✨ A little magic for a GREAT school year! ✨

Our students started the year with a special Magic Bead activity! Each student created a bracelet using white beads and made a wish for a wonderful school year. 🌟

The fun part? The beads change color in sunlight! ☀️🌈 Students loved stepping outside and watching their “magic” beads transform right before their eyes.

What a fun way to kick off a year filled with learning, friendship, creativity, and a little bit of magic! 💕✨

#ElizabethtownPrimary #EPSDolphins #BackToSchool #MagicBeads #GreatSchoolYear #LearningIsMagic
23 days ago, Caren Long
Sign explains the magic bead activity for a great school year.
Student proudly holds up a colorful magic bead bracelet.
Student shows a blue bracelet with beads changing color in sunlight.
Students show off their colorful magic bead bracelets together.
Student proudly holds up a colorful magic bead bracelet.
Student wears a bracelet made with color-changing magic beads.
Student wears a bracelet made with color-changing magic beads.
Student wears a bracelet made with color-changing magic beads.
Student wears a bracelet made with color-changing magic beads.
Student wears a bracelet made with color-changing magic beads.
Our 2nd graders jumped right back into classroom routines today! ✏️📚

Students worked together in centers to review our classroom expectations and procedures. Each group collaborated to create posters showing what our expectations should look like and sound like in different areas of the classroom.

It was a great way to practice teamwork, communication, and responsibility while making sure everyone knows how we can keep our classroom a safe, respectful, and fun place to learn! 💙🐬

#ElizabethtownPrimary #EPSDolphins #SecondGrade #ClassroomExpectations #LearningTogether #Teamwork
23 days ago, Caren Long
Second graders work together to create a poster about classroom expectations.
Students collaborate on a poster while reviewing classroom expectations.
Second graders draw and write together during a classroom expectations activity.
🍦💙 Ending Our Last Workday on a Sweet Note! 💙🍦

EPS staff enjoyed a delicious sweet treat today from Halo Scoop! What a fun way to finish up our final workday before the big day!

Our classrooms are ready, our halls are ready, and most importantly, WE are ready to welcome our students back on Monday! 🐬📚✏️

Thank you, Halo Scoop, for helping us kick off the new school year with a little extra sweetness! 🍨✨

#ElizabethtownPrimary #EPSDolphins #BackToSchool #SweetStart #ReadyForOurStudents
27 days ago, Caren Long
EPS staff members gather around an ice cream station, choosing sweet treats and toppings during the final staff workday before students return.
EPS staff wait in line with ice cream cups, enjoying a fun and relaxing treat together as they prepare for the start of the new school year.
EPS staff members create their own ice cream treats with a variety of toppings and sauces provided by Halo Scoop to celebrate the last workday before students arrive.
🐬💙 What an amazing Open House at Elizabethtown Primary School! 💙🐬 Our halls were filled with smiling faces, excited students, supportive families, and lots of Dolphin pride! It was wonderful welcoming everyone back, meeting new families, visiting with our returning Dolphins, and getting ready for another fantastic school year. A huge THANK YOU to our families, staff, community partners, and everyone who helped make Open House such a success. We loved seeing so many of you come through our doors! ✨ Classrooms visited 📚 Teachers met 🎨 Fun activities enjoyed 🥤 Treats shared 💙 Memories made The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to see our Dolphins back at school! Here’s to an incredible new year at EPS! 🐬📚✏️
27 days ago, Caren Long
Families visit a colorful slush and refreshment station set up inside the cafeteria during Open House.
Families visit information tables and talk with staff members inside the cafeteria during Elizabethtown Primary School’s Open House.
A staff member paints a colorful design on a student’s hand during Open House while families participate in activities nearby.
Families visit information tables and talk with staff members inside the cafeteria during Elizabethtown Primary School’s Open House.
Blue and white balloon columns topped with dolphin balloons welcome families into the school cafeteria for Open House.
Families and students line the sidewalk and parking area outside Elizabethtown Primary School during a busy Open House.
A school bulletin board displays colorful children’s book characters and positive messages encouraging students to “Be” forgiving, creative, responsible, brave, curious, and more.
🐬 DIVE INTO OUR OPEN HOUSE PASSPORT QUEST! 🐬

Join us tomorrow from 4:00–6:00 PM for an exciting evening of exploring, connecting, and fun!

Students will receive a Passport Quest and earn stamps as they visit all of our tables, including:

💙 Caring & Sharing
🚌 Transportation
👨‍👩‍👧 PTO
⛪ Release Time with Wesley’s Chapel Church
🍎 Meet Your New Teacher(s)!
✨ And more!

🍿 Every student will receive FREE popcorn and juice!

🥤 Sunset Slush will also be on site for purchase — just $4 per cup!

We can’t wait to welcome our students and families as we kick off an amazing new school year together! 💙🐬

See you tomorrow!
28 days ago, Caren Long
A colorful ocean-themed Open House flyer featuring a large smiling dolphin. The flyer announces an “Open House Passport Quest” tomorrow from 4:00–6:00 PM. Students can visit tables for Caring & Sharing, Transportation, PTO, Release Time with Wesley’s Chapel Church, Meet Your New Teacher(s), and more, collecting passport stamps along the way. Every student receives free popcorn and juice. Sunset Slush will be available for purchase for $4 per cup.
🩸 Prepared. Trained. Ready. 🩸

As we prepare to welcome our students back for a new school year, Elizabethtown Primary School staff participated in Stop the Bleed training today.

Our staff received hands-on practice learning important emergency response skills, including how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply pressure, pack a wound, and properly use a tourniquet.

We hope these are skills we never have to use, but being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency. A huge thank you to our instructors for providing this valuable training and helping our EPS staff become even better prepared to keep our school community safe. 💙🐬

Learning today. Prepared for tomorrow. Ready for our students!

#ElizabethtownPrimary #EPSDolphins #StopTheBleed #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety #PreparedToRespond #EPSReady
29 days ago, Caren Long
Elizabethtown Primary School staff members participate in Stop the Bleed training while an instructor presents information about controlling severe bleeding.
An EPS staff member practices applying a tourniquet to a colleague’s arm during Stop the Bleed emergency response training
An EPS staff member practices applying a tourniquet to a colleague’s arm during Stop the Bleed emergency response training.
An EPS staff member practices applying a tourniquet to a colleague’s arm during Stop the Bleed emergency response training
EPS staff members practice wound-packing techniques on a training model as part of Stop the Bleed training.
EPS staff members practice wound-packing techniques on a training model as part of Stop the Bleed training.
🐬💙 Elizabethtown Primary is ready for a NEW YEAR! 💙🐬 Our EPS staff is back together and ready to make the 2026–2027 school year an amazing one! There’s nothing better than starting a new year surrounded by a team that is ready to learn, collaborate, encourage, and grow together. We can’t wait to welcome our little Dolphins back and fill our school with learning, laughter, and lots of special memories! 📚✏️🍎 Here’s to a great year at EPS! 🐬💙 #DolphinPride #EPSFamily #BackToSchool #NewSchoolYear #BetterTogether #LearnersToLeaders
about 1 month ago, Caren Long
Elizabethtown Primary School staff members pose together outdoors under and around a wooden gazebo, wearing matching gray school shirts. The group smiles for a back-to-school photo as they prepare to begin the new school year.
We can hardly believe it, but it is officially Back-to-School Season! ✏️📚

📆 Mark your calendars now and make plans to join us for Open House. 📢 Parents & Guardians, please bring a PHOTO ID with you! ‼️

📍East & West Bladen Freshman Orientation | Tuesday, August 18 | 6-8 PM

Traditional Schools Open House | Thursday, August 20
📍 Bladen Lakes Primary | 4-6 PM
📍Bladenboro Middle | 5-7 PM
📍Bladenboro Primary | 4-6 PM
📍Clarkton School of Discovery | 4-6 PM
📍Dublin Primary | 4-6 PM
📍East Bladen High | 6-8 PM
📍Elizabethtown Middle | 5-7 PM
📍Elizabethtown Primary | 4-6 PM
📍Tar Heel School | 4 - 6 PM
📍West Bladen High | 6 - 8 PM See less
about 1 month ago, Bladen County Schools
The words See you Soon on a black background. Across the bottom are various school supplies.

Yesterday, Bladen County Schools officially kicked off the 26-27 school year with Convocation. Let's go make it a GREAT year!

#WeAreBCS #LearnersTLeaders

about 1 month ago, Bladen County Schools
WBHS JROTC present colors in the auditorium with all bladen county school staff.
Employees are seen smiling and cheering together in the auditorium.
A presentation is up on the auditorium screen with an adult presenting from the front.
Staff is dispersing and seen hugging and giving thumbs up.
Four administrators stand together smiling in front of the Bladen County Schools step and repeat banner.
Excited to see everyone at Back-to-School Blast today at BCC!
about 1 month ago, Bladen County Schools
4 staff members stand around a table organizing folders.
Staff members from Bladen County Schools Migrant Education program stand smiling
Three staff members stand with Buster, the transportation departments mini bus.
Back to school and back together! 🍎📚💙

It was so nice seeing friends, catching up, and collaborating as we prepare for another great school year! There’s something special about coming back together, sharing ideas, making plans, and getting excited about all the possibilities ahead.

Here’s to a new year filled with teamwork, learning, laughter, and lots of wonderful moments with our students! ✏️✨

#BackToSchool #BetterTogether #StaffMeeting #Collaboration #NewSchoolYear #Teamwork #LearnersToLeaders
about 1 month ago, Caren Long
Staff members participate in a back-to-school meeting, working in small groups to discuss ideas, share information, and collaborate in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Staff members participate in a back-to-school meeting, working in small groups to discuss ideas, share information, and collaborate in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Staff members participate in a back-to-school meeting, working in small groups to discuss ideas, share information, and collaborate in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Staff members participate in a back-to-school meeting, working in small groups to discuss ideas, share information, and collaborate in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Staff members participate in a back-to-school meeting, working in small groups to discuss ideas, share information, and collaborate in preparation for the upcoming school year.
📚 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!
about 2 months 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

3 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
3 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
3 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

4 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! 💙
4 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
4 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! 🎓📚✨
4 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! 🐬
4 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.