Every Wednesday wear each color to support Awareness Month!
October 4th will be the color green for mental health.
October 11th will be the color yellow for special needs.
October 18th will be the color orange for bullying.
October 25th will be the color red for red ribbon.


🌧️🚸 Pender County, important update! 📢 Due to expected bad weather on Fri, Sept 22, Pender County Schools will have an early release schedule. All the details can be found INSIDE this link: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pcs/article/1252598 Stay safe! 🏫 ☔🌦️

📢Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Warning ⚠️ Pender County Schools is monitoring a Tropical Storm Warning in our area. As of now, all school operations are on as scheduled. Updates will follow if needed. Stay safe! 🌧️☔ https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pcs/article/1252598

The PILA Otters are celebrating OTTER-ific behavior today!!! #ExperienceTheExcellence




🎒📚Exciting times ahead! It's the first day of school for all of us! Let's make memories together 📷 Share your back to school pics with us using #ExperienceTheExcellence ✨ Can't wait to see your smiles! 😊🚌

Open House at the Pender Innovative Learning Academy was an success! Thank you every one who showed up and filled out the beginning of the year paperwork. We had 89 percent involvement!

📣 Don't forget! Tonight's the night to #ExperienceTheExcellence 🏫✨ Join us for Open House events at middle schools across the district as well as Pender Innovative Learning Academy. Events are scheduled from 4-6 pm

🎓 Exciting day at the convocation event at @hth_titans, as we gear up for a new school year! 📚 Ready to #ExperienceTheExcellence all over again. 🌟https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-maCiYgWWc

📚 Exciting times ahead! The new school sign is up at Pender Innovative Learning Academy, getting ready to welcome students for the upcoming year. Get ready to #ExperienceTheExcellence! 🎓✨


Now that August is here, this is just a reminder that Open House events are right around the corner. Mark your calendar 📆 #ExperienceTheExcellence

For the 2023-24 school year, PCS will be implementing a program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which provides breakfast and lunch, at no cost, for students at eligible schools. Eligible schools can be found here - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1172162

Congratulations to the Pender Innovative Learning Academy Class of 2023. The full graduation ceremony can be viewed by clicking this link https://youtu.be/x9mlxkAgkck

Burgaw Middle is proud to host the Pender Long Term Recovery Group 2023 Disaster Preparedness Expo. Hurricane season officially begins June 1st and this event will provide answers to many questions you may have when it comes to your family’s safety! #PCSPride #PCSCommunity

Career Summer Classes are filling up @cfcc in Burgaw. A few spots remain for Career Welding, Career Diesel and Mechatronics (Robotics). Follow this link for registration details https://cfcc-register.fundfive.com/course (type "career" in search box)

Please join us for a conversation about PCS's consideration of a three-tiered bus routing system. Unable to attend? The events will be streamed live via our YouTube channel https://bit.ly/3OgSYXw You can also provide helpful survey information here https://bit.ly/3MkFZBx

In an effort to gather input on the scheduling and bus routing for the 2023-24 school year, we invite you to voice any questions or concerns about a three-tiered system. Your response will help us develop our plan moving forward - https://bit.ly/41BVTx3

Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove explains the differences between a two and three-tier bus routing system as well as the benefits a three-tier system would offer - https://youtu.be/8q3UZKZdtz0

Please join us for a conversation about PCS's consideration of a three-tiered bus routing system and how it may affect our bell schedule. Join us Tues., May 23 at Heide Trask HS and/or Wed., May 24 at Topsail HS. Both meetings begin at 6pm in the school auditorium.

As graduation nears, here are the dates and times for our ceremonies. There is no plan to livestream events. All ceremonies will be recorded and posted to our website and social platforms same day 🎓 *THS students are provided 8 tickets; no other schools require tickets

Otters, horses, and more! - "I Am Herd" brought horses and other animals to @pila_otters on Tuesday - the organization allows students to enjoy an up-close and personal, peaceful visit with the animals. #iamherd #PCSPride










