Due to Tropical Storm Debby, all PCS will be closed for students and non-emergency staff on 8/7 & 8/8. After-school activities and athletics are canceled. Emergency staff will be notified individually. Stay safe! Updates via email, website, and social media. #OnePender

Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, 8/5/2024. We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Student safety is our top priority. Any updates will be shared via email, our website, and social media. Stay safe! #OnePender

🔔 Don’t forget! There’s a vital discussion on "Cell Phone Safety" with Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools coming up. Discover effective strategies to safeguard your kids online. 📱👪 #OnePender

🎉 Our Open House dates are set! Come meet the teachers and explore the classrooms. Check your school's specific date and time. Let's kick off the new year together! #OnePender

Supporting public schools means supporting our future. See how they make a difference for everyone in a new NCSBA video "Public Education Does the Public Good." Watch and spread the word: bit.ly/publiceducationdoesthepublicgood #PublicEducationMatters #OnePender

Concerned about your kids' online security? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to discover ways to protect them in today's digital age! 📱👪 #OnePender

Are you concerned about your kids' safety online? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to learn how to protect them in the digital age! 📱👪 #OnePender

Congratulations Pender Innovative Learning Academy Class of 2024!! 🎓🎓🎓 #ExperienceTheExcellence @bradbreedlove90 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMMKpUxBhL0

The stage is set!!! We can't wait to hand out hard earned diplomas to our Otters!! We are so incredibly proud of all of you!!! #ExperiencetheExcellence

Today is World Otter Day! Did you know that 12 of the 14 species of otters can be found in the United States? Of these 14 species, 5 are on the endangered list. One thing that is NOT endangered on the PILA campus is a GREAT bus driver! We want to recognize Yvonne Henry as our PILA driver of the year!

The athletes have entered the arena to the sounds of the Olympic fanfare and are preparing for the first ever PILA field day!!! #ExperiencetheExcellence






Today the Otters celebrated an ORIGINAL Otter... Norma Kerr!!! This year's yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Kerr and this evening she was celebrated at the PCS District Retirement Celebration. We love you Mrs. Kerr and we already miss you!!!! #ExperiencetheExcellence



Today the Otters celebrated an ORIGINAL Otter... Norma Kerr!!! This year's yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Kerr and this evening she was celebrated at the PCS District Retirement Celebration. We love you Mrs. Kerr and we already miss you!!!! #ExperiencetheExcellence



Things are looking better and better on the PILA campus!! We are even easier to find now!! #ExperiencetheExcellence

PILA teachers started their Friday with breakfast and ended the day with another delivery from the Room Service Trolley. We hope all our adults know how much we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to our students!! #ExperiencetheExcellence


The staff at PILA enjoyed lunch today with a reminder that all of our "slices" do indeed fit together!! Every adult at PILA has a very different job. It is only by working together and trusting each other that we are able to best meet the needs of our unique students.

🌟 Join us for an important discussion on Healthy Teen Relationships! 💑 Dive into adolescent brain development, peer pressure, and the influence of social media on behavior. Gain tools and resources to support meaningful conversations - Heide Trask HS May 13, Topsail HS May 14th


The PILA Room Service Trolley is getting ready to roll!!!! Teachers placed their orders this morning and it is time for a treat!! #ExperiencetheExcellence


Teacher Appreciation Week... Day 2!!! PILA teachers are NACHO average teachers!!! We enjoyed a Nacho bar for lunch today!!! #ExperiencetheExcellence


Teacher Appreciation Week ... Day 1!!! Every adult in the building received a unique bag of his/her favorite drink and snacks!! We think all of our teachers are otter-ly amazing INDIVIDUALS!!! #ExperiencetheExcellence

