Good evening Penderlea Families,
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 9th through February 13th and beyond. Thank you for staying connected and involved.
Love the Bus Month & Appreciation Week
This week is bus driver appreciation week! Please consider showing your gratitude by having your child write a thank-you note or by encouraging them to offer a friendly “thank you” during their morning or afternoon bus route. Our bus drivers play an important role in keeping our students safe each day, and we appreciate all they do.
PBIS Candy Gram Sale
PBIS will be selling Candy Grams and Teddy Grams this week.The class that sells the most will receive a popcorn and kool-aid party.
8th Grade Formal ”Dance” Planning Meeting
We invite all interested 8th grade parents to join us for a Formal Planning Meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 3:15 PM in the Media Center. If you're interested in helping make this special event a success, we would love to have you attend.
CTE Job Shadow Day – February 27, 2026
Pender County Schools is hosting a districtwide Job Shadow Day on Friday, February 27, 2026, for students in grades 7–12. This is a great opportunity for students to explore a career of interest while earning an excused educational absence.For more details, please view the Job Shadow Day Flyer.
To participate, students must:
Secure a placement with a mentor.
Submit the signed Job Shadow Parent/Student Agreement to the school counselor by Friday, February 20, 2026.
Join the Job Shadow Day Google Classroom (Code: w337uydp).
Interested in Hosting a Student? Are you a business owner or community partner interested in mentoring a student? We would love your support! Please complete the Host Interest Form to participate and help
Special Olympics Spring Games Registration
Does your student want to participate in the Special Olympics Spring Games? Registration is open now and closes on February 28, 2026.
Registration: The process is entirely online.
Need Help? Attend the Athlete Registration Night on January 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Heide Trask High School for in-person assistance.
2026-2027 Kindergarten Enrollment
We are pleased to announce that the Kindergarten Enrollment application for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to the public starting Monday, February 2nd.
Families can access the application through the following links:
Application: Use the 2026-27 Kindergarten Enrollment Application link directly.
2026-2027 Preschool Applications Open
Applications for the 2026-2027 Preschool program are now live on the Pender County Schools website! If you have a little one ready for preschool, be sure to apply soon. Acceptance letters will begin going out on April 1, 2026.
Reassignment Request
In an effort to accommodate the educational preferences of families in the Pender County School District, officials have opened the reassignment request period for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Parents who wish to enroll their students in a Pender County school outside of their designated zone, with the exception of Pender Early College and Pender Innovative Learning Academy, are encouraged to participate in the application process.
Due to schools in the Topsail and Surf City school districts being over capacity, no new applications will be accepted. However, students who currently attend these schools on reassignment will have the opportunity to complete an application. Specific guidance on completing this application process will be provided by your student’s school.
The application period opens on January 5, 2026, allowing parents time to consider alternative educational options for their children.The deadline for submitting reassignment requests is February 28, 2026.
In County Reassignment Request
PCS Employee Student Reassignment Request
February Cafeteria Menu
Take a look at what’s for breakfast and lunch this month! Our February menu for Penderlea features a variety of delicious and nutritious options for our students, including:
Breakfast Favorites: Mini Confetti Pancakes, Blueberry Breakfast Bread, and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza.
Lunch Highlights: Popcorn Chicken Potato Bowls, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese.
Daily Offerings: A selection of baked goods, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, pizza, salad, and hot vegetables are available every day.
2nd Annual Penderlea School Alumni Game Night - Saturday, February 28th
We are excited to invite our Penderlea community to one of our most anticipated events of the year — the 2nd Annual Throwback Alumni Basketball Game Night on Saturday, February 28th!
If you joined us last year, you know just how much fun this event was. The gym was full of energy, alumni were back on the court, and families enjoyed a great night of basketball and school spirit. We’re excited to bring everyone together again to celebrate Penderlea pride and support our athletes!
We hope you and your family will come out for a fun-filled night of basketball, community, and Hornet pride. Last year was an unforgettable evening, and we can’t wait to do it again!
Thank you for your continued support of Penderlea School.
Go Hornets! 
Pender Volleyball Camp
Is your student interested in sharpening their volleyball skills? Join us at Pender High for a day of skill development, game fundamentals, and tryout preparation!
Who: 6th–8th Grade Students
When: February 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Pender High School
Cost: $25 per athlete (Cash only, payable at the event)
Focus: The camp will cover teamwork, confidence building, and essential game skills.
Please pre-register to secure your spot!
Weekly Athletics Calendar
Workouts for Baseball and Volleyball
Volleyball workouts: Feb. 12th until 4:30 pm
Baseball workouts: Feb. 11th, Feb. 17th and Feb. 19th until 4:30 pm
Athletes must meet all eligibility requirements to be able to stay for these workouts. This includes Big Teams account created and forms completed, and a parent has to have attended the mandatory parent meeting.
FCA Meeting
The next meeting for FCA will be February 17th from 4:30-5:30 pm in the gym. All middle school students are invited to attend.
Summer Opportunity: iHEAL Camp 2026
We are excited to share an incredible summer opportunity for our rising 9th-grade students! The CHHS iHEAL Camp flyer has been officially approved for distribution.
iHEAL is a FREE overnight healthcare exposure camp hosted at UNCW. This program is designed to inspire students to pursue healthcare majors and careers by providing a hands-on look at the field.
Camp Highlights:
Interactive Simulations: Spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring various healthcare careers through realistic simulations.
Impact: The program is dedicated to preparing students to serve the healthcare needs of southeastern North Carolina.
Camp Dates:
Girls Camp: June 13-16, 2026.
Co-Ed Camp: June 20-23, 2026.
Important Application Information:
Cost: The camp is completely free for participants.
Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by April 24, 2026.
For more information and to apply, please scan the QR code on the flyer below or visit the UNCW College of Health & Human Services website.
School Pictures – Save the Dates
We want to be sure families have plenty of notice for this year’s student, class, and sports pictures:
Student & Class Pictures
Kindergarten Cap & Gown – February 26
Classroom Group & Spring Pictures – March 31
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out via email at pls_info@pender.k12.nc.us or call the school at 910-285-2761.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Together, we will continue to make Penderlea the Place to Be!
Ashley Goodlett