Friday, Penderlea will have out PBIS celebration!
🏈 Football Game Reminder 🏈
The Pender Middle Patriots (with our Penderlea Hornets on the team!) will be on the road at Surf City Middle School.
📍 Surf City Middle School, 4:30pm
💲 Admission: $5 cash only (Middle school & up)
❌ PHS Booster passes & PLE Home Game passes will not be accepted
🪑 Seating is limited – please bring a chair!
Come out and support our team! 💙
The Pender Middle Patriots (with our Penderlea Hornets on the team!) will be on the road at Surf City Middle School.
📍 Surf City Middle School, 4:30pm
💲 Admission: $5 cash only (Middle school & up)
❌ PHS Booster passes & PLE Home Game passes will not be accepted
🪑 Seating is limited – please bring a chair!
Come out and support our team! 💙
Join us for our annual Family Lunch!
Eat lunch with your student and join them in their classroom for an activity.
This year we will host a day for elementary and a day for middle school.
Elementary
🗓️ Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Middle School
🗓️ Monday, November 3, 2025
Penderlea middle school students completed another component of the NC Career Development Plan (CDP) this week. The NC CDP components are completed in 6-12th grade and help students define future careers and determine a path to get them to those careers through high school courses, the military, educational programs and on-the-job training. For more information, see the CDP section at the bottom of this newsletter. Watch for updates as other PCS schools complete components throughout the year.
Sixth graders discussed that skills can be learned and taught. Students talked about taking initiative to evaluate and get better at skills that align with future achievements. They listed three skills they already have and three skills that they need to work on.
Seventh grade students used an interest inventory to help them connect their interests to activities, courses and careers. They saved their results in a high school Google Classroom so they can build on the information as they continue their CDP over the next few years.
Eighth graders talked about work values like being able to make decisions, safe working environments, flexibility and structure. They used a career exploration tool called NCcareers.org to help them consider different characteristics that jobs might have. They had a great discussion about how, even though they may not have a paid job right now, they can apply those same values at school!
Students stored their findings in high school Google classrooms so they can review them and share them. Ask them to show you their plans!
Sixth graders discussed that skills can be learned and taught. Students talked about taking initiative to evaluate and get better at skills that align with future achievements. They listed three skills they already have and three skills that they need to work on.
Seventh grade students used an interest inventory to help them connect their interests to activities, courses and careers. They saved their results in a high school Google Classroom so they can build on the information as they continue their CDP over the next few years.
Eighth graders talked about work values like being able to make decisions, safe working environments, flexibility and structure. They used a career exploration tool called NCcareers.org to help them consider different characteristics that jobs might have. They had a great discussion about how, even though they may not have a paid job right now, they can apply those same values at school!
Students stored their findings in high school Google classrooms so they can review them and share them. Ask them to show you their plans!
👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
🐝🥎 GAME DAY, HORNETS! 🥎🐝
The Penderlea Hornets Softball Team is ready to hit the diamond and bring the sting! 💪🔥
Let’s fill the stands with maroon and gold and cheer our girls on to victory. 🙌
Bring the energy, bring the pride, and let’s show everyone what Hornet Nation is all about! 🍯🐝
The Penderlea Hornets Softball Team is ready to hit the diamond and bring the sting! 💪🔥
Let’s fill the stands with maroon and gold and cheer our girls on to victory. 🙌
Bring the energy, bring the pride, and let’s show everyone what Hornet Nation is all about! 🍯🐝
🔥🐝 Hornets brought the heat at the fall pep rally! 💛
Football, softball & cheer are FIRED UP and ready to bring the sting this season! 💫
Let’s go Penderlea! 🏆
Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
Ms. Meghan came and did a lesson last week with the kindergarten students on inclusion and different ways people communicate!
Kindergarten had a special visitor from Cripple Creek Dance Studio today! Jason Aycock, director at the studio, came to give them a hands on lesson in tapping to help deepen their understanding of Rap-a-Tap-Tap. Students enjoyed listening to the rhythm of his taps, relating it to Bojangles (the main character in the story), and even experiencing tap for themselves in the aisles of the cafeteria.
🇺🇸🏈 IT’S GAME DAY, PATRIOTS! 🏈🇺🇸
The wait is over — your Pender Middle School Patriots hit the field TODAY! 🔥💪
Let’s bring the energy, pack the stands, and show what Patriot Pride is all about.
Wear your red, white, and blue and get LOUD for our team! 🔔📣
Together, we stand. Together, we win. 🏆
The wait is over — your Pender Middle School Patriots hit the field TODAY! 🔥💪
Let’s bring the energy, pack the stands, and show what Patriot Pride is all about.
Wear your red, white, and blue and get LOUD for our team! 🔔📣
Together, we stand. Together, we win. 🏆
🐝🏈🥎 HORNETS, IT’S GAME TIME! 🥎🏈🐝
The Penderlea Hornets Fall Sports Schedules are here! 📅
Get ready to rock the stands in maroon and gold (red and blue for football) and cheer on our athletes all season long. 💪💛
Bring your school spirit, wear your colors proudly, and let’s make this fall unforgettable! 🍂🔥
👉 Check out the full schedules here:
The Penderlea Hornets Fall Sports Schedules are here! 📅
Get ready to rock the stands in maroon and gold (red and blue for football) and cheer on our athletes all season long. 💪💛
Bring your school spirit, wear your colors proudly, and let’s make this fall unforgettable! 🍂🔥
👉 Check out the full schedules here:
📲 Stay Connected with Campus Parent Portal!
Did you know only about 35% of Penderlea families are currently signed up for the Campus Parent Portal, while some nearby schools are as high as 77%? Let’s close that gap!
The Parent Portal in Infinite Campus makes it easy to check your child’s grades, attendance, and schedules anytime—all in real time. It’s the best way to stay connected to your child’s progress and school experience.
👉 Use the QR Code to sign up today!
Let’s work together to keep every family connected! 🐝
Did you know only about 35% of Penderlea families are currently signed up for the Campus Parent Portal, while some nearby schools are as high as 77%? Let’s close that gap!
The Parent Portal in Infinite Campus makes it easy to check your child’s grades, attendance, and schedules anytime—all in real time. It’s the best way to stay connected to your child’s progress and school experience.
👉 Use the QR Code to sign up today!
Let’s work together to keep every family connected! 🐝
Girls on the Run, Stride, Heart and Sole, and Stride Too will be starting up soon!
We are proud to announce that several of our Penderlea Hornets are suiting up this season as part of the Pender Middle Patriots Football Team!
These young athletes are bringing the Hornet spirit, hard work, and determination to the Patriot squad—representing Penderlea with pride every time they take the field. 💪
Let’s cheer them on all season long! 💛🐝❤️💙
These young athletes are bringing the Hornet spirit, hard work, and determination to the Patriot squad—representing Penderlea with pride every time they take the field. 💪
Let’s cheer them on all season long! 💛🐝❤️💙
To celebrate the end of Module 1 in Wit & Wisdom, 2nd graders went on a quick "nature walk" around the building to collect some leaves for our activities today. Students have been learning about the change in seasons and how that affects plants and animals. They completed their EOM Task where they wrote about the different changes that happen in fall, so we also did a leaf rubbing collage and talked about the different leaves we have collected.
🌼 Fall mums are here! Purchase yours through our Penderlea Junior Beta Club fundraiser and help us continue serving our school and community. 🍁
📅 It may be early in the school year, but it’s never too early to plan ahead!
If you have a 7th or 8th grade student who may be interested in dual enrollment opportunities, now is the perfect time to learn more.
🌟 Dual enrollment through Cape Fear Community College gives eligible students the chance to:
✅ Take college-level courses while in high school
✅ Get a tuition-free head start on college education
✅ Transition seamlessly from high school to college
Families can ask questions and get details about:
🎓 College Accelerated Program
🎓 Pender Early College High School
🎓 Career & College Promise
👉 Don’t miss these opportunities to start planning your student’s future!
If you have a 7th or 8th grade student who may be interested in dual enrollment opportunities, now is the perfect time to learn more.
🌟 Dual enrollment through Cape Fear Community College gives eligible students the chance to:
✅ Take college-level courses while in high school
✅ Get a tuition-free head start on college education
✅ Transition seamlessly from high school to college
Families can ask questions and get details about:
🎓 College Accelerated Program
🎓 Pender Early College High School
🎓 Career & College Promise
👉 Don’t miss these opportunities to start planning your student’s future!
🚍 We know the first day of the three-tier schedule brought some challenges, while we continue to work to make improvements there is a free tool that can be helpful for families - the Here Comes the Bus app.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
