👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
It's time to JOIN THE BOO CREW! The 2025 Annual STE Trunk-or-Treat is just around the corner - October 16th from 5pm-7pm.
Sign up to decorate your trunk and pass out candy, donate items, help with games, or lend a hand with setup and clean up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549AEAA2DA2F94-57319259-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawMmhzJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVQ1FGOTU0aEU5T3A2NkZTAR4sxIYz0mXtbikuUaIbZYm3d3EflpjCz0jWRjPQsl211v4-IP7YB4Yw4DD3DQ_aem_aiWSptBFLJ3mr0kwWWX3PA#/
Sign up to decorate your trunk and pass out candy, donate items, help with games, or lend a hand with setup and clean up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549AEAA2DA2F94-57319259-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawMmhzJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVQ1FGOTU0aEU5T3A2NkZTAR4sxIYz0mXtbikuUaIbZYm3d3EflpjCz0jWRjPQsl211v4-IP7YB4Yw4DD3DQ_aem_aiWSptBFLJ3mr0kwWWX3PA#/
🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
The staff at STES absolutely "CRUSHED" it the first week of school. Mrs. Eames and I rewarded them with a orange or grape crush! Go Stingrays!!!
🚍 We know the first day of the three-tier schedule brought some challenges, while we continue to work to make improvements there is a free tool that can be helpful for families - the Here Comes the Bus app.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
📢 Reminder!
Tonight is Open House for both our Elementary Schools and High Schools!
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
This is a great chance to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for a strong start to the school year. We look forward to seeing our families this evening! 💙💛
Tonight is Open House for both our Elementary Schools and High Schools!
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
This is a great chance to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for a strong start to the school year. We look forward to seeing our families this evening! 💙💛
DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR SCHOOL GEAR! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ste-shirts-25-26-copy-18718
Our theme is "One School, One Shirt" with a design inspired by one of our STE 5th grade students, Jeffrey Moody!
$15 for youth and $18 for adults. We also have hats this year for $25! Pre-order now and pick up during open house. We'll also be selling shirts during open house while sizes last. Last day to order is 8/29!
Help stock the teacher lounge! Help our teachers have a great year and make sure they have all the essentials!
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549AEAA2DA2F94-57618170-stock#/ and drop off your items at the PTO table during Open House on August 21 from 4pm-6pm.
We are so excited to see everyone at Open House tomorrow. Open House hours are from 4:00 pm-4:30 pm (individuals with sensory sensitivities) 4:30 pm-6:00 pm (Pre-K-5th grade). We will have food trucks on campus so feel free to use those for dinner.
Logistics:
*Class lists will be posted on the beginning of each grade level hallway
*Bus passes will be in the assigned classroom (if you do not have a bus pass and you want your child to ride a bus, please scan the QR code that will provide you with a form to complete. There will be computers in the gym setup to complete the form. All students that want to ride the bus must have a bus pass).
*The Media Center will home Chromebooks setup for those that have not completed registration for this school year (including Chromebook Agreement).
*The cafeteria will host PACES, YMCA Afterschool, Scouts, and Aramark.
*PTO will have a table at the intersection by the cafeteria.
*Operation Military Kids Club will have a table outside of the cafeteria.
*Mrs. London and Nurse Heather will be in the office for any enrollment or medical needs/forms.
Logistics:
*Class lists will be posted on the beginning of each grade level hallway
*Bus passes will be in the assigned classroom (if you do not have a bus pass and you want your child to ride a bus, please scan the QR code that will provide you with a form to complete. There will be computers in the gym setup to complete the form. All students that want to ride the bus must have a bus pass).
*The Media Center will home Chromebooks setup for those that have not completed registration for this school year (including Chromebook Agreement).
*The cafeteria will host PACES, YMCA Afterschool, Scouts, and Aramark.
*PTO will have a table at the intersection by the cafeteria.
*Operation Military Kids Club will have a table outside of the cafeteria.
*Mrs. London and Nurse Heather will be in the office for any enrollment or medical needs/forms.
We are so excited about meeting our newest Stingrays this afternoon for Kindergarten Orientation. We will all meet in the gym at 3:00 pm and then we will dismiss to individual classrooms from the gym to meet your child's teacher.
Ready to register/update your child for the new school year? Follow these simple steps to stay ahead of the game!
Beginning-of-Year Information Packets for all RETURNING students are now available online!
You can complete the application using any device with internet access, including smartphones with cellular data. If you have the IC app on your phone, the BOY paperwork can be accessed and completed through the app.
Once verified at the school level, your updates will sync directly into Infinite Campus!
A BOY Information Application must be submitted before your student(s) will be issued a Chromebook. There will be no paper forms available this year.
Parents/Guardians only need to submit ONE application for all their returning students.
Just be sure to add all students in the same application!
Go here https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
You can complete the application using any device with internet access, including smartphones with cellular data. If you have the IC app on your phone, the BOY paperwork can be accessed and completed through the app.
Once verified at the school level, your updates will sync directly into Infinite Campus!
A BOY Information Application must be submitted before your student(s) will be issued a Chromebook. There will be no paper forms available this year.
Parents/Guardians only need to submit ONE application for all their returning students.
Just be sure to add all students in the same application!
Go here https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
🎒 Enroll/Update your Registration Now for 2025-26! 📝 All students must have an updated form in order to receive a Chromebook this year. Just a reminder that registration is open for all new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year — including incoming kindergartners! Start the enrollment process here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll or access the forms on your IC Parent Portal App! 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! 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! 💙💛
🎒 ¡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! 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! 💙💛
Hey incoming 5th grade Stingrays! If you are interested in joining the Broadcast team this year, please grab a packet from your teacher during Open House to get a head start on the application and mock script. Extra packets will be available from Mrs Kennedy once school starts if you are unable to make it to the Open House.
📅 Open House is almost here! 🎒
Come meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
🗓 Open House Dates:
Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Middle Schools: August 20, 4-6 PM
High Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Pender Innovative Learning Academy: August 20, 4-6 PM
Let’s start the year strong — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛💙
Come meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
🗓 Open House Dates:
Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Middle Schools: August 20, 4-6 PM
High Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Pender Innovative Learning Academy: August 20, 4-6 PM
Let’s start the year strong — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛💙
STE wants to send out a HUGE thank you to Hampstead Baptist Church for assisting in the moving of furniture from the school building to the new Pre-K learning Huts. They also stained wood benches to make sure that everything looks nice and neat for the new school year.
🚌 Plan ahead for the first day of school!
Our Bus Stop Lookup tool is now updated with routes, pickup times, and drop-off times for the new school year. This is the easiest way to confirm your child’s bus information before the year begins.
📍 Click here to check your stop: https://bit.ly/3HtS5tz
Let’s make the first day run smoothly for everyone!
Our Bus Stop Lookup tool is now updated with routes, pickup times, and drop-off times for the new school year. This is the easiest way to confirm your child’s bus information before the year begins.
📍 Click here to check your stop: https://bit.ly/3HtS5tz
Let’s make the first day run smoothly for everyone!
📢 North Carolina law now requires all public schools to show safety education videos to students in grades 6–12 within the first five days of the school year.
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed. Look for information from your school in your email or sent home with your student once classes begin.
Learn more from the State here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed. Look for information from your school in your email or sent home with your student once classes begin.
Learn more from the State here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
PRE-ORDER NOW! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ste-shirts-25-26-copy-18718
Our theme is "One School, One Shirt" with a design inspired by one of our STE 5th grade students, Jeffrey Moody!
$15 for youth and $18 for adults. We also have hats this year for $25! Pre-order now and pick up during open house. We'll also be selling shirts during open house while sizes last. Last day to order is 8/29!
Our theme is "One School, One Shirt" with a design inspired by one of our STE 5th grade students, Jeffrey Moody!
$15 for youth and $18 for adults. We also have hats this year for $25! Pre-order now and pick up during open house. We'll also be selling shirts during open house while sizes last. Last day to order is 8/29!
