🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Paitlynn from Bladenboro Primary School!

Paitlynn shows leadership skills and responsibility through technology and classroom tasks. She is always eager to help others in the classroom and is kind to fellow students. Paitlynn treats peers and staff with respect each day, making our school a better place.

Join us in celebrating Paitlynn's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Student of the Month graphic featuring Paitlynn Wilkins smiling in a pink sweatshirt, with Bladenboro Primary branding and design elements.
🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.
7 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a blue and teal background featuring a white note pinned with a red pushpin. The note reads, “Unity Day! 10-22-25. Wear ORANGE on Wednesday, October 22 in support of National Bullying Prevention Month!” The Bladen County Schools logo is at the bottom left, and the hashtag #UNITYEVERYDAY appears in orange text at the bottom right.
📆 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
7 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic titled “Mark Your Calendar!” from Bladen County Schools featuring important October dates. Listed events include: October 10: World Mental Health Day – wear green. October 16: Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, early release, and student-led conferences. October 17: Optional teacher workday, no school for students. October 22: Unity Day – wear orange to show community unity. October 23: College Craze Spirit Day – staff wear college gear, students dress as future careers. October 24: Pink Out – wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Design features blue and yellow background with the Bladen County Schools logo in the top right corner.
🎨✨ 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.
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A watercolor painting of a beach scene with sandy shore in the foreground, bright blue water in the middle, and a purple sky overhead. A small orange sun is in the top left corner.
A split-color drawing of a cat, with the left side painted orange and the right side painted blue. The background mirrors the same two colors.
A crayon drawing of a child with brown skin, purple bows in their hair, wearing a purple shirt and a rainbow-striped skirt. The expression is playful and energetic.
A colorful painting of a blue and orange monster with big eyes, sharp black teeth, and curly antennae-like hair at the top.
A wall display of colorful landscape paintings by 2nd graders at Bladenboro Primary. Each piece shows a sunset or sunrise scene with bold, layered shapes and vibrant colors, inspired by Etel Adnan’s use of simple forms and landscapes.
A wall display of 4th-grade student art from Bladenboro Primary, recreating Paul Klee’s Cat and Bird. Each cat drawing uses symmetry, bold complementary colors, and watercolor backgrounds, with each student adding unique creative touches.
A wall display of kindergarten self-portraits from Bladenboro Primary. Drawn with pencil and crayon, the portraits highlight individuality, with different hairstyles, skin tones, and colorful clothing to celebrate what makes each student unique.
A wall display of 3rd-grade student monster paintings from Bladenboro Primary. Each monster is brightly colored in watercolor, with big eyes, sharp teeth, and creative details like spots, swirls, or antennae, giving each piece a playful and imaginative personality.
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.
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with the Bladen County Schools logo in the top left and the words “Celebrating National Principals Month” in white script on a blue background with orange and yellow geometric accents. Below, there are headshots of twelve principals from Bladen County Schools, each labeled with their name: Marc Edge, Joyce Spencer, John Ammons, Jennifer Marlowe, Amanda Murillo, Jason Folsom, David Wimert, Chris Carroll, Bobby Godwin, Kristy Smith, Vanessa Ruffin, and Chris Orrock.
📢This morning, in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, our school 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.

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a faint bulldog mascot in the background. Bold navy and gold outlined text in the foreground reads: “THIS IS A DRILL!”

‼️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!

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with the heading “Achieving Educational Excellence Regional Tour.” A banner reads “Best in the Nation — Our 2030 Vision for North Carolina Public Schools.” Below, it lists “Sandhills Region, Monday, September 29, Lumberton, NC” with a map of North Carolina highlighting the Sandhills region. Images of students and graduates appear along the left side. Across the entire graphic, the word “POSTPONED” is stamped diagonally in large red letters.
Bladenboro Primary School is asking for your feedback on our School Improvement Plan (SIP)!

Bladen County Schools is using the Indistar and NCStar platforms to create and monitor School Improvement Plans (SIPs). The SIP specifically addresses how our school will improve both the school performance grade and school growth score. The school improvement process is continuous and information in NCStar is updated regularly.

Please click on the following link and use the username and password to access Bladenboro Primary School's School Improvement Plan.
http://www.indistar.org

Username: GuestS15607
Password: GuestS15607

Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/v1jaNFKwteRGB93T7

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools

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

9 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.
This morning, the Bladenboro Rotary Club presented Bladenboro Primary School and Bladenboro Middle School each with a $1,000 donation generated through their annual golf tournament.

We are grateful for the continued partnership and generosity of our community organizations. Present for the check presentation were Rotarians Jeff Smith, Eddie Walters, Tim and Pam Benton, along with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson, Deputy Superintendent Ann Brown, and principals Jennifer Marlowe and John Ammons, respectfully.

Thank you, Bladenboro Rotary Club, for investing in our students and schools! 💙📚

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #LearnerstoLeaders
9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Group photo in school hallway as Bladenboro Rotary presents donation check.
Group photo at Bladenboro Middle as Rotary presents $1,000 check to school principal.
✨ 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
9 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
9 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

9 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.

9 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
9 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
10 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) 🎧
10 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!
10 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.