Pender Innovative Learning Academy

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! 💙

Find out what is happening at PILA this week!!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wE0aoa_FoYWA5Lv-wm8NJpiXbgHliL52uXKWAVkGEec/edit?usp=sharing

🌡️ Is your student feeling under the weather?
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙

If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.

👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.

🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.

Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.

👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.

🎓 Reminder: CFCC Fall 2025 Open House!

Ready to explore your path to success?
Join us at Cape Fear Community College’s Fall 2025 Open House!

📅 Date: November 6, 2025
🕓 Time: 4–6 PM
📍 Location: Wilmington Campus – Schwartz Center (610 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC)

Meet faculty and staff, explore programs, and see what CFCC has to offer!
✨ Don’t miss your chance to start your journey toward a great future.

👉 Sign up today: cfcc.edu/openhouse

📞 Questions? Contact us at 910-362-7000 or admissions@cfcc.edu

💙 Meet Kristin Sutton, one of our dedicated school psychologists!

Ms. Sutton has been serving as a school psychologist for eight years, including four years in PCS.

She says her favorite part of the job is “I truly cherish and value the relationships that I have developed with so many different staff and students.”.

Outside of school, Ms. Sutton enjoys spending as much time as she can with her one-year-old son. She is also the captain of a pool team with the American Pool Players Association and she enjoys playing disc golf - a great reminder that balance and self-care matter for everyone!

Thank you, Ms. Sutton, for the compassion and positivity you bring to our students and staff every day! 🌟