Tonight’s challenge is “Last Night for Donations.” Think of one new person who can help us make our playground EVEN BETTER! This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up, earn points, and support our school! Log on to MyBooster.com tonight to share your page and ask for donations. Let’s finish STRONG!
And don't forget... tonight is your last chance to earn final entries into our Great Wolf Lodge overnight stay giveaway!
Remember to rest up tonight and wear your school shirt and athletic shoes tomorrow. Don't forget your water bottle!

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Honored to be celebrating the vibrant cultures of our South Topsail Elementary families — ¡Gracias por enriquecer nuestra escuela! 🎉

Today, we celebrate creativity, courage, and the power of making our mark! Our students learned that even the smallest dot can be the beginning of something amazing. ✨
Here’s to trying something new, believing in ourselves, and turning our dots into beautiful possibilities! 🎨💫
Make your mark! Be creative. Be brave. Be YOU! ❤️






📌 Incoming Kindergarten students and students who enrolled from out of state must provide their school nurse with:
• A completed NC Health Assessment Form from within the past calendar year
• A copy of their updated immunization record
💉 All 7th and 12th grade students also have required immunizations that must be completed by Sept. 22.
➡️ View grade-specific immunization requirements for Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Please contact your school nurse with any questions or to make sure your student’s records are complete.
⚠️ The Sept. 22 deadline is established by North Carolina state law, and the school district cannot make exceptions.
🏥 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS REQUISITOS DE SALUD ESCOLAR
Se acerca rápidamente la fecha límite del 22 de septiembre para entregar los formularios de salud y cumplir con los requisitos de vacunación.
📌 Los estudiantes que ingresan a Kindergarten y los estudiantes que se hayan matriculado provenientes de otro estado deben entregar a la enfermera de su escuela:
• Un Formulario de Evaluación de Salud de Carolina del Norte completado durante el último año calendario
• Una copia de su registro de vacunación actualizado
💉 Todos los estudiantes de 7.º y 12.º grado también tienen requisitos de vacunación que deben cumplirse antes del 22 de septiembre.
➡️ Consulte los requisitos de vacunación específicos para Kindergarten, 7.º y 12.º grado:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene preguntas o para asegurarse de que los registros de su estudiante estén completos.
⚠️ La fecha límite del 22 de septiembre está establecida por la ley del estado de Carolina del Norte, por lo que el distrito escolar no puede hacer excepciones.


Good morning, Stingray Families!
Please remember that the tardy bell at South Topsail Elementary rings at 7:55 a.m. Students arriving after 7:55 a.m. are considered tardy.
If your child arrives at school after 7:55 a.m., a parent or guardian must walk the student into the main office to sign them in and receive a tardy slip.
Please do not send students through the carline after 7:55 a.m. For student safety, the doors used for morning arrival are locked after the carline closes, and there may not be a staff member available at that door to allow your child into the building.
We appreciate your help in ensuring that all of our Stingrays arrive safely and are ready to Ready. Set. Grow. each morning!
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe!
⏰ There’s still time to share your voice!
The PCS Community Priorities Survey is open through Friday, September 18. Your feedback will help guide planning for school assignment, future facilities and the continued growth of our district.
✅ Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4d0Q3O0
Please participate and share the survey with others across Pender County! 📲
Recordatorio de la encuesta — 14 de septiembre
⏰ ¡Todavía está a tiempo de compartir su opinión!
La Encuesta sobre las Prioridades de la Comunidad de PCS estará disponible hasta el viernes 18 de septiembre. Sus comentarios ayudarán a orientar la planificación relacionada con la asignación escolar, las futuras instalaciones y el crecimiento continuo de nuestro distrito.
✅ Complete la encuesta: https://forms.gle/sgWCWu8F1rXrxboTA
¡Participe y comparta la encuesta con otras personas en todo el condado de Pender! 📲


On September 11, 2001, thousands of lives were lost, families were forever changed, and first responders answered an unimaginable call.
Today, Pender County Schools pauses to remember those who died, honor those who served and sacrificed in the years that followed, and recognize the families and communities who continue to carry the impact of that day.
For our students, September 11 is history. It is our responsibility to help them understand why we remember.
🇺🇸 We will never forget.


Emergency personnel responded to South Topsail Elementary Thursday morning after a gas-like odor was reported inside the building. Students and staff were kept outside as a precaution while the building was inspected.
Fire department personnel checked every classroom and hallway using four gas meters. All four meters registered zero, and no gas was detected anywhere inside the school. The propane tanks and kitchen were also inspected, and no issues were found.
After the fire department cleared the building, Pender County Emergency Management and Pender County Schools maintenance staff conducted an additional walkthrough, including hallways where concerns had been reported. No gas smell or fumes were detected during the walkthrough.
A ventilation fan was placed in the building as an additional precaution. The school was cleared for students and staff to enter, and normal operations resumed.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we resolved this situation.

South Topsail Elementary Update: A strong gas odor was reported inside the school this morning. As a precaution, students remained in their vehicles while the fire department, Emergency Management and PCS maintenance staff investigated.
The Fire Marshal has given the all-clear for students and staff to enter the building. Normal school operations will begin at 8:30 a.m., and fans are being used to clear the remaining odor.
Thank you to our families and staff for their patience and cooperation.

Go to MyBooster.com and share through email, text, and on social media with just a click! 💻📱🙌 Every share helps students earn points for prizes in the Reward Store!

The Sept. 22 deadline is quickly approaching for required health forms and immunizations.
📌 Incoming Kindergarten students and students who enrolled from out of state must provide their school nurse with:
• A completed NC Health Assessment Form from within the past calendar year
• A copy of their updated immunization record
💉 All 7th and 12th grade students also have required immunizations that must be completed by Sept. 22.
➡️ View grade-specific immunization requirements for Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Please contact your school nurse with any questions or to make sure your student’s records are complete.
⚠️ The Sept. 22 deadline is established by North Carolina state law, and the school district cannot make exceptions.
🏥 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS REQUISITOS DE SALUD ESCOLAR
Se acerca rápidamente la fecha límite del 22 de septiembre para entregar los formularios de salud y cumplir con los requisitos de vacunación.
📌 Los estudiantes que ingresan a Kindergarten y los estudiantes que se hayan matriculado provenientes de otro estado deben entregar a la enfermera de su escuela:
• Un Formulario de Evaluación de Salud de Carolina del Norte completado durante el último año calendario
• Una copia de su registro de vacunación actualizado
💉 Todos los estudiantes de 7.º y 12.º grado también tienen requisitos de vacunación que deben cumplirse antes del 22 de septiembre.
➡️ Consulte los requisitos de vacunación específicos para Kindergarten, 7.º y 12.º grado:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene preguntas o para asegurarse de que los registros de su estudiante estén completos.
⚠️ La fecha límite del 22 de septiembre está establecida por la ley del estado de Carolina del Norte, por lo que el distrito escolar no puede hacer excepciones.


🎯 A dash of generosity
🎉 A cup of school spirit
🍎 A whole lot of support for our students
And here's the cherry on top: One registered family from our school will win a @greatwolflodge overnight stay! Sign up at MyBooster.com to enter the sweepstakes and join the fun while helping our school reach its goal.
Help us cook up something incredible!

Students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in recognition of the day.


@greatwolflodge is helping make our fundraiser even more exciting! One lucky family from our school will WIN a Great Wolf Lodge night's stay. Register on MyBooster.com to be eligible, then earn additional chances to win every time you share your student's donation page.
Plus, students can earn their very own Wolf Ears just for participating! 🐺
Sign up today at MyBooster.com and join the adventure!
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