If you would like to know what the otters are up to this week, check out this link.
Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KM_rxass4cbZ74DTnzHpHG_veWdDUY3MmHp43M04Obc/edit?usp=sharing
🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Pender County Students! 🚀
Are you looking to earn and learn? Consider the Pender County Future Leaders Internship Program – a paid summer internship designed to empower rising juniors and seniors by providing hands-on experience in local government! 🌟
📅 Program Dates: June 9 – August 6, 2025
💼 Location: Various local government departments
💰 Compensation: Paid Internship
Through mentorship, skill-building, and real-world experience, participants will gain valuable insight into local government operations while developing leadership skills and career readiness.
🔹 Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Rising junior or senior in Pender County Schools
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✔️ Minimum 2.5 GPA
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Don't hide your head!! Keep in the know about what is happening at PILA!! Click here to find out what is happening!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17fulRE01k_lKZj1eRp9CVcb4JvsasRH9OZNqN_2fxPY/edit?tab=t.0
We aren't the only ones that think this otter is awesome!!! He was awarded the Future Promise Award today at the Regional Science Fair. Way to go!! #onepender
SRO James has been the PERFECT addition to the PILA campus this year. He has taken the time to get to know all
of the otters and what makes them tick. We can't wait to show you how special you are to us on Monday!!
Spotted in action: One awesome otter!!! We are extremely proud to be at UNC-W today at the regional science fair with Joseph as he competes against students from the entire region representing over 10 counties!!
Ms Simmons and Ms Beatty on Bus 264 round out the marvelous crew of bus drivers and monitors that serve the otters at PILA. We appreciate how they make sure every student gets to and from school safely every day. #onepender
The drivers and monitors that transport our otters daily will be easy to recognize after today!!! We are extremely appreciative that they care for our students as much as we do!! #onepender
Mr Brooks taught the elementary and middle school students an important lesson today on just how much soap water and scrubbing it takes to wash germs off when you are washing your hands!! Thanks Mr Brooks for finding a fun way to teach a valuable lesson!! #onepender
The students on Bus 274 love Mr. Lopez and Ms. Hansley. We are so appreciative of the way they make sure all the otters are able to make it to school every day!! #onepender
Ms Hand and Ms James are well loved by all the otters ... both student and adult!!! We appreciate how they get our students home safely every day!! #onepender
The elementary and middle school otters have been learning how to make simple dishes each week in the cooking class taught by Ms. Mintz. Today they learned how to mold chocolate... just in time for Valentine's Day!! We just LOVE that Ms Mintz is willing to share her culinary talents with her students. #onepender
Bus 323 serves the PILA otters from the Hampstead area. Ms. Lumpkins, Ms. Bannerman and Ms Lewis spend extra time each day making sure their riders on their bus arrive happy and safe. #onepender
The PILA otters are lucky enough to have some of the best bus drivers and monitors in the district!! Ms Walker and Ms Henry on Bus 320 build relationships with every student on their bus. This makes the ride to and from school every day much more enjoyable!! #onepender
Everyone wants to know what is happneing at PILA!!! Check out this link to find out for yourself!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FqRHJgO1knGIZyR0dlcx2YECWamaFahhtZpi6oPZOXs/edit?usp=sharing
Here is another reason why we love our school counselor, Mr Brooks!!! He LOVES to participate in all of the fun activities on campus. He incorporated
MATH into his 100 day celebration gear and taught the BEST lesson on personal space today using hoopla hoops!! #onepender
The elementary team had fun on the 100th day !!! They watched a 100 year old cartoon, counted 100 objects, graphed 100 snacks and learned the original recipe for s'mores was released 100 years ago. #onepender
🚨 Reminder! 🚨
High school families, don’t forget to join our Virtual Office Hours to learn about course options, college pathways, and academic planning!
📅 Schedule Link - https://5il.co/36nh6
This is your chance to ask questions and set your student up for success! See you there! 🎓💻 #OnePender
🚨 ¡Recordatorio! 🚨
¡Familias de la escuela secundaria, no olviden unirse a nuestras Horas de Oficina Virtuales para conocer las opciones de cursos, caminos hacia la universidad y planificación académica!
📅 Horario: https://5il.co/36nh6
¡Esta es su oportunidad para hacer preguntas y ayudar a su estudiante a tener éxito! ¡Los esperamos! 🎓💻 #OnePender
The staff at PILA loves supporting the efforts of our counselor, Mr. Brooks, to get all of our high school students enrolled, enlisted or employed!!! #onepender
Otters are on the move this morning!!! Current 8th graders are touring HTHS this morning learning about all the options that are on their horizons!! #onepender
