Going Gold for Childhood Cancer!

Join Bladen County Schools as we recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

Next week, September 21 - September 25, we will celebrate the courage of children and families impacted by childhood cancer with a fun and easy spirit day. There is no need to purchase anything to participate, use what you already have at home!

💛 Monday, Sept. 21 | Go Gold | Wear gold or yellow
🦸 Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Heroes for Hope | Dress like a superhero
🧢 Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Hats Off to our Heroes | Wear your favorite hat
🌈 Thursday, Sept. 24 | Color Our Schools with Hope | Wear your favorite color
📣 Friday, Sept. 25 | Team Up Against Cancer | Wear your favorite team or school shirt
2 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Going Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
The Elizabethtown Primary Library Detectives are on the case! 🐬

Inference is an important reading skill that asks readers to use clues either from the text or personal background knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t directly state. The EPS Detectives 🔍 put this to practice, carefully investigating the library “crime scenes” for clues and evidence to solve the case!

👏 Awesome job to the EPS Media Coordinator for making learning fun!
2 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Three elementary students look at a fake library crime scene .
On the floor there is a square of caution keep out tape. Within the scare is an open book, a photo of a whistle, and bits of blue and orange.
Four elementary students are using magnifying glasses while looking at library evidence at a table.
Students are investigating a library fake crime scene on the floor.
Students are investigating a fake library crime scene set up on the floor.
An open book, a water bottle that is tipped over, and two yello marbles, and red chapstick.
Learning is better together. 💙

From listening and sharing ideas to asking questions and learning from one another, classroom conversations help our students build confidence, curiosity and a sense of belonging.

We’re grateful for teachers who create welcoming spaces where every student has an opportunity to learn, participate and grow. 📚✨
2 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Students sit in a circle talking with their teacher.
REMINDER: All BCS schools and departments will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday morning!
11 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Labor Day graphic

We are excited to highlight Bladenboro Primary's Infusion Inclusion Drink Cart💙🥤

Through the drink cart, students gain valuable hands-on, real-world skills as they learn to prepare specialty sodas and iced coffees for school staff. ☕️🥤

But the learning doesn’t stop there! Students also have the opportunity to practice communication, teamwork, responsibility, and social skills as they deliver orders and interact with staff throughout the school.

Even better, all proceeds from the drink cart go directly to the PTA, whose generous support helped make this incredible learning opportunity possible. We are so thankful for a PTA that believes in creating meaningful opportunities for ALL of our students! 💙

Way to go, Bladenboro Primary! 💙🥤

13 days ago, Bladen County Schools
4 adults stand with two students behind drink station.
Pink sodas with positive stickers.
Iced coffee with positive sticker.
❤️ Building Healthier Hearts Together! ❤️

Superintendent Jason Atkinson and Deputy Superintendent Ann Brown met with Michelle Fisher from the American Heart Association to discuss the Kids Heart Challenge—an exciting opportunity to promote heart health, physical activity, and healthy habits among our students.

Our district is looking forward to this partnership and to having our schools participate in the Kids Heart Challenge this February in celebration of American Heart Month! Together, we can inspire our students and families to make healthy choices while supporting an important cause.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunity to partner with the American Heart Association to help our students build stronger, healthier hearts! 💗

#WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders
15 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Congratulations to West Bladen High School, named one of NCHSAA's Ejection-Free Schools for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉
16 days ago, Bladen County Schools
NCHSAA logo
First Week Vibes!

#WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders
22 days ago, Bladen County Schools
A student raises their hand to answer a question.
A teacher is going over classroom procedures with their class.
A teacher works one on one with an elementary aged student.
A student is drawing in a sketch pad while sitting at a desk.
A middle school class walks through the hallway at Bladenboro Middle School.
A yellow school bus sits in the parking lot.
A line of students walk into Clarkton School of Discovery.
An INCREDIBLE 1st Day of School for our traditional schools! It was great to have our hallways and classrooms buzzing with activity.

#WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders
24 days ago, Bladen County Schools
This morning's special called meeting can be viewed online at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=idXJcmXSCvw&ra=m
24 days ago, Bladen County Schools
TODAY is the FIRST DAY of school for our Traditional Schools 🎉🎉🎉 That means the big yellow buses are back on the roads! Leave yourself a little extra time, be patient and stay alert around school buses and bus stops. Check out this handy refresher on North Carolina’s school bus stop laws, and remember: Stop for school buses. Watch. Wait. We can't wait to make it a GREAT year! #WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders
24 days ago, Bladen County Schools
N.C. School Bus traffic rules
What a night!

It was GREAT to see so many students and families across the district at Open House, we cannot wait for the first day of school, Monday!
27 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Dublin Primary School staff members are sitting behind a green table smiling.
A parent is sitting at a desk completing paperwork.
A teacher is talking with a parent at a tall table.
A student and teacher are chatting at open house.
Two teachers stand together smiling in the hallway.
Clarkton School of Discovery's principal and a staff member stand together smiling.
A family smiling in the parking lot outside of a school.
Two school bus drivers stand outside smiling.
What a night!

It was GREAT to see so many students and families across the district at Open House, we cannot wait for the first day of school, Monday!
27 days ago, Bladen County Schools
A staff member sits smiling at a desk to greet families.
A family is smiling together in the school hallway.
Two smiling teachers speak to a student in a well decorated classroom.
An employee waves at the camera!
A mom and two students stand smiling in line at open house.
An administrator and teacher are smiling in the West Bladen media center.
Bladenboro Middle Staff are smiling with staff from BCC holding bookbags.
Bladenboro Middle School staff members stand smiling together in the entryway.

Congratulations to our CTE teachers from East and West Bladen! They were recognized on Monday for their accomplishments with their students' Proofs of Learning.

#WeAreBCS #LearnerstoLeaders

28 days ago, CTE
A diverse group of adults pose indoors beneath a large white, silver, and black balloon display. Several people in the front row hold certificates, smiling for a group photo at what appears to be an awards or recognition event.

Notice of Special Called Board of Education Meeting

The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8 AM. 

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office for School Resource Officers (SROs) for the 2026-2027 school year; and to discuss and take action on required policy changes due to new legislation as recommended by the NC School Boards Association.

There will be no other action items on the agenda.  The meeting will take place in the boardroom at the District Administration building.

28 days ago, Bladen County Schools
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Tuesdays and Thursdays are getting a tech-free upgrade! 📵

Bladen County Schools will be tech-free every Tuesday and Thursday. This district-wide commitment reflects something we believe deeply, our teachers are the best resource in the classroom. These days will focus on discussion, hands-on learning, and building human connections that help students thrive.

We cannot wait to see what our students and teachers can accomplish together!
28 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Students are doing school work outside with chalk.
A teacher and young student are reviewing work together at a table.
A high school student is working with paper and pencil at a table.
BCS Families,

We can't wait to see you TOMORROW for Open House!

Parents and guardians, please bring a photo ID with you, and if you haven't already, we encourage you to download the Bladen County Schools app.

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
29 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Preparing for a Successful School year! 📚

Our teachers, admin, and support staff have been engaged in training and professional development to help ensure every student has the tools and support they need to succeed this school year.

We are grateful for our staff's commitment to continuous growth and student success!
29 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two staff members sit in classroom desks working on laptops.
Two staff members sit in classroom desks working on laptops.
Two staff members are collaborating at a table with two laptops.
Staff members are seen at tables with laptops open and taking notes.
School administrators, counselors, and social workers and listening to a presentation.
School counselors are sitting at long tables listening to a presentation.
Three employees are seen working on laptops in a school cafeteria.
A district administrator is standing and speaking to a group of school administrators who are taking notes.
District bookkeepers attend training with finance staff.
District data managers attend training with the district's student information system specialist.
Freshman Orientation! Welcome to the Nest and the Castle, it's going to be a GREAT year!
29 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Two East Bladen High School staff members sit smiling behind a table.
An East Bladen High School teacher stands smiling in a doorway, welcoming students and parents.
An East Bladen High School administrator is helping a student and guardian while reviewing paperwork.
An East Bladen High School teacher is speaking with students and parents in a classroom.
An East Bladen High School student and parent stand smiling in front of a Welcome to the Nest sign with a school themed balloon arch.
Two West Bladen High School students stand behind club posters.
West Bladen High School cheerleaders are waving pom poms as students and parents walk into the school.
A birdseye eye view of the West Bladen High School atrium that is set up with tables for student clubs and check in.
Members of the technology team greet parents and students in the West Bladen High School media center for chromebook deployment.
And that's a wrap on an incredible 1st day for Bladen Early College High School!
about 1 month ago, Bladen County Schools
A Bladen Early College staff member greets a student with a smile and hug.
Bladen Early College staff member and the district's superintendent stand smiling outside of the school building.
Bladen Early College High School students arrive for the first day of school.
Bladen Early College principal Marc Edge is smiling in the doorway.
Staff are seen helping a student in the hallway.
A Bladen County Schools school bus is parked outside of the Early College.