Bladen County Schools

🎨✨ 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.

2 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Child's painting of a waterfall scene with insects and wildlife in teal, brown, and yellow

Child's black marker drawing of Frankenstein's monster

Child's colored pencil portrait of a teacher labeled "Ms Brittona" wearing glasses and a blue shirt

Child's printmaking artwork of a colorful sugar skull in green, purple, and red

Child's crayon drawing of a landscape with a house, tree, hearts, clouds, and sun, signed "Lia"

Child's mixed media collage of a face using cut paper shapes on a colorful crayon-textured background

Child's abstract painting of layered brushstrokes in warm and cool tones suggesting a sunset

Child's oil pastel artwork of six concentric circle designs in a grid, inspired by Kandinsky

Child's mixed media collage of a monster face using cut paper shapes on a painted rainbow background

Child's watercolor painting of Sonic the Hedgehog with painted text reading "Ssonic"

We loved connecting with our Teacher Advisory Committee at last month's luncheon! 🍽️ These conversations help shape the work we do every day for students and staff.

We're looking forward to gathering again this afternoon!

2 months ago, Bladen County Schools

A group of eleven educators pose together and smile for a photo inside a restaurant with wood-paneled walls lined with artwork.

Tonight's Board of Education meeting can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG3Hkd-mtJ8

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Notice of Regular Scheduled Meeting

The Bladen County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 13 at 6 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).

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🎉 Big News — Our New Website is Almost Here!

We're launching our brand-new website this week and we can't wait for you to see it! You may notice the site is currently down as we put the finishing touches on everything — it'll be back up soon! As we make the transition, we appreciate your patience as we get everything up and running smoothly.

In the meantime, download our app to stay connected and up to date with everything happening in our district! 📲

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

💙Yesterday we wore blue for World Autism Awareness Day! 💙

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

☀️Wishing everyone a fun, restful, and safe Spring Break! 🌸

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🐬Proud of our EPS team!

Principal Kristy Smith, along with educators Trista Watkins and Whitney Lee, had the honor of presenting at the NC School Improvement Planning (NC SIP) conference.

Their session, SDI in Action: Aligning Inclusion, Resource, and Core Instruction for Student Success, showcased the innovative work happening at Elizabethtown Primary School to support students with disabilities through Specially Designed Instruction. From scheduling strategies to inclusive learning models, these educators are making a real difference for every student. 🎉

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Three educators pose in front of a conference screen reading “Bloom Where You Are Planted” at NCSIP Spring Network Conference.

💙 Tomorrow (Thursday, April 2) is Autism Awareness Day, and we're showing our support by wearing BLUE! We invite all students and staff to join us in celebrating and honoring the incredible individuals in our community on the autism spectrum. Together, we can build a more understanding, inclusive, and compassionate school for everyone. See you in blue tomorrow! 💙

#AutismAwarenessDay

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic for World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2026, showing a rainbow heart over Earth held by a hand.

🦅Calling all future Eagles!

Don't miss out on 8th Grade Transition Night at East Bladen TOMORROW, Monday, March 30 at 5:30 pm!

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Athletic Directors Patty Evers and Brett Jackson represented Bladen County Schools earlier this week, at the North Carolina Athletic Directors Conference in Asheville.

Coach Evers also serves on the Board of Directors representing Region 4.

We are grateful for their leadership!

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Two professionals stand beside NCADA conference banner, smiling in business attire at North Carolina event

Group of athletic directors pose in formal attire at NCADA conference with branded backdrop in hotel setting

Tonight's Special-Called board meeting can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPaYeXLziw

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🎶Congratulations to the East Bladen High School Band on their outstanding performance at the Southeastern District Music Performance Adjudication (MPA). They received straight Superior Ratings! 🎉

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Large group of student band members in uniform pose on steps outside school holding instruments with staff nearby.

Four school leaders pose outside building as students and band members gather nearby under clear blue sky during event.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 CTE Teachers of the Year!

East Bladen High School - Mitchell Newkirk- Masonry
West Bladen High School- Elizabeth Roberson- Business

3 months ago, CTE

Three adults stand together inside a construction training classroom. The person in the center holds a round sign that reads “CTE Teacher of the Year.” Stacks of bricks, masonry materials, and a ladder are visible behind them, suggesting a hands-on building or masonry lab environment. The two people on either side are dressed in professional attire, and all three are facing the camera and smiling.

Notice of Rescheduled Special-Called Meeting

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the special-called meeting of the Bladen
County Board of Education originally scheduled for Monday, March 16, has been
rescheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM, in the boardroom at the District Administration Building.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take action on seeking the closing
date of East Arcadia School. There will be no other items on the agenda.

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

BCS Families—

Due to the threat of severe weather in our area and out of an abundance of caution, Bladen County Schools will transition to an asynchronous remote learning day for students and an optional workday for staff tomorrow, Monday, March 16.

Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas or Google Classroom.

Staff will receive information about the optional workday from their supervisors later this evening.

All after-school events and activities are cancelled for Monday, March 16. Additionally, the special-called Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed until Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM.

Thank you and please stay safe.

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Bladen County Schools AIG Specialists and Instructional Coaches collaborating and learning together to better support our gifted learners at the NCAGT Conference!

By sharing ideas and strategies, we continue to grow in our ability to challenge, inspire, and nurture advanced students. Investing in professional learning helps ensure every gifted learner reaches their full potential.

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Four educators pose in front of large illuminated decorative letters on a stage at a conference venue, wearing name badges and smiling during a professional learning event.

Four educators sit together at a round conference table inside a large ballroom during a professional development event, smiling toward the camera with notebooks, water glasses, and conference materials on the table.

Thanks to the Poe Center for Health Education and Trillium for partnering to bring substance abuse awareness to families and students of Bladen County Schools! They hosted sessions at Elizabethtown Middle School, East Bladen High School and West Bladen High School. Great information and great sessions!

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

two ladies standing in front of a Cleartouch

lady in grey shirt talking in front of Cleartouch screen

nine people in a gym listening to a presentation

blue presentation screen discussing the effects of nicotine

two ladies standing next to each other doing an arm activity and one lady sitting in a chair

lady wearing a dress in a library presenting about youth culture

lady in a green shirt in front of a Cleartouch screen showing information on vaping

black and green table cloth showing Trillium resources in a library

teacher and two students eating dinner at tables listening to presenter

orange and white presentation slide on a Cleartouch screen

The Bladen County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM, in the boardroom at the District Administration Building.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take action on setting the closing date of East Arcadia School. There will be no other items on the agenda.

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🎨✨ 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 March, we have highlighted artwork from students at Bladen Early College High 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.

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Student art displayed on a black grid panel including pencil drawings of a character, a horse, and a rabbit, a color wheel painting, and a mixed-media piece made from rolled paper forming a silhouette with magnifying glass and question marks.

Grid panel featuring several student artworks including a detailed pencil drawing of a robot, small stitched textile designs, a colorful portrait painting of a girl, an abstract geometric painting with a star, and a pencil portrait labeled “El Zorro.”

Large mixed-media artwork displayed on the floor featuring an open altered book surrounded by painted waves, flowers, and a textured yellow sun with the words “Keep Growing” on the page.

Table displaying student sculptures including a vintage radio model, a decorated graduation cap with a brain design, a globe sculpture labeled with words like service and leadership, a framed photograph of a clock tower, and a wire sculpture figure.

Large student painting of a firefighter helmet with a ladder and small worker figure climbing it, set against a bright collage background of torn colored paper.

Large colorful bird sculpture with blue, green, and yellow painted body and wings, displayed on a base in front of a student art exhibition panel.

Display panel featuring detailed pencil drawings including an angel with wings (second place ribbon), an owl, and a portrait of Jesus labeled “The Messiah.”

rid panel displaying student photography and painting including a black-and-white photo of a car at night, a silhouetted photograph with a third-place ribbon, a cityscape painting with water and buildings, and a painting of an eagle perched on a post.

Student artwork display featuring a first-place ribbon beside a large relief drawing of a winged figure, along with a framed painting of a girl reading, a black-and-white photograph, and a pencil drawing of a penguin.