🐝🔥 IT’S GAME TIME (starting next week), HORNETS! 🔥🐝
Boys Soccer ⚽ and Girls Basketball 🏀 are ready to compete this season!
Check out the full schedule and come support our teams — especially on 8th Grade Night, Feb. 19!
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
Boys Soccer ⚽ and Girls Basketball 🏀 are ready to compete this season!
Check out the full schedule and come support our teams — especially on 8th Grade Night, Feb. 19!
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
Rising 9th Grader Parents, are you interested in what the PCS Program of Studies 2026-27 your students can participate in when they go to high school? Here are a couple of documents about the program to help you learn about the choices available to high schoolers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fdj-l2TVebgrDVsR1txVuoITMnO9Zkjc/view?usp=drive_link and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPKTp2TmBQ4M-lafr1smPVT7lBMBcI-i/view?usp=drive_link
🏀🔥 CALLING ALL PENDERLEA ALUMNI & FANS! 🔥🏀
Get ready to throw it back on the court at the 2nd Annual Penderlea Alumni Basketball Games!
📅 Saturday, February 28
📍 Old Penderlea School Gymnasium
🕞 Doors open at 3:30 PM
⏰ Tip-off for Girls at 4:00 PM
🐝 PLE Alumni vs. PLE Current 🐝
Relive the rivalry, cheer on familiar faces, and show your Penderlea pride!
💵 Admission: $5 per person
🍿 Concessions available
✨ All proceeds benefit Penderlea Athletics ✨
🏀 Alumni interested in playing?
Contact Mrs. Umphress at ashley_umphress@pender.k12.nc.us
Tag your classmates, bring the family, and pack the gym!
Let’s make it loud, proud, and unforgettable! 💛🖤
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
This past week, the Master Gardeners visited our 3rd graders again. They taught the students about seeds!! 🫘They learned about the parts of a seed, how they grow and what they need to grow. They also got their own seeds to start at school and grow at home!
To top it off, they got jelly beans for their snack! 🌱🌸
#PenderleaisthePlacetoBe #OnePender #PenderleaPride
⚽🐝 THE HIVE IS READY! 🐝⚽
Introducing the Penderlea Hornets Boys Soccer Team — fast, fearless, and flying high in MAROON & GOLD! 💛❤️
This squad is bringing nonstop energy, sharp footwork, and relentless hustle to the pitch. From kickoff to final whistle, they’re ready to attack, defend, and dominate — all with Hornet pride.
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
Introducing the Penderlea Hornets Boys Soccer Team — fast, fearless, and flying high in MAROON & GOLD! 💛❤️
This squad is bringing nonstop energy, sharp footwork, and relentless hustle to the pitch. From kickoff to final whistle, they’re ready to attack, defend, and dominate — all with Hornet pride.
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
💛🏀 BUZZING INTO THE SEASON! 🏀💛
Meet the Penderlea Hornets Girls Basketball Team — bringing the sting, the speed, and the swagger in MAROON & GOLD! 🐝🔥
This squad is locked in, working hard, and ready to defend the Hive with hustle, heart, and Hornet pride. From fast breaks to lockdown defense, these ladies are ready to compete, represent, and leave it all on the court.
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
Meet the Penderlea Hornets Girls Basketball Team — bringing the sting, the speed, and the swagger in MAROON & GOLD! 🐝🔥
This squad is locked in, working hard, and ready to defend the Hive with hustle, heart, and Hornet pride. From fast breaks to lockdown defense, these ladies are ready to compete, represent, and leave it all on the court.
#PenderleaisthePlacetobe #FeeltheSting
Families,
Due to a bus driver shortage, Bus 292 will be running late this morning (1/7). At this time, we do not have an estimated arrival time.
We will share a follow-up message as soon as we receive an update. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
🚨 ATHLETICS UPDATE 🚨
🏀 Girls Basketball:
Today’s workouts are CANCELED. Girls should take their normal transportation home this afternoon.
⚽ Boys Soccer:
Workouts are STILL ON today and will run until 5:00 PM.
📣 REMINDER:
Mandatory tryouts for BOTH Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer begin TOMORROW after school. Be sure all eligibility requirements are met.
Please help spread the word. 💪🔥
🏀 Girls Basketball:
Today’s workouts are CANCELED. Girls should take their normal transportation home this afternoon.
⚽ Boys Soccer:
Workouts are STILL ON today and will run until 5:00 PM.
📣 REMINDER:
Mandatory tryouts for BOTH Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer begin TOMORROW after school. Be sure all eligibility requirements are met.
Please help spread the word. 💪🔥
🎉 New Year. New Season. New Energy. 🎉
The countdown is on! As we kick off the New Year, we’re also gearing up for an exciting start to the Girls Basketball 🏀 and Boys Soccer ⚽ seasons — beginning next week!
💥 IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Athletes must have ALL eligibility requirements met in order to:
✔️ Stay for workouts on Monday
✔️ Participate in mandatory tryouts starting Tuesday
No exceptions — make sure you’re cleared and ready to go!
📅 See the graphic for this week’s athletic schedule and come prepared to start the season strong.
The countdown is on! As we kick off the New Year, we’re also gearing up for an exciting start to the Girls Basketball 🏀 and Boys Soccer ⚽ seasons — beginning next week!
💥 IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Athletes must have ALL eligibility requirements met in order to:
✔️ Stay for workouts on Monday
✔️ Participate in mandatory tryouts starting Tuesday
No exceptions — make sure you’re cleared and ready to go!
📅 See the graphic for this week’s athletic schedule and come prepared to start the season strong.
Welcome back to school, Monday, January 5, 2026!
🏆 Congratulations to Our Sportsmanship Award Winners! 🏆
Pender County Middle Schools are proud to recognize our student-athletes who exemplify respect, integrity, teamwork, and positive leadership both on and off the field. These students consistently represent the true meaning of sportsmanship and set the standard for what middle school athletics should be.
We are proud of each of you and thankful for the way you represent your schools, your teams, and #OnePender! 👏
📣 Join us in congratulating our Sportsmanship Award winners from across Pender County Middle Schools!
Pender County Middle Schools are proud to recognize our student-athletes who exemplify respect, integrity, teamwork, and positive leadership both on and off the field. These students consistently represent the true meaning of sportsmanship and set the standard for what middle school athletics should be.
We are proud of each of you and thankful for the way you represent your schools, your teams, and #OnePender! 👏
📣 Join us in congratulating our Sportsmanship Award winners from across Pender County Middle Schools!
Have a great Winter Break!
Our Holidays Around the World event is tomorrow, December 9 from 5–7 PM!
Come see student presentations, enjoy traditional dishes from our families, and celebrate cultures and holidays from around the globe.
We can’t wait to see our students shine and our families come together for this special evening!
Come see student presentations, enjoy traditional dishes from our families, and celebrate cultures and holidays from around the globe.
We can’t wait to see our students shine and our families come together for this special evening!
This past week, our 3rd graders visited the Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach to build on their learning of the solar system, our moon, and constellations they have learned about in Wit & Wisdom. They had a blast seeing all the constellations up close, using hands-on space stem activities, and playing at the Ocean Isle Park 🌑✨🪐
Weekly Attendance for December 1st-5th, our last full week of the second 9 weeks.
Our students ROCKED their attendance this week, with almost 96% of students here all week! Way to go HORNETS!!!
Our students ROCKED their attendance this week, with almost 96% of students here all week! Way to go HORNETS!!!
🏀⚽ From One Season to the Next…
Optional off-season workouts are coming up!
Girls Basketball Workouts
📅 Monday, December 8th
📅 Monday, January 5th
⏰ Until 4:15 PM
Boys Soccer Workout
📅 Monday, January 5th
⏰ Until 4:15 PM
All athletes must meet eligibility requirements before they can stay for workouts.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪🏽
📣 Reminder: Winter II Athlete Parent Meeting
Parents of athletes planning to try out for girls basketball or boys soccer who have not attended a parent meeting for another sports season must attend this meeting.
🗓 Monday, December 8th
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Mrs. Umphress’ Room 134
Parents of athletes planning to try out for girls basketball or boys soccer who have not attended a parent meeting for another sports season must attend this meeting.
🗓 Monday, December 8th
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Mrs. Umphress’ Room 134
🔥 PLAYOFF GAMEDAY, HORNETS! 🐝
Maroon and Gold—it's our day. Let’s bring the energy!
⚽ Girls Soccer
📍 Surf City Middle School
🕒 3:45 PM
Our Hornets are ready to swarm the field—let’s pack the sidelines and bring the noise!
🏀 Boys Basketball
📍 Topsail Middle School
🕓 4:30 PM
Get loud and proud as our Hornets hit the court and fight for the W!
💥 Let’s show everyone what Hornet Pride looks like!
Wear your Maroon & Gold, bring the hype, and support our teams as they battle for a spot in the championship!
🐝 STING ‘EM, HORNETS! 💛
Maroon and Gold—it's our day. Let’s bring the energy!
⚽ Girls Soccer
📍 Surf City Middle School
🕒 3:45 PM
Our Hornets are ready to swarm the field—let’s pack the sidelines and bring the noise!
🏀 Boys Basketball
📍 Topsail Middle School
🕓 4:30 PM
Get loud and proud as our Hornets hit the court and fight for the W!
💥 Let’s show everyone what Hornet Pride looks like!
Wear your Maroon & Gold, bring the hype, and support our teams as they battle for a spot in the championship!
🐝 STING ‘EM, HORNETS! 💛
🐝🔥 BIG NEWS, HORNET NATION! 🔥🐝
Both our Hornets Girls Soccer team AND Hornets Boys Basketball team are officially headed to the County Middle School Tournament! ⚽🏀💛🖤
These athletes have worked hard, shown heart, and earned their spot. Now it’s time to rally behind them and bring that Hornet Pride louder than ever! 🐝💥
Let’s go, Hornets — the tournament is ours for the taking! 🏆💛🖤
#feelthesting #HornetNation #PenderleaisthePlacetobe
Both our Hornets Girls Soccer team AND Hornets Boys Basketball team are officially headed to the County Middle School Tournament! ⚽🏀💛🖤
These athletes have worked hard, shown heart, and earned their spot. Now it’s time to rally behind them and bring that Hornet Pride louder than ever! 🐝💥
Let’s go, Hornets — the tournament is ours for the taking! 🏆💛🖤
#feelthesting #HornetNation #PenderleaisthePlacetobe
Message
We’re just one week away from our Holidays Around the World and Winter Concert
event on Tuesday, December 9 from 5–7 PM!
Students are busy preparing to share their projects, and we’d love for families to join in the fun. Don’t forget to use the QR code to sign up to bring a traditional dish your family enjoys during the holidays!
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
We’re just one week away from our Holidays Around the World and Winter Concert
event on Tuesday, December 9 from 5–7 PM!
Students are busy preparing to share their projects, and we’d love for families to join in the fun. Don’t forget to use the QR code to sign up to bring a traditional dish your family enjoys during the holidays!
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
