
Today, some of our students helped pack food for backpack buddies. We love helping others!



We are enjoying getting to know our students! Today, students participated in STEAM.




The PILA team is excited to be in our new building this school year! We are so grateful to everyone who has worked hard to make it happen! Thank you!





We had a great 1st Day of School! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!




TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
Please watch this message from Principal Winstead: https://www.loom.com/share/6c35047bbb7647738aaccfdd9019b67a
Just in case you missed it, here is the link to the 1st PILA Newsletter for the new school year: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xshQITAFZIU4WQni34s8jqMupssjtNM2gEQUM5lkCZ4/edit?usp=sharing


PILA's Staff Spotlight




PILA's Staff Spotlight:





Are you ready for the first day of school? PILA's 1st Newsletter of the year is now available:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xshQITAFZIU4WQni34s8jqMupssjtNM2gEQUM5lkCZ4/edit?usp=sharing


What does it mean to be an OTTER?


A special thank you to Mr. Moore and family for donating a refrigerator to PILA! The Otter family appreciates your generosity!


Congrats to the staff at the Pender Innovative Learning Academy (PILA) who join the "fully staffed" club. Hoping to add to this as we continue to prepare for the start to the 2022-23 traditional calendar on Monday. #PCSPride 🎓


Welcome back,Team Otters! Otters Jedi Knight Academy was a success…May The Force Be With You!





Thank you to all the families for attending open house tonight! It was great seeing you!





The PILA Team is looking forward to seeing you this evening at open house from 4 pm to 6 pm.


Our elementary team kicked off the LETRS implementation today at Cape Fear Elementary School this morning!


Looking forward to seeing you tonight!


This is a reminder that we have orientation for virtual students next week. This orientation will be face-to-face. You have the option of choosing from the following dates and times (families are only required to attend one orientation):
Tuesday, August 16, 2022, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 9 am to 10:30 am
Location: 1886 NC Hwy 133, Rocky Point, NC 28457 (behind Cape Fear Middle School/gray cottage)


Join Sheriff Cutler and our SROs in a Back to School Community Chat. Come see us on August 16, 2022 from 6PM - 8PM at Topsail High School or August 18, 2022 from 6PM - 8PM at Heide Trask Sr. High School.


Last chance
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the virtual pathway. Please don't miss your chance to enroll!


Virtual Pathway Student Orientation (only):
Option 1: Tuesday, August 16, 2022, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Option 2: Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 9 am to 10:30 am
Families have two options for attending virtual student orientation. Families only need to attend one orientation. In addition, students will receive all necessary materials at orientation. Please fill out the google form for which orientation your family will be attending: https://forms.gle/TixKvnDzj8MxxgCq5
