There will be a few upcoming menu changes for breakfast and lunch next week.
🚌💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week! 💛🚌
Today we celebrate the incredible bus drivers and monitors who safely get our students to and from school every single day. Your dedication, patience, and care do not go unnoticed—especially on those early mornings, long afternoons, and days when you’re covering extra routes.
Thank you for being a steady, smiling start and finish to our students’ school days. We appreciate you more than words can say! ⭐
Today we celebrate the incredible bus drivers and monitors who safely get our students to and from school every single day. Your dedication, patience, and care do not go unnoticed—especially on those early mornings, long afternoons, and days when you’re covering extra routes.
Thank you for being a steady, smiling start and finish to our students’ school days. We appreciate you more than words can say! ⭐
Donations are now being accepted for our annual winter auction! This is a wonderful opportunity to support our school while showcasing local businesses and experiences. All donations are tax deductible! We kindly ask that all donations be delivered to the front office or pick up arrangements made with PTA no later than Tuesday, February 17th.
Snow days couldn’t stop the fun! ❄️🎉
We missed celebrating the 100th (and 101st!) day of school thanks to a snowstorm, so we made up for it today by celebrating both—double the fun, double the smiles! 💯➕1
Our students loved marking this big milestone together!
Congratulations to our January class SOAR award winners for demonstrating what it means to be Always Safe:
⭐ Kindergarten – Mrs. Clayton
⭐ 1st Grade – Mrs. Powell
⭐ 2nd Grade – Mrs. Popolo
⭐ 3rd Grade – Mrs. Loher
⭐ 4th Grade – Mrs. Luke
These classes will be celebrating with a popcorn party — way to go! 🍿👏
💛 February PBI Focus: Respectful
This month, we’re helping students practice showing respect through their words, actions, and attitudes each day. Let’s work together to make kindness shine all month long!
✨ The classes with the most SOAR awards in February will earn a Dance Party! 💃🕺
Let the respectful choices begin!
⭐ Kindergarten – Mrs. Clayton
⭐ 1st Grade – Mrs. Powell
⭐ 2nd Grade – Mrs. Popolo
⭐ 3rd Grade – Mrs. Loher
⭐ 4th Grade – Mrs. Luke
These classes will be celebrating with a popcorn party — way to go! 🍿👏
💛 February PBI Focus: Respectful
This month, we’re helping students practice showing respect through their words, actions, and attitudes each day. Let’s work together to make kindness shine all month long!
✨ The classes with the most SOAR awards in February will earn a Dance Party! 💃🕺
Let the respectful choices begin!
💙 Happy National School Counselor Week! 💙
This week, we are celebrating two incredible people who support our students in so many ways—Ms. Preston and Mr. Einsphar! From lending a listening ear and offering guidance to helping students navigate big feelings and big goals, our counselors make a lasting impact every single day.
Thank you, Ms. Preston and Mr. Einsphar, for your compassion, dedication, and unwavering support of our students, families, and staff. We are so grateful for all that you do! 💫
#NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #ThankYouCounselors #StudentSupport #SchoolFamily
These snowy days have been perfect for getting in reading minutes! Log all your time on the form below.
📚🏈 Million Minutes Reading Challenge — Let’s Win This! 🏈📚
We’re in a district-wide competition to see which school can log the most reading minutes before the Super Bowl — and we need everyone’s help!
👉 Remember: students must submit their reading minutes EACH night using the Google Form.
📎 The form can be found in your class link, in the Osprey Update, or below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
Every minute counts — let’s read big, track nightly, and show our district what we can do! 💪📖
#MillionMinutes #ReadToWin #SuperBowlChallenge #ReadersAreLeaders
📚🏈 Million Minutes Reading Challenge — Let’s Win This! 🏈📚
We’re in a district-wide competition to see which school can log the most reading minutes before the Super Bowl — and we need everyone’s help!
👉 Remember: students must submit their reading minutes EACH night using the Google Form.
📎 The form can be found in your class link, in the Osprey Update, or below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
Every minute counts — let’s read big, track nightly, and show our district what we can do! 💪📖
#MillionMinutes #ReadToWin #SuperBowlChallenge #ReadersAreLeaders
Snow Day Fun! ❄️ Pender County Schools are closed on Monday, so let’s make the most of this winter wonderland! We want to see your best snow pictures—whether it’s building snowmen, sledding, or just enjoying the frosty views. Share your photos using #PCSSnow26, and we might feature our favorites! 📸☃️
Dear Pender County Schools Families,
Because of the expected winter weather across our area this weekend, Pender County Schools will have a “snow day” on Monday, February 2nd.
A decision regarding Tuesday’s schedule will be announced at a later date to allow us to check on facilities and travel conditions. Teachers will prepare their students for the possibility of a remote learning day, we ask that families be prepared as well. Announcements will be made using our normal channels.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Be safe, have fun, and stay warm!
Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender:
Debido al clima invernal esperado en nuestra área este fin de semana, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender tendrán un “día de nieve” el lunes 2 de febrero.
La decisión sobre el horario del martes se anunciará en una fecha posterior para permitirnos revisar las instalaciones y las condiciones de viaje. Los maestros prepararán a sus estudiantes para la posibilidad de un día de aprendizaje remoto, y pedimos que las familias también estén preparadas. Los anuncios se harán a través de nuestros canales habituales.
Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Manténganse seguros, diviértanse y abríguense!
Because of the expected winter weather across our area this weekend, Pender County Schools will have a “snow day” on Monday, February 2nd.
A decision regarding Tuesday’s schedule will be announced at a later date to allow us to check on facilities and travel conditions. Teachers will prepare their students for the possibility of a remote learning day, we ask that families be prepared as well. Announcements will be made using our normal channels.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Be safe, have fun, and stay warm!
Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender:
Debido al clima invernal esperado en nuestra área este fin de semana, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender tendrán un “día de nieve” el lunes 2 de febrero.
La decisión sobre el horario del martes se anunciará en una fecha posterior para permitirnos revisar las instalaciones y las condiciones de viaje. Los maestros prepararán a sus estudiantes para la posibilidad de un día de aprendizaje remoto, y pedimos que las familias también estén preparadas. Los anuncios se harán a través de nuestros canales habituales.
Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Manténganse seguros, diviértanse y abríguense!
Our school is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to give students a free tree to take home and plant this spring!
Tree saplings will be sent home with participating students during Earth Week (April 22nd) 🌎
Sign up using the link below to reserve your child’s tree.
👉 https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=54941
Tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and / or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve.
#Freetreesforkids #NeighborhoodForest #EarthDay2026
Tree saplings will be sent home with participating students during Earth Week (April 22nd) 🌎
Sign up using the link below to reserve your child’s tree.
👉 https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=54941
Tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and / or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve.
#Freetreesforkids #NeighborhoodForest #EarthDay2026
📚🏈 Million Minutes Reading Challenge — Let’s Win This! 🏈📚
We’re in a district-wide competition to see which school can log the most reading minutes before the Super Bowl — and we need everyone’s help!
👉 Remember: students must submit their reading minutes EACH night using the Google Form.
📎 The form can be found in your class link, in the Osprey Update, or below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
Every minute counts — let’s read big, track nightly, and show our district what we can do! 💪📖
#MillionMinutes #ReadToWin #SuperBowlChallenge #ReadersAreLeaders
We’re in a district-wide competition to see which school can log the most reading minutes before the Super Bowl — and we need everyone’s help!
👉 Remember: students must submit their reading minutes EACH night using the Google Form.
📎 The form can be found in your class link, in the Osprey Update, or below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
Every minute counts — let’s read big, track nightly, and show our district what we can do! 💪📖
#MillionMinutes #ReadToWin #SuperBowlChallenge #ReadersAreLeaders
Our 4th graders are putting science into action! 🌍
In science class, students have been learning how humans can protect themselves during earthquakes. This week, they took that knowledge and designed model structures built to withstand shaking. Through hands-on learning, they explored how smart design can minimize damage and keep people safe!
Kindergarten had a moo-velous time today! 🐄🦃 Thank you to Mr. Cooper from Flew the Coop Farms for bringing Max the cow and adorable baby turkeys for our students to meet and learn from. Experiences like these make learning come alive! 🌟
Good afternoon Pender County Schools families.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
✨ WIN: What I Need in Action! ✨
This year, we launched our WIN (What I Need) block across every grade level, giving teachers the flexibility to group students based on multiple data sources and truly target instruction to meet each learner’s needs.
Today, our 4th graders were hard at work during WIN, focusing on finding strong supporting evidence in the text to answer questions. By working in flexible groups, students are getting exactly what they need—right when they need it—to grow as confident, capable readers.
We love seeing purposeful instruction and student engagement in action! 📖✏️
Second grade is diving deep into learning through Wit & Wisdom! 📚 Students began their lesson by exploring a question cube—asking who, what, when, where, and how to spark curiosity and build background knowledge. Today, they took the learning even further by listening to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actual speech. What a powerful way to connect questions, text, and history! ✨
💙TEACHER TUESDAY📚
Ms. Bailey Umbaugh is an ML (Multilingual Learner) teacher who supports students and staff across STE, TAE, NTE, TMS, and THS. She is in her 9th year of teaching and is a consistent support for ML students and families throughout the district.
Ms. Umbaugh builds strong relationships with students and families so they feel comfortable reaching out when they need help. She also serves as a resource for teachers and administrators in multiple buildings, helping staff think through how to best support students and respond when needs come up.
What stands out most about Ms. Umbaugh is her flexibility. With a schedule that spans five schools, she adjusts quickly and stays focused on what students need. During annual testing, staff in each building appreciate having her there to help things run smoothly.
Ms. Umbaugh is also known for being willing to step in wherever she’s needed and for keeping a positive attitude while doing it. Her sense of humor and steady presence help students, families, and staff feel supported.
Thank you, Ms. Umbaugh, for the work you do each day to support our ML students and school teams. 💛
Ms. Bailey Umbaugh is an ML (Multilingual Learner) teacher who supports students and staff across STE, TAE, NTE, TMS, and THS. She is in her 9th year of teaching and is a consistent support for ML students and families throughout the district.
Ms. Umbaugh builds strong relationships with students and families so they feel comfortable reaching out when they need help. She also serves as a resource for teachers and administrators in multiple buildings, helping staff think through how to best support students and respond when needs come up.
What stands out most about Ms. Umbaugh is her flexibility. With a schedule that spans five schools, she adjusts quickly and stays focused on what students need. During annual testing, staff in each building appreciate having her there to help things run smoothly.
Ms. Umbaugh is also known for being willing to step in wherever she’s needed and for keeping a positive attitude while doing it. Her sense of humor and steady presence help students, families, and staff feel supported.
Thank you, Ms. Umbaugh, for the work you do each day to support our ML students and school teams. 💛
Our kindergarteners brought history to life during their America Has Changed Over Time unit! After seeing an illustration in their Wit & Wisdom book, students wondered what it was like to shell peas long ago—so they gave it a try themselves. Their conclusion? “It sure was a lot of work for just a few peas!” Experiences like this help our youngest learners see how inventions have made everyday life easier over time. 🌱✨
🌱🎭 Our 1st and 2nd graders had a wonderful time today seeing Beanstalk performed by Pied Piper Theater at Thalian Hall! Smiles, laughter, and lots of excitement made for a magical field trip experience. We love bringing learning to life through the arts!✨
🎉 Congratulations to Our Science Stars! 🔬✨
We are so proud to celebrate Cam Baker, Anderson Cortis, Aspen Southerland, Emma Reynolds, Piper O’Neil, Charlie Baker, Addilyn Roos, and Summer Krzyzanowski for advancing to the County Science Fair!
Your hard work, curiosity, and dedication truly shine. Way to represent our school—we’re cheering you on! 👏🧪
