🥎 Meet the Pender Middle School Softball Team! 🥎
It’s time to PLAY BALL! 💙🤍❤️
Help us welcome the Pender Middle School Softball Team for the 2026 season! These athletes have been working hard, building team chemistry, and getting ready to represent the Patriots on the field.
We are excited to watch this team compete, grow, and make some memories this season! 💪🥎
Let’s go, Patriots! Bring the energy and support our softball team all season long!
#PenderPatriots #WestsideRising
It’s time to PLAY BALL! 💙🤍❤️
Help us welcome the Pender Middle School Softball Team for the 2026 season! These athletes have been working hard, building team chemistry, and getting ready to represent the Patriots on the field.
We are excited to watch this team compete, grow, and make some memories this season! 💪🥎
Let’s go, Patriots! Bring the energy and support our softball team all season long!
#PenderPatriots #WestsideRising
📣🏈 Pender Middle School Fall Sports Tryouts Begin Monday, August 17! 🥎📣
Are you ready to represent the Patriots this season?
✅ Important Reminder: Before you can participate in tryouts, ALL Final Forms paperwork must be completed, including an up-to-date sports physical uploaded to Final Forms.
🏈 Football tryouts are open to 7th and 8th grade students only.
📣Cheer tryouts will be at Penderlea School and are for Penderlea students only. BMS and WPMS will hold their own home school tryouts. All 3 squads will combine to cheer on the Patriots this season!
❓If you have any questions, please contact your home school's Athletic Director.
We can't wait to see our future Patriots on the field! ❤️🤍💙 #westsiderising
Are you ready to represent the Patriots this season?
✅ Important Reminder: Before you can participate in tryouts, ALL Final Forms paperwork must be completed, including an up-to-date sports physical uploaded to Final Forms.
🏈 Football tryouts are open to 7th and 8th grade students only.
📣Cheer tryouts will be at Penderlea School and are for Penderlea students only. BMS and WPMS will hold their own home school tryouts. All 3 squads will combine to cheer on the Patriots this season!
❓If you have any questions, please contact your home school's Athletic Director.
We can't wait to see our future Patriots on the field! ❤️🤍💙 #westsiderising
Help support the school store! All proceeds from Hat Day go directly to the store.
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We are excited to invite you to our Leader in Me Family Night on September 15th, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm in the Gym.
This will be a fun evening for the whole family. As you make your way through the gym, you'll have the chance to visit different stations that focus on each of the 8 Habits. Every station will include a simple activity that families can complete together while learning more about the habits your child is practicing at school.
We'll also have snacks available and each family will leave with a craft that you can complete together and take home.
Because this is a floating event, you are welcome to arrive at any time during the evening and participate at your own pace.
We hope you'll make plans to join us. It will be a great opportunity to spend time together while learning more about the Leader in Me framework and how these habits can be used at home as well as at school.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This will be a fun evening for the whole family. As you make your way through the gym, you'll have the chance to visit different stations that focus on each of the 8 Habits. Every station will include a simple activity that families can complete together while learning more about the habits your child is practicing at school.
We'll also have snacks available and each family will leave with a craft that you can complete together and take home.
Because this is a floating event, you are welcome to arrive at any time during the evening and participate at your own pace.
We hope you'll make plans to join us. It will be a great opportunity to spend time together while learning more about the Leader in Me framework and how these habits can be used at home as well as at school.
We look forward to seeing you there!
FCA Kickoff! August 11 from 3:15-4:30 in the gym. All Middle School students are invited to attend!
🚌 Need school bus transportation on day one?
All students who need bus transportation for the first day of school must be registered by August 10.
Requests submitted after the deadline cannot be guaranteed service during the first 10 school days. Register by August 10 to help ensure your student has transportation available when school begins.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful start to the school year!
Enroll - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
🚌 **¿Necesita transporte en autobús escolar desde el primer día?**
Todos los estudiantes que necesiten transporte en autobús escolar el primer día de clases deben estar inscritos a más tardar el **10 de agosto**.
No se puede garantizar el servicio durante los primeros 10 días de clases para las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha límite. Complete la inscripción antes del 10 de agosto para ayudar a garantizar que su estudiante tenga transporte disponible cuando comiencen las clases.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a prepararnos para un inicio seguro y exitoso del nuevo año escolar!
Inscribirse - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Join the Beta Club for Bingo Night on August 25th from 5:30-7:30!
📣 Reminder, Hornet Families! 🐝
Please remember that our mandatory Athlete-Parent Meeting is tomorrow, August 6, at 6:00 PM in the Penderlea School Gym.
If a student plans to try out for any sport during the 2026-2027 school year, both the student and a parent/guardian (or responsible adult) must attend this meeting.
We can't wait to see all of our Hornet athletes and their families as we kick off another exciting year of Penderlea athletics. Let's make it a great season—Go Hornets! 💛🖤
Please remember that our mandatory Athlete-Parent Meeting is tomorrow, August 6, at 6:00 PM in the Penderlea School Gym.
If a student plans to try out for any sport during the 2026-2027 school year, both the student and a parent/guardian (or responsible adult) must attend this meeting.
We can't wait to see all of our Hornet athletes and their families as we kick off another exciting year of Penderlea athletics. Let's make it a great season—Go Hornets! 💛🖤
Introducing the 2026–2027 Student & Family Handbook
We're excited to share the 2026–2027 Penderlea Student & Family Handbook! This handbook is a valuable resource designed to help families stay informed about school procedures, expectations, important dates, attendance, transportation, Leader in Me, student services, and much more.
We encourage every family to take a few minutes to review the handbook and refer back to it throughout the school year.
View the 2026–2027 Student & Family Handbook here:
https://bit.ly/PLS26-27Handbook
We're excited to share the 2026–2027 Penderlea Student & Family Handbook! This handbook is a valuable resource designed to help families stay informed about school procedures, expectations, important dates, attendance, transportation, Leader in Me, student services, and much more.
We encourage every family to take a few minutes to review the handbook and refer back to it throughout the school year.
View the 2026–2027 Student & Family Handbook here:
https://bit.ly/PLS26-27Handbook
Penderlea Day 2027! More information to come as the date gets closer.
🎒✏️ Get ready for the new school year! Black River Health Services is hosting a FREE Back-to-School Family Event featuring school supplies, children’s activities, family resources and connections with community organizations.
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
Have you connected with your student's teacher through Rooms? If not, stay connected with these directions.
It's almost time for students to start spending those hard earned Hornet Bucks! Check out the suggested items or the QR code for our Amazon Wish List. Any donations can be sent in with students or dropped off in the office.
Did you hear the great news? 🎉 Penderlea Beta Club has earned the National Beta School of Distinction Award for the 2025–2026 school year! Huge congratulations to the students, advisors, and supporters for all their dedication and hard work. 🌟
Celebrate with us! 🎉 Penderlea has earned the 2025–2026 National Beta School of Merit award — an honor recognizing clubs that show strong dedication and academic excellence across all eligible grades. We’re proud of our Beta Club and the hard work that made this possible. 🏅👏
Welcome back, Penderlea! 🎉📚 Our students had a fantastic first day — full of smiles, new friendships, and excitement for the year ahead.
📚 The countdown is on—just 38 days until students on our traditional calendar return to school on Monday, August 24!
As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, families are asked to complete their student’s Beginning of Year Information Update. This update is not required for newly enrolled students.
Keeping contact and emergency information current helps ensure a safe, smooth and successful start from day one.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back! 🚌✏️🏫
📣 Attention Penderlea Hornet Athletes & Families! 🐝🏆
If you plan to try out for ANY sport at Penderlea School this school year, you must attend our Mandatory Athlete & Parent Meeting.
🗓 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Penderlea School Gym
Important Reminders:
✅ Attendance is required for all student-athletes.
✅ A parent/guardian or other adult must attend with the athlete.
✅ Sports physicals can be completed before the meeting to help you get ready for the season.
✅ Be sure to complete your required paperwork in FinalForms prior to tryouts.
✅ Need assistance with FinalForms? Help will be available immediately following the meeting.
We look forward to kicking off another great year of Hornet athletics. One Team. One Hive. Go Hornets! 💛🐝🖤
If you plan to try out for ANY sport at Penderlea School this school year, you must attend our Mandatory Athlete & Parent Meeting.
🗓 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Penderlea School Gym
Important Reminders:
✅ Attendance is required for all student-athletes.
✅ A parent/guardian or other adult must attend with the athlete.
✅ Sports physicals can be completed before the meeting to help you get ready for the season.
✅ Be sure to complete your required paperwork in FinalForms prior to tryouts.
✅ Need assistance with FinalForms? Help will be available immediately following the meeting.
We look forward to kicking off another great year of Hornet athletics. One Team. One Hive. Go Hornets! 💛🐝🖤
Thank you for joining our 2026–2027 Open House! We loved meeting families, students, and community members! We cannot wait for a wonderful school year to begin!
Welcome back to school, PLS families! We are gearing up for an amazing year ahead and want to make sure you have all the important dates on your calendar.
📌 Thursday, July 16 — Open House (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Join us for our grade-level informational sessions (Kindergarten at 3:00, Session 1 at 4:00, and Session 2 at 5:00) with classroom visits to follow!
📌 Monday, July 20 — Official First Day of School!
Check out the graphic below for details, and don't forget to scan the QR code to find your student's school supply list. We can't wait to see you! 🐝✨
📌 Thursday, July 16 — Open House (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Join us for our grade-level informational sessions (Kindergarten at 3:00, Session 1 at 4:00, and Session 2 at 5:00) with classroom visits to follow!
📌 Monday, July 20 — Official First Day of School!
Check out the graphic below for details, and don't forget to scan the QR code to find your student's school supply list. We can't wait to see you! 🐝✨
