Reminder: Our 4th Grade Musical is tomorrow night at 6:00 PM in the EPS Cafeteria.

We can’t wait to see our 4th graders shine on stage—families are encouraged to come out and support them! 🎶✨
4 months ago, Caren Long
This Thanksgiving season, our students and staff shared why they’re thankful—and the results warmed our hearts! From kind words to creative displays, our school family continues to shine. 🦃✨
4 months ago, Caren Long
A poster titled "Reasons We're Thankful" lists 15 names with attributes. Pink sticky notes add personal notes. The tone is positive and appreciative.
Colorful turkey craft with a paper body and vibrant feather-shaped notes expressing gratitude and appreciation, created by students on a wall.
Colorful turkey craft with a paper body and vibrant feather-shaped notes expressing gratitude and appreciation, created by students on a wall.
Colorful turkey craft with a paper body and vibrant feather-shaped notes expressing gratitude and appreciation, created by students on a wall.
We’re so proud of our students who took home top honors in the Ag Em Up Day Coloring & Drawing Contest! 🎉
This annual Bladen County event gives third graders a chance to learn about livestock, crops, soils, horticulture, beekeeping, and more through fun, hands-on activities.

Coloring Contest Winners are:
Deleeya Murphy
Rayven Davis

Drawing Contest Winners are:
Za'lyssa Young
4 months ago, Caren Long
Group of students posing together after being recognized as winners of the Coloring and Drawing Contest for Ag Em Up Day.

Elizabethtown Primary School is helping kids with special hearts through Kids Heart Challenge. We want as many families as possible to learn about heart health and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027! Sign up today at EPS Heart Challenge or using the AHA Schools app.

4 months ago, Caren Long
llustration of nine colorful, superhero-themed animal characters standing together in front of a blue grid background. Each character wears a suit with a heart- or health-related symbol. Large bold text in the center reads “Join the KHC Lifesavers League.” In the upper left corner is the American Heart Association logo with the words “Kids Heart Challenge.”
Our 1st and 2nd graders shined bright Sunday night as they sang at the Town Christmas Tree Lighting! 🎄✨
We’re so proud of their joyful voices, festive spirit, and the wonderful families and staff who came out to support them. What a magical way to kick off the holiday season! ❤️💚
4 months ago, Caren Long
Two young girls stand outside at night on a bed of pine straw. One wears a light-colored outfit with pink bows, and the other wears a red-and-white holiday sweater with gingerbread decorations. Both are smiling with bushes and a brick building behind them.
A group of children stand together outside at night, some wearing festive outfits or headbands. An adult in a red sweater stands behind them. Cars, shops, and holiday lights line the street in the background.
Several children stand in a line outdoors at night, wearing colorful jackets and Christmas-themed clothing. A girl in a white dress stands toward the front, and another child wears a hoodie with glowing Christmas lights. Adults stand behind them near the sidewalk.
A crowd of children face a large group of adults who are smiling and taking photos with their phones during the Christmas Tree Lighting event. The scene is festive with bright lights and nighttime surroundings.
1st & 2nd Grade Parents, once the parade is over, meet at the courthouse to sing for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
4 months ago, Caren Long
Reminder 🎄🎶

Our 1st and 2nd graders will be singing at the Christmas Tree Lighting after the parade this evening.
Please have students meet Ms. Hall at the courthouse no later than 6:55 PM.

We can’t wait to see our Dolphins spreading Christmas cheer! 💚❤️
4 months ago, Caren Long
A softly blurred photo of a Christmas tree made of colorful twinkling lights—red, green, blue, yellow, and purple—glowing against a dark background.
Balloons Over Broadway Fun in Mrs. Harriger’s Class! 🎈
After reading Balloons Over Broadway, the story behind the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mrs. Harriger’s students created their very own parade balloons!

Using foil, markers, and lots of imagination, our young artists designed characters, turkeys, and creative floats to celebrate the upcoming holiday. We love seeing their creativity come to life! 🦃🎨💛
4 months ago, Caren Long
A smiling young student stands in a classroom holding a homemade “parade balloon” made from foil and a straw. His classmates are working at tables in the background.
A blue classroom table with foil balloon creations, colorful markers, and a student’s writing and drawing inspired by the book Balloons Over Broadway. One foil balloon features a blue and black character design.
A group of students proudly hold up their homemade foil parade balloons. Some are standing and others sitting on the floor, smiling and showing their creations.
A close-up of a student holding a foil parade balloon decorated as a turkey with colorful feathers and a pilgrim hat.
🦃 Thanksgiving Blessings from Baldwin Branch Church 🦃
We are so grateful to Baldwin Branch Church for donating turkey and Thanksgiving food baskets for our EPS families. Their generosity and continued support help ensure our students and their loved ones enjoy a warm and plentiful holiday meal.

Thank you for making a difference in our community! 💙🤲
4 months ago, Caren Long
A group of five adults stand together smiling in a school room beside several large white laundry baskets filled with Thanksgiving food items. The baskets are decorated with fall-colored ribbon. The individuals appear to be representatives from Baldwin Branch Church delivering turkey and Thanksgiving meal baskets for school families.
🦃 Thanksgiving Food Donation from The Place of Impact 🦃
We are incredibly grateful for The Place of Impact and their generous donation of Thanksgiving food bags for several of our EPS families. Their kindness and commitment to supporting our community make such a meaningful difference.

Thank you for helping ensure our families have a warm and joyful holiday season! 💙🤲
4 months ago, Caren Long
A closer photo of the group smiling in front of the mural and Leader in Me banner. The brown paper bags and blue donation bags are clearly visible in the foreground as part of the Thanksgiving food donation effort.

🍧 Quarter One Good Behavior Rewards! 🍧
Today we celebrated our students who consistently showed positive behavior during the first quarter! They enjoyed a fun treat and time together in the cafeteria. We are so proud of their hard work, leadership, and great choices. Keep it up, EPS leaders! 💙👏

4 months ago, Caren Long
A group of elementary students sit at long cafeteria tables enjoying blue snow cones. Some children chat with friends while others eat quietly. The cafeteria is bright with large windows and empty tables in the background.
Students sit spread out at cafeteria tables, eating blue snow cones. A few children are chatting, while others look toward the camera. The large cafeteria is mostly empty except for the students participating in the reward activity.
A larger group of children sit at cafeteria tables eating blue snow cones. Several staff members stand nearby helping serve the treats. Students smile and enjoy their snack as part of the good behavior celebration.
🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Makayla from Elizabethtown Primary School!

Makayla is a hard worker and always eager to learn. She is a joy to have in class. Makayla's positive attitude and dedication to learning make her a wonderful role model for her peers.

Join us in celebrating Makayla's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏
4 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Student of the Month graphic featuring Makayla Carroll smiling in a black hoodie, with Elizabethtown Primary branding and design accents.
🎄✨ Get ready for a December to Remember! ✨🎄
Our fun holiday dress-up days are here, and we can’t wait to see all the festive creativity across our school! Each day has a special theme to help us count down to winter break with joy and school spirit. ❤️💚

Check out the calendar below and join us as we spread cheer all month long!
Let’s make this December the most memorable one yet! ❄️🎅🧦✨
5 months ago, Caren Long
A December 2025 school calendar titled “December to Remember!” features themed dress-up days. Highlights include: Dec. 4: Christmas socks and crocs Dec. 5: Mad About Plaid Day Dec. 8: Grinch vs. Santa Day Dec. 9: Dress like a snowman Dec. 10: Wear lights or anything that shines Dec. 11: Christmas Around the World Dec. 12: Ugly Christmas sweater day Dec. 15: Dress like an elf Dec. 16: Blizzard Day (wear all white) Dec. 17: Reindeer Day Dec. 18: I Spy Santa Day Dec. 19: Polar Express Day (wear PJs) If you'd like, I can also make a shorter caption, Spanish version, or a parent-friendly flyer version!
🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Jase from Elizabethtown Primary School!

Jase is a model classroom citizen. He consistently follows directions and works hard. Jase shows kindness to all of his classmates and his positive attitude and dedication make him a shining example for students throughout our school.

Join us in celebrating Jase's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏
5 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Student of the Month graphic featuring Jase High smiling in a NASCAR shirt, with Elizabethtown Primary branding and design elements.
A huge thank you to Elizabethtown Baptist Church for blessing our school with another generous donation! 💙
These snacks and supplies will support our students throughout the day and help keep little minds focused and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your continued love, kindness, and partnership with our school family! 💛🍎✨
5 months ago, Caren Long
A young girl with long braided hair smiles while sitting behind a table filled with donated snacks. In front of her are boxes of Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, Mott’s applesauce cups, and a large red bag of Starlight Mints. The setting appears to be a school break room.
A young girl with long braided hair wearing a pink Stitch shirt sits on a table beside an assortment of donated items. The table is filled with water bottles, Juicy Juice boxes, Snack Pack puddings, Goldfish crackers, snack cakes, hairbrushes, socks, and candy. The background shows a beige folding partition wall.
🍽️ Staff Potluck Celebration 🍽️
Today we celebrated our amazing staff—and each other—with a delicious EPS staff potluck! ❤️

From homemade favorites to sweet treats, our table was full and so were our hearts. It’s always a joy to take time together, laugh, share food, and appreciate the wonderful people who make our school feel like family.

Thank you to everyone who contributed—you make EPS a special place! 🦅💛
5 months ago, Caren Long
A decorated office cubicle wall features a large paper turkey with colorful tissue paper at the base. Around the turkey, there are cut-out leaves in red, yellow, and green that read “So Thankful for Our Work Family.” A floral cushioned chair sits to the right of the display on a speckled blue linoleum floor.
A small white table in a staff lounge holds a crockpot, bags of chips, Hawaiian rolls, and other bread items. Behind the table are blue storage cabinets, a stack of plastic drawer units, and a labeled cardboard box. The wall has student artwork displayed to the right.
Several staff members stand in a serving line in the breakroom, filling plates with food from multiple crockpots, trays, and bowls on long tables. The room has brick walls, windows with metal blinds, and storage cubbies in the background. People are smiling and chatting as they serve themselves.
Staff members line up at a long table filled with aluminum trays of fried chicken, casseroles, and various dishes. One person smiles toward the camera while others scoop food. A vending machine and refrigerators are in the background, along with windows and storage shelves.
A table in the staff lounge is filled with desserts and fruit trays, including sliced melons, berries, cakes, and other dishes. There is an Instant Pot on a small cart and a scarecrow decoration sitting on the windowsill. The room has brick and white walls.
Staff members fill their plates from dessert trays and food dishes spread across several tables. The scene includes cakes, pies, casseroles, and trays of fruit. A vending machine, refrigerator, and open doorway are visible in the background.
🌟 EPS Staff Spotlights 🌟
This week, we are thrilled to celebrate three incredible members of our EPS family who make a huge difference each and every day!

🍁 Mrs. Melissa Gore
Mrs. Gore contributes so much positivity to our team. She is caring, devoted, easy-going, and always ready to help. Her warm personality and creative classroom displays brighten our school and support student success.

🍂 Mrs. Sasha Coe
Mrs. Coe is dedicated to both staff and students, jumping in wherever help is needed. She handles challenges with grace, keeps things running smoothly, and is always willing to lend a hand. Her professionalism and kindness shine every day.

🍃 Ms. Rocio Bollinger
Ms. Bollinger brings enthusiasm, energy, and a supportive spirit to our ELL students. She is friendly, proactive, and committed to helping students grow independently. Her upbeat presence and dedication make her a joy to work with.

💛 Thank you, Mrs. Gore, Mrs. Coe, and Ms. Bollinger, for your hard work and the positive impact you have on EPS! We appreciate you!
5 months ago, Caren Long
A fall-themed Staff Spotlight graphic featuring a tan background with illustrated autumn leaves along the border. A tilted Polaroid-style photo shows a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a denim jacket. The text reads: “Staff Spotlight: Melissa Gore.” Bulleted comments praise her as positive, caring, laid-back, wonderful, happy, polite, and known for great classroom displays. Decorative orange leaves accent the design.
A fall-themed Staff Spotlight graphic with autumn leaves bordering a tan background. A Polaroid-style photo shows a smiling woman with short blond hair wearing a bright pink top. The text reads: “Staff Spotlight: Sasha Coe.” Bulleted comments describe her as dedicated, hardworking, helpful, professional, graceful under pressure, supportive of teachers, and always willing to assist. Orange leaves decorate the layout.
A fall-themed Staff Spotlight graphic with colorful leaves framing a tan background. A Polaroid-style photo in sepia tone shows a woman wearing sunglasses and smiling. The text reads: “Staff Spotlight: Rocio Bollinger.” Bulleted comments highlight her support for ELL students, friendly personality, upbeat attitude, helpfulness, proactive approach, kindness, energy, and dedication to student success. Orange leaves accent the design.

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Our 3rd graders had a blast this week learning about area in a hands-on (and hilarious!) way—using toilet paper squares as their unit of measurement! 🧻📏

Students worked together to measure the area of desks, tables, shelves, and spaces around the classroom. This creative activity helped them understand how area is found by covering a surface with equal-size units. So much teamwork, problem-solving, and math talk happening all around!

Way to go, 3rd grade mathematicians! 🔢💡✨

5 months ago, Caren Long
A student kneels beside a classroom bookshelf holding toilet paper squares and a pencil. She places squares on the bottom shelf to measure its area.
A student stands behind a large table filled edge-to-edge with neatly arranged toilet paper squares. Classroom drawings cover the wall behind her.
Two students stand at a desk arranging toilet paper squares into organized rows. One tears off more pieces while the other places them carefully on the tabletop.
Three smiling students stand behind a long table fully covered in a grid of toilet paper squares. The boys pose proudly, and the classroom whiteboard and colorful posters are visible in the background.
Three students sit on the floor measuring a book with toilet paper squares, using a recording sheet. In another photo, children stand around a desk layering squares to cover the surface. Additional photos show students carefully lining up squares and a full table covered in grid-patterned toilet paper pieces. One student kneels by a bookshelf measuring its area with the squares.
A student wearing a football jersey stands at a desk covered in toilet paper squares. Another student beside him watches as he prepares to add another piece to the grid.
Two students place toilet paper squares on a small table near a pocket chart labeled “Tricky Words.” Another photo shows a student adding a square to a large table covered in evenly arranged toilet paper pieces.
Three smiling students stand behind a long table fully covered in a grid of toilet paper squares. The boys pose proudly, and the classroom whiteboard and colorful posters are visible in the background.
Two students place toilet paper squares on a small table near a pocket chart labeled “Tricky Words.” Another photo shows a student adding a square to a large table covered in evenly arranged toilet paper pieces.
Two students stand at a classroom table arranging small squares of toilet paper in rows to measure area. Other students work in the background. Another photo shows two boys placing small squares onto a padded surface. A third photo shows three boys smiling behind a table fully covered with toilet paper squares arranged in a grid.

Reminder: The deadline to turn in picture money is November 18th.

Make ups are November 21st.

5 months ago, Caren Long
Our Kindergarten & 1st graders had so much fun learning about light and shadows today in the media center! 🔦✨
They experimented with flashlights, created their own shadow puppets, and discovered how light can change the size and shape of a shadow. Hands-on learning at its best—full of curiosity, teamwork, and lots of giggles! 💡👐
5 months ago, Caren Long
Two children sit in front of a wooden bookshelf, holding paper shadow puppets on sticks—shapes like sharks and sea creatures. A flashlight shines on the white cinderblock wall, creating clear shadows of their puppets. The students lean forward, experimenting with making the shadow grow and shrink.
Two children sit in front of a wooden bookshelf, holding paper shadow puppets on sticks—shapes like sharks and sea creatures. A flashlight shines on the white cinderblock wall, creating clear shadows of their puppets. The students lean forward, experimenting with making the shadow grow and shrink.
Two children sit in front of a wooden bookshelf, holding paper shadow puppets on sticks—shapes like sharks and sea creatures. A flashlight shines on the white cinderblock wall, creating clear shadows of their puppets. The students lean forward, experimenting with making the shadow grow and shrink.
A young child in a pink outfit holds a pink paper princess cutout on a craft stick. The puppet’s shadow appears on the side of a wooden cabinet as the child explores how the flashlight changes the image.
Two children sit in front of a wooden bookshelf, holding paper shadow puppets on sticks—shapes like sharks and sea creatures. A flashlight shines on the white cinderblock wall, creating clear shadows of their puppets. The students lean forward, experimenting with making the shadow grow and shrink.
Two children kneel beside a white cinderblock wall, forming hand shapes in front of a flashlight to create animal-like shadow figures. Their shadows appear large on the wall as they experiment with bending fingers and changing hand positions.
hildren stand and kneel along a hallway wall, using their hands to make shadow shapes such as birds and animals. A bright flashlight creates crisp shadows on the white wall beneath a painted green mural.
Our 1st graders had so much fun learning about light and shadows today! 🔦✨ They experimented with flashlights, created their own shadow puppets, and discovered how light can change the size and shape of a shadow. Hands-on learning at its best—full of curiosity, teamwork, and lots of giggles! 💡👐
Children stand and kneel along a hallway wall, using their hands to make shadow shapes such as birds and animals. A bright flashlight creates crisp shadows on the white wall beneath a painted green mural.