The Pender County Schools Calendar 2025-2026 is planned to give a balanced academic calendar along with necessary holidays and breaks. The teachers’ work days are likely to lead up to the start of the school year in early August 2025. There are major breaks (Thanksgiving, generally the fourth week of November, a Winter Break of about two weeks from late December through early January, and a four-week Spring Break during late March or early April). Other common federal holidays the district celebrates include Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and Memorial Day.
Along with these holidays, there are several days that the teachers have to work, and some other days are early release days, which are present in the calendar throughout the academic year, in order to work on professional development and grading. The school is designed for about 180 school days of teaching with coming to an end in early June 2026. The calendar enhances consistent learning and provides the family with a common pattern of routine, which makes sure not only the achievement of the academic objectives, but also he personal organizational problems as well.
Pender County Schools Calendar 2025-2026
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | Optional Teacher Workday – No School |
| July 8–11, 2025 | Mandatory Teacher Workdays – No School |
| August 13, 2025 | First Day of School for Students |
| September (Labor Day) | Labor Day – No School |
| November (Veterans Day) | Veterans Day – No School |
| Late November | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | Winter Break – No School |
| January (New Year’s Holiday) | Holiday – No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No School |
| February (President’s Day) | No School |
| March 30 – April 6, 2026 | Spring Break – No School |
| April (Good Friday) | Holiday – No School |
| June 4, 2026 | Last Day of School – Minimum Day |
| June (Teacher Workdays follow after) | Teacher Workdays – No Students |
Pender County Schools is located in the southeast region of North Carolina and consists of 19 campuses (including elementary schools, traditional and early college high schools, and K-8) that enroll a little more than 11,000 students. The student-teacher ratio in this district is approximately 16:1, which is a very slight over the state average, and approximately one-third of students benefit through free or reduced-cost lunch, which represents its socioeconomic variation. In academic terms, the district indicates that nearly half of its elementary school students are at the level of achievement in reading and math, and NCHE accounts for about two-thirds of reading and almost half when it comes to math in high school. A new K-8 building is currently being constructed and will open in fall 2027 to help eliminate overcrowding and improve learning environments.
Pender County Schools has a reputation for good results: the graduation rate is approximately 93%, which indicates that SC is one of the best districts in North Carolina. Due to its Career & Technical Education program, it too stands out and is ranked in the top 10 statewide on credential attainment, which effectively prepares students to college and careers. The district is keen on the use of evidence-based instructional practices that help to boost teacher retention, constant growth, and student achievement.
Pender County Schools Holidays 2025-2026
| Date(s) | Holiday |
|---|---|
| July 3–4, 2025 | Independence Day Observed |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| November 11, 2025 | Veterans Day |
| November 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16–17, 2026 | Presidents’ Day & Local Recess |
| March 30–April 6, 2026 | Spring Break |
| April 18, 2026 | Good Friday |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
FAQs
Q: What is the procedure to have my child enrolled in school?
A: Registration on the Family Dashboard requires parents to provide documents, including a birth certificate, a residence certification, and an immunization record.
Q: When is the registration for kindergarten?
A: Kindergarten usually registers children in March and has to turn five by August 31, requiring such documents as health and immunization forms.
Q: Is it possible to ask for a transfer to another school?
A: Yes, re-assignment applications are taken during the early part of the year, and they are done on space availability and district instructions.
Q: What are the changes to the school bell schedule?
A: To enhance the transportation and teaching performance, a three-tier bell will be adopted by some schools within the next year.
Q: Do students get digital devices to learn?
A: Indeed, all students will be provided with Chromebooks to facilitate the education process, and can receive tech support, as well as instructions on how to use it.