Penderlea School

🔥 GAME DAY ENERGY 🔥

The Hornets are on the move! 🐝💪
Penderlea is heading to Topsail Middle School for a DOUBLE matchup — Volleyball AND Baseball!

🏐⚾ Hornets vs. TMS
🕟 Game Time: 4:30 PM
🎟️ $5 Entry (Middle school age & up)
🚫 Peanut-Free Facility — please plan accordingly!

Let’s pack the stands and bring the noise! 💥
GO HORNETS! 💛🖤

Did you hear? Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8! 🎉 We’ve planned spirit days each day to celebrate our amazing educators — check the attached images for the full schedule and join the fun.

🏆🐝 Penderlea Athletic Banquet is Almost Here! 🐝🏆

Join us for a night celebrating our incredible Hornet athletes!

📅 Thursday, May 14th
🍽️ Dinner starts at 4:30 PM
🏅 Awards begin promptly at 6:00 PM

🚚 Come hungry! We’ll have 3 amazing food trucks:
~DaniJays
~Saved by Grace Soul Food
~Tacos El Jefe

🎉 Athletes eat FREE!💲All others: $10 meal options available

📌 Don’t forget to RSVP to Mrs. Umphress by May 11th!

Third graders are introduced to poetry as a way to explore language through imagination and the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. By focusing on how poets create vivid imagery, students learn to “see” and “feel” what a poem describes. In this lesson, students read “The Great Figure” by William Carlos Williams. They closely examine the words and phrases in the poem to identify sensory details, such as what they might hear in the scene or what they can picture in their minds. They have LOVED learning to use their senses while reading poetry and creating illustrations depicting the poem using their 5 senses. 🚒🚒

🍩 Donut Stress… Just do your best! 💛

Testing days are coming up, and we’re here to make them a little sweeter! Treat your student (or a hardworking teacher!) to a delicious doughnut delivered right on EOG testing days. It’s the perfect way to add a smile, boost some confidence, and remind them they’ve got this!

Order now and help support our fundraiser—because a little sugar and encouragement can go a long way. 💫

Our Kindergarteners celebrated Earth Day yesterday, by learning about dirt, planting seeds and learning how seeds grow. They had a blast!!! 🌼🪏🌱

Did you know behind every great school are incredible administrative assistants? 🌟 Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day to Mrs. Pickett and Mrs. Farrior! Thank you for all the hard work, organization, and care you bring to our school community every day. We appreciate you more than words can say. 💐💼

Did you make it to Transition Night? 🎒✨ Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who joined us! We hope you enjoyed the chance to see what your child will experience next school year.

Reminder: Transition Night is TOMORROW!

We can’t wait to welcome our families tomorrow for this exciting event.

Our two sessions will be:

Session A - 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Session B - 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Come learn about our journey to becoming a Leader in Me School, then visit your child’s next grade level to meet teachers and get a preview of what’s ahead.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, ease any nerves, and get excited for next year.

We hope to see you there!

Looking for a fun and engaging summer opportunity for students ages 10–14? 🌟

UNCW’s Junior Seahawk Academy is back for Summer 2026 with hands-on experiences in STEM, healthcare, and teacher education. Students will explore real-world learning through live demonstrations and interactive activities.

📅 Session 1: June 29–July 2
📅 Session 2: July 7–10
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Sayed Hall
💻 Zoom options available
💲 Cost: $25

High school students can also get involved as Junior Mentors and gain valuable leadership experience.

Apply today and learn more: uncw.edu/ed/jrseahawk

🐝Through the Halls Thursday🐝 This week, we are highlighting our battle of the grades attendance challenge bulletin boards!! SHOUTOUT TO 1st, 3rd and 6th for having the BEST ATTENDANCE of their grade span!! Keep up the great work!! 3 more weeks until we announce the winners of the monthly ice cream party!! 🍦🍨

Game day energy is building! 🏐🔥 The Penderlea Hornets hit the road to take on West Pender Middle today — and they’re ready to bring the heat. 📍 West Pender Middle 🕟 4:30 PM 🎟 $5 admission (cash only, middle school age & up) Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornet pride. Go Hornets! 💛❤️

🏀🏈⚽ FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR PCS ATHLETES! ⚾🎾🏐

Pender County student-athletes, mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our partners at EmergeOrtho are providing FREE sports physicals to help you get ready for the upcoming seasons.

📍 May 4 – Trask High School
📍 May 6 – Topsail High School

Athletes may attend either date to receive a physical. Physicals will be valid for 395 days, covering athletes through the next school year.

Physical Form Link

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay healthy, eligible, and ready to compete! 💪🏽🏆

🏀🏈⚽ ¡EXÁMENES FÍSICOS DEPORTIVOS GRATIS PARA LOS ATLETAS DE PCS! ⚾🎾🏐

¡Atletas de Pender County, marquen sus calendarios! 🗓️ Nuestros socios de EmergeOrtho ofrecerán exámenes físicos deportivos GRATIS para ayudarles a prepararse para las próximas temporadas.

📍 4 de mayo – Trask High School
📍 6 de mayo – Topsail High School

Los atletas pueden asistir a cualquiera de las dos fechas para hacerse su examen físico. Los exámenes serán válidos por 395 días, cubriéndolos durante el próximo año escolar.

Enlace al formulario físico

¡No pierdan esta oportunidad de mantenerse saludables y listos para competir!

The 6th grade had an awesome field trip recently to High Tides and Good Vibes in Surf City. Students enjoyed bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and a simulation ride before picnicking at the park on the waterway.

The Hornets are hitting the road! 🐝 Join us at Surf City Middle as our volleyball and baseball teams take on the challenge—game time is 4:30! 🎟 $5 admission (middle school & up) Let’s pack the stands and show up loud for PLE! 💪💛❤️

The Hornets are hitting the road! 🐝 Join us at Surf City Middle as our volleyball and baseball teams take on the challenge—game time is 4:30! 🎟 $5 admission (middle school & up) Let’s pack the stands and show up loud for PLE! 💪💛❤️

Morning Bell Brain Busters with Mrs Jones and Mrs Fennell! It’s fun watching students answer questions into the microphone about Pythagorean Theorem, the difference between theme and main idea, how to treat viruses and so much more! It’s also impressive to watch their peers jump in to help when they stumble ! Ms Jordan even got put on the spot with a question!! This is an amazing idea to get children excited and engaged even before they enter the classroom. Kudos to Mrs Jones and Ms Fennell!!!

Transition Night is just ONE WEEK away!

Join us on April 20th for an evening designed to help your child feel confident and prepared for the next school year.

Our two sessions will be:

Session A - 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Session B - 4:45pm - 5:30pm

You’ll get a first look at our transition to becoming a Leader in Me School, followed by time to:
• Meet next year’s teachers
• Visit classrooms
• Learn expectations for the upcoming grade level

Plus, we’ll have snacks available as you connect with staff and other families.

We are looking forward to seeing you there and partnering together for your child’s success!

🐝 Through the Halls Thursday 🐝 This week we are highlighting all the amazing art our students have done this year!! Our students are so creative and talented 🎨🖌️

We had the BEST time on our Kindergarten field trip to Red Beard Farms! 🍓🌱🐓 Our students got to experience so many hands-on activities—from yoga in the fresh air to learning all about seeds, soil blocks, vegetables, chickens, and even mushrooms! Every station was engaging, educational, and full of fun. And of course… the highlight for many was getting to sample their DELICIOUS fresh strawberries! 🍓 We are so grateful to Red Beard Farms for their kindness, patience, and passion for teaching. They are always so welcoming, and it truly shows in everything they do. Not to mention—their produce is absolutely amazing! Thank you for giving our students such a memorable and meaningful experience! 💛🌿