This sweet Stingray recognized School Resource Officer Deputy Perdicho for her hard work in keeping us safe each day. She presented Deputy P with an award that she made herself! STE is a great (and safe!) place to be!
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
school resource officer stands behind a student holding an award that the student made for her
Several of South Topsail's bus drivers participated in the Bus Rodeo yesterday. They all did a wonderful job! Mr. McIntyre placed first and Ms. Coston placed third place in the county. Way to go!
about 2 years ago, Surf City Elementary
1st and 3rd Place!!
Go Ms. Golden!
Go Ms. Coston!
It's Assistant Principals Week and the best one is here at South Topsail! Ms. Flynn works beyond the call of duty and makes a point of checking on staff and students regularly. We adore Ms. Flynn and are so thankful to have her at STE!
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
Ms. Flynn, Assistant Principal, peaks through  streamers hanging on her office door
Complete the Google form for each child who will be attending a Pender County School for the 2023-24 schol year. Please complete whether you need bus transportation or not. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9UgAwqPR_FgufPywLtrK0DV-K2sJHf51Xx4iYZujPUmoE0Q/viewform
about 2 years ago, Surf City Elementary
Field Day fun is underway at STE! This year's event honors our family and community members serving in the military. Kudos to Mr. Brobst for another fantastic day of teamwork and athleticism, and kudos to all of our military families! We thank you for your service!
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
students in "Army" shirts standing outside by a relay race
teams set up for tug of war
students are cheered on as they compete in a sack relay race
students pull on a colorful parachute, sending balls into the air
What a joy it was to have author and two-time Emmy Award Winner Willa Brigham visit our students today. Students were entertained by her storytelling, theatrics, and songs. If you would like to learn more about our visitor, check out her webpage www.willabrigham.com
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
author standing in front of a stage theatrically performing for students
Willa Brigham performs her stories for students
Willa Brigham performs her stories for students
Join us today in celebrating our amazing media coordinators who instill a love and passion for reading in our students!
about 2 years ago, Pender County Schools
National School Librarian Day Celebration
Congratulations to South Topsail's Science Olympiad Team! Both Varsity and JV Teams scored 1ST PLACE overall at today's competition - and they were also awarded the Spirit Award! It's a great day to be a Stingray!
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
two trophies and one award sitting on a tabletop
Congratulations to Mrs. Marsh Creech, South Topsail's Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Marsh Creech cares about her students and goes above and beyond every day. Her students, past and present, say that she is kind, helpful, and a great teacher!
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
teacher with students surrounding her; sign reads: "Congratulations Ms. Marsh Creech!"
Can you build a hurricane-proof house? Fourth grade Stingrays participated in an in-house field trip with @marinequestuncw today, engineering structures and testing them against "hurricane force" winds.
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
students sit around their paper structure while a teacher blows a leaf blower to test its strength
students sit around their paper structure while a teacher blows a leaf blower to test its strength
student tests his paper and popsicle stick structure; display behind the students shows the criteria for the structure
Two students work together to measure and cut materials to build a structure
These hardworking Stingrays have been "all booked up" practicing for the Elementary Battle of the Books competition held on Tuesday. With a very solid performance, the team came in 4th overall. Awesome work, Stingrays, and congratulations to Surf City Elementary on their win!
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
6 students turning to look at the camera, wearing shirts that read "Sorry, I'm all booked up!"
Fourth grade Stingrays joined Ms. Rodgers on a trip to watch the NC Symphony perform at Heide Trask High School.
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
students sitting on gymnasium bleachers waiting on a performance
NC symphony set up to perform in a gymnasium
Congratulations to Stingray Garrett Wadsworth! Garret won an exemplary award at the State Science Fair on Saturday! His project was titled "Firm Foundations."
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
student standing in front of his science project board
students standing on a stage receiving awards for science fair
Did you see a rainbow today? These Stingrays did! They made spectroscopes and viewed the way light can be broken into the seven colors of the rainbow.
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
students looking through a spectroscope at rainbows.
students looking through a spectroscope at rainbows.
student looking through a spectroscope looking for rainbows
Have you ordered your 22-23 STE Yearbook yet? The deadline for online orders is April 1st (no fooling!). Just go to www.strawbridge.net and click "Order Pictures and Yearbooks." Code: YB25739
about 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
flyer for ordering yearbooks
Please join PCS in celebrating Employee Appreciation Day! During Dr. Breedlove's Listening & Learning Series, the No.1 reason why our employees choose to work here - the family atmosphere. THANK YOU for making this a special place! #PCSPride #Family #EmployeeAppreciationDay
over 2 years ago, Bob Fankboner
employee day
Kindergarten registration is underway! There are three ways to register - use the QR code; head to pendercountyschools.net or attend your school’s scheduled K Screener Day, assistance for registering will be provided. Please register by March 31st! 📆#PCSPride
over 2 years ago, Bob Fankboner
k registration
k registration
So many "Things" (and other Seuss characters!) are happening at South Topsail for Read Across America Week! Tomorrow completes the week with pajama day and our favorite bedtime stories!
over 2 years ago, South Topsail Elementary
teacher and students posing in Dr. Seuss-themed clothing
students posing in Dr. Seuss-themed clothing
teacher and student posing in Dr. Seuss-themed clothing
Dr. Seuss-themed sneakers
Kindergarten registration is underway! There are three ways to register - use the QR code; head to pendercountyschools.net or attend your school’s scheduled K Screener Day, assistance for registering will be provided. Please register by March 31st! #PCSPride
over 2 years ago, Bob Fankboner
k registration
k registration
Unofficially we’re at 14 schools down on the Listening & Learning tour. It’s hard to miss the family atmosphere on display at @southtopsailelementary - it’s reflected in your students who showed Dr. Breedlove a lot of ❤️ #PCSPride https://youtu.be/DwoUw5JEAyc
over 2 years ago, Bob Fankboner
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