It was a sunny ☀️ morning at the Castle, saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️ Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
about 10 hours ago, Bladen County Schools
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Congratulations to the Elizabethtown Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band for receiving an Excellent Rating at the Carowinds Band Festival. Way to go Cougars!
2 days ago, Bladen County Schools
A group of students wearing matching orange shirts that say Elizabethtown Middle School Band, and holding various instruments stand together smiling.
Yesterday was a great morning with the district office team! "Thanks a Latte" for all you do!☕️ Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
4 days ago, Bladen County Schools
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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), requires that a Local Education Agency (LEA) shall, after timely and meaningful consultation with appropriate private school officials, provide eligible private school children, on an equitable basis, services that address their academic needs. The LEA must also provide support services for the teachers and other educational staff and families of the participating children. Information regarding the consultation process and the provision of equitable services may be obtained on May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Bladen County Board of Education.

5 days ago, Bladen County Schools
It was a beautiful morning with those Lucky Leprechauns at Dublin Primary School, saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
5 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two women stand smiling beside a vintage coffee trailer. One wears a pink floral top with a cardigan and a lanyard; the other wears a tan jacket and holds a white coffee mug.
A man wearing a camo cap, glasses, and a pink button-down shirt holds a coffee cup and smiles outdoors, with a row of yellow school buses parked behind him.
Two women stand smiling in front of a vintage coffee trailer. One wears a light blue button-down shirt; the other wears a tan jacket and holds an iced coffee drink.
Three women pose together smiling beside a vintage coffee trailer. One holds an iced drink. They wear a red gingham top, a blue blazer with coral skirt, and a white cardigan.
A man in a sage green polo shirt smiles as a barista hands him an iced coffee through the window of a Barefoot Brew vintage coffee trailer.
Three people stand smiling outdoors in front of a brick building. A woman in a pink floral top holds a coffee cup and stands between two men, one wearing a Bladen County Schools uniform shirt.
Three people stand together smiling outdoors beside a vintage truck. A woman in a light blue shirt, a woman in a pink blouse holding an iced drink, and a man in a sage green polo.
Two women stand together smiling outdoors in front of a brick building. One wears a teal long-sleeve top; the other wears a blue hoodie and holds a Barefoot Brew coffee cup.
Two women stand smiling together outdoors in front of a brick building. One wears a green dress with a name badge; the other wears a black top with printed pants and a lanyard.
A woman in a pink floral cardigan and a man in a light blue polo shirt holding an orange iced drink stand together smiling outdoors near a coffee trailer.
It was a great morning hanging with the Nighthawk crew at Bladen Early College High School, saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
6 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two women stand together smiling and clinking their Barefoot Brew coffee cups in a school hallway. Behind them is a colorful bulletin board featuring different types of colleges and universities, including Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Liberal Arts College, and Private University, decorated with large painted wings.
A woman with long white hair and glasses stands at the window of the Barefoot Brew coffee trailer, where a smiling barista in a cap hands her a branded cup. A North Carolina school bus is visible in the background.
Four women pose together smiling in front of the Barefoot Brew coffee trailer in a school parking lot. They are dressed in colorful attire, including a teal blazer and floral prints. A menu board is partially visible to the right.
Three people — two women and a man in a navy blazer — stand smiling in front of the Barefoot Brew coffee trailer. The woman in the center wears a gray "Bladen" sweatshirt. A menu board is visible in the background.
A man in a black hoodie and a woman wearing a "DeAnna" name tag and Nighthawks Housing Coalition polo stand together smiling in front of the Barefoot Brew coffee trailer.
Three people — a woman in a teal blazer, a woman in a black Seahawks sweatshirt and red skirt holding a Barefoot Brew coffee cup, and a man in a navy blazer — pose together smiling inside a school entrance with a "Welcome" sign visible behind them.
It was an awesome morning with the Blue Devils at Clarkton School of Discovery saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
7 days ago, Bladen County Schools
A woman working inside a mobile coffee trailer called Barefoot Brew smiles and leans on the wooden counter while a man in a blue button-down shirt gives a thumbs up. Colorful straws and drink supplies are visible on the counter.
A woman in a royal blue blazer and yellow patterned top smiles while holding an iced coffee drink and a clipboard, standing next to a Barefoot Brew mobile coffee trailer menu sign.
Four women wearing lanyards and ID badges smile together outdoors next to a brick building, with a Barefoot Brew menu sign partially visible at left.
Two women stand with arms around each other smiling in front of a red brick wall. One wears an all-black outfit and the other wears a bright pink floral dress with gold bangle bracelets.
A group of eight school staff members — seven women and one man — pose together smiling in front of a red brick building. Several are holding iced coffee drinks and wearing ID lanyards.
Tonight's Board of Education meeting can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/live/UsbM3-yQp3I?si=vJBtjo6w_xIEYEtD
8 days ago, Bladen County Schools
It was a Fun Friday, with the Can Do Cats at Bladen Lakes Primary saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
8 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two staff members smile together outdoors on a foggy morning near the Brew mobile coffee trailer. One wears a colorful swirl-print top and turquoise pants; the other wears a black Bladen Lakes Primary shirt.
A staff member holding an iced drink poses with a sheriff's deputy beside the Brew mobile coffee trailer on a foggy morning. The trailer's menu board is visible in the background.
Four staff members smile together outside a brick school building on a foggy morning, standing near the Brew coffee trailer's menu board. Two wear Bladen Lakes Primary shirts.
A staff member in a blue jacket and knit cap stirs sugar into his coffee at an outdoor table on a cool, foggy morning.
A smiling staff member holds an iced coffee drink at the Brew mobile coffee trailer window while the barista smiles from inside. The trailer's menu listing hot coffee, frappes, and smoothies is visible nearby.
Three staff members pose together outside a brick school building on a foggy morning, smiling at the camera.
It was a Terrific Thursday, with the Cougar Family at Elizabethtown Middle School saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
8 days ago, Bladen County Schools
A group of four staff members smile together outside a school building near a mobile coffee trailer called "Brew." One person holds a small plate of food.
Three staff members pose together outside near the Brew coffee trailer, smiling at the camera.
Two staff members pose together beside the orange railing outside the school, smiling. A woman in a pink blazer and leopard-print hat stands next to a man in a navy suit with a yellow tie.
A barista in a blue t-shirt smiles from behind the counter of the Brew mobile coffee trailer while serving a staff member.
Three staff members smile together outside near the Brew coffee trailer. One holds an iced coffee drink.
Four staff members line up along the orange railing outside the school near the Brew coffee trailer, smiling for the photo.
Two staff members pose together outside near the coffee trailer, smiling at the camera.
A group of seven staff members poses on the school's front steps and ramp area, smiling together.
Two staff members smile together outside near the Brew mobile coffee trailer. One holds a hot coffee cup and wears a Cougars lanyard.
Notice of Regular Scheduled Meeting

The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 11, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Administration Building.

This is an official meeting and action items and personnel matters will be on the agenda, as per NCGS 143.318.11 (a) (1); and to consult with an attorney, if needed, as per NCGS 143.318.11 (a) (3).
11 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Light blue graphic announcing a Board Meeting on Monday, May 11 at 6 PM, with the Bladen County Schools logo displayed at the bottom.

East Bladen High School student, Tyliah Freeman, spoke at the April 30 joint Bladen and Columbus County Extension Stakeholders meeting. During her remarks, she shared about her experiences with Bladen County 4H.

Tyliah is an outstanding CTE student who consistently displays leadership and employability skills. We are proud to have her represent Bladen County Schools.

12 days ago, CTE
A young woman wearing a green 4-H polo shirt stands at the front of a conference room, holding papers and speaking to an audience. Behind her, a projector screen displays a presentation about NC A&T Cooperative Extension and solutions for North Carolina. Several attendees are seated in the foreground, facing the speaker, while a podium with a laptop and microphone stands beside the screen.
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!
12 days 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.
It was an AWESOME morning at East Bladen High School, saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️ Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
13 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Inside of a coffee cart with a woman smiling ordering at the counter.
A group of staff members stand together outside, next to a coffee cart.
a staff member smiles holding a coffee.
Two staff members standing outside smiling together .
A group of staff members stand together smiling outside.
A group of staff members stand together smiling outside waiting in line.
A SRO and school coach stand together smiling outside.
A group of staff members stand together outside smiling.
A groups of staff members stand together smiling outside.
A group of staff members stand together smiling outside. behind them is a coffee cart.

Congratulations to Elizabethtown Middle School on celebrating the official grand opening of their Family Resource Center!

#WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders

18 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two middle school students stand on opposite sides of the hallway holding a ribbon, while two adults stand with large scissors ready to cut.
Two adults talk togehter in front of a banner that says Elizabethtown Middle School Cougar Family.
A school principal stands at an orange podium. You can see orange and black balloons beside him with a fern.
A group of adults walk into a room. You can see a green sofa, a book shelf with supplies, and photos on a white board.
A group of people stand together listening to a gentleman speak from an orange and black podium.
A group of five middle school students stand together smiling.
A student is talking with an adult about supplies.
A student is talking with an adult. They are standing near shelves that have a variety of toys displayed.
A student is talking with an adult and pointing out various photos that are displayed on a white board.
🎨✨ We are proud to showcase student artwork in our District Office! Each month, the display will rotate to feature pieces created by talented young artists from across our schools.

For the month of April, we have highlighted artwork from students at Elizabethtown Primary School. Their creativity, imagination, and hard work are on full display, bringing color and inspiration to our office walls. 🌟

We look forward to celebrating student artists throughout the year—another way we’re highlighting the many gifts and talents of our students.
22 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Child's crayon drawing on dark paper showing a seascape with a large brown landmass or ship hull in the upper left, textured blue sky or water in the upper right, and turbulent purple-blue water below with white wave spirals and a yellow rounded shape, possibly an island, in the center bottom.
Child's mixed-media artwork combining drawing and collage showing an outdoor scene with blue scribbled sky and black bird shapes, yellow ground, a tree with brown trunk and green leaves on the left, a yellow sun with black rays in the center, and collaged paper buildings in green and yellow with red windows. Red paper rectangles are scattered across the ground, and a small drawn butterfly appears in the middle area.
Drawing of a decorative sugar skull with black outline, green crayon-filled interior, ornate circular eyes with blue centers containing red and white flower patterns surrounded by black dots, a small heart-shaped nose with blue coloring, wavy lines for the mouth, and a decorative black chain or garland at the top.
Child's mixed-media collage and crayon artwork featuring a large tan oval face with colored paper circle eyes (orange with light blue rectangle on left, dark blue with bright blue rectangle on right), a green trapezoidal nose, and a red semi-circular mouth with white paper teeth. The background includes purple, teal, pink, and red crayon scribbles with light blue and brown paper triangles on either side.
Colorful painting on white paper featuring a large red heart surrounded by an inner ring of red and green dots with red paint splatters, enclosed by a light gray circle, and decorated with concentric arcs of small colorful brush strokes and stamps in blue, purple, red, green, yellow, and orange creating a mandala-like pattern.
Cubist-inspired paper collage artwork of an abstract face on a large beige oval head with a mottled blue sky background and vibrant red and yellow ground. The face features large irregular circle eyes in green and orange with colored rectangle pupils, brown eyebrows, a dark brown vertical nose strip, a deep red U-shaped mouth with white paper teeth, and various colored paper strips for hair and facial details.
Child's abstract mixed-media collage and drawing titled "Autumn" featuring colorful crayon scribbles in purple, blue, green, yellow, red, and pink with glued-on colored paper rectangles and squares in dark red, dark green, and yellow with torn edges, and a prominent brown irregular paper shape in the center with a dark green paper strip at the bottom.
Stylized portrait drawing of a person's head and upper torso with split design: left side features an open eye with red iris and brown-green hair; right side has a closed eye with checkered purple and black hair pattern and red-white checkered cheek. The figure has a colorful blocky neck with red, blue, yellow, green, and purple squares and a light blue striped torso. The bottom left corner contains a green dripping shape with the word "GNARLY" inside.
Mixed-media artwork combining a black-and-white photograph of a woman's head and upper chest with an elaborate hand-drawn headwrap or turban in vibrant colors including purple, red, green, orange, blue, and yellow with scribbled and shaded patterns.
Colorful painting featuring two bright yellow sunflowers with dark brown centers set against an abstract background of blue and brown brushstrokes, with visible white paper showing through on the left side.
🎉 Elizabethtown Middle School is officially opening the doors to it's Family Resource Center, the Cougar Family Hub, and YOU'RE invited to the Grand Opening!

🗓️Thursday, April 30
⏰Elizabethtown Middle School
📍3:30 - 4:30 PM

Come explore helpful programs, connect with supportive services, and discover everything the Hub has to offer for you, your child, and our community. We can't wait to welcome you!

We'll also be collecting non-perishable food donations at the event — bring a can or two and make an extra difference! 💛
23 days ago, Bladen County Schools
A formal invitation with gold ribbon.

Yesterday, the Bladen County Board of Education and the County Commissioners held a Special Called Joint Meeting. We are grateful to have had the opportunity for the two boards to come together. The time together was an opportunity to share the great things happening in Bladen County Schools and a look at what's on the horizon. There was a significant focus on partnership. Strong schools require strong partnerships, and we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to support our students, teachers, staff members, and our school communities.

A special thank you to our West Bladen Food and Nutrition and Agriculture students who helped make the meeting a success!

25 days ago, Bladen County Schools
High school Foods Science students are preparing lunch.
Two high school FFA students are standing behind a table working on a small flower arrangement.
Three adults, two men and a woman stand together talking.
Two adults stand at a podium addressing a group of people. You can see the American flag behind them and part of a slide deck on a large monitor.
Two women stand together holding plates of food. In the background you can see a large monitor, ferns, and blue auditorium seats.
A woman in a black and white striped dress is speaking. You can see blue auditorium seats behind her.
A female staff member is speaking to a group of adults. There is blue auditorium seating behind her.
An man in a plaid shirt is asking a question during a meeting.
An adult man in a suit is speaking from a podium. There is an American flag behind him and you can see part of a slide deck on a large screen.
A group of adults sit at a long table in an auditorium listening to a gentleman speak at a podium.
What a day at Dublin Primary! 🎉 From mechanics to engineers, police officers to nail technicians — Career Day brought out some incredible community members to inspire our youngest learners.

Thank you to every volunteer who showed our students that the future is full of possibility. It's never too young to start dreaming! 💛
26 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two students are using markers to color in nail designs.
And adult is pointing out a tool to a student. The table is full of different types of tools.
A group of students stand together on one side of a table talking with an adult about tools.
An adult is talking with an excited student about the profession of banking.
Today's Special Called Joint Meeting with the Bladen County Board of Education and Bladen County Commissioners can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRrFnRF7d5c
26 days ago, Bladen County Schools