
🌟 Celebrating Our 6th Grade January Warrior of the Month Nominees! 🏅 A huge round of applause for this month’s nominees for their hard work and commitment: William, Mario, and Rigo! #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising


🌟 Freshman Transition Night – Get Ready for High School! 🎓
Hey, future freshmen! 👋 Join us for Freshman Transition Night, where you’ll get an inside look at what high school is all about! 🏫✨ #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising


🏀 Away Game Alert! 🏀
Our team is ready to hit the road and take on Cape Fear Middle in their house! Let’s rally behind them and show our support! 🚨🔥 #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising


8th grade students in Mrs. Goyette's science class created a hands-on geological time scale model to bring Earth's history to life! 🌎⏳ #CapturetheLearning #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising






🏀 Hit the Road, Team! 🏀
We’re taking the fight to Topsail Middle for our next away basketball game, and we need your support! 🚍💪 #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising


🏀 Home Court Advantage! 🏀 Get ready to bring the energy—our next home basketball game is tomorrow! 🏆 #WarriorPower #OnePender #WestsideRising


🌟 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



📢 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! 🌟



🏀 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


🌟 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


📢Important Announcement📢



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.


🚨 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!

