
June 2, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of June 2nd and beyond. As we wrap up the school year, I want to take a moment t...

May 27, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of May 27th through May 30th and beyond. We hope everyone had a meaningful Memori...

May 19, 2025
The third grade students at Penderlea Elementary School are not just learning to read, they're learning to think, connect and grow thanks to the school's use of wit and wisdom rea...

May 19, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of May 19th through May 23rd and beyond. EOG Week is Here! This week marks an ...

May 12, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of May 12th through May 16th and beyond. Happy Mother’s Day! Wishing a very Ha...

May 9, 2025
After wrapping up Module 3, which focused on the American Revolution, 4th-grade students took an exciting field trip to Moore's Creek National Battlefield as part of our module o...

May 5, 2025
This week 5th grade students completed the 10 week D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program taught by Deputy Hall. Students have participated in biweekly lessons that ...

May 5, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of May 5th through May 9th and beyond. Teacher Appreciation Week is Here! This...

April 29, 2025
Our 8th graders have been diving into the magical world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream , and what better way to bring Shakespeare to life than with a little drama ? To wrap up ou...

April 28, 2025
On April 12, 2025, Penderlea School celebrated its annual Penderlea Day with a fantastic turnout, despite the chilly weather! Families, students, and staff bundled up to enjoy a d...

April 28, 2025
Last week, sixth graders worked hard to build their fluency skills by reading together in small groups! It was exciting to hear everyone supporting each other and growing stronger...

April 28, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of April 28th through May 2nd and beyond. Word of the Week This week’s Word of...

April 22, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of April 21st through April 25th and beyond. Word of the Week This week’s Word...

April 17, 2025
Last week, our 7th grade students took an exciting field trip to the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), where they had the chance to tour the campus, walk through var...

April 14, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of April 14th through April 18th and beyond. Word of the Week This week’s Word...

April 7, 2025
The Kindergarten classes have recently kicked off an exciting new unit—Module 4: The Continents —as part of the Wit & Wisdom curriculum. With curiosity and wide-eyed wonder, stud...

April 7, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of April 7th through April 12th. Word of the Week This week’s Word of the Week...

March 31, 2025
Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of March 31st through April 4th and beyond. As we enter the final weeks of the s...

March 26, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - Six Pender County Schools bus drivers put their skills to the test at the 2024-2025 School Bus Roadeo, held on Monday, March 24th. The annual competitio...

March 5, 2025
WILLARD, NC – Due to the incoming severe storm and in coordination with local emergency management officials, Penderlea School will be closed on March 5, 2025 for all students an...