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! 🐝✨
📚✏️ Welcome Back, Penderlea Families! 🍎🎉
As we get ready for an exciting new school year, please take a few minutes to complete your Beginning of Year Information Updates(Returning students only). Keeping your family's information current helps us ensure your child has a safe and successful school year from day one.
Please use the QR code or the link on the flyer to:
✅ Update parent/guardian contact information
✅ Verify emergency contacts
✅ Review and update medical information
✅ Review and sign the Chromebook Agreement
Thank you —we can't wait to welcome our students back and make this our best year yet! 💛
#BackToSchool #PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #ReadyForSuccess
As we get ready for an exciting new school year, please take a few minutes to complete your Beginning of Year Information Updates(Returning students only). Keeping your family's information current helps us ensure your child has a safe and successful school year from day one.
Please use the QR code or the link on the flyer to:
✅ Update parent/guardian contact information
✅ Verify emergency contacts
✅ Review and update medical information
✅ Review and sign the Chromebook Agreement
Thank you —we can't wait to welcome our students back and make this our best year yet! 💛
#BackToSchool #PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #ReadyForSuccess
Parents and families—while we’re on break, this is the perfect time to get ahead for the upcoming sports season! 🥇
Make sure your athlete’s sports physical is completed so they’re ready to go on day one. You can also use the information shared in the graphic below to start filling out forms in our new athletics system - Final Forms.
Getting these steps done now means less stress later and a smoother start to workouts, tryouts, and practices. Let’s get ahead of the game! 💪🐝
🏐 Don't forget! Camp is this coming Saturday! 🏐
Get ready to sharpen your volleyball skills at the Pender High School Volleyball Camp on June 27, 2026! Whether you’re new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals, this one-day camp is a great opportunity to learn, compete, and have fun.
📍 Location: Pender High School
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 Cost: $25 per athlete (cash only, paid at event)
🏐 Focus Areas: Skill Development • Game Fundamentals • Serving & Passing
Pre-register today using the link below:
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdemS95-snqXzjVpC468SnWngGbrtlY_lN6tjbkONrNf49dKw/viewform
🎉📚 BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 🎒✏️
The new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our Penderlea School families back!
Join us for our Open House on July 16, 2026 to meet teachers, explore classrooms, drop off supplies, and get ready for an amazing year ahead.
📍 Penderlea School
📍 11 Garden Rd., Willard, NC 28478
⏰ Open House Sessions:
🔤 Kindergarten Session: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
📚 Session One (Grades 1-8): 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM
📚 Session Two (Grades 1-8): 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
✨ Meet your teacher
✨ Tour the school
✨ Learn about classroom expectations
✨ Get ready for a successful school year
Don't forget to check out the student supply lists by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
We look forward to seeing all of our Penderlea Hornets and their families! 💛🐝
#PenderleaSchool #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #PenderleaPride #ReadyToLearn #SchoolFamily #NewSchoolYear
The new school year is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our Penderlea School families back!
Join us for our Open House on July 16, 2026 to meet teachers, explore classrooms, drop off supplies, and get ready for an amazing year ahead.
📍 Penderlea School
📍 11 Garden Rd., Willard, NC 28478
⏰ Open House Sessions:
🔤 Kindergarten Session: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
📚 Session One (Grades 1-8): 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM
📚 Session Two (Grades 1-8): 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
✨ Meet your teacher
✨ Tour the school
✨ Learn about classroom expectations
✨ Get ready for a successful school year
Don't forget to check out the student supply lists by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
We look forward to seeing all of our Penderlea Hornets and their families! 💛🐝
#PenderleaSchool #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #PenderleaPride #ReadyToLearn #SchoolFamily #NewSchoolYear
📚✏️ Attention Penderlea Families! ✏️📚
The countdown to a great school year has begun! If you have a student who will be attending Penderlea School for the 2026-2027 school year, now is the time to complete their enrollment.
✅ New Student Enrollment is Open for Grades K-12
✅ Secure your child’s spot before the first day of school
✅ Help us prepare for another successful year of learning and growth
Don't wait until the last minute—enroll today and get ready for an exciting year ahead!
📲 Enroll online: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
We can't wait to welcome our students back to campus and continue building leaders, learners, and lifelong success stories at Penderlea School! 💛
#PenderleaSchool #PenderCountySchools #StudentEnrollment #BackToSchool #EnrollToday #PenderProud #FutureLeaders #PCSReadyForSuccess
The countdown to a great school year has begun! If you have a student who will be attending Penderlea School for the 2026-2027 school year, now is the time to complete their enrollment.
✅ New Student Enrollment is Open for Grades K-12
✅ Secure your child’s spot before the first day of school
✅ Help us prepare for another successful year of learning and growth
Don't wait until the last minute—enroll today and get ready for an exciting year ahead!
📲 Enroll online: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
We can't wait to welcome our students back to campus and continue building leaders, learners, and lifelong success stories at Penderlea School! 💛
#PenderleaSchool #PenderCountySchools #StudentEnrollment #BackToSchool #EnrollToday #PenderProud #FutureLeaders #PCSReadyForSuccess
Ready for the 2026–2027 school year? 🎒📚 We’ve posted the complete student supply lists so you can shop early and avoid last-minute stress. View the lists here:
https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/ps/documents/supply-lists/280022
https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/ps/documents/supply-lists/280022
What an incredible school year! 📚🎉
Congratulations to our students and staff for an outstanding year of learning, growth, and achievement. We are proud of the dedication shown through excellent attendance, amazing test scores, and the hard work put in every single day.
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this year such a success. Together, we celebrated accomplishments, overcame challenges, and created lasting memories.
As we wrap up another fantastic school year, we wish everyone a safe, fun, and well-deserved summer break! ☀️
We can't wait to welcome everyone back in July and begin another year of success together. Until then, enjoy your summer—you've earned it!
#PenderleaisthePlacetoBe #OnePender
#SummerBreak 🎓✨
👏🎓 Congratulations to two outstanding Pender County Schools educators, Tina Collins of Topsail Middle School and Jennifer Blandin of Penderlea School, on earning their Master of Arts in Teaching from UNCW’s Watson College of Education!
We are proud to celebrate their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to making a difference for students every day. 🍎📚
Thank you, @UNCW, for highlighting these incredible teachers and sharing their inspiring stories! 💙💛
Read more:
🔗 Tina Collins: https://uncw.edu/news/academic-affairs/wce/2026/05/tina-collins-26m
🔗 Jennifer Blandin: https://uncw.edu/news/academic-affairs/wce/2026/05/jennifer-blandin-26m
Congratulations to Ms. Blandin for earning her Masters in Arts of Teaching! https://uncw.edu/news/academic-affairs/wce/2026/05/jennifer-blandin-26m
Yearbooks are in!
🏐 Calling all rising 6th–8th graders! 🏐
Get ready to sharpen your volleyball skills at the Pender High School Volleyball Camp on June 27, 2026! Whether you’re new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals, this one-day camp is a great opportunity to learn, compete, and have fun.
📍 Location: Pender High School
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 Cost: $25 per athlete (cash only, paid at event)
🏐 Focus Areas: Skill Development • Game Fundamentals • Serving & Passing
Pre-register today using the link below:
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdemS95-snqXzjVpC468SnWngGbrtlY_lN6tjbkONrNf49dKw/viewform
Get ready to sharpen your volleyball skills at the Pender High School Volleyball Camp on June 27, 2026! Whether you’re new to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals, this one-day camp is a great opportunity to learn, compete, and have fun.
📍 Location: Pender High School
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 Cost: $25 per athlete (cash only, paid at event)
🏐 Focus Areas: Skill Development • Game Fundamentals • Serving & Passing
Pre-register today using the link below:
Sign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdemS95-snqXzjVpC468SnWngGbrtlY_lN6tjbkONrNf49dKw/viewform
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our 1st, 3rd, and 6th graders for winning the attendance competition! Their hard work and commitment earned them a wonderful ice cream social 🍦☀️
A special thank you to Ms. Pullen for all you do to make attendance fun and exciting for our students! ❤️
Our 3rd graders had an amazing time enjoying the beautiful weather and delicious ice cream! 😃
#PenderleaisthePlacetoBe
Congratulations to all of the Sportsmanship Award winners from schools across Pender County! Your hard work, leadership, respect for the game, and positive attitudes represent the very best of student athletics.
A special shoutout to our amazing Penderlea Hornet representatives — we are incredibly proud of the way you compete with integrity, encourage others, and represent our school both on and off the field. Your dedication and character truly make the Hornet family proud! 🖤🐝
Keep leading by example and showing what great sportsmanship looks like every day.
A special shoutout to our amazing Penderlea Hornet representatives — we are incredibly proud of the way you compete with integrity, encourage others, and represent our school both on and off the field. Your dedication and character truly make the Hornet family proud! 🖤🐝
Keep leading by example and showing what great sportsmanship looks like every day.
Please join us for our Parent Advisory Committee meeting on May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm.
See the linked video to learn more about the Parent Advisory Committee: http://tiny.cc/fl83101
See the linked video to learn more about the Parent Advisory Committee: http://tiny.cc/fl83101
