FXRqao-YCTk14hxi_LV5DLydM6Fr-ZA-4/edit?usp=sharing

🎓 Need help completing the FAFSA? We’ve got you covered! 💰

Cape Fear Community College is hosting a Financial Aid & FAFSA Night on Tuesday, January 13, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at CFCC Union Station (Room 212).

✔️ Get one-on-one help from trained financial aid professionals
✔️ Step-by-step guidance to maximize your aid eligibility
✔️ Learn about scholarships and CFCC programs
✔️ Open to high school students, college students, adult learners, and families

📍 502 N. Front Street, Wilmington
💲 Free to attend!

👉 Learn more: cfcc.edu/fafsa-nights/

Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert help and take the next step toward your education!

🎓 ¿Necesitas ayuda para completar la FAFSA? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte! 💰

Cape Fear Community College organizará una Noche de Ayuda Financiera y FAFSA el martes 13 de enero, de 6:00 a 7:30 p. m., en CFCC Union Station (salón 212).

✔️ Asistencia personalizada con profesionales capacitados en ayuda financiera
✔️ Orientación paso a paso para maximizar tu elegibilidad de ayuda
✔️ Información sobre oportunidades de becas y programas de CFCC
✔️ Abierto a estudiantes de secundaria, estudiantes universitarios, estudiantes adultos y familias

📍 502 N. Front Street, Wilmington
💲 ¡Evento gratuito!

👉 Más información: cfcc.edu/fafsa-nights/

¡No pierdas esta oportunidad de recibir ayuda experta y dar el siguiente paso hacia tu educación!

Congratulations to the class of 2026 - way to go Otters!! Here is a link to today's graduation ceremonies: https://youtu.be/fnczQhx1-Ps

It has been quiet on campus the last two weeks. We are so excited for the mid-year graduation ceremony tomorrow at 3:00 in the Cape Fear MIddle Gym. Check out this link to find out what else is going on at PILA this week!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17qNE9ZKeJnZgyVU3Kh1d-d8bmx_agQV0m5EUE16cUac/edit?usp=sharing

The faculty and staff at PILA want to wish everyone a happy holiday!! We will see you all on January 6!!! #makingprogress

The older otters hope you are enjoying the first day of the holiday break. We can't wait to see everyone again on January 6!! #makingprogress

We are super proud of our counselor, Mr. Brooks!!!! He learned today that his PEP grant request, Game on for Growth, has been funded!! We are so appreciative of the support that the Pender Education Partnership provides for PILA. #makingprogress

The Elementary PILA Otters want to wish everyone happy holidays!!!

The middle school students have their creative juices flowing as well!! We love to see how they can express themselves!! #makingprogress

The elementary students loved painting salt dough ornaments in specials this morning. Learning to share is a skill that everyone needs practice on doing!! #makingprogress

The Otters sure do love to read at home!! They have been award the certificate for the highest number of minutes per student read for the month of November!! We are SUPER proud of our highest reader of the month, Madi!! #makingprogress

This otter sure loves to play int he snow!!! Find out what is going on with the otters on campus by clicking this link. Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8wxTcb0G_MnVPxVAG9YP14aNXl0JAYXC0EEEjwd_5I/edit?usp=sharing

There is another otter that has met all graduation requirements for the mid-year ceremony!!! It is OFFICIALLY going to be a party!!! #makingprogress

The adults had fun celebrating the 67th day of school!! #makingprogress

Otters of all ages used crayon shavings and hot air to create unique ornaments today. They all let their creativity shine through. #makingprogress

🌟Interested in government, community service, or gaining real-world work experience? Become a Student Election Assistant for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election!

🗳️ Eligibility & Key Details:
• Must be 17 years old on or before March 3, 2026
• Application deadline: January 13, 2026
• Must be available Election Day: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Pay: $11/hr for Election Day + $25 for training

This is a great opportunity to serve your community, build your résumé, and take part in the democratic process!

📩 Questions or completed applications?
Contact the Pender County Board of Elections.

Feeling under the weather? We’ve got you covered! 😷💻

Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!

➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063

Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙

¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻

¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!

➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063

¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙