Want to treat a teacher but not sure what they love? The PTA has got you covered—check out the staff’s “Favorite Things” list for gift inspiration. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3EOPuJr
This morning we celebrated Topsail High seniors as they walked the SCE & SCM hallways one last time before they graduate. Congratulations to the 2025 graduating class. We know you will do great things! 💛🏴☠️🖤
Good morning Surf City families. Bus 331 will be approximately 1 hour late this morning. We are sorry for the late notice and inconvenience. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
We're happy to share with you that Carolynn E. from Ms. O'Brien's 3rd grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week for the week of April 28 - May 2. Carolynn, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
STEAM night tonight was a HIT! We had an amazing night filled with discovery, creativity, and Sea Turtle spirit! 💙🐢💚 A HUGE shoutout to Mrs. Faircloth for crafting such fun, hands-on stations - you made STEAM come alive for our students and families. 🧠🛠️
Our exceptional butterflies for our exceptional children. 🦋
Mrs. Holt's second graders are using blocks and tiles to make arrays. This is getting them ready for 3rd grade multiplication!
Check out Mrs. Burnett's third graders. They're studying soil samples to see what materials make up soil and identify the types of soil.
Dear Surf City Elementary Families,
The second route of bus 313 will be 1 hour late this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the front office if you would like to make alternate transportation arrangements. sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us
Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉🏫
Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who guide our schools with heart, strength, and vision. 👏❤️
Our principals wear many hats—mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and champion for students and staff alike. 🎓📝🧠
To all our incredible principals across Pender County Schools: THANK YOU for your dedication and leadership. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! #OnePender
Today we're celebrating our amazing principal, Mr. Bailey! Thank you for your tireless efforts and for providing our school with amazing support this year. We appreciate all you do for our community, students and staff. 💙🐢💚
A HUGE congratulations to Quinn L. in 3rd grade. Her sea turtle artwork was selected for the Superintendent's Art Award for Spring Fest. Quinn, your school is proud of you!
Bus 313 Second Route will be 30 minutes early today, riding on bus 216.
Students on Bus 280 will ride on Bus 293 this afternoon.
Thank you!
Mrs. Edens’ 5th grade medical students took their knowledge of the human body systems and were able to diagnose 10 patients, identifying the body system that was affected, as well as the evidence that supports their answer.
Thanks to the THS lacrosse team for helping out by opening car doors and welcoming the kids to school in our morning car line. 🥍🏴☠️
Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Oberle's 5th grade ELA classes participated in a Civil War poster- board walkthrough which was part of their final project for ELA. Students were able to view and critique posters, providing feedback to their peers. Each poster focused on the question, "How were men and women affected by the Civil War?"
🎶 What an amazing performance by our talented students! 🎶
We are so proud of the incredible voices showcased during the All-County Elementary Chorus performance. Their hard work, dedication, and love for music truly shined on stage!
If you missed it — or just want to enjoy it again — you can watch the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kd59EJTQJI
Thank you to our students, music educators, and families for making this event such a special celebration of the arts in Pender County Schools! 🎤✨
Hello, Sea Turtle families. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Please use the following link to access this week's edition of The Turtle Times. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0CRQu3C3a5kG7-hueOuWDQrY0fs1Js2/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our All County Chorus. 90 4th & 5th graders from all over the county spent the day at Heide Trask HS for the 2026 Elementary All County Chorus and performed a concert tonight at 6pm. You all are amazing! 🎶
