Penderlea School

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Penderlea first graders recently took an exciting trip to WECT-TV to learn about the news station and explore weather-related topics. During their visit, the students toured the s...

Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of March 3rd through March 6th and beyond. Word of the Week This week’s Word o...

We are beginning Module 4 of Wit & Wisdom in Kindergarten! This exciting module takes students on a journey to explore our fascinating world. Today’s adventure led us to China, ...

Pender County, NC – The Penderlea Middle School Battle of the Books team made a strong return to competition this year, earning third place in the Pender County district competi...

Topsail, NC – In a spirited display of academic excellence and literary passion, students gathered at Topsail Middle School today for this year’s Middle School Battle of the Boo...

Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 24th through February 28th and beyond. Word of the Week This week’...

Excitement filled the air as students and families gathered for an engaging and interactive STEAM Night, featuring a variety of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and...

Good evening Penderlea Families, Here are some important information and updates for the week of February 17th through February 21st and beyond. Word of the Week This week’...