
Thanks to our amazing PTO for the teachers’ Waffle Bar today! If you would like to join the growing PTO and show our staff appreciation, contact president Michelle Stone at michelle_stone@pender.k12.nc.us!





Order your student's yearbook before December 20th and save $5! Visit www.strawbridge.net and enter code YB26496 to order today; after December 20th, the price will increase to $25.


The 2022 Pender County Schools Holiday Cards feature artwork by Alison Cruz Antonio (snow globe) and Emerson Freeman (snowman) ⛄ the Rocky Point Elementary and Surf City Middle students were recognized during Tuesday's BOE meeting for their selection 🥳🎉👏👏 #PCSPride




Mrs. Black is so excited to see everyone at our concert tonight! K-2nd starts at 6pm and 3rd-5th starts at 7pm. And don’t forget to visit the book fair while you’re there!



We are so proud of Mrs. Jessica Barnette as she becomes the next national Milken Educator! To learn more about Mrs. Barnette, watch videos of her receiving her award, and to learn about the Milken Family Foundation, you can visit this link: https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/jessica-barnette (
Photo Credits: Milken Family Foundation)



drumroll please - "And the 2022 NC #MilkenAward goes to...K-1 teacher Jessica Barnette!" We've got $25K with her name on it! Happiest birthday and congrats to this outstanding educator! @rpe_rams @ncpublicschools @CTruittNCDPI @stephbishop95 #PCSPride #NCEd https://bit.ly/3FiO3is


On her birthday 🎂 @rpe_rams teacher JESSICA BARNETTE wins NC’s 2022 #MilkenAward , the first ever in @penderschools! Jessica’s “Oscar of Teaching” includes $25K she can use however she likes! @ncpublicschools @CTruittNCDPI @stephbishop95 #PCSPride #NCEd


Thank you for the donations that have come in so far as we celebrate the season of giving for our furry friends in need! Here’s the list of needed items: Clorox wipes, bleach, paper towels, laundry pods, dish detergent, rubber or plastic toys, thin fleece/microfiber blankets!


Members of the Rocky Point Elementary Strings Club would like to wish you and your family "Happy Holidays!" Students interested in joining the club to play violin, cello, or bass can contact Mrs. Black to begin in January; there is no fee to join the club! https://youtu.be/Vp1Ct3L4khE


Our Winter Concert is exactly ONE WEEK away! We hope to see everyone at 6:00pm (K-2nd grade performances) or 7:00pm (3rd-5th grade performances) next Wednesday, December 14th. Students should dress either festive or fancy - see you there!



Do your students like Cheez-Its? Did you know you could use them to explore area and perimeter? Ms. Romero’s class had a lot of fun exploring this new math concept!




Thank you to our families who joined students to eat and learn together on Monday! We loved seeing each and every family!





We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Check out this special turkey dance from Ms. Barnette's class! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-2zjponXkQ


Thank you to all who attended our Community Resilience Model Night! We started with a tree dedication and dove release for a former student followed by a presentation on resilience building and interactive family activity!





Our 3rd graders had fun dressing up as Ms. Chang today as part of Pender County School’s career-focused spirit week!



Join us in dress up activities this week for National Career Development Month!


Happy Veteran’s Day to our Rocky Point Veterans and all veterans around the globe. We highly appreciate your service to our country!





A big time was had by all at Rocky Point Elementary during the Veterans Day celebration - the freedoms that your service provides us do not go unnoticed #PCSPride





Save the Date! Rocky Point's Winter Concert will be on Wednesday, December 14th! Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade will perform starting at 6:00pm; 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will perform starting at 7:00. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair while you're there!


Thank you, Veterans! This banner, which was signed by every Rocky Point student, will hang at Texas Roadhouse in Wilmington this week. If you’re a veteran, please stop by Texas Roadhouse, get a free meal, and know that we are thankful for your service!
