Due to the current weather conditions, Pender County Schools is moving to an early release schedule. Additionally, all after-school activities have been canceled.
To view the updated bell schedule for early release, please visit our website - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/school-bell-schedule
At this time, we plan to resume our normal schedule tomorrow.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe.
Introducing....your Penderlea boys who are a part of the Pender Middle Football team for 2024! 🏈
Let's Go Patriots! 💙❤️🤍
Kindergarten had the best time being Seashore Explorers today at Ecological Marine Adventures in Surf City! They learned all about the different shells of NC, scoured the beach for those shells, touched and learned about several sea animals (and one special guest! 🐍), and did a pier walk! 🌊
🥎 ITS GAME DAY, HORNETS! 🐝
Our first home softball game will be played today at Penderlea!
Great news! This year all elementary age and younger students (birth-5th grade) may enter free of charge into any middle school games across the county! 🆓 (they must have an adult chaperone with them)
Even better news, because today is our first home softball game, ALL PENDERLEA STUDENTS get in free with an adult!
Game time is 4pm! See you on the field! 🥎
Let's Go Hornets! 🐝 #feelthesting
Good morning, Penderlea Families. Bus 272 is running about 30 minutes late. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
🌟 Student Spotlight: Kendall! 🌟
Meet Kendall, a Kindergarten student at Penderlea School! 📚 Kendall was nominated by her teacher, Ms. Ashley Umphress, for her outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and kindness. Kendall is a true leader who knows all the rules and helps her peers without even being asked! 💫
Kendall’s positive attitude and dedication to learning make her a role model for all students at Penderlea. She’s a shining example of what it means to SWARM at Penderlea! 🐝
Fun Facts About Kendall:
Favorite Food: Donuts and sausage rolls 🍩🌭
Favorite Colors: Pink, purple, and teal 🌸💜🦚
Hobbies: Playing outside with her sister and going to the beach 🏖️
Pets: A dog named Rocky and a cat named Pete 🐕🐈
Interesting Fact: Kendall was born in a car because she couldn’t wait to make her grand entrance into the world! 🚗✨
Way to go, Kendall! Keep leading with kindness and setting an example for others! 👏 #OnePender
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Hornet Cheerleading Squad! #feelthesting
Penderlea Beta Club students have teamed up with Laurels of Pender to become "Beta Buddies!" Their first night of activities was this past Tuesday, when the Beta members hosted Bingo for the residents! They all had a great time, even if some of the residents told us they were just there for the snacks 😁! Beta members will be going each month to engage with the residents and host a fun activity!
Introducing our 2024 Penderlea Softball Team! Congratulations, girls! #feelthesting
Would you like to contribute photos to the yearbook? Please use the link to submit SCHOOL APPROPRIATE images for the yearbook. https://plicbooks.com/go/2TPRA8 NOTE: Not all images will be used.
Sports Physicals: September 9th
Sometimes valuable learning experiences do not come from direct classroom instruction! As Principal for the Day with Mr. Harris, Evan Jones gained insight what it was like to be a principal, yesterday.
📚🍟 Fries for School Supplies is Back! 🍟📚
We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, our local McDonald’s owner-operators are hosting the Fries for School Supplies fundraiser in our school district!
Last year, over $110,000 was raised for our area schools, and we’re aiming to do even more this year! 🎉
From August 26th to 30th, McDonald’s will donate 10% of sales from all a la carte Fries to help support our schools. It’s a delicious way to contribute to our community! 🙌
These students really SWARMed to Perform! "Most Passed iReady Lessons" for last week in my 6th grade classes. They had 30 lessons between these kids and the expectation is only 2 a week!--Mrs. Finn
Way to go Hornets!
We are gearing up for fall sports at Penderlea!
Save the date for our softball and football games!
Let's Go Hornets!
#feelthesting
Name Our Mascot Fundraiser We’re excited to announce a fun fundraiser to name our beloved hornet mascot! The top five names chosen by students are: Harlo, Sir Stings A Lot, Kachow, Stinger, and Buzzy. We will be collecting coins for each name, and the name with the most coins will win! The fundraiser starts Monday, August 19th and ends Friday, August 30th.
Thanks to our awesome first responders our school is now a Project Adam Heart Safe School! I couldn’t be more proud of this team for jumping all in and being willing to help and learn. They did an absolutely amazing job and our school is very lucky to have such a group as this. If you see one of them today thank them and be extra nice. They had a lot of cardio yesterday :) --Nurse Bain
✂️ Back-to-School Haircuts! ✂️
Cape Fear Community College is offering free haircuts this Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Barber School located at 108 Walnut St.
No appointments needed—just walk in! All haircuts will be supervised by a licensed instructor and are first-come, first-served. Remember, students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Get ready for the new school year with a fresh look!
Curriculum Night was a success. Thank you to all the parents who came out to meet teachers and have a better understanding of how they can support their students at home.
📣 Important Announcement 📣
All Pender County Schools buildings will be closed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as our staff gathers for the Convocation event. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prepare for a great school year ahead! 🎓✨ #OnePender
