💗 EPS students were pretty in pink today as we showed our support for Breast Cancer Awareness! From playground smiles to classroom pride, our students wore pink to spread love, hope, and awareness. 💞
#EPSFamily #PinkOutDay #BreastCancerAwareness #LearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Caren Long
A group of seven young girls sit side by side on a playground border, smiling and making peace signs. They are dressed in shades of pink and white for Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out Day,” with playground equipment and classmates visible in the background.
Four girls stand close together outside on a sunny day wearing pink and purple outfits. Two hold up peace signs as they smile for the camera with trees and a bright blue sky behind them.
Four students stand in front of a classroom door with a “Ms. Watkins” sign above them. They are wearing pink shirts and outfits to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out Day.”
A huge thank you to Bladen County 4th of July Petite Miss Sadie Kelly and Junior Miss Rayne Kelly for their generous donation of tissues, wipes, and other supplies to Elizabethtown Primary School! 💛 Your kindness and community spirit help keep our classrooms clean and our students healthy. #EPSFamily #CommunitySupport #BladenCountyPride
6 months ago, Caren Long
Two young girls wearing crowns and sashes, identified as Bladen County 4th of July Petite Miss Sadie Kelly and Junior Miss Rayne Kelly, stand with two adults inside Elizabethtown Primary School. They are smiling and holding large packs of disinfecting wipes while standing beside stacks of tissue boxes and cleaning supplies. Sunlight filters through large windows behind them, and framed pictures and motivational signs decorate the wall.
🎄✨ Fall PTO Ornament Fundraiser ✨🎄
We’re excited to share our new custom wooden ornaments — the perfect keepsake for students, families, and Dolphin fans! Choose from personalized designs featuring your child’s name, grade, family name, or our signature EPS Dolphin. Each ornament is handcrafted with care and tied with festive ribbon or beads.

🗓 Accepting orders now through November 4th!
Don’t miss your chance to grab these one-of-a-kind holiday treasures while supporting our PTO! ❤️💛💙

See an EPS Student or Staff Member to order yours today!
6 months ago, Caren Long
A flyer for Elizabethtown Primary School’s PTO Holiday Fundraiser featuring six wooden ornament options displayed in front of a green glass tree. The top of the flyer includes hanging ornaments and stars with the heading “Elizabethtown Primary School PTO Holiday Fundraiser.” Text explains that each custom ornament or car charm is laser-cut, engraved locally, and celebrates the 2025–2026 school year, with orders due by November 4, 2025.
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🎀 Red Ribbon Week is coming up! 🎀
Join us as we celebrate “Life. Live Drug Free.” with a fun theme each day!
👒 Mon, Oct. 27: Put a Cap on Drugs – Wear your favorite hat!
🔴 Tues, Oct. 28: Be Red-y to Make Healthy Choices – Wear red!
👢 Wed, Oct. 29: Give Drugs the Boot – Wear your favorite boots!
💙 Thurs, Oct. 30: Be Proactive! Team Up Against Drugs – Wear school colors!
📚 Fri, Oct. 31: Book Character Day – Dress as your favorite book character (no masks or weapons).

Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to making healthy choices all week long! ❤️💛
6 months ago, Caren Long
A black and white Red Ribbon Week flyer with a wavy border. The heading reads “Red Ribbon Week – Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.” Each day lists a themed activity: Monday, Oct. 27 – “Put a Cap on Drugs” (wear your favorite hat); Tuesday, Oct. 28 – “Be Red-y to Make Healthy Choices” (wear red); Wednesday, Oct. 29 – “Give Drugs the Boot” (wear boots); Thursday, Oct. 30 – “Be Proactive! Team Up Against Drugs” (wear school colors); and Friday, Oct. 31 – “Book Character Day” (dress as your favorite book character, no masks or weapons).
📚 A big thank you to our local Rotary Club for donating dictionaries to all of our 3rd graders! Our students were so excited to receive their very own copy to help them learn new words and build their vocabulary. We appreciate your support for our learners! 💙💛
6 months ago, Caren Long
A group of third-grade students stand in their classroom holding new dictionaries with big smiles. Two Rotary Club members stand behind them, also smiling. The classroom wall is decorated with colorful motivational signs and student artwork, and backpacks hang along the back wall.
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🎉 SPIRIT WEAR UPDATE 🎉
We’re excited to share that shirts will be ready for delivery the first of next week! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding — we can’t wait for everyone to show off their school spirit! ❤️🖤
6 months ago, Caren Long
olorful graphic with the words “Spirit Wear.” The word “Spirit” is written in bold, outlined bubble letters with a hand-drawn, sketch-style texture. Each letter sits on a different colored background block in shades of pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, and orange. Below it, “Wear” is written in large, solid block letters filled with white and outlined in red and blue. The playful design gives off a fun and energetic school spirit vibe.
🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.
6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a blue and teal background featuring a white note pinned with a red pushpin. The note reads, “Unity Day! 10-22-25. Wear ORANGE on Wednesday, October 22 in support of National Bullying Prevention Month!” The Bladen County Schools logo is at the bottom left, and the hashtag #UNITYEVERYDAY appears in orange text at the bottom right.
Reminder: Picture Day, Thursday, October 23
6 months ago, Caren Long
Colorful graphic with the words “School Picture Day” in bold, playful bubble letters. Each letter is brightly colored in shades of pink, yellow, teal, and green, outlined in black. Surrounding the text are cheerful smiley faces, small hearts, and colorful dots, creating a fun and happy design that celebrates school picture day.
Just a reminder.....
6 months ago, Caren Long
A school spirit week flyer listing themed dress-up days in October. October 22 is Unity Day—students and staff are encouraged to wear orange to show that the school is a community. October 23 is College Craze Spirit Day—teachers and staff wear college gear while students dress as the career or profession they dream of pursuing. October 24 is Pink Out Day—everyone wears pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The design uses blue, white, and yellow backgrounds with bold headings and orange and pink accent text.
📢This morning, in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, our school participated in a lockdown drill.

‼️There was NO emergency. This drill allowed us to practice our lockdown procedures. Again, there was no emergency situation—all students and staff are safe, and the day is proceeding as scheduled.

📞If you have any questions please call the school office.
6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a gray dolphin and blue bubbles in the background. Text over the image reads ‘THIS IS A DRILL!’ in bold blue outlined letters.
Today, our students and staff participated in a practice lockdown drill. These safety drills help us ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. We take safety very seriously at EPS and appreciate everyone’s cooperation and calm participation today. 💙
6 months ago, Caren Long
Our students took the lead during Student-Led Conferences this week! 💬✨ They shared their progress, goals, and achievements with pride, showing how much they’ve grown as learners and leaders. We’re so proud of their confidence and communication skills! 🌟 #LearnersToLeaders #StudentLedConferences #EPSPride
6 months ago, Caren Long
A teacher sits at a blue table with two students during a student-led conference. The teacher listens attentively with her hands clasped as one student smiles and another looks thoughtful. Papers with student work are spread out on the table, and classroom charts on the wall display a mission statement and examples of compound words.
A student sits across from his teacher at a blue table, confidently reading from his paper during a student-led conference. The teacher smiles and listens while holding a copy of the student’s work. A laptop and classroom charts about writing and classroom goals are visible in the background.
Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪✨ Our students put their collaboration and problem-solving skills to the test as they worked together to build the tallest tower using interlocking cubes. So much learning and laughter in one activity! 🧱🏗️ #Teamwork #STEMinAction #EPSLearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Caren Long
Tables are filled with colorful cubes as students demonstrate teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills during this fun hands-on activity.
Each team collaborates, stacking cubes carefully and testing balance as they laugh and share ideas. The classroom is bright and cheerful, with charts, books, and student work displayed around the room.
Students work together in small groups using colorful interlocking cubes to build the tallest tower possible.
🎃 Don’t forget — our Fall Festival is TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00! 🍁
Our teachers are ready and excited to see everyone for an evening of fun, games, and fall festivities! 🍂👻

#FallFestival #EPSSpirit #FunAtEPS #TeamEPS
6 months ago, Caren Long
Three smiling teachers pose together in a classroom decorated for school activities. Each has creative, silly hairstyles with braided pigtails sticking out to the sides and small stuffed creatures sitting on top of their heads. They are dressed in casual shirts with cheerful designs and name lanyards, standing in front of an American flag and classroom wall. The photo captures their fun spirit and enthusiasm as they get ready to welcome families to the school’s Fall Festival event.
Our young scientists had a sweet time learning about States of Matter today! 🍨
Students explored how a liquid can change into a solid by making ice cream in a bag. They mixed, measured, and shook up their ingredients while discovering the science behind freezing and melting.

Hands-on experiments like this make learning science fun, memorable, and delicious! 🧊✨

#StatesOfMatter #ScienceIsSweet #HandsOnLearning #EPSLearnersToLeaders #STEMFun
6 months ago, Caren Long
Two students sit at a classroom table smiling and looking at their “Ice Cream in a Bag” experiment worksheets, which include steps and pictures for the activity.
Several students stand and shake plastic bags filled with ingredients at their desks during the “Ice Cream in a Bag” experiment. They appear excited and engaged as they participate in the hands-on science activity.
Three students stand proudly holding their completed ice cream bags and enjoy tasting their creations with spoons. The classroom background includes posters, charts, and a bright, cheerful atmosphere.
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind! 🌟
Our students practiced making a plan with the end in mind during this week’s Leader in Me activity! Each group brainstormed ideas for a trip — from the beach to the city — and created posters showing what they would need to prepare and succeed.

By thinking ahead and setting goals, our students are learning that great leaders start with a plan and work together to make it happen! 💪✏️

#LeaderInMe #Habit2 #BeginWithTheEndInMind #EPSLearnersToLeaders #StudentLeadership
6 months ago, Caren Long
Two students sit on the floor working together on a large sheet of paper labeled “Beach.” One student writes ideas with a blue marker while the other looks on.
A small group of students sits in a circle on the floor. One student writes “Camping” on a poster and lists items they might need, like sticks and snacks.
Two young students sit side by side on the floor writing on a paper labeled “Amusement Park,” brainstorming things like water bottles and food.
A student sits near a paper labeled “City,” listing reasons to go to the city, such as getting a job and making money.
A group of four students stands together holding up their “Camping” poster and sharing their ideas in front of a colorful classroom bulletin board decorated with Snoopy and Charlie Brown sayings like “Be Kind” and “Be Yourself.”
🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
This week we’re celebrating two amazing educators who make a difference every single day! 💛

🍎 Mrs. Celeste Gavaghan – 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Gavaghan is known for her kind heart, gentle tone, and constant smile. She works tirelessly to help her students succeed and brightens every room she walks into.

🍂 Mrs. Sheri Herman – EC Teacher
Mrs. Herman’s enthusiasm and dedication inspire everyone around her. She sets high expectations, goes above and beyond for her students, and never meets a stranger!

We are so thankful to have both of these wonderful teachers as part of our EPS family! 💕👏

#EPSSpartans #StaffSpotlight #ThankATeacher #LearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Caren Long
A fall-themed staff spotlight graphic featuring Mrs. Celeste Gavaghan, 2nd Grade Teacher. The background is decorated with colorful autumn leaves in orange, red, and yellow. A photo of Mrs. Gavaghan shows her smiling in a car. The text highlights her as a kind, soft-spoken, and caring teacher who is always polite, helpful, and dedicated to her students’ success.
A fall-themed staff spotlight graphic featuring Mrs. Sheri Herman, EC Teacher. The design includes orange and red fall leaves around the border. Her photo shows her smiling, wearing a striped shirt with a teal necklace. The text describes her as an enthusiastic, kind, and hardworking teacher who sets high expectations, supports her students, and always has a friendly word for everyone.
📣 Reminder! Student-led conferences are this Thursday, 1–5 PM. Stick around afterward for our Fall Festival—games, treats, and family fun! 🎃🍂
#EPSFamilies #SpartanPride #LearnersToLeaders #FallFestival

📣 ¡Recordatorio! Las conferencias dirigidas por los estudiantes serán este jueves de 1 a 5 p. m.. Después, acompáñenos a nuestro Festival de Otoño. 🎃🍂
#FamiliasEPS #OrgulloSpartan #AprendicesALíderes
6 months ago, Caren Long
Colorful school supplies, including pencils, pens, erasers, and a calculator, border the text "Student-Led Conferences" on a white background.
🙏 Thank you, Elizabethtown Baptist Church! 🙏
We are so thankful for the generous donations of snacks and personal care items from Elizabethtown Baptist Church. Your kindness and support make a big difference in helping us care for our students each day. 💛🍎✨

#CommunityPartners #ThankYou #ElizabethtownPrimary #SpartanPride #LearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Caren Long
A young girl in a blue shirt sits smiling next to a table filled with snacks, bottled water, and toiletries, conveying a sense of generosity and community.
🎒 Thank you, Bladen Community College Foundation! 🎒
We’re so grateful for the generous donation of book bags and school supplies from the Bladen Community College Foundation, delivered by Ms. Crystal Dowd. Your kindness helps ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful year of learning! 💙📚✏️

#CommunityPartners #ThankYou #SpartanPride #ElizabethtownPrimary #LearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Caren Long
Three women stand smiling, each holding backpacks filled with supplies. A colorful "Believe in Yourself" bulletin board decorated with autumn leaves is behind them, adding a cheerful and motivational ambiance.