🌟 Job Shadow Day for 7th & 8th Graders! 🌟
Step into the real world of work! On February 28th, explore careers, meet professionals, and discover your future path. Don’t miss out—get your permission slips turned in! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
🏀 On the Road Again! 🏀
Our team is heading out for their next away game, and we’re ready to bring the fight! 💪✨ #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Our Beta Club students are off to the State Convention to compete, lead, and shine! Wishing them the best as they represent West Pender with pride! ⭐💙 #BetaClub #StateConvention #GoWestPender #OnePender #WestSideRising
📢 Attention Pender County Families! 📢
The 2025-26 Pender County Schools Preschool Application opens February 3, 2025! 🎉 If you’re interested in applying for our high-quality preschool program, be sure to submit your application early.
🔗 Apply here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
📞 Questions? Call our Preschool Office at 910-259-7603.
Give your child a great start in a nurturing and engaging learning environment! 🌟
📢 ¡Atención familias del Condado de Pender! 📢
¡La solicitud para el programa preescolar de Pender County Schools 2025-26 abre el 3 de febrero de 2025! 🎉 Si estás interesado en inscribir a tu hijo en nuestro programa de alta calidad, asegúrate de enviar tu solicitud temprano.
🔗 Solicita aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llama a nuestra oficina de preescolar al 910-259-7603.
¡Dale a tu hijo un gran comienzo en un ambiente de aprendizaje acogedor y estimulante! 🌟
🌟 Student Spotlight: Amber! 🌟
Amber, an 8th grader at West Pender Middle School, was nominated by her science teacher, Mrs. Goyette, for her academic excellence and leadership.
Amber truly embodies the Warrior POWER principles:
💪 Perseverance: She works hard to achieve her goals.
🌟 Openness: Amber ensures her peers feel included and valued.
💖 Wellness & Empathy: She fosters positivity, supports her classmates, and ensures no one gets left behind.
✅ Responsibility: Her leadership in group projects makes her an outstanding role model.
Amber’s impact extends beyond the classroom—her example of kindness and collaboration inspires her peers, creating a stronger, more connected school community.
Here’s more about Amber:
🌮 Favorite food: Birria tacos
🎀 Favorite color: Pink
🏐 Hobbies: Reading and playing volleyball
🐍 Pets: A ball python
👑 Fun fact: Henry VI is her 18th great-grandfather!
Amber, thank you for being a shining light at West Pender Middle School and an inspiration to everyone around you!
🏀It’s time to protect our home court!🏀Join us for the home basketball game and bring your school spirit! 🎉🔥 #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
WPMS Updated Basketball Schedule
🏀 Road Game Ready! 🏀
Our Warriors are hitting the road for their first away game, and they need your support from near or far! 🚍🔥 #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
❄️ West Pender staff and students made the most of their snow days with 📚 virtual learning and a ⛄️ snowman challenge! #PCSSnowDay #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestSideRising
Join West Pender Beta in collecting can tabs for our North Carolina Beta Service Project! All collected tabs will support the Ronald McDonald House. Thank you for helping us make a difference! #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Mr. Alex Eaker, from the 4-H Youth Development Program, led a STEM activity on wind energy, where Mrs. Goyette's 8th grade science students built and tested wind turbines as part of their Energy Resources standard! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
West Pender Middle School will release students at 12 PM today.
📢Important Announcement📢
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
We continue to monitor the evolving weather forecast.
✅ Tuesday, January 21: Early release for students. All after-school activities, including PACES and athletics, are canceled.
✅ Wednesday, January 22: Schools will operate on a two-hour delay at minimum.
We will provide an update on Tuesday if further changes, including remote learning, are necessary.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety. Stay tuned for updates via email, phone, our website, and social media. Stay safe!
🚨 Actualización del clima 🚨
Seguimos monitoreando el pronóstico del clima que continúa cambiando.
✅ Martes, 21 de enero: Salida temprana para los estudiantes. Todas las actividades después de clases, incluidas PACES y deportes, están canceladas.
✅ Miércoles, 22 de enero: Las escuelas operarán con retraso de dos horas como mínimo.
Se proporcionará una actualización el martes si se requieren más cambios, incluyendo el aprendizaje remoto.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad. Manténgase atento a las actualizaciones a través de correo electrónico, llamadas telefónicas, nuestro sitio web y redes sociales. ¡Manténganse seguros!
West Pender Middle School will release students at 12 PM tomorrow.
🚨 Important Weather Update 🚨
Due to the forecasted winter weather, Pender County Schools will move to an early release schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
👉 Early release schedule: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/school-bell-schedule
Additional updates:
All after-school activities for Tuesday, including athletics and PACES, will not take place.
We will monitor the weather and announce Wednesday’s schedule on Monday.
Stay informed: Check the PCS website and social media for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize student safety.
No school tomorrow!
Huge thanks to Westview Methodist Church for donating food boxes, which were delivered to families in need❤️ #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising
Reminder!
🌟Student Spotlight: Marvin!🌟
Marvin is being recognized by his teacher, Happy Jones, for his exceptional leadership, kindness, and responsibility.
Marvin is a standup student who shines in class discussions by actively participating and encouraging his peers to do the same. He works hard, respects everyone, and goes the extra mile to help classmates who face language barriers. His willingness to step up creates a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Here’s more about Marvin:
🍝 Favorite food: Spaghetti
💙 Favorite color: Blue
⚽ Hobbies: Playing soccer
🐶 Pets: A dog
🎤 Interesting fact: Marvin loves to sing!
Thank you, Marvin, for being a role model and inspiring your peers to learn and grow!
#OnePender
