🎉 Turn the page!! It's December 1st, and we're diving headfirst into the last month of the year! 🌟 As we gear up for the holidays and wave goodbye to 2023, let's celebrate the good times and get into the festive spirit together! 🎄✨ Follow along for a look back at the week after Thanksgiving and to what's ahead!📰👋
🌟 Who doesn't like Thanksgiving leftovers!?! First graders at North Topsail Elementary worked hard and learned about Thanksgiving traditions and the meaning of the holiday with Ms. Mulkusky. 🦃✨
PHS GRADUATE APPOINTED AS STATE AUDITOR
We're thrilled to share the exciting news that Jessica Holmes, a proud graduate of Pender High School (2002), is set to assume the role of North Carolina State Auditor on December 15, 2023. Governor Roy Cooper made the announcement, highlighting Jessica's extensive background in government and law.
Hailing from Maple Hill, Jessica has dedicated her legal expertise to public schools, education, workers' compensation, and labor and employment law. With a notable stint representing North Carolina teachers as an attorney for the NC Association of Educators, she's a true advocate for education.
Notably, Jessica serves as a board member and former chair of the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children. As she steps into the role of State Auditor, we celebrate Jessica Holmes and her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on our state. Read more about here appointment HERE 🎉🎓#ExperienceTheExcellence
GRANTS CONTINUE TO ROLL IN AT ROCKY POINT ELEMENTARY
🌟 Quick Shoutout to Ms. Tiffany Hansley-Jones from Rocky Point Elementary. Ms. Hansley-Jones snagged a fantastic $500 grant from the Theta Chapter of NC DKG for her "Literacy Through Photography" project. Kudos to Ms. Hansley-Jones for her innovative approach and dedication to RPE students! 📚📸
recent grants will help Fuel Creativity in the scm Arts Program!
👏🏻👏🏻Congratulations to Mr. Judy and Mrs. Berdeau! They were both recipients of the Theta Chapter of NC Delta Kappa Gamma grants. Mrs. Berdeau's project "Digital Art for All" and Mr. Judy's project "Bringing the Digitally Connected World to Band Class" were funded through these grants. The grants ($500) will be used to purchase computer mice for each student in Ms. Berdeau's art class 🎨 while Mr. Judy is looking to build up his digital system in order to livestream his concerts and performances 🎶🎵
🌊✨ Topsail High's Matthew Yeager Making Waves in Wind Education! ✨🌬️
📢Here's a bit of an update on THS science teacher Matthew Yeager who was named a 2023-24 Kenan Fellows recipient.Mr. Yeager has been hard at work crafting lessons on offshore wind development along the NC coastline. A huge shoutout to the N.C. Coastal Federation for their conservation efforts, influencing Mr. Yeager's lessons. Mr. Yeager expresses his gratitude for this invigorating journey, promising to share his newfound knowledge with students. Brace yourselves for an educational adventure at Topsail High! 🌎📚
🌲📝 Nte student Shines in NCFA Essay Contest! 📝🌲
Cheers to Graham Nutt, a remarkable 5th-grade student at North Topsail Elementary! Graham received an honorable mention in the NCFA essay contest during Forest Products Week. His insightful essay delved into the significance of sunscreen, exploring how it contributes to society and imagining life without it. Graham not only secured this well-deserved honor but also earned himself a trophy and certificate. A big shoutout to Mrs. Kinlaw, Mrs. Fluke, and AIG coach Mrs. Soles for their support. Congratulations, Graham! The Dolphin Family is bursting with pride for your outstanding achievement! 🏆🐬
THAT'S A WRAP!
🚀In November, we celebrated National Career Development Month with students across the district, encouraging them to explore future career choices. The culmination of this career-focused month saw our students actively participating in the "Pathways to Careers Program" at Cape Fear Community College. It's incredible to witness the journey of our students as they take steps towards becoming the professionals of tomorrow. Cheers to exploration, discovery, and the exciting road ahead! 🌟🔍#CTEforPCS #ExperienceTheExcellence
making the rounds!!
From Heide Trask High - Special Titan Shoutout to our HTHS HOSA students. They raised $1,000 dollars for Hope Abounds, a Wilmington cancer organization. Way to live the Titan DREAM by empowering others through giving! We are so proud of you! AND... Special Titan Shoutout to HTHS and PHS! Both schools donated numerous items to the food drive challenge in support of Pender Christian Services. Heide Trask High School's donations weighed the most....Way to go, Titans!!!!!
From Malpass Corner Elementary - Due to the short week last week, Eagles of the Week and SOARing Staff of the Week will return on Monday, December 4th. For this week, the Eagles Nest has designated all parents as SOARING PARENTS for your hard work before our break last week and getting students back to school today. 🙂 We need you parents! Monday, December 11 will be our next PTO meeting. We need parents and teachers working coming together to make the best nest for our Eagles. See you at 5:30 on 12/11 in the library!
From West Pender Middle - Warriors of the Month!! Congratulations, Arely!, Malaya!, and Kaylee!!
From Pender Innovative Learning Academy - ANOTHER PILA Otter has met ALL graduation requirements for the mid-year graduation in January. The excitement just keeps BUILDING!!!! We can't wait for January 4, 2024 to get here!!!! Stay tuned... there may be MORE!!! AND... Another PILA Otter has met ALL the requirements for mid-year graduation!! We can't wait to celebrate all our graduates on January 4, 2024!! #ExperiencetheExcellence
From Penderlea School - Mayor Dawson’s visited today. She read a story to Mrs. Lanier’s class and spoke to some middle school students today during social studies classes sharing about her role in our local government and answered questions
From Rocky Point Elementary - Check our staff's awesome dance moves at the Living Rhythms assembly! They're such great sports!
From Pender Early College High - PECHS celebrates Alex Ortiz Cruz, Katty Diaz, and Sinead Morrow to Phi Theta Kappa honor society last night at the 2023 fall induction ceremony.
From Surf City Elementary - First grade is ready for Wit & Wisdom Module 2, Creature Features. They went on a scavenger hunt to discover the new topic and explored the different books on their Chromebooks.
ALL STATE H⚽NORS!!
Congrats to Topsail High junior Maddox Kelly who was named to the HighSchoolOT 2023 All-State Team for boys soccer. You can see the entire list of players HERE 🏴☠️
🌟The BMS PTO🌟 needs YOUR help with 3 parents at ⚽ALL HOME SOCCER GAMES⚽ to generate proceeds to go towards athletic👕uniforms & other needs. Signup 📄sheets are in the front office. Let's work together to help our athletes look top 🎽notch while they compete!!
We have our annual Quarter Auction on Saturday. Come on out and enjoy the night.
'Tis the season for a...Winter Concert! Join us on December 12 and enjoy music, dance, and arts presentations from our talented HTHS students!
You're Invited! Stop by before the Concert our Winter Book Fair. Family Night hours will be 3:30-5:15
Our first band concert of the year will be here soon! Come out to support our students and our band program on December 7th.
Book Fair, December 4-8, 2023 - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/penderleaelementaryschool1
The West Pender Beta Club is selling raffle tickets to raise money for the state convention! Enter to win 4 passes to the Polar Ice Skate House in Wilmington! Contact Ms. Miller or a Beta Club member to purchase your raffle tickets!
Another new class to check out for next semester at Pender High School!
PECHS is now accepting transfer students applications due 1/30 see website for details https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pechs/page/admission/
ROTC Blood drive - help out YOUR community by donating blood! Sign up with PHS ROTC.
To honor those who served this Holiday season we are kicking off our annual Wreaths Across America campaign & fundraiser. Time has flown, and we are about one month from Wreaths Across America Day, December 16, 2023. We hope that you will consider sponsoring wreaths at Wilmington National Cemetery, or another location of your choice. No matter the location, please use the Topsail High School Music Booster's page to support Wreaths Across America. **Please scan the QR code in the image above to go directly to our page**
🌟 Pender County Schools is excited to announce a $5,000 signing bonus for full-time teachers in Math, EC, Science, and Pender Innovate Learning Academy. ✏️ Be part of our mission to inspire and educate young minds. We welcome retirees (meeting NC Return to Work laws) to join us too! #ExperienceTheExcellence 📚 APPLY HERE
Pender County Schools is offering a signing bonus of $2,500 for school bus drivers joining our team 💰🎁Starting pay for drivers is $15/hr 🚌Join our team of committed drivers, providing a vital service to students and their families - APPLY HERE
🔥 This year, we're committed to engaging students in exciting experiential learning activities that will prepare them for their futures. These experiences are designed to equip our students with the skills needed for enrollment, enlistment, or employment upon graduation. We're proud to offer incredible opportunities in Career and Technical Education! 🛠️👩🔬👨🎓 Click HERE for the latest from CTE Director Dominique Bates #CTEforNC #ExperienceTheExcellence
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