South Topsail Elementary School

Picture Retakes are this Thursday, November 6th. Send in your child's original picture package if available.

🧠✨ Spotlight: Sophie Heckerman

“Many people don’t realize that school psychologists do much more than testing. We support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, collaborate with teachers and families to create positive learning environments, and help schools build systems that support all learners.”

Ms. Heckerman has been a school psychologist for 10 years (Four with PCS) and loves "the connections I get to make with students and staff".

We’re grateful for everything she does to support our students and staff! 💙

Calling all Stingrays!

Skip the dishes and support South Topsail Elementary!

Join us tonight, Tuesday, November 4th, at Oval & Ale from 4–8 PM.

Just mention STE, and a portion of your bill will go toward supporting our school!

Thank you for your support!

Join us tonight at Oval and Ale to support STES!!

🥫 Let’s Fill the Bins and Fill Hearts! 💙
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender

What a beautiful day ☀️ to enjoy our South Topsail Stingrays in Ms Rodgers' chorus singing at the Spot Festival! 🎶 🐟

Extra points for anyone who can guess the play on words of Mrs Eames' ensemble today.

Only at South Topsail! Coach D made car line ROAR-some on this chilly Halloween morning by showing up as a dinosaur! 🦕 🦖 What a DINO-mite start to our Fun Friday!

Due to a traffic accident in the area and heavy traffic volume on HWY 17, expect delays involving bus pickup and arrival at school. We appreciate your patience.

5th Graders were honored to host Whitebull of the Nez Perce tribe today. He told stories, sang songs and discussed the history of the tribe. Students were excited to spend the morning with the storyteller featured in our Wit and Wisdom lessons for Module 1!

📣Join the Pender County Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) for a parent meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30–7:30 PM at Topsail High School. Meet the team, connect with others, and learn about available resources. 💙💛

STEM is a little more fun in Media when our activities are based on spooky Halloween read alouds! 👻 🎃 🖍️

Trunk or Treat was a HUGE success last night! Thank you to all the families who came out for candy, friends, games and books! 👻 🎃 🍬 🕷️

The Scholastic Book Fair SHOP DAYS 📚 start tomorrow (Wednesday). Your child can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar in support of Share the Fair to receive a lollipop! 🍭 All Share the Fair proceeds go straight to making sure ALL Stingrays get to choose at least one book this week 📖 💗

🎃👻 Join us for a fun-filled evening of candy, games, and spooky surprises! Trunk or Treat will be in the STE back parking lot on Oct. 16 from 5pm-7pm (gently used sneakers donation entry), followed by games and a cake walk in the gym. 📚 The Book Fair will be open in the Media Center from 5pm-7pm! 🍴 Grab dinner and dessert from Southern Roots and Hanna’s Hawaiian Ice food trucks. ☮️ Take a break in our sensory classrooms. 💙 Bring cash if you’d like to donate to the PTO. We can’t wait to see you there!

Good evening Pender County Schools families. As the storm system continues to weaken, we wanted to let you know that all schools will begin at their normal times on Monday. We look forward to having a great week!

Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!

🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week we’re proud to recognize Ms. Margo Lewis, an EC teacher at South Topsail Elementary School. Ms. Lewis is known for her incredible attention to detail and outstanding communication, always going the extra mile to ensure her students receive the individualized care and support they need to thrive. Parents share that their children love her and speak about her fondly every single day—proof of the deep impact she makes in their lives.

Ms. Lewis’ classroom is more than just a place for academics—it’s a safe, supportive space filled with love and growth. Her dedication not only sets her students up for success now, but also lays a strong foundation for their futures.

💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Lewis, for your compassion, commitment, and the positive difference you make for students and families at South Topsail Elementary!

As the leaves start to change, the STE Office Boo Crew 👻 🎃 is ready to take on the season with cozy colors, crisp morning air and pumpkin spice energy!

Ms Hall's 2nd grade class went on a fun leaf hunt 🍂🍁 to find specific leaves they could use for a leaf rubbing activity. This wrapped up their Wit & Wisdom lesson on the text "Why Do Leaves Change Colors?"