🌟 Teamwork from the very start! 🌟
Our students have jumped right into the new school year, working together, learning from each other, and building friendships. We love seeing collaboration and excitement fill our classrooms during this first week back! 💡📚🤝
7 months ago, Caren Long
Four young students sit cross-legged in a circle on the classroom floor, leaning over a shared piece of paper as they work together. Two girls and two boys are focused, writing and discussing their ideas as a team.
Three children crouch on the classroom floor in a small group. They lean in closely toward their work, collaborating on a paper activity near a wooden rocking chair and classroom storage area.
Five students sit together on the floor of a classroom, pencils in hand. They are smiling and focused as they brainstorm and write as a group, surrounded by colorful book bins
A smiling girl stands in a school hallway, proudly holding a laminated card labeled “V.I.P.” She wears a denim jacket and jeans, a white shirt with colorful designs, and bright pink sneakers with a large pink bow in her hair.
📚💛 One of the sweetest sights at school—our 1st grader sharing a story with our amazing custodian! Moments like these remind us that learning and love of reading can happen anywhere, with anyone. What a special bond between students and staff!
7 months ago, Caren Long
A young student sits at a table reading a picture book while the school custodian leans over to listen and engage with her. The classroom background includes colorful wall art, bookshelves, and supplies, creating a warm learning environment.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!! 📚✨ We’re excited to invite you to Curriculum Night and Parent Conferences followed by a fun round of Family Bingo!

Come learn about classroom goals, connect with teachers, and see how we’re working together to help students grow. Afterward, stick around for Bingo—there will be prizes, laughter, and plenty of family fun.

8 months ago, Caren Long
Bright yellow “Save the Date” flyer with bingo cards in the corners. The text reads: “Title 1 Night, Parent Advisory, Curriculum Night. Monday, September 22, 2025. 📚✨ We’re excited to invite you to Curriculum Night and Parent Conferences followed by a fun round of Family Bingo! Come learn about classroom goals, connect with teachers, and see how we’re working together to help students grow. Afterward, stick around for Bingo—there will be prizes, laughter, and plenty of family fun. More Information to Follow.”
A little kindness goes a long way! Thank you to our administration for treating staff and helping us start the year with smiles. 😊 #SchoolFamily
8 months ago, Caren Long
Five cafeteria staff members in matching blue uniforms hold decorated cookies and a thank-you sign.
Two staff members smile, holding a dolphin cookie and a sign that reads, “You make this place sweeter every day!”
Three staff members stand together holding cookies and the appreciation sign, smiling for the camera.
Two teachers hold colorful “Happy First Day of School” cookies and smile.
A box of decorated cookies with messages like “Welcome Back,” “Thank You,” and “Teacher Fuel,” along with a note of appreciation.
Two staff members outdoors hold welcome and first day cookies, smiling in the sunshine.
Two smiling staff members hold a cookie and sign that says, “You make this place sweeter every day!”
Two staff members stand together holding dolphin and first day cookies.
Three staff members stand together holding dolphin and first day cookies.
teacher smiles while holding a “Teacher Fuel” cookie shaped like a coffee cup.
The first day of school is in the books! 📚✏️ Our staff and students are off to a fantastic start, and we can’t wait to see all the learning, leading, and memories made this year. Thank you families for sharing your children with us—it’s going to be a great year! 💙
8 months ago, Caren Long
A teacher stands beside a chart filled with sticky notes as students discuss how to treat one another and their teachers.
An art teacher helps a student at a table while classmates color and draw during art class.
A teacher leads a lesson with a bright screen showing “one/uno” while students sit at tables watching.
Close-up of students’ hands stacking wooden blocks as part of a building activity.
A finished block structure stands on blue paper as a student looks on proudly.

🌟 What a wonderful Open House at Elizabethtown Primary School! Our halls were filled with excitement, laughter, and big smiles as families met teachers and explored classrooms. Here’s to a year of learning and leading together! 💙 #BackToSchool #LearnersToLeaders

8 months ago, Caren Long
Children and a parent playing with bubbles outside the school entrance.
Teacher sharing information with parents at a classroom table.
Teacher sharing information with parents at a classroom table.
Teacher talking with a parent inside a classroom during open house.
Teacher welcoming a student and family inside a classroom.
Teacher talking with a parent inside a classroom during open house.
Families and staff talking in the hallway near a welcome back bulletin board.
Three students smiling and posing in front of a colorful balloon display with pencils.
Two teachers standing by a classroom screen that reads “Welcome to Open House! August 21, 2025.
Student smiling while standing in front of a banner that says “Be the ‘I’ in Kind.”

What an incredible day across Bladen County Schools! ✨

Our schools were buzzing with excitement as students and families filled the halls during Open House.

Thank you to all of our families for taking the time to connect with us today—your partnership plays a key role in student success. 💙 A special thank you as well to our principals, teachers, and staff for creating such warm and welcoming environments for our students to grow and learn.

We can’t wait to officially kick off the 2025–2026 school year together on Monday! 📚✏️🍎

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #LearnerstoLeaders

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Parent helps child fill out paperwork at a classroom table during Open House.
Staff member points out details on paperwork to a parent during Open House, near a back-to-school display.
Three smiling children hold treats and stand among floating bubbles outside during Open House.
Parent and staff member review papers during Open House in a school media center.
Administrator greets a student and parent under a “Welcome Back to School” banner.
Principal talks with a smiling student holding a folder in the school lobby.
Teacher reviews a schedule with a student and parent during Open House at West Bladen.
Teacher welcomes a student and parent in a classroom during Open House, smiling with a clipboard
Families gather during Open House, meeting staff and preparing for the new school year.
Three staff members stand beside a “Welcome to Elizabethtown Middle” sign in a hallway.
✨ What a Blast! ✨

We loved seeing so many of our students and families at the annual Back-to-School Blast! The excitement for the first day of school was contagious, and we can’t wait to see everyone again at Open House next week.

A huge thank you to Bladen Community College for hosting and helping our students start the year off strong! 💙🎒📚

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #FromLearnersToLeaders
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Group of five Bladen County Schools staff smiling in front of district backdrop
Three elementary students with backpacks smiling in front of Bladen County Schools backdrop
Three staff members holding folders and smiling in a school hallway
Four young children with backpacks smiling and raising hands while seated on bench
Student with backpack and parent smiling in front of Bladen County Schools backdrop
Staff member high-fives a student while handing out folders at school entrance.
Two middle school students posing with clear backpacks in front of district backdrop
Student smiles while entering school with backpack, greeted by staff
Six children smiling with backpacks posing together in front of district backdrop
Student and staff member look at a paper together in school hallway
📚✨ Back-to-School Blast – This Saturday! ✨📚

Join us at Bladen Community College this Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for their annual Back-to-School Blast! 🎒✏️

BCS principals will be on hand helping to distribute school supplies — so come say hello, grab what you need, and get ready for an amazing school year!

We can’t wait to see our students and families there! 💙💛

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #LearnerstoLeaders
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic for Bladen Community College’s Back-to-School Blast on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., inviting all Bladen County K–12 students to pick up free school supplies. Colorful text, megaphone icons, and school supply illustrations are featured.Graphic for Bladen Community College’s Back-to-School Blast on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., inviting all Bladen County K–12 students to pick up free school supplies. Colorful text, megaphone icons, and school supply illustrations are featured.
Welcome to the BCS Family! 🍳☕

This morning, we celebrated our newest team members at the annual New Employee Breakfast — a warm welcome to those joining Bladen County Schools!

All week, these talented educators have been learning and preparing for the year ahead with district administrators and NC New Teacher Support Program Instructional Coach, Carrie Brewington. Through the district’s Beginning Teacher program, these educators will continue to receive guidance, resources, and encouragement throughout their first three years in the classroom — because great teaching grows with great support.

We’re excited for the difference they will make in the lives of our students, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in 2025–2026! 💙💛

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #LearnerstoLeaders

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Three people stand behind a table with orange juice cups and tea jugs in a decorated cafeteria
Two men in orange shirts talk at a red table in a cafeteria with folded tables in the background
Four people sit at an orange table with Cougar paw wall art in a school cafeteria
Two women smile at a blue table with folded napkins and programs in front of them.
Four people stand together behind a blue table with folded napkins and programs
Three women sit at a blue table with an Elizabethtown Primary School sign in a cafeteria
Three men holding plates of scrambled eggs stand by buffet trays in a cafeteria.
Two women greet and shake hands at a buffet line with trays of scrambled eggs in a cafeteria.
Woman in blue patterned blouse smiles with hand on chin, standing in front of two blurred people.
Woman serves scrambled eggs from buffet trays while others wait in line holding plates

Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that all district elementary schools have been selected to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2025-2026 school year. The program provides elementary students attending Bladen Lakes Primary, Bladenboro Primary, Dublin Primary, East Arcadia Elementary, Elizabethtown Primary, and Tar Heel School with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks throughout the week at no cost.

Introducing children to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at a young age helps them to develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.

Read more on our website at: https://www.bladen.k12.nc.us/~board/homepage/post/elementary-schools-to-receive-fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program-ffvp-grant.

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Logo for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, featuring a circular arrangement of colorful fruit and vegetable images surrounding the program name in the center.
📚 The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year.

🗓️ Early College High School begins Monday, August 11
🗓️ Traditional Schools begin Monday, August 25

Let’s make it a great year—from learners to leaders! 🌟 #WeAreBCS #BackToSchool #FromLearnersToLeaders #LearnerstoLeaders
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A colorful flat-lay image announcing the first day of school for Bladen County Schools. In the center, a white paper with text reads: “First Day of School. Early College High School - Monday, August 11. Traditional Schools - Monday, August 25.” The paper is surrounded by school supplies including pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips, star cutouts, foam letters, and Bladen County Schools notepads, all arranged on a pink background.
📸 Last week, Bladen County Schools principals John Ammons (Bladenboro Primary), Chris Orrock (West Bladen), Bobby Godwin (Elizabethtown Middle), Chris Carroll (East Bladen), Amanda Murillo (Clarkton School of Discovery), and Kristy Smith (Elizabethtown Primary) took part in the NCPAPA Early Career Principals Training.

We’re proud to support our leaders as they grow professionally and work to make a lasting impact in their schools! #LeadershipMatters #WeAreBCS #FromLearnersToLeaders
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Principals John Ammons, Chris Orrock, Bobby Godwin, Chris Carrol, Amanda Murillo and Kristy Smith
📚✏️ Back-to-School Supply List: Grades K–2 ✏️📚

Get ready for a great start to the 2025–2026 school year! Here’s what students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will need:

• Clear or mesh bookbag 🎒
• Pencils ✏️
• Crayons – 24 pack 🖍️
• Large pink erasers
• Glue sticks (4)
• Composition books (2)
• Pencil box
• Notebook paper (1 pack)
• Headphones (wired – no earbuds) 🎧
8 months ago, Elly Johnson
A kindergarten student smiles while holding a sign that reads, “I ❤️ kindergarten because… I like the way it looks and it is the best.”
📘✏️ Back-to-School Supply List: Grades 3–5 ✏️📘

It’s almost time to kick off another exciting school year! Here’s what students in Grades 3 through 5 will need for the 2025–2026 school year:

• Clear or mesh book bag 🎒
• Pencils ✏️
• Crayons (24 pack) or colored pencils
• Large pink erasers
• Glue sticks (4)
• Composition books (2)
• Pencil box or pouch
• Notebook paper (2 packs)
• One-inch 3-ring binder
• Headphones (wired – no earbuds) 🎧

Stay organized and ready to learn — the countdown to day one is on!
8 months ago, Elly Johnson
A student smiles while holding a large poster about cells, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and colorful handwritten notes, in a school cafeteria.