
📣 Important Announcement 📣
All Pender County Schools buildings will be closed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as our staff gathers for the Convocation event. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prepare for a great school year ahead! 🎓✨ #OnePender


🌍 English as a Second Language Classes at CFCC! 🌍
Looking to improve your English skills? Cape Fear Community College is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to help you succeed. Whether you're a student or community member, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your language abilities.📚
🌍 ¡Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma en CFCC! 🌍
¿Buscas mejorar tus habilidades en inglés? Cape Fear Community College está ofreciendo clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) para ayudarte a tener éxito. Ya seas estudiante o miembro de la comunidad, esta es una oportunidad fantástica para mejorar tus habilidades lingüísticas. 📚



We are so excited to meet our newest Stingrays on Friday at Kindergarten Orientation. We will have two sessions that you can choose to attend based on what works best for your schedule. First session will be from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm and 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. Please be sure to bring your rising kindergartener as we have a fun activity that they will get to complete while you are learning everything there is to know about kindergarten at South Topsail Elementary School! See you Friday!


We are seeking an amazing Instructional Assistant to join our team! Please email Kathryn Bates at kathryn_bates@pender.k12.nc.us if interested! https://pendercountyschools.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=336


Due to flooding, Pender County Schools will be closed for students on 8/9. Penderlea and Pender Early College will continue virtual learning. Staff can report if safe; contact your supervisor if working virtually. All after-school activities are canceled. Stay safe! #OnePender


STES Annual Campus Beautification will be held this Saturday, August 10th from 7 am-10 am. We would love to have your help preparing our outdoor spaces for the start of a new school year!! Please bring your gardening supplies and water.

There are no changes to our current status at this time. Virtual learning continues tomorrow for Penderlea and Pender Early College. No decision has been made yet for Friday. Stay safe! Updates will be provided via email, website, and social media. #OnePender


Due to severe weather, all PCS facilities will close and after-school events are canceled starting at 4 PM today, August 6. This includes schools and admin buildings. Penderlea and Pender Early College students will dismiss on time. Emergency staff will be contacted if needed.


Due to Tropical Storm Debby, all PCS will be closed for students and non-emergency staff on 8/7 & 8/8. After-school activities and athletics are canceled. Emergency staff will be notified individually. Stay safe! Updates via email, website, and social media. #OnePender


Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, 8/5/2024. We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Student safety is our top priority. Any updates will be shared via email, our website, and social media. Stay safe! #OnePender


🔔 Don’t forget! There’s a vital discussion on "Cell Phone Safety" with Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools coming up. Discover effective strategies to safeguard your kids online. 📱👪 #OnePender


🎉 Our Open House dates are set! Come meet the teachers and explore the classrooms. Check your school's specific date and time. Let's kick off the new year together! #OnePender


We are seeking an amazing Exceptional Children’s Assistant (EC IA) to join our team!
Please email Kathryn Bates at kathryn_bates@pender.k12.nc.us if interested!
Job Listing: https://pendercountyschools.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=710


We are seeking an amazing Exceptional Children’s Teacher (EC) to join our team! Please email Kathryn Bates at kathryn_bates@pender.k12.nc.us if interested!
Job Posting Link: https://pendercountyschools.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=731


STES Annual Campus Beautification will be held on August 10th from 7 am-10 am. We would love to have your help preparing our outdoor spaces for the start of a new school year!! Please bring your gardening supplies and water. If you are able to pressure wash the HUTS, please contact Mrs. Bates (kathryn_bates@pender.k12.nc.us)


Supporting public schools means supporting our future. See how they make a difference for everyone in a new NCSBA video "Public Education Does the Public Good." Watch and spread the word: bit.ly/publiceducationdoesthepublicgood #PublicEducationMatters #OnePender


Concerned about your kids' online security? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to discover ways to protect them in today's digital age! 📱👪 #OnePender


Hello Stingray Families! STE will host Open House for the 2024-2025 school year on August 22nd from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm (drop-in). This event will be for Pre-K through 5th grade! PTO has scheduled food trucks to be onsite during the event. We hope that you are enjoying your summer but excited to see everyone back in August!


STE Kindergarten families, we will host Kindergarten Orientation on August 16th. We will have two different sessions in which you will choose one to attend. Session 1 will be from 4:00 pm-4:45 pm and session two will be from 5:00 pm-5:45 pm. We will cover staggered entry and beginning of the year health requirements for kindergarteners. We look forward to meeting our newest Stingrays!


Are you concerned about your kids' safety online? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to learn how to protect them in the digital age! 📱👪 #OnePender
