📚 School Starts Soon! 🍎

The countdown is on—we can't wait to welcome our students back for another exciting school year!

Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit classrooms, and get ready for a fantastic year of learning.

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 20 and kicking off an amazing school year together!
4 days ago, Caren Long
Graphic promoting Elizabethtown Primary Open House. A chalkboard background features colorful pencils, school supplies, and the school dolphin mascot. White text reads: "Elizabethtown Primary Open House, August 20, 2026, 4–6 PM." A stack of books, pencil cup, and alarm clock decorate the bottom right, creating a fun back-to-school theme.
Graphic promoting Elizabethtown Primary Open House. A chalkboard background features colorful pencils, school supplies, and the school dolphin mascot. White text reads: "Elizabethtown Primary Open House, August 20, 2026, 4–6 PM." A stack of books, pencil cup, and alarm clock decorate the bottom right, creating a fun back-to-school theme.

This week we celebrate and honor our retirees for their years of dedication, hard work, and service. Your commitment has made a lasting impact on countless students, families, and colleagues, and your contributions will not be forgotten.

Thank you for the knowledge you shared, the lives you touched, and the difference you made each day. As you begin this exciting new chapter, we wish you happiness, good health, relaxation, and many wonderful adventures ahead.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement! We are grateful for your service and wish you all the best in the years to come. ❤️🍎📚

#RetirementCelebration #ThankYouRetirees #WellDeserved #EducationHeroes #NewAdventuresAhead #MakingADifference

about 2 months ago, Caren Long
Three staff members stand together during a retirement recognition ceremony in a school cafeteria. One retiree holds a commemorative plaque while colleagues stand beside her. Tables and school signage are visible in the background as the group is honored for their years of service.
Three staff members stand together during a retirement recognition ceremony in a school cafeteria. One retiree holds a commemorative plaque while colleagues stand beside her. Tables and school signage are visible in the background as the group is honored for their years of service.
Three staff members stand together during a retirement recognition ceremony in a school cafeteria. One retiree holds a commemorative plaque while colleagues stand beside her. Tables and school signage are visible in the background as the group is honored for their years of service.
☀️🎉 What a wonderful way to end the school year! Today we celebrated the last day of school with smiles, laughter, and memories made with our amazing students, families, and staff. Thank you to everyone who helped make this school year so special.

As we say "see you next year," we wish all of our students a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year of learning and growing together! 💙🐬

#LastDayOfSchool #DolphinPride #SummerBreak #SchoolFamily #MakingMemories
about 2 months ago, Caren Long
The images capture a cheerful atmosphere filled with friendship, appreciation, and excitement for summer break.
The images capture a cheerful atmosphere filled with friendship, appreciation, and excitement for summer break.
The images capture a cheerful atmosphere filled with friendship, appreciation, and excitement for summer break.
The images capture a cheerful atmosphere filled with friendship, appreciation, and excitement for summer break.
The images capture a cheerful atmosphere filled with friendship, appreciation, and excitement for summer break.
These two students brought some extra style and confidence to the last day of school! 😎✨ Dressed in their Michael Jackson-inspired outfits, they were ready to end the year with a little sparkle, a lot of personality, and plenty of smiles. What a fun way to celebrate a great school year! 🎩🕶️ #LastDayOfSchool #SchoolFun #MichaelJacksonInspired #MakingMemories #EPSPride
about 2 months ago, Caren Long
Two children wearing Michael Jackson-inspired outfits with black sequined jackets, hats, sunglasses, white gloves, and black pants pose in a school hallway on the last day of school.

Behind every great school district is a team of dedicated professionals. Could you be one of them? Stop by our Certified Job Fair, today at 2:30 pm and see what it means to work for Bladen County Schools!

📆 Monday, June 1
⏰ 2:30 - 5:30 pm
📍 Bladen County Schools District Office

✏️ Anticipated 26-27 Vacances:
6-9 Mathematics Teacher, 2 positions
K-6 Teacher, 3 positions
EC Teacher, Self Contained
EC Resource Teacher, Elementary
EC Resource Teacher
9-12 Mathematics Teacher
Health Science Teacher
School Nurse

Apply Online 🔗 https://bladen.schoolspring.com/

#WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders

2 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A smiling female teacher in a blue floral dress holds up a lined notebook page in a decorated elementary school classroom.
A female teacher leans in attentively to work one-on-one with a young male student at a classroom table, with a shapes worksheet visible on the desk.
A male staff member smiles while standing at a desk with a laptop in a school classroom setting.
A female teacher in a purple top reads aloud from a book to a group of elementary students seated at desks, with a smartboard displayed at the front of the classroom.
A female teacher stands at the front of a colorful elementary classroom, leading a lesson with students seated at desks and a smartboard displayed behind her.
A female teacher is standing with a student reviewing paperwork.
📚🐬 Friendly Dolphin Reminder! 🐬📚

All school library books are due back now. Please take a few minutes to check backpacks, desks, bedrooms, and cars for any library books that need to be returned.

Thank you for helping us get our books back so they can be enjoyed by other students! 💙
2 months ago, Caren Long
A cheerful cartoon dolphin holds a sign reminding students to return all school library books. The image features colorful books, ocean waves, sea plants, and a bright, friendly underwater theme.
Even during testing season, our teachers make collaboration happen wherever space is available! First grade team hard at work, making the most of every moment to plan, support students, and work together. 💙📚💻 #Teamwork #FirstGrade #TestingSeason #TeachersMakeItWork #EPSLearnersToLeaders
2 months ago, Caren Long
Four first grade teachers sit together in a school hallway with laptops, collaborating and working while classrooms are being used for testing. Large windows and hallway expectation posters are visible in the background.
Parents, mark your calendars for our upcoming End of Year Ceremonies and important early release dates! We are excited to celebrate all of our students’ hard work and accomplishments this school year. We look forward to seeing our families join us for these special celebrations! 🎓📚✨
2 months ago, Caren Long
Colorful school announcement flyer with the heading “Parents, Mark Your Calendars!” and festive banners across the top. The poster lists End of Year ceremonies and early release dates for each grade level.
What a special morning at EPS! 💙🎓 Our halls were filled with excitement as the graduating seniors from East Bladen High School walked through Elizabethtown Primary one last time before graduation. Our students loved cheering them on, holding handmade signs, and celebrating their accomplishments. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they accomplish in the future! Once a dolphin, always a dolphin! 🐬
2 months ago, Caren Long
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
🐬📚 Friendly reminder! All library books are due back to the library by May 25th. Please help us gather all books so we can get ready for an exciting new school year of reading adventures. Thank you for your support! 💙
2 months ago, Caren Long
A bright underwater-themed library reminder poster featuring a smiling cartoon dolphin holding a stack of books. Large bold text reads, “All Library Books Are Due Back to the Library May 25th!” The background includes bubbles, seaweed, coral, and a starfish in cheerful blue ocean colors.
Students in Ms. Hill’s class proudly showed off their handmade “thinking caps” designed to help take away EOG testing anxiety. The colorful classroom celebration featured students wearing creative party-style hats decorated with positive messages and fun designs while smiling and posing together before testing day
2 months ago, Caren Long
A group of students in Ms. Hill’s classroom wear colorful handmade “thinking caps” to help ease EOG testing anxiety.
A group of students in Ms. Hill’s classroom wear colorful handmade “thinking caps” to help ease EOG testing anxiety.
Our hallways and sidewalks were lined with handmade posters wishing our 3rd and 4th graders the best of luck today on their Reading EOG! We are so proud of you— shine bright! 🌟📚
2 months ago, Caren Long
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
Posters featured bright drawings, popcorn buckets, pizza slices, gumball machines, and motivational phrases like “You are READY!” and “You got this!” displayed along the brick hallway walls.
Students walk down a school sidewalk lined with handmade motivational posters and sidewalk displays encouraging 3rd and 4th graders before their Reading EOG. The brick wall is covered with colorful signs reminding students to try their best and stay confident.
Just a friendly reminder that today, May 21, 2026 is the last day of the year for caring and sharing.
2 months ago, Caren Long

Notice: Bus 68 will not run Friday morning, May 22, but will run Friday afternoon. Students may be dropped off at the front entrance beginning at 7:15 a.m. Thank you for your understanding!

2 months ago, Caren Long
Reminder: Bus 68 will not run Friday morning, May 22, but will run Friday afternoon. Students may be dropped off at the front entrance beginning at 7:15 a.m. Thank you for your understanding!
FYI
3 months ago, Caren Long
Blue and gold flyer for East Bladen Mini Volleyball Camp, June 22–23, grades 3–9.
May 11, 2026 Dear EPS Families, Please note that Bus 69 will not run during the morning route this week due to a bus driver shortage. However, Bus 69 will run in the afternoon for student dismissal. To assist families who may need to drop students off early, the school will open at 7:00 a.m. for Bus 69 students. Students may be dropped off at the front of the school beginning at that time. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through this temporary situation. We appreciate your support. Sincerely, Mrs. Smith, Principal
3 months ago, Caren Long
Bus 69 will not run tomorrow. The school will open at 7:00 AM for student drop-off to help accommodate families. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
3 months ago, Caren Long
Our teachers are being spoiled this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌮🥗🍰 From a delicious taco and salad bar to breakfast goodies and Nothing Bundt Cakes, we are so thankful for the incredible educators who pour so much love into our students each and every day.

Thank you for all you do to make our school such a special place to learn and grow! 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EPSDolphins
3 months ago, Caren Long
A large sheet cake decorated with colorful icing flowers sits on a table. The cake reads “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!” in blue icing.
A long table filled with salad bar items, pasta salad, dressings, toppings, and fresh vegetables is prepared for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
A large container of yellow drink and stacks of pizza boxes are set up on a table as part of a Teacher Appreciation Week lunch spread.
A long table filled with salad bar items, pasta salad, dressings, toppings, and fresh vegetables is prepared for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
It was an awesome morning with the AWESOME Dolphins at Elizabethtown Primary School saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Four women stand together outside a brick building near a door, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in colorful attire including red, blue, and patterned outfits, with some wearing school ID badges.
A woman with a school ID badge reaches across to receive a drink from a worker inside the Barefoot Brew mobile coffee trailer, which displays a handwritten menu board outside.
Two women smile together outside a school entrance with ocean-themed window graphics. One wears a black dress with a beaded lanyard, the other is in teal scrubs and a white monogrammed jacket.
A woman in a black Barefoot Brew T-shirt and baseball cap smiles beside the service window of a rustic wooden coffee trailer. Several teachers wait in line through the window behind her, and Torani syrup bottles are visible on the counter.
Five school staff members pose together smiling in and around a school entrance with ocean-themed door graphics. Several wear school ID badges and lanyards.
A young woman wearing a white sweater and pink pants holds an iced drink and smiles outside a school entrance. She wears a school ID badge on a beaded lanyard. A Barefoot Brew setup is visible in the background.
Three women smile for the camera inside a school hallway. The woman in front wears a black "Dolphins" school spirit shirt, and a dolphin-themed mural is visible on the window beside them.
💙🩺 Happy National School Nurse Day, Nurse McSwain! 🩺💙

Today we celebrate YOU and all the care, compassion, and kindness you bring to our school each day. From helping little ones feel better to keeping our students safe and healthy, you are such an important part of our school family.

Thank you, Nurse McSwain, for your gentle care, your patience, and the countless ways you support both our students and staff. Your calm presence and warm heart make a difference every single day—we are so lucky to have you! 💙

Help us show Nurse McSwain some love—drop a 💙 in the comments!

#SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurse #EPSPride #SchoolFamily
3 months ago, Caren Long
A Pokémon-style trading card featuring a cheerful school nurse character named “Healora” with 200 HP. The nurse is smiling and holding an ice pack and a clipboard, standing in a colorful, child-friendly health office filled with decorations, bandages, and supplies. The card highlights caring abilities like “Gentle Care” and “Comfort Check,” focused on healing and emotional support. The overall design is bright, playful, and themed around health, kindness, and helping others feel better.