Pender Innovative Learning Academy

We've extended the deadline for our Strategic Plan Survey to November 22, 2024. If you haven't done so already, please complete the survey. We want to hear from you as we shape our next five years. SURVEY LINK - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pcs/article/1827572

Super proud to say that another Otter met ALL requirements for graduation today!!! Mid-year graduation is shaping up to be an AMAZING event!!! #onepender

Meet Kaylee Champ, K-5 Math & Science Teacher at PILA! ✏️📚✨ With 15 years of teaching experience, Ms. Champ brings her passion for elementary math and science to PILA! She spent 12 years teaching in Illinois before moving to North Carolina, where she’s now in her third year. Growing up, Ms. Champ always dreamed of being a teacher, following her passion even though career tests suggested other fields! 🌟 Her favorite subject? Math! 🧮💡 Ms. Champ loves guiding students through those rewarding “ah-ha” moments that make challenging problems click. Special teaching accomplishment? She has developed a unique skill in teaching multiple grade levels of math within the same classroom—both in Illinois and here in NC. This approach allows her to impact a diverse group of students all at once! 💪✨ Outside the classroom, Ms. Champ enjoys spending time with her daughter and grandson, relaxing at the beach 🏖️, and visiting family back in Illinois ✈️. She’s also a fan of crafting, especially making mesh wreaths when inspiration strikes! 🎨 Her two beloved cats, Princess (11) and Waffles (2), keep her company at home 🐾. She hopes to visit Hawaii one day for the ultimate dream vacation. 🏝️ Guided by her motto, “On the hard days, focus on what is going well,” Ms. Champ continues to create a positive impact for her students, one “ah-ha” moment at a time! 🌟

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The Otters are on the move!!! Moore's Creek Battlefield here we come!!! #onepender

📢 Help shape the future of Pender County Schools! Join our Parent & Family focus groups for strategic planning. 🗓️ Upcoming Dates: Nov. 12, 6:30 PM @ Pender HS Nov. 14, 5:00 PM @ Rocky Point Elem Nov. 14, 6:30 PM @ Heide Trask HS Nov. 19, 6:30 PM @ Topsail HS #OnePender

📢 PCS is gathering student input for our Strategic Plan! Starting Nov. 6, middle & high school students can join an optional survey via ClassLink. An opt-out form is attached and will be sent home with students (due back by Nov. 4). Let’s shape PCS together! 🌟 #OnePender https://bit.ly/student-survey-opt-out

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Power has been restored to all of the affected schools. Thank you for your patience. La energía ha sido restaurada en todas las escuelas afectadas. Gracias por su paciencia.

We’ve been informed by Four County Electric about a power outage currently affecting several schools in the Rocky Point area. The following schools are experiencing outages: Rocky Point Elementary, Cape Fear Middle, Cape Fear Elementary, Pender Innovative Learning Academy, Heide Trask High. Our teams are closely monitoring the situation, and Four County Electric is working to restore power as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

This is the first senior selfie of the year!!! PILA has its first student that has met ALL graduation requirements!! Can't wait to watch him walk on January 3!! #seniorselfie #onepender

The Otters spent the afternoon celebrating AMAZING 1st quarter attendance achievements!! Ice cream sundaes, corn hole, line dancing and soccer were just some of the fun activities!!! #onepender

🎓 The UNC System is excited to invite students, parents, and school counselors to a special virtual event focused on North Carolina's new simplified admissions program! Join representatives from the UNC System and NC Community Colleges to learn about the admissions process and get answers directly from experts at the pilot campuses: Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University UNC Asheville UNC Greensboro UNC Pembroke Winston-Salem State University 🗓️ When: October 17, 2024, from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm 💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4f5gvoe ### 🎓 ¡El Sistema de UNC invita a estudiantes, padres y consejeros escolares a un evento virtual especial sobre el nuevo programa de admisión simplificado para estudiantes de Carolina del Norte! Únase a representantes del Sistema de UNC y de los Colegios Comunitarios de NC para obtener información sobre el proceso de admisión y hacer preguntas a expertos de los siguientes campus: Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University UNC Asheville UNC Greensboro UNC Pembroke Winston-Salem State University 🗓️ Cuándo: 17 de octubre de 2024, de 6:30 pm a 7:15 pm 💻 Dónde: Virtual a través de Zoom 🔗 ¡Regístrate aquí! - https://bit.ly/4f5gvoe

The Pender County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for students (K-12) and school staff at our schools. 🩺💉 It's a convenient way to protect your family this flu season! ✔️ Consent forms are due by Oct. 18. ✔️ Paper and online consent forms available. For more information and a full schedule of vaccine clinics, visit: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524 El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá vacunas contra la gripe para estudiantes (K-12) y personal escolar en nuestras escuelas. 🩺💉 ¡Es una manera conveniente de proteger a tu familia esta temporada de gripe! ✔️ Los formularios de consentimiento deben entregarse antes del 18 de octubre. ✔️ Formularios de consentimiento disponibles en papel y en línea. Para más información y el calendario completo de las clínicas de vacunación, visita: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524

📣 Attention, PCS Families! Join us for the next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting! This is a great opportunity for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share, and learn about important topics in special education. We hope to see you there! Your voice matters! 📣 ¡Atención, familias de PCS! Únanse a nosotros en la próxima reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial (SEPAC). ¡Es una excelente oportunidad para que los padres de niños con discapacidades se conecten, compartan y aprendan sobre temas importantes en educación especial! ¡Esperamos verlos ahí! ¡Su voz es importante!

📢 Parents: We need your feedback! The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is revising the K-12 math standards, and your input is critical. Two surveys are available for parents to share their thoughts: 1️. General Survey – Share your overall thoughts on the current math standards. 2️. Grade/Course-Specific Survey – Provide detailed feedback for specific grades or courses. 🗓 Deadline: October 21st at 5 PM 💻 Complete the surveys here: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7 Your feedback will help shape future math instruction in North Carolina! Please take a moment to complete the survey and share with other families. Thank you for participating! 📢 ¡Padres: Necesitamos sus comentarios! El Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte (NCDPI) está revisando los estándares de matemáticas K-12, y su opinión es fundamental. Hay dos encuestas disponibles para que los padres compartan sus pensamientos: 1. Encuesta General – Comparta sus opiniones generales sobre los estándares de matemáticas actuales. 2. Encuesta Específica por Grado/Curso – Proporcione comentarios detallados sobre grados o cursos específicos. 🗓 Fecha límite: 21 de octubre a las 5 PM 💻 Complete las encuestas aquí: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7 ¡Sus comentarios ayudarán a moldear la futura enseñanza de matemáticas en Carolina del Norte! Por favor, tómese un momento para completar la encuesta y compártala con otras familias. ¡Gracias por su participación!

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. We encourage all students and adults on campus to participate each day to help us raise awareness. #onepender

Due to overwhelming support, Pender EMS is closing donations at 1pm today. Pender EMS may open for more donations at a later point depending on the needs from that area. Please do not continue to drop items off at Pender County Schools locations until further notice. THANK YOU!! #OnePender

Pender County Schools is closely monitoring the weather conditions related to Hurricane Helene. A decision regarding Friday’s schedule will be made by noon on Thursday. We will provide further updates as necessary. Please stay tuned for any announcements. Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas relacionadas con el huracán Helene. La decisión sobre el horario del viernes se tomará el jueves al mediodía. Proporcionaremos más actualizaciones según sea necesario. Estén atentos a cualquier anuncio.

🎓 Join us for Let’s Connect: ECU & CFCC Partnership! 🎓 ECU and CFCC are teaming up to bring higher education closer to you! Let’s Connect is a bilingual (English and Spanish) event for middle school, high school, and community college students — and their families. This one-stop event features: ✅ Degree program highlights ✅ Financial aid & scholarship information ✅ Application process guidance ✅ One-on-one time with ECU & CFCC representatives Don't miss this chance to explore your future! The event is held at night to accommodate working families. 🌟