What did Mrs. Thompson do?! She was “charged” with sneaking off in search of a pot of gold while working at Elizabethtown Middle during the Bladen County Educational Foundation Annual Jail-A-Thon! Thankfully, our Dublin Primary Leprechauns—along with the Elizabethtown Middle Cougars—came to the rescue and helped post her bail, proving once again that teamwork (and a little mischief) goes a long way!
2 days ago, Dublin Primary School
A woman in a blue blazer and black skirt is playfully being “arrested” with her hands behind her back by a uniformed sheriff’s deputy beside a Bladen County Sheriff’s vehicle. The woman glances back with a humorous, slightly guilty expression, suggesting a staged or lighthearted moment, likely part of a community event.
A woman in a blue blazer and black skirt, with her hands behind her back as if handcuffed, is being helped into the back of a Bladen County Sheriff’s vehicle by a uniformed deputy. The woman looks back with a playful, slightly reluctant expression, reinforcing that the moment appears staged or part of a lighthearted community event.
Congratulations to our Dublin Primary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Denise Rising! Mrs. Rising leads by example each and every day, demonstrating unwavering dedication to both her students and her colleagues. She brings energy, organization, and innovative ideas to everything she does. Her creativity shines through in her engaging lessons and welcoming classroom environment, where learning is meaningful and every student feels valued. Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Rising is always willing to lend a helping hand, supporting teammates, offering encouragement, and sharing resources to help others succeed. Her positive attitude, professionalism, and genuine care for others make her an invaluable part of the Dublin Primary family.
7 days ago, Dublin Primary School
A celebratory graphic with a rainbow background and glittery shamrocks that reads “Congratulations 2026–2027 Dublin Primary School Teacher of the Year.” On the right side is a portrait of Mrs. Denise Rising, framed in an oval with a gold border. A gold banner beneath the photo displays her name, “Mrs. Denise Rising.”
We are excited to kick off our “Lock Up the AP Showdown!” for the Bladen County Educational Foundation.
9 days ago, Dublin Primary School
A bold, school fundraiser flyer titled “Lock Up the AP Showdown!” featuring a smiling assistant principal, Mrs. Thompson, dressed in a black-and-white striped jail outfit and holding a sign that reads “Most Wanted AP,” standing behind jail bars. The flyer shows a competition between Dublin Primary (Leprechauns mascot) and Elizabethtown Middle (Cougars mascot). Text asks, “Who will bail out Mrs. Thompson?” and “Which school will raise the most bail money?” It announces that the winning school gets Mrs. Thompson for an extra day, with rewards including extra recess time, a free period, and an afternoon of fun. The flyer encourages donations to support the Bladen County Education Foundation and ends with “Let’s see who wins the battle of the 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! 📲
21 days ago, Bladen County Schools
☀️Wishing everyone a fun, restful, and safe Spring Break! 🌸
25 days ago, Bladen County Schools
square graphic with flowers
DPS April Calendar
27 days ago, Dublin Primary School
Alt Text: A colorful April-themed school calendar decorated with spring and Easter graphics, including bunnies, eggs, flowers, a rainbow, and grass. The word “April” is written in large, decorative script across the top, alongside a bunny sitting on Easter eggs and a tree labeled “Dublin Primary.” The calendar is organized by days of the week and highlights various events throughout the month. Key events include: Field Day on April 2, Good Friday (No School) on April 3, School Librarian Appreciation Day on April 4, and Spring Break spanning April 6–10. Additional events include meetings, National Gardening Day, NC Check-Ins for grades 3–5, field trips, Kindergarten screening, Career Day, Earth Day activities, and multiple “Breakfast Buddies” events. The bottom right corner lists upcoming May events, including early release, EOG testing dates, and Memorial Day (No School). The overall design is bright, festive, and spring-themed, with playful illustrations and pastel colors.
Alt Text: A colorful April school calendar in Spanish with a spring and Easter theme. The top features a rainbow, flowers, a bunny sitting on decorated eggs, and a tree labeled “Dublin Primaria.” The word “Abril” is written in large, decorative script across the top. The calendar is organized by days of the week in Spanish (Domingo through Sábado) and includes various school events. Highlights include: devolución de libros de la biblioteca (library books due), Día de juegos (Field Day), Good Friday (No hay escuela), Día de agradecimiento a los bibliotecarios escolares, and Vacaciones de Primavera (Spring Break) from April 6–10. Additional events include meetings, Día Nacional de la Jardinería, excursiones (field trips), evaluaciones de progreso (NC Check-Ins for grades 3–5), Feria y Día de las profesiones, evaluación de ingreso a kindergarten, Día de la Tierra activities, and Compañeros de Desayuno events. The bottom right corner lists upcoming May events, including early release, EOG testing dates, and Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day, no school). The design is bright and festive with pastel colors, Easter eggs, bunnies, flowers, and playful spring decorations throughout.
Important announcement from Mr. Folsom.
27 days ago, Dublin Primary School
Alt Text: A bright green announcement graphic with a pink cloud-shaped header labeled “IMPORTANT.” Below are bullet points with school updates: Field Day will be held tomorrow starting at 9:00 a.m., and parents must sign in at the office with an ID before attending. It reminds families that no pets are allowed unless they are service animals and that the school is a tobacco- and drug-free campus. Parents must sign students out with the homeroom teacher. Spring Break begins Friday and lasts through April 10. It also notes that students in grades 3–5 will take their final NC Check-In after break, with End-of-Grade testing in late May. The message ends with “We hope to see you tomorrow. Thank you, and have a great evening.”
💙 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
27 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic for World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2026, showing a rainbow heart over Earth held by a hand.
Field Day is April 2nd! Wear your grade-level color, bring a towel and water bottle, and get ready for a day of fun!
29 days ago, Dublin Primary School
Colorful flyer for Dublin Primary Field Day with a rainbow and shamrock at the top. Text reads “Dublin Primary Field Day.” Event details are displayed in bright cloud shapes: April 2nd; games begin at 9:00; bring a towel; wear your grade level color; wear athletic shoes; bring a water bottle or bottled water; no pets allowed; parents must sign in at the office; park at Dublin Pentecostal Free Will Baptist. The bottom shows cartoon children playing games like soccer, sack races, hula hooping, and tossing a ball in a grassy field with flowers and butterflies.
Colorful Spanish-language flyer for Dublin Primary School’s Field Day. The top reads “Escuela Primaria de Dublin” over a rainbow with a shamrock, and “Día de Juegos” in large letters. Bright cloud shapes list event details: April 2 (“2 de abril”); games begin at 9:00; wear your grade-level color; wear athletic shoes; bring a water bottle or bottled water; bring a towel; no pets allowed; parents must sign in at the office; parking at Dublin Pentecostal Free Will Baptist. The bottom shows cartoon children playing outdoor games like soccer, sack races, jumping, and hula hooping in a grassy field with flowers and butterflies.
Congratulations to our Monthly Calendar Drawing Winners, Leah Allen and Samuel Rivera!
about 1 month ago, Dublin Primary School
Two elementary-aged students stand in front of a bright red bulletin board decorated with colorful letters spelling “EARNING” and posted spelling tests. Each student is smiling and holding up a five-dollar bill. One student wears a green sweatshirt and blue pants, while the other wears a colorful patterned shirt and dark pants. A sign partially visible behind them references a Pre-K program and student achievement.
Our Dublin Primary 4th graders had an unforgettable learning experience on their field trip to the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum! Students explored powerful exhibits, walked through history, and reflected on the sacrifices of our service members. From the impressive displays to the meaningful POW/MIA table, this trip brought classroom learning to life in a truly impactful way. We are proud of how respectfully and thoughtfully our students represented Dublin Primary while honoring our nation’s heroes.
about 1 month ago, Dublin Primary School
A group of elementary students sits and stands together outdoors on a sunny day, posing in front of blooming white trees. The students are gathered on a low stone wall with green grass in the foreground and a clear blue sky above.
Students walk through a bright museum hallway lined with informational exhibits. Large windows let in natural light, and a large globe display hangs above the exhibit panels.
A group of students observes a POW/MIA remembrance table display featuring a white tablecloth, a single red rose, place settings, and military caps. The display is roped off and positioned near a colorful glass wall.
Students and adults walk through a museum corridor while looking up at a large hanging art installation made of reflective metal pieces suspended from the ceiling. Sunlight streams through tall windows at the end of the hallway.
A close-up of a vertical glass and metal monument engraved with the word “BLADEN,” surrounded by greenery and a memorial setting in the background.
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us on March 17! Students and staff are invited to wear green to show their Dublin Primary pride and help fill our school with festive spirit and Irish cheer. Let’s go green and spread the luck of the Irish!
about 1 month ago, Dublin Primary School
A colorful St. Patrick’s Day themed school announcement poster with the headline “Wear Green Day!” at the top surrounded by shamrocks and a rainbow. The poster invites students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green and showing their Dublin Primary pride on March 17. Two cheerful cartoon leprechauns wearing green outfits and hats with a gold “D” stand on each side, one pointing and the other tipping his hat. Pots of gold coins, shamrocks, rainbows, and a castle appear in the background, creating a festive Irish theme. The message encourages students to wear green and help fill the school with Irish cheer.
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.
about 1 month ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic reading “Weather Update” with Bladen County Schools logo on a light background framed by blue lines and orange banner.
How does your garden grow? 🌱 Our fourth grade students partnered with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension to learn how vegetables grow and what it takes to start their own classroom gardens. Through this hands-on experience, students explored soil, planting, and the basics of gardening as they begin growing vegetables right here at school!
about 2 months ago, Dublin Primary School
Students sit and kneel in a circle around a large container of soil outdoors while writing observations on worksheets and examining the soil together.
A group of students gather closely around a soil container as an instructor helps them measure and examine the soil while students record notes on worksheets.
An instructor pours soil from a bag into a large container while a group of students watch and prepare for a hands-on soil study activity.
Students stand around an instructor who kneels beside a soil container and pours soil from a bag while explaining the activity.
A class of students stands outside on the school lawn listening to an instructor give directions for an outdoor learning activity.
Students gather outside near their school building while listening to an instructor explain the next steps of the outdoor science lesson.
🎉A BIG Congratulations to the Battle of the Books Team from Dublin Primary School on their WIN today! 🏆 They will go on to represent Bladen County Schools in the Elementary Regional Competition on March 31. This year's Regional Competition will be held at Bladen Community College.

Good Luck! 🍀
about 2 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A group of elementary students wearing matching black team shirts and medals stand on a stage with several adults behind them. One student holds a plaque recognizing their team’s first-place finish in the Battle of the Books competition.
Throughout the month of February, our students and staff proudly celebrated Black History Month by honoring the achievements, culture, and contributions of influential Black leaders. Each morning, students learned about individuals who shaped history and inspired change through leadership, courage, and perseverance. Be sure to keep an eye out for our student-created videos highlighting these remarkable leaders, and take a moment to enjoy our staff members proudly representing culture and heritage through traditional attire. Together, we celebrate history, honor excellence, and inspire future leaders every day.
2 months ago, Heather Thompson
Six staff members stand together smiling in a school hallway, dressed in colorful cultural attire to celebrate Black History Month. Behind them, student artwork inspired by Ruby Bridges is displayed on a brick wall, highlighting student learning about influential Black leaders.
Get ready to read, succeed, and lead!
DPS will celebrate Read Across America Week
Monday, March 2nd – Friday, March 6th.

From silly socks to favorite characters too,
We can’t wait to see the reader in YOU!
2 months ago, Dublin Primary School
A colorful Spanish-language poster promoting Read Across America Week at Dublin Primary School from March 2–6. The graphic features a rainbow background with Dr. Seuss–inspired characters and daily themed dress-up activities. Monday encourages students to wear hats and fun socks for Cat in the Hat or Fox in Socks Day. Tuesday highlights “¡Locos por la Lectura!” with western, camouflage, or animal print attire. Wednesday celebrates wearing pink for “Yink Yink — ¡Amamos el Rosa!” Thursday features Horton Hears a Who with students dressing in sports or team apparel. The poster includes books, shamrocks, and a pot of gold with text inviting students to prepare for a week of reading fun and adventures.
A colorful Read Across America Week poster for Dublin Primary School scheduled for March 2–6. The graphic features a rainbow background with Dr. Seuss–inspired characters, books, and school-themed illustrations. Daily dress-up themes are listed: Monday encourages students to wear a favorite hat and wild socks for Cat in the Hat or Fox in Socks Day; Tuesday promotes “Wild About Reading” with wild western, camo, or animal print gear; Wednesday celebrates wearing pink for “Yink Yink — We Love Pink”; Thursday highlights Horton Hears a Who with students dressing in their favorite sports or team attire; and Friday invites students to dress as their favorite book character. A pot of gold and stacked books appear at the bottom of the poster.
DPS is proud to shine this Staff Spotlight on Ms. Jessica McAllister, a valued member of our Child Nutrition team! Ms. McAllister plays an important role in supporting our students each day by ensuring they receive nutritious meals served with care and kindness.

Her warm smile and positive attitude help create a welcoming cafeteria environment where students feel cared for and ready to learn. Ms. McAllister understands that meeting students’ basic needs is essential to their success, and she works diligently behind the scenes to make sure every child starts the day fueled and prepared.

Thank you, Ms. McAllister, for your dedication to our students and for helping make Dublin Primary School a place where everyone feels supported and valued!
2 months ago, Dublin Primary School
A Dublin Primary School Staff Spotlight graphic with a St. Patrick’s Day theme featuring shamrocks, a rainbow, and a pot of gold. The title reads “Dublin Primary School Staff Spotlight.” A photo of Ms. Jessica McAllister is displayed inside a gold circular frame on the right. On the left, a pot of gold labeled “Ms. Jessica McAllister, Child Nutrition” appears beside a leprechaun illustration. Text on the graphic reads, “Our Leprechaun Leaders shine because our staff is the pot of gold behind the rainbow!!”
Class pictures are next week! Let’s smile with confidence and shine bright together as a classroom family.

Please remember, pictures must be prepaid.
2 months ago, Dublin Primary School
Colorful school flyer announcing Class Picture Day. The image shows a cartoon group of diverse elementary-aged students smiling inside a large picture frame. In the top left corner, a smiley face and the word “SMILE!” appear in green. Text on the right reads “Class Picture Day! Tuesday, February 24th.” At the bottom, the flyer states: “Order forms were sent home this week. Class pictures must be pre-ordered. Individual Spring photos will be on March 12th.” Bright confetti dots decorate the corners of the page.
We are incredibly grateful to Tar Heel Woodmen of the World for treating our amazing teachers and staff to lunch! Your generosity and support mean so much to our school community. Taking time to care for those who pour into our students every day truly makes a difference. Because of community partners like you, we are reminded that we are stronger together. Thank you for investing in our staff and helping us continue to build a positive, supportive culture for our students!
2 months ago, Heather Thompson
Alt text: Five adults stand side by side indoors in front of a colorful wall mural featuring a rainbow and green shapes. Three men and one older man wear casual or business-casual clothing, including polos and jackets; one older man wears sunglasses and a blue cap. A woman on the far right wears glasses, a black outfit with a bright yellow blazer, and smiles with her hand on her hip. The group appears to be posing together in a school hallway.