South Topsail Elementary School

📚 Walk to Read Camp is Reading Camp—reimagined! ✨ Under the leadership of Dr. Oates, Director of Elementary Education, and Meagan Winstead, Early Literacy Specialist, reading camp was transformed into a dynamic and engaging experience where students imagine, explore, and discover their path to excellence. 🧭 With a theme centered around exploration and discovery, students are immersed in literacy through books, art, and project-based learning that bring reading to life. 🎨📖 🔍 Our mission: Imagine, explore, and discover while mapping the path to excellence. 🌟 Our vision: Through Walk to Read and hands-on adventures, we explore new paths and discover exciting places—leading students to success. 🚀 Students across the district arrive each day energized and eager to learn—and families are noticing! 💬 One parent shared: “I’ve seen such a huge difference in his confidence in reading and writing. He comes home excited to share about his day—which hasn’t always been the case. I was nervous about taking away from his summer, but this has been the best decision. I’m so thankful he got this opportunity.” 💖 Walk to Read is more than just a camp—it’s a celebration of learning 🎉 and a spark for lifelong readers. 🔥

YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/mCfYTVl2jxw Even when school is out for summer, Pender County Schools continues to support our students and families. 🌞🍎 PCS is proud to partner once again with the NC Department of Public Instruction, No Kid Hungry NC, and the Carolina Hunger Initiative to offer free summer meals for children 18 and younger. Beginning Wednesday, June 18 through July 30, families can pick up 5 days’ worth of breakfast 🥣 and lunch 🥪 at four school sites—South Topsail, C.F. Pope, Malpass Corner, and Rocky Point Elementary—every Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. 📍⏰ ✅ No application is needed, but pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/9ywM682HA52263Vy8 📋 Just bring your child’s name and age when picking up meals. Together, we’re helping every child stay healthy, nourished, and ready to learn! 💪🎒

🎒 Enroll Now for 2025-26! 📝 Just a reminder that registration is open for all new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year — including incoming kindergartners! Getting started early helps ensure a smooth transition and proper planning for our schools. 📍 Start the enrollment process here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll We can’t wait to welcome your student to the PCS family! 💙💛

🎒 ¡Inscríbete ahora para el año escolar 2025-26! 📝 Solo un recordatorio: ¡la inscripción ya está abierta para todos los nuevos estudiantes que ingresarán a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender en el año escolar 2025-26, incluyendo los nuevos estudiantes de kindergarten! Empezar temprano ayuda a garantizar una transición sin problemas y una mejor planificación en nuestras escuelas. 📍 Comienza el proceso de inscripción aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll ¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a tu estudiante a la familia PCS! 💙💛

Aviso Importante para los Negocios Locales Hemos sido informados de una estafa relacionada con una empresa llamada Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) que está afirmando falsamente representar a Pender High School y a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender mientras solicita fondos de patrocinio. Según informes de otros distritos, varios negocios ya han sido engañados. Para aclarar, ninguna escuela del Condado de Pender trabaja con empresas externas de mercadeo para conseguir patrocinios. Las únicas organizaciones autorizadas a recaudar fondos para nuestros programas deportivos son los Booster Clubs (clubes de apoyo). Si su negocio es contactado por alguien que dice representar a nuestras escuelas para fines de publicidad o patrocinio, le recomendamos verificar su identidad y comunicarse directamente con la escuela. Puede leer más sobre esta estafa en el sitio web del Better Business Bureau: 🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130 Gracias por ayudarnos a proteger a nuestra comunidad.

🚨 Important Notice for Local Businesses and Our Community We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a company called Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) that is falsely claiming to represent Pender High School and Pender County Schools while seeking sponsorship funds. Reports from other districts indicate that multiple businesses have already been misled. To be clear, no Pender County School partners with outside marketing companies to secure sponsorships. The only legitimate organizations authorized to collect funds for our athletic programs are the Booster Clubs. If your business is contacted by anyone claiming to represent our school for advertising or sponsorship purposes, we encourage you to verify their identity and contact your school directly. You can read more about this scam on the Better Business Bureau website: 🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130 Thank you for helping us protect our community.

The PTO at STES generously provides general school supplies for every STES student. We are so thankful for their support and sponsorship. Use the link to access the grade level supply requests for the 25-26 school year, https://bit.ly/stesupplylist25. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call the school’s main office 910-270-2756. Thanks!

Thank you for your patience.

An Internet outage is currently impacting Topsail and Surf City Schools, potentially affecting both Internet and phone lines at these locations. Four County Electric has confirmed that the issue stems from a fiber line that was cut. At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration. We are actively working with Four County Electric to monitor the situation and will post updates on our website and social media channels as soon as more information becomes available.

Actualmente, una interrupción del servicio de Internet está afectando a las escuelas de Topsail y Surf City, lo que podría impactar tanto el Internet como las líneas telefónicas en esas ubicaciones. Four County Electric ha confirmado que el problema se debe a una línea de fibra óptica que fue cortada. En este momento, no hay un tiempo estimado para la restauración del servicio. Estamos trabajando activamente con Four County Electric para monitorear la situación y publicaremos actualizaciones en nuestro sitio web y canales de redes sociales tan pronto como haya más información disponible.

Thanks for an amazing 25-25 school year from the Specials team!

Thanks to our incredible PTO ❤️, all students are enjoying an amazing show put on by No Sleeves Magic 🪄 today!

📚 Battle of the Books Champions Recognized! At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, students from South Topsail Elementary and Topsail Middle School were recognized for their impressive 3rd place finishes in the regional Battle of the Books competition! Congratulations to these young readers and their coaches for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. 📖👏

Two more days left to show how much we love our incredible STE teachers!!

YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtube.com/shorts/x1T-cxhteGM 🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🌟 Pender County Schools recently honored four outstanding educators at our 2025 PCS Awards Night, held at Heide Trask High School! 🎉🍎 👏 Congratulations to our award winners: 🏆 Teacher of the Year – Michelle Lee, Topsail Annandale Elementary 🌟 Beginning Teacher of the Year – Sophia Foster, Burgaw Middle 🎓 Principal of the Year – Jill Robertson, North Topsail Elementary 🎯 Assistant Principal of the Year – Christina Eames, South Topsail Elementary Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, this year’s awards included gift baskets totaling more than $20,000! ✨ Plus, Teacher of the Year Michelle Lee received 🎫 two round-trip tickets from Avelo Airlines and will participate in the Go Global NC Global Teachers program thanks to a generous donor. 🌍✈️ Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove shared: “These four educators exemplify what makes PCS special—dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to student success.”

Thank you Ms. McCubbins!! You've received a special video. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. South Topsail Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PYcL2pQKkbkTTC9mypJA24I

1st, 2nd and 3rd graders were treated to a chorus concert this afternoon as our amazing singers 🎶 prepare for their performance at Spring Fling 💐 in Burgaw tomorrow.

What an honor to have so many graduating Stingray Seniors 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓 walking the halls this morning! ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Principal Appreciation Day to our fearless leader, Kathryn Bates!!!!!

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