RPES is BEYOND grateful for our amazing bus drivers!! Thank you so much for all you do, helping our students safely get to school and back home again, all with a smile on your face!


So much fun celebrating our 100th day of school for the 22-23 school year by dressing up to be 100 years old or finding ways to show the number 100! Thank you to all families for participating!








Hats off to CTE from RPES!


Join us in two weeks for our Black History Month Assembly & Performances! The celebration will be held on February 24th at 12:30 in the gym - we hope to see you there!

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!

