Thanks to the Rocky Point PTO for our Boo Bags! Students were able to send treats to their friends and teachers have "stop and grab" stations full of yummy treats. We're especially grateful for the "Day of the Dead" bread! #OnePender
3rd grade has been working under the sea! In their Wit & Wisdom module, they have been exploring all things ocean, and learning about the famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. To end their module, they have worked on creating essays with topic sentences, key details, and conclusions. Way to go, 3rd grade! #OnePender
Our Kindergarten students recently read "Rap A Tap Tap," a story about famous rap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. This book, by Leo and Diane Dillon, celebrates Mr. Bojangles and how he was able to use his dancing to bring people together. If you want to learn more, here are some links to check out!
Read-Aloud: https://youtu.be/S0Mmclkgdas?feature=shared
Video of Mr. Bojangles' famous "Stair Dance": https://youtu.be/vj1KYaCIA5o?si=PNI-P7WipGDvYnSi
#OnePender
Popcorn Celebration! Our classes with an attendance rate of 95% or more in September are receiving popcorn parties courtesy of our amazing social worker, Ms. Stubbs. Believe it or not, 17 classes won the reward! We're so proud of our Rams and their families in their dedication to attendance.
Remember, every day counts! #OnePender
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Susannah Ward, District Spanish Interpreter and Translator, who serves Pender County Schools through the Central Office and Rocky Point Elementary School.
Ms. Ward plays an important role in helping Spanish-speaking families communicate with our schools. From interpreting meetings and making phone calls to translating documents and assisting with student assessments, she helps ensure families have access to the information and support they need.
Her work often goes beyond those responsibilities. Ms. Ward takes time to listen to students, families, and colleagues, and she's always willing to help when someone needs assistance. Staff members who work closely with her appreciate her patience, kindness, and willingness to make time for others, even on her busiest days.
Over the years, she has built strong relationships with the families and staff she serves. Much of her work happens behind the scenes, but it makes a difference in helping our schools communicate with and support our community.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Ward, for the care you show our students and families and for the important work you do across Pender County Schools.
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Susannah Ward, District Spanish Interpreter and Translator, who serves Pender County Schools through the Central Office and Rocky Point Elementary School.
Ms. Ward plays an important role in helping Spanish-speaking families communicate with our schools. From interpreting meetings and making phone calls to translating documents and assisting with student assessments, she helps ensure families have access to the information and support they need.
Her work often goes beyond those responsibilities. Ms. Ward takes time to listen to students, families, and colleagues, and she's always willing to help when someone needs assistance. Staff members who work closely with her appreciate her patience, kindness, and willingness to make time for others, even on her busiest days.
Over the years, she has built strong relationships with the families and staff she serves. Much of her work happens behind the scenes, but it makes a difference in helping our schools communicate with and support our community.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Ward, for the care you show our students and families and for the important work you do across Pender County Schools.
Our 2nd graders had some extra fun in the sun yesterday as an end-of-quarter PBIS celebration! #OnePender
📅 Help shape the 2027-2028 school calendar!
Pender County Schools is seeking feedback from parents, guardians and community members on draft calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year.
Please review the proposed calendars, rank your choices and share any additional comments or suggestions. The survey also includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the possibility of additional early-release days to support required professional development.
You can view the calendars here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ Survey closes October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we plan for the 2027-2028 school year.
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📅 ¡Ayude a dar forma al calendario escolar 2027-2028!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están solicitando comentarios de padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad sobre las opciones preliminares del calendario escolar para el año escolar 2027-2028.
Por favor, revise los calendarios propuestos, clasifique sus opciones en orden de preferencia y comparta cualquier comentario o sugerencia adicional. La encuesta también incluye una oportunidad para brindar su opinión sobre la posibilidad de agregar días adicionales de salida temprana para apoyar el desarrollo profesional requerido.
Puede ver los calendarios aquí:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ La encuesta cerrará el 31 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.
🔗 Complete la encuesta aquí:
https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus comentarios mientras planificamos el año escolar 2027-2028.
Pender County Schools is seeking feedback from parents, guardians and community members on draft calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year.
Please review the proposed calendars, rank your choices and share any additional comments or suggestions. The survey also includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the possibility of additional early-release days to support required professional development.
You can view the calendars here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ Survey closes October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we plan for the 2027-2028 school year.
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📅 ¡Ayude a dar forma al calendario escolar 2027-2028!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están solicitando comentarios de padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad sobre las opciones preliminares del calendario escolar para el año escolar 2027-2028.
Por favor, revise los calendarios propuestos, clasifique sus opciones en orden de preferencia y comparta cualquier comentario o sugerencia adicional. La encuesta también incluye una oportunidad para brindar su opinión sobre la posibilidad de agregar días adicionales de salida temprana para apoyar el desarrollo profesional requerido.
Puede ver los calendarios aquí:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ La encuesta cerrará el 31 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.
🔗 Complete la encuesta aquí:
https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus comentarios mientras planificamos el año escolar 2027-2028.
Our 21st Century program is up and running! This week, students had fun exploring concepts with math & science. #OnePender
APRIL PERKINS | ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
April Perkins may be the proud principal of Rocky Point Elementary School today, but as a student she was the quiet kid hoping the teacher wouldn’t call on her. 😊
These days, Mrs. Perkins enjoys a school filled with the sounds of students and staff learning, talking and working together. And while students know her kind and caring side, she says there’s another side they may not see quite as often — she’s very competitive.
Whether it’s school data or sports, that competitive streak is always there, even if she doesn’t show it every day. 🏆
Away from school, music is one of her favorite ways to unwind. Her playlist can jump from Christian music to hip-hop to country, and she says that variety helps tell the story of who she is. 🎶
But what matters most is the culture she and her staff are building at Rocky Point Elementary.
“Our school is a place that loves every child,” Mrs. Perkins says, with a commitment to helping students succeed not only while they’re at Rocky Point, but throughout their lives.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mrs. Perkins, for all you do for the Rocky Point Elementary School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/ElJ_wHhSDm8
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
April Perkins may be the proud principal of Rocky Point Elementary School today, but as a student she was the quiet kid hoping the teacher wouldn’t call on her. 😊
These days, Mrs. Perkins enjoys a school filled with the sounds of students and staff learning, talking and working together. And while students know her kind and caring side, she says there’s another side they may not see quite as often — she’s very competitive.
Whether it’s school data or sports, that competitive streak is always there, even if she doesn’t show it every day. 🏆
Away from school, music is one of her favorite ways to unwind. Her playlist can jump from Christian music to hip-hop to country, and she says that variety helps tell the story of who she is. 🎶
But what matters most is the culture she and her staff are building at Rocky Point Elementary.
“Our school is a place that loves every child,” Mrs. Perkins says, with a commitment to helping students succeed not only while they’re at Rocky Point, but throughout their lives.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Mrs. Perkins, for all you do for the Rocky Point Elementary School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/ElJ_wHhSDm8
📣 Pender County residents—your voice matters!
Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.
Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!
📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!
📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.
¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.
Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!
📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!
📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.
¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
Rocky Point Elementary School has been selected to participate in Wilmington Kids Dentist annual Caring4Community School Contest! This year, they’re giving away $5,000 to three local schools:
1st Place: $2,500
2nd Place: $1,500
3rd Place: $1,000
Voting is open now, and ends Monday, October 19th. Voting is open daily at wilmingtonkidsdentist.com/caring4community, and the three schools with the most votes will win!
Please vote for ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY!
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¡Rocky Point Elementary ha sido seleccionado para participar en el Concurso Escolar Anual de Caring4Community en Wilmington Kids Dentist! Este año están regalando $5,000 a tres escuelas locales:
1er Lugar: $2,500
2do Lugar: $1,500
3er Lugar: $1,000
Las votaciones están abiertas y cierran el lunes, 19 de octubre. ¡Puede votar diariamente en http://wilmingtonkidsdentist.com/caring4community, y las tres escuelas con la mayoría de votos ganarán!
¡Por favor vote por ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY!
Only a few days away!
Join us on Friday, October 16th from 5-8pm for our annual Hispanic Heritage Night Celebration! Entry is $5/car, and there will be food, drinks, and fun items to purchase. We'll also have games, an art gallery walk, and our very own Bailadores de Sol - Rocky Point Elementary's Hispanic Dance Ensemble!
In addition, the PTO is still requesting donations of CANNED DRINKS and BOTTLED WATER to sell at the event. This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year!
We can't wait to see you there! #OnePender
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Join us on Friday, October 16th from 5-8pm for our annual Hispanic Heritage Night Celebration! Entry is $5/car, and there will be food, drinks, and fun items to purchase. We'll also have games, an art gallery walk, and our very own Bailadores de Sol - Rocky Point Elementary's Hispanic Dance Ensemble!
In addition, the PTO is still requesting donations of CANNED DRINKS and BOTTLED WATER to sell at the event. This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year!
We can't wait to see you there! #OnePender
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Wear yellow this week in support of Special Needs students and their families!
In October, Pender County celebrates their "Month of Awareness," and we begin this week with Mental Health Awareness Week.
Did you know? Our students participate in weekly social-emotional learning lessons both in their classrooms and with our counselor, Ms. Sherwood. These lessons help our students learn a variety of skills from how to regulate their emotions to how to deal with conflicts with peers.
Wear green this week to help us bring awareness to the importance of Mental Health! #OnePender
Only 11 Days away!! #OnePender
Every month, four RPE staff members are recognized at our faculty meeting for shining as Golden Rams! Congratulations to our winners for August & September!
Curriculum - Ms. Milliner (2nd grade), Ms. Hart (ML)
Child Advocacy - Ms. Stubbs (social worker), Ms. Bishop (Reading Interventionist & Title I lead)
Creativity - Ms. Everett (1st grade), Mr. Smith (PE)
Leadership - Ms. Black (lead teacher), Ms. Shaw (EC)
#OnePender
📣 Join us tomorrow night for the first PCS community forum on future growth and school planning!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the forum live on the Pender County Schools YouTube channel. ▶️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
Your participation will help shape the future of our schools! 🏫
📣 ¡Acompáñenos mañana por la noche en el primer foro comunitario de PCS sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
¿No puede asistir en persona? Vea la transmisión en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. ▶️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
¡Su participación ayudará a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas! 🏫
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the forum live on the Pender County Schools YouTube channel. ▶️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
Your participation will help shape the future of our schools! 🏫
📣 ¡Acompáñenos mañana por la noche en el primer foro comunitario de PCS sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
¿No puede asistir en persona? Vea la transmisión en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. ▶️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
¡Su participación ayudará a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas! 🏫
💧 WATER UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted for the schools affected by the water line break on Highway 421. Schools will continue operating on their regular schedules. Thank you to our families and staff for your patience, and to the crews who worked to restore water service.
ACTUALIZACIÓN SOBRE EL AGUA: Se ha levantado el aviso de hervir el agua para las escuelas afectadas por la rotura de una tubería en la carretera 421. Las escuelas continuarán con sus horarios habituales. Gracias a nuestras familias y al personal por su paciencia, y a las cuadrillas que trabajaron para restablecer el servicio de agua.
📚 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS!
Cape Fear Community College is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Cape Fear Middle School for adults ages 18 and older.
📅 October 5 – December 10
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
Registration orientation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Cindy Fischer at 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu or 📞 910-362-7184.
Please share this opportunity with family, friends and community members who may be interested! 💙📖
📚 ¡CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS!
Cape Fear Community College ofrecerá clases GRATIS de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) en Cape Fear Middle School para adultos de 18 años en adelante.
📅 5 de octubre – 10 de diciembre
🗓️ Lunes, martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
La orientación para la inscripción es solo con cita previa. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con Cindy Fischer al 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu o 📞 910-362-7184.
¡Comparta esta oportunidad con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados! 💙📖
Cape Fear Community College is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Cape Fear Middle School for adults ages 18 and older.
📅 October 5 – December 10
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
Registration orientation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Cindy Fischer at 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu or 📞 910-362-7184.
Please share this opportunity with family, friends and community members who may be interested! 💙📖
📚 ¡CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS!
Cape Fear Community College ofrecerá clases GRATIS de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) en Cape Fear Middle School para adultos de 18 años en adelante.
📅 5 de octubre – 10 de diciembre
🗓️ Lunes, martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
La orientación para la inscripción es solo con cita previa. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con Cindy Fischer al 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu o 📞 910-362-7184.
¡Comparta esta oportunidad con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados! 💙📖
📅 Save the date! Pender County Schools will hold a community forum on future growth and school planning.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the planning process and share your perspective. The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📅 ¡Reserve la fecha! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender llevarán a cabo un foro comunitario sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre el proceso de planificación y compartir su perspectiva. El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS para quienes no puedan asistir.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the planning process and share your perspective. The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📅 ¡Reserve la fecha! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender llevarán a cabo un foro comunitario sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre el proceso de planificación y compartir su perspectiva. El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS para quienes no puedan asistir.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
