📚 Student-Led Conferences: Empowering Learners to Lead Their Own Growth 🌟
Yesterday, students across Bladen County Schools took the lead during our Student-Led Conferences — sharing their progress, goals, and achievements directly with their families. These conferences encourage students to reflect on their learning, celebrate their successes, and take ownership of their academic and personal growth.
We’re proud of our students for showing confidence, leadership, and responsibility, and we’re grateful to the families who joined in support of their learning journey. Together, we’re building leaders for life—one goal, one conversation at a time. 💙💛
Yesterday, students across Bladen County Schools took the lead during our Student-Led Conferences — sharing their progress, goals, and achievements directly with their families. These conferences encourage students to reflect on their learning, celebrate their successes, and take ownership of their academic and personal growth.
We’re proud of our students for showing confidence, leadership, and responsibility, and we’re grateful to the families who joined in support of their learning journey. Together, we’re building leaders for life—one goal, one conversation at a time. 💙💛
When the ground starts to shake, what do you do? Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Today, our students and staff joined millions worldwide to participate in the Great ShakeOut to practice earthquake safety.
📣 Secondary Student Advisory Council
On Monday, our Secondary Student Advisory Council met with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Ann Brown, to share their perspectives on what’s working well in their schools and the challenges they see.
These student leaders represent voices from across our middle and high schools, and provide valuable feedback that helps shape the student experience. The council meetings also give students an opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions, and see leadership in action.
On Monday, our Secondary Student Advisory Council met with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Ann Brown, to share their perspectives on what’s working well in their schools and the challenges they see.
These student leaders represent voices from across our middle and high schools, and provide valuable feedback that helps shape the student experience. The council meetings also give students an opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions, and see leadership in action.
Tonight's Board of Education Meeting can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/live/OOh86Q6cabY?si=GpvsfqTcPk8ZQja0
💚 Recognizing World Mental Health Day 💚
On Friday, we wore green in recognition of World Mental Health Day — a reminder that caring for our mental health is an important part of caring for ourselves and one another.
This year’s theme focuses on the importance of mental health care during and after times of crisis, but its message extends far beyond emergencies. Every day, we can take steps to build supportive, compassionate communities where everyone feels valued and heard.
Thank you to our staff for helping raise awareness and showing that it’s okay to talk about mental health — and to ask for help when it’s needed. 💚
Notice of Regular Scheduled Meeting—The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 13, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the boardroom 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).
🌟Students Take the Lead During Upcoming Conferences
Next Thursday (October 16), following early release, Bladen County Schools will host district-wide Student-Led Conferences.
Aligned with the Leader in Me framework, these conferences provide students a powerful opportunity to take ownership of their learning. They will lead conversations about their learning, progress and goals. Families will have an opportunity to ask questions, celebrate achievements, and partner with their child to plan next steps.
Our student-led conferences encourage leadership, reflection, and shared celebration of growth!
Next Thursday (October 16), following early release, Bladen County Schools will host district-wide Student-Led Conferences.
Aligned with the Leader in Me framework, these conferences provide students a powerful opportunity to take ownership of their learning. They will lead conversations about their learning, progress and goals. Families will have an opportunity to ask questions, celebrate achievements, and partner with their child to plan next steps.
Our student-led conferences encourage leadership, reflection, and shared celebration of growth!
🩺Putting Learning into Action—Nursing Fundamentals students at East Bladen High School had the opportunity to practice their foot care skills.
📆 Mark Your Calendars!
💚 TOMORROW, Friday, October 10 — Wear GREEN for World Mental Health Day
🌎 Thursday, October 16 — The Great Shakeout (earthquake drill), Early Release, and Student-Led Conferences
📆 Friday, October 17 — No school for students, Optional Teacher Workday
🧡 Wednesday, October 22 — Wear ORANGE for Unity Day, take a stand against bullying!
📢 Thursday, October 23 — College Craze: Teachers sport your favorite college gear, and students dress up for the profession or career you hope to pursue
🩷 Friday, October 24 — Pink Out, Wear PINK in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
💚 TOMORROW, Friday, October 10 — Wear GREEN for World Mental Health Day
🌎 Thursday, October 16 — The Great Shakeout (earthquake drill), Early Release, and Student-Led Conferences
📆 Friday, October 17 — No school for students, Optional Teacher Workday
🧡 Wednesday, October 22 — Wear ORANGE for Unity Day, take a stand against bullying!
📢 Thursday, October 23 — College Craze: Teachers sport your favorite college gear, and students dress up for the profession or career you hope to pursue
🩷 Friday, October 24 — Pink Out, Wear PINK in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s a great day to be a third grader in Bladen County!
A big THANK YOU to the Bladen County Ag Extension Office, and our FFA students from East Bladen and West Bladen for an AWESOME Ag ‘Em Up Day!
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Today and tomorrow our 3rd-grade students will have an opportunity to learn about livestock, horticulture, the environment and so much more!
A big thank you to everyone who helps make this engaging and educational day possible!
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A big THANK YOU to the Bladen County Ag Extension Office, and our FFA students from East Bladen and West Bladen for an AWESOME Ag ‘Em Up Day!
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Today and tomorrow our 3rd-grade students will have an opportunity to learn about livestock, horticulture, the environment and so much more!
A big thank you to everyone who helps make this engaging and educational day possible!
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📣 Elementary Student Advisory Council
Yesterday, our Elementary Student Advisory Council met with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Ann Brown, to share their perspectives on what’s working well in their schools and the challenges they see.
These student leaders represent voices from across our elementary schools and provide valuable feedback that helps shape the student experience. The council meetings also give students an opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions, and see leadership in action.
Yesterday, our Elementary Student Advisory Council met with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Ann Brown, to share their perspectives on what’s working well in their schools and the challenges they see.
These student leaders represent voices from across our elementary schools and provide valuable feedback that helps shape the student experience. The council meetings also give students an opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions, and see leadership in action.
🌟 Happy National Custodian Day! 🌟
We could not let the day pass without saying a HUGE thank you to our incredible custodians. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is seen and felt every day. From keeping our schools clean and safe to lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed, our custodians are truly the backbone of our schools.
We are grateful for your dedication, care, and the pride you take in making our schools a welcoming place for students, staff, and families. 💙💛
👏Please join us in showing appreciation to our custodians today—and every day—for the vital role they play in helping our students learn and grow.
We could not let the day pass without saying a HUGE thank you to our incredible custodians. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is seen and felt every day. From keeping our schools clean and safe to lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed, our custodians are truly the backbone of our schools.
We are grateful for your dedication, care, and the pride you take in making our schools a welcoming place for students, staff, and families. 💙💛
👏Please join us in showing appreciation to our custodians today—and every day—for the vital role they play in helping our students learn and grow.
🎨✨ 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 October, we are excited to highlight artwork from students at Bladenboro 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 from every school throughout the year—another way we’re highlighting the many gifts and talents of our #LearnersToLeaders.
For the month of October, we are excited to highlight artwork from students at Bladenboro 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 from every school throughout the year—another way we’re highlighting the many gifts and talents of our #LearnersToLeaders.
Celebrating National Principals Month
October is National Principals Month, and we proudly recognize the incredible leadership of our principals. Each day, they balance instruction, operations, community, and culture—all with students at the center.
Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact lasts a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for their courage, compassion, and commitment to shaping the future of our schools.
Join us in celebrating and thanking our principals for leading with vision and heart—not just this month, but every day.
October is National Principals Month, and we proudly recognize the incredible leadership of our principals. Each day, they balance instruction, operations, community, and culture—all with students at the center.
Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact lasts a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for their courage, compassion, and commitment to shaping the future of our schools.
Join us in celebrating and thanking our principals for leading with vision and heart—not just this month, but every day.
✖️🟰Students at Elizabethtown Primary got hands-on for math!
Students are practicing multiplication by building arrays with Play-Doh. By rolling, grouping, and arranging their pieces, they are able to see and touch the concept of multiplication.
An engaging way to make learning stick!
Students are practicing multiplication by building arrays with Play-Doh. By rolling, grouping, and arranging their pieces, they are able to see and touch the concept of multiplication.
An engaging way to make learning stick!
📢 Attention Middle School Families (Grades 6–8):
Bladen County Schools is partnering with UNC–Chapel Hill researchers to study how technology use impacts students’ mental health and academics.
This evening, you’ll receive an email or text from Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson (ncphonestudy@qualtrics.unc.edu). This message is legitimate, not spam.
We ask that you complete the form to grant or deny consent for your child to participate. As a thank-you, families who complete the form will receive a $5 gift card from the research team.
Alternatively, you can complete the consent form here: Consent Form
Questions? Contact the research team at ncphonestudy@office.unc.edu.
Together, we can help shape policies that support all students in North Carolina.
👮♂️🐾 Bladen County Schools welcomed a very special visitor today!
Bladen County's very own SafetyPup is making the rounds and stopped by to visit our district office, Elizabethtown Middle, Elizabethtown Primary, and Dublin Primary this week. SafetyPup is part of the National Child Safety and Drug Prevention Program, which helps students learn important lessons about topics like stranger danger, traffic safety, and drug prevention—all in a fun and memorable way.
We are grateful to Sheriff James A. McVicker and his team for their continued partnership and dedication to keeping our students safe while teaching them how to make responsible choices.
We can't wait to see where SafetyPup pops up next!
Bladen County's very own SafetyPup is making the rounds and stopped by to visit our district office, Elizabethtown Middle, Elizabethtown Primary, and Dublin Primary this week. SafetyPup is part of the National Child Safety and Drug Prevention Program, which helps students learn important lessons about topics like stranger danger, traffic safety, and drug prevention—all in a fun and memorable way.
We are grateful to Sheriff James A. McVicker and his team for their continued partnership and dedication to keeping our students safe while teaching them how to make responsible choices.
We can't wait to see where SafetyPup pops up next!
‼️UPDATE ‼️
The event has been postponed due to weather. We will communicate more as we receive more information.
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📢 Sandhills Region, NC Superintendent Mo Green is coming to YOU!
Join us Monday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Lumberton High School to learn about Achieving Educational Excellence, NC’s five-year plan for public schools to be the best in the nation by 2030!
✅ Free and open to all
🎟 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achieving-educational-excellence-sandhills-launch-event-tickets-1640841754859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and hear directly from Superintendent Green!
🌟 Now Hiring: Community Schools Coordinator at Elizabethtown Middle School 🌟
Bladen County Schools is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team in partnership with Student U and the North Carolina Community Schools Coalition. We are seeking a Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) to serve at Elizabethtown Middle School beginning January 2026.
This role is at the heart of building strong school-community partnerships.
The CSC will work directly with students, families, staff, and local organizations to:
✅ Build relationships and identify community needs and assets.
✅ Launch and support a School Advisory Board to guide a shared vision for success.
✅ Open and coordinate a Family Resource Center to provide vital supports like food, clothing, and benefits access.
✅ Connect students and families with enrichment opportunities, expanded learning, and wraparound services.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about equity, collaboration, and helping every child and family thrive. With a strong benefits package and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Bladen County, this position is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of transformational work in education.
📍 Position Location: Eizabethtown Middle School
📅 Start Date: January 5, 2026
💲 Starting Salary: $55,000 + benefits
To learn more about the position or to apply, visit: https://ats.rippling.com/studentu/jobs/be6205ff-f9fc-4bcf-97c7-eaa4d506b41e
Bladen County Schools is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team in partnership with Student U and the North Carolina Community Schools Coalition. We are seeking a Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) to serve at Elizabethtown Middle School beginning January 2026.
This role is at the heart of building strong school-community partnerships.
The CSC will work directly with students, families, staff, and local organizations to:
✅ Build relationships and identify community needs and assets.
✅ Launch and support a School Advisory Board to guide a shared vision for success.
✅ Open and coordinate a Family Resource Center to provide vital supports like food, clothing, and benefits access.
✅ Connect students and families with enrichment opportunities, expanded learning, and wraparound services.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about equity, collaboration, and helping every child and family thrive. With a strong benefits package and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Bladen County, this position is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of transformational work in education.
📍 Position Location: Eizabethtown Middle School
📅 Start Date: January 5, 2026
💲 Starting Salary: $55,000 + benefits
To learn more about the position or to apply, visit: https://ats.rippling.com/studentu/jobs/be6205ff-f9fc-4bcf-97c7-eaa4d506b41e
📢This morning, in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, East and West Bladen High Schools 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.
‼️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.
