Our 4th grade students had an incredible time last week visiting Moore’s Creek National Battlefield! 🇺🇸
Throughout the day, students rotated through hands-on colonial activities including candle making, writing with a quill, dressing like a colonial child, woodworking, and cloth dyeing. They truly stepped back in time and experienced history in action!
One of the highlights of the trip was watching a short Revolutionary War reenactment at the battlefield featuring muskets and cannons. It was an exciting and memorable way to bring their learning to life.
What a fun and educational day for our 4th graders! ✨
Throughout the day, students rotated through hands-on colonial activities including candle making, writing with a quill, dressing like a colonial child, woodworking, and cloth dyeing. They truly stepped back in time and experienced history in action!
One of the highlights of the trip was watching a short Revolutionary War reenactment at the battlefield featuring muskets and cannons. It was an exciting and memorable way to bring their learning to life.
What a fun and educational day for our 4th graders! ✨
Enjoy your day off tomorrow by treating yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner at Italian Bistro! 🍝✨
It’s TAES March Spirit Day, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly back to support TAES. What an easy (and tasty!) way to give back to our school!
We hope to see you there or picking up some yummy takeout. Thank you for supporting TAES! 💙🍕
It’s TAES March Spirit Day, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly back to support TAES. What an easy (and tasty!) way to give back to our school!
We hope to see you there or picking up some yummy takeout. Thank you for supporting TAES! 💙🍕
📚✨ We kicked off Read Across America Week the BEST way! ✨📚
Today our entire school hit pause for DEAR Time — Drop Everything and Read! From classrooms to hallways, everyone was curled up with a good book and celebrating the joy of reading together. 📖❤️
What a perfect way to launch a week focused on imagination, learning, and a lifelong love of books. Happy Read Across America Week! 🎉📚
📚🏀 PCS March Million Minute Reading Challenge – Sweet Sixteen Round! 🏀📚
March 1–7 is the Sweet Sixteen round, and we’re facing off against Burgaw Middle School!
This week, every single reading minute counts! ⏱️ Make sure students are:
✅ Reading each night
✅ Recording their minutes using the icon in ClassLink
✅ Or logging minutes using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
Let’s show up strong, stay consistent, and power through to the Elite 8! 💪📖
Keep reading and keep logging — we’ve got this! 🎉
Jessica Bellflower
🎤✨ What a SHOW! ✨🎭
💙🎶 Talent show acts part 2
🎤✨ What a SHOW! ✨🎭
Our school talent show was nothing short of amazing! From singing and dancing to comedy, instruments, and jaw-dropping performances, our students truly shined on stage. 🌟
We are so proud of the courage, creativity, and hard work our performers showed. A huge thank you to our staff and families who helped make this event such a success—and an extra round of applause for every student who stepped into the spotlight! 👏
TAES has TALENT! 💙🎶
🔬🏆 Huge congratulations to our JV & Varsity Science Olympiad teams! 🏆🔬
Our talented 4th and 5th graders from TAES and TMS absolutely crushed it on Saturday—both teams earned 2nd place overall! 🎉
👏 Shoutout to our event winners!
🥇 First Place teams included: The Adaptables, Codebusters, Ramp & Roll, What’s the Matter, and Just Plane Awesome.
So proud of your hard work, teamwork, and scientific thinking. Amazing work, scientists! 🧪✨
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! 🌟
