21st Century students learned about American folk artist Grandma Moses and created snowy artwork in her style! Look at these beautiful masterpieces!
Don't Forget! Today, Wednesday February 8th is an early release day for all students! RPE will dismiss at 11:20!
Here's a fun musical opportunity! The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is holding a Children's Concert on February 26th at 4:00pm. Children under 18 are FREE, and adult tickets are only $15. Visit the link to learn more and buy tickets! https://www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/education-concert.html
The Rocky Point PTO is selling Valentine’s grams for $1.00 each! Students received order forms, but please reach out if you need more - orders are due by Friday!
Rocky Point Elementary teacher Jessica Barnette was recognized in Raleigh for being named a 2022 @Milken Educator Award Winner #PCSPride @ncpublicschools #nced
Only two more days left to turn in your talent show applications! Remember, talents can be in-person or submitted virtually (for talents that can't be done on our stage). If you need a form, you can get one from the homeroom teacher or Mrs. Black!
After spending 36 years at Rocky Point Elementary School, Ms. Eakins now has a permanent spot in the history of the school. The outdoor learning area has been dedicated in her honor. Two plaques were also dedicated to the lives of two previous students who passed away. #PCSPride
Due to the threat of severe weather in the area, all Pender County Schools after school activities on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 have been canceled. #PCSPride
Meet The Superintendent
Thursday, January 26, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Heide Trask High School
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Penderlea School
Thursday, February 8, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Topsail High School
Throwback time! Did you get to come to our Veteran's Day Tribute in November? All of the students prepared songs to honor and thank our veterans; check out the video! https://youtu.be/wTvuU6Rt2RE
Last call for String Club! We have a few spots left, especially on cello or bass. An instrument will be provided for your student and there is no cost to participate!
Congratulations to all of our district-level science fair participants! Amari, Irvin, and Sammy will be moving on to the regional level at UNCW!
Did you know that our 3rd grade students are now surgeons? They dissected books to identify various text features. Way to go, little scientists!
The folks at the Milken Institute put together an extended video for Rocky Point Elementary teacher Jessica Barnette who was recently named a Milken Educator 🍎https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsXLeW_eUD0 #PCSPride 👏👏👏
We hope everyone had a good winter break, but we're ready to see you again! Students return to school on Monday...and don't forget that school starts at 7:20am!
String Club is accepting new members! The club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and most students will qualify to use a free school instrument - there's no cost to you! Students can learn the violin, cello, or bass. Email Mrs. Black for more information!
We wish everyone a happy and healthy new year! The RPES teachers are working hard this week to prepare for the students' return on Monday!
Thank you to all who donated to the Pender County Animal Shelter during our season of giving! They were very appreciative (the humans and our furry friends)!
Here’s our 2022 Winter Concert video! Thank you to all of the students for a wonderful performance and to all of our families who were able to be in attendance! https://youtu.be/d-DYBkChsb4
A big “Thank You!” To the Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for awarding Mrs. Black a $500 grant. The money will be used to purchase instrument kits for the 5th graders “Science of Sound” unit!
