This otter and our elementary students have decided that Peeps are DELICIOUS!!! Find out what is happening on campus this week!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/151sUfRenDELc6RmmEj1PXoMFsfjbG2MuFnNO24Bc0Ro/edit?usp=sharing
The staff at PILA showed their support on this windy day as they wore purple to support all branches of the military!! #onepender
We celebrated a champion for otters today at PILA!! This year's yearbook is dedicated to Leanne Radabaugh in recognition of her tireless efforts to help all the students in PCS. We could never thank you enough for everything you do #onepender
The otters showed up in their favorite camouflage today in recognition of military spirit week !!! #onepender
There are amazing things happening at PILA this week!! Use this link to get all the details!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0e4omrjius56f2nODozawEFX-BgcjfTS_Ahw3pEuN4/edit?usp=sharing
Four County Electric has confirmed that a fiber line has been cut. We will provide updates as we receive them. Please note that this may affect phone service at the impacted schools. 12:28 UPDATE - Estimated restoration time of 5 hours. 7:10 UPDATE - connection has been restored.
A unicorn has been defined as something that is highly desirable but difficult to find or obtain. PILA celebrated National Unicorn Day by honoring our very own unicorn, Ms Beveridge. She is the ONLY testing and student support coordinator in the district and spends time with EVERY otter on campus making sure all needs are met. We don't know what we do without her!!! #onepender
This otter has heard that awesome things are happening at PILA. Check out this link to find out what is going on Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6Jm9JJbAyCnfsB5BZIgoHrGv9DgmNNFBmfC7DC02kw/edit?usp=sharing
The 5th grade otters enjoyed Ag Day day this week. They traveled to Penderlea Farms to learn about the farming and agriculture opportunities available in our area. #onepender
The Thursday exploratory class for all elementary and middle school students this quarter is pickleball!! Students are learning patience, hand to eye coordination and how to play an entirely new game. Everyone, students and adults, went home exhausted today! All of this equipment was made possible through a Bright Ideas grant this year. #onepender
The Wednesday exploratory class for all elementary and middle school students this quarter is pool noodle drumming. Who knew that a few pool noodles could provide so much fun?! Students work on following directions and doing something outside of their comfort zone. Everyone is having a GREAT time!! A huge "thank you" to the Pender Educational Partnership for funding the mini-grant that provided these pool noodles. #onepender
The Tuesday exploratory class this quarter for all students in elementary and middle school is line dancing. The students LOVE learning a new dance each week. #onepender
The Monday exploratory class for elementary students is gardening this quarter. Our students are REALLY starting to see their plants grow. We will be harvesting vegetables before you know it!! #onepender
🚍 Help Us Prepare for 2025-26 Bus Routes! 🚍
The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments!
📢 Important Steps for Parents/Guardians:
✅ Check your child’s Parent Letter for their current bus stop details.
✅ If there are NO changes, return the form with all “YES”s circled by April 16, 2025.
✅ If changes are needed, update your info using the Student Ridership Survey (https://bit.ly/4lb0ZLF) by April 16, 2025.
⏳ Deadline Reminders:
🔹 Schools must update all transportation data in Infinite Campus by May 9, 2025.
🔹 The Google Form will NOT reopen during summer – all new student transportation requests will go through Infinite Campus.
📌 Let’s work together to ensure every PCS student has the right bus assignment on day one!
It is time to come in from the sun and find out what the otters are up to this week at PILA!!
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiEm1Jh5D9JwnrcZYYdIJ9qtB2_4mIj9-KKeRuIoIRI/edit?usp=sharing
We have ANOTHER otter that has met all the requirements to graduate!!! May graduation is going to be AWESOME!! #onepender
There are TWO more otters that have met all the requirements for graduation!! Our graduation is going to be amazing!! #onepender
We are super proud to announce the PILA 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Laura Beveridge. She is a huge advocate for children and the PILA otters would be lost without her!!! #onepender
We are so thankful to the Landfall Foundation for fully funding our grant to provide "Otter-ly Inclusive Learning Spaces" for our students.
Check out this link to see what the otters will be up to this week!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eaNh8KA84AZkjLSutpgjurknVgTC1XV4DYHr4n8bFdc/edit?usp=sharing
