What a special morning at EPS! 💙🎓 Our halls were filled with excitement as the graduating seniors from East Bladen High School walked through Elizabethtown Primary one last time before graduation. Our students loved cheering them on, holding handmade signs, and celebrating their accomplishments. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they accomplish in the future! Once a dolphin, always a dolphin! 🐬
1 day ago, Caren Long
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
Graduating East Bladen seniors in blue caps and gowns walk through the halls of Elizabethtown Primary as younger students cheer and hold handmade Class of 2026 signs.
🐬📚 Friendly reminder! All library books are due back to the library by May 25th. Please help us gather all books so we can get ready for an exciting new school year of reading adventures. Thank you for your support! 💙
1 day ago, Caren Long
A bright underwater-themed library reminder poster featuring a smiling cartoon dolphin holding a stack of books. Large bold text reads, “All Library Books Are Due Back to the Library May 25th!” The background includes bubbles, seaweed, coral, and a starfish in cheerful blue ocean colors.
Students in Ms. Hill’s class proudly showed off their handmade “thinking caps” designed to help take away EOG testing anxiety. The colorful classroom celebration featured students wearing creative party-style hats decorated with positive messages and fun designs while smiling and posing together before testing day
2 days ago, Caren Long
A group of students in Ms. Hill’s classroom wear colorful handmade “thinking caps” to help ease EOG testing anxiety.
A group of students in Ms. Hill’s classroom wear colorful handmade “thinking caps” to help ease EOG testing anxiety.
Our hallways and sidewalks were lined with handmade posters wishing our 3rd and 4th graders the best of luck today on their Reading EOG! We are so proud of you— shine bright! 🌟📚
2 days ago, Caren Long
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
A bright and cheerful student-made poster hangs on a brick wall reading “Test Day You Are READY!” in rainbow-colored letters surrounded by stars, swirls, and encouraging notes for students taking the EOG test.
Posters featured bright drawings, popcorn buckets, pizza slices, gumball machines, and motivational phrases like “You are READY!” and “You got this!” displayed along the brick hallway walls.
Students walk down a school sidewalk lined with handmade motivational posters and sidewalk displays encouraging 3rd and 4th graders before their Reading EOG. The brick wall is covered with colorful signs reminding students to try their best and stay confident.
Just a friendly reminder that today, May 21, 2026 is the last day of the year for caring and sharing.
2 days ago, Caren Long

Notice: Bus 68 will not run Friday morning, May 22, but will run Friday afternoon. Students may be dropped off at the front entrance beginning at 7:15 a.m. Thank you for your understanding!

3 days ago, Caren Long
Reminder: Bus 68 will not run Friday morning, May 22, but will run Friday afternoon. Students may be dropped off at the front entrance beginning at 7:15 a.m. Thank you for your understanding!
FYI
5 days ago, Caren Long
Blue and gold flyer for East Bladen Mini Volleyball Camp, June 22–23, grades 3–9.
May 11, 2026 Dear EPS Families, Please note that Bus 69 will not run during the morning route this week due to a bus driver shortage. However, Bus 69 will run in the afternoon for student dismissal. To assist families who may need to drop students off early, the school will open at 7:00 a.m. for Bus 69 students. Students may be dropped off at the front of the school beginning at that time. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work through this temporary situation. We appreciate your support. Sincerely, Mrs. Smith, Principal
12 days ago, Caren Long
Bus 69 will not run tomorrow. The school will open at 7:00 AM for student drop-off to help accommodate families. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
13 days ago, Caren Long
Our teachers are being spoiled this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌮🥗🍰 From a delicious taco and salad bar to breakfast goodies and Nothing Bundt Cakes, we are so thankful for the incredible educators who pour so much love into our students each and every day.

Thank you for all you do to make our school such a special place to learn and grow! 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EPSDolphins
16 days ago, Caren Long
A large sheet cake decorated with colorful icing flowers sits on a table. The cake reads “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!” in blue icing.
A long table filled with salad bar items, pasta salad, dressings, toppings, and fresh vegetables is prepared for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
A large container of yellow drink and stacks of pizza boxes are set up on a table as part of a Teacher Appreciation Week lunch spread.
A long table filled with salad bar items, pasta salad, dressings, toppings, and fresh vegetables is prepared for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
It was an awesome morning with the AWESOME Dolphins at Elizabethtown Primary School saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!
17 days ago, Bladen County Schools
Four women stand together outside a brick building near a door, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in colorful attire including red, blue, and patterned outfits, with some wearing school ID badges.
A woman with a school ID badge reaches across to receive a drink from a worker inside the Barefoot Brew mobile coffee trailer, which displays a handwritten menu board outside.
Two women smile together outside a school entrance with ocean-themed window graphics. One wears a black dress with a beaded lanyard, the other is in teal scrubs and a white monogrammed jacket.
A woman in a black Barefoot Brew T-shirt and baseball cap smiles beside the service window of a rustic wooden coffee trailer. Several teachers wait in line through the window behind her, and Torani syrup bottles are visible on the counter.
Five school staff members pose together smiling in and around a school entrance with ocean-themed door graphics. Several wear school ID badges and lanyards.
A young woman wearing a white sweater and pink pants holds an iced drink and smiles outside a school entrance. She wears a school ID badge on a beaded lanyard. A Barefoot Brew setup is visible in the background.
Three women smile for the camera inside a school hallway. The woman in front wears a black "Dolphins" school spirit shirt, and a dolphin-themed mural is visible on the window beside them.
💙🩺 Happy National School Nurse Day, Nurse McSwain! 🩺💙

Today we celebrate YOU and all the care, compassion, and kindness you bring to our school each day. From helping little ones feel better to keeping our students safe and healthy, you are such an important part of our school family.

Thank you, Nurse McSwain, for your gentle care, your patience, and the countless ways you support both our students and staff. Your calm presence and warm heart make a difference every single day—we are so lucky to have you! 💙

Help us show Nurse McSwain some love—drop a 💙 in the comments!

#SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurse #EPSPride #SchoolFamily
17 days ago, Caren Long
A Pokémon-style trading card featuring a cheerful school nurse character named “Healora” with 200 HP. The nurse is smiling and holding an ice pack and a clipboard, standing in a colorful, child-friendly health office filled with decorations, bandages, and supplies. The card highlights caring abilities like “Gentle Care” and “Comfort Check,” focused on healing and emotional support. The overall design is bright, playful, and themed around health, kindness, and helping others feel better.
Today we celebrate the heart of our school—our incredible teachers! 💙 From inspiring young minds to going above and beyond each day, your dedication, creativity, and love for students do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for the early mornings, the late afternoons, the patience, the encouragement, and the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of our children. You are truly shaping the future—one student at a time!

Let’s show our teachers some extra love today! Drop a ❤️ or a kind note in the comments to thank a teacher who has made an impact!

#TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher #GratefulHearts #EPSPride
18 days ago, Caren Long
A cheerful Teacher Appreciation image with the words “Thank You” in a playful script at the top. Below are three smiling cartoon apples—two red and one yellow—with expressive eyes and green leaves. At the bottom is a simple illustration of a yellow pencil with a pink eraser. The background is light and clean, giving a bright, friendly classroom feel.
🧊📚 STEAM in the Library! 🎨🔧 After reading Chilly Da Vinci, our students stepped into the role of young engineers! Using craft sticks and creativity, they designed and built their own bridges inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s innovative ideas. It was amazing to see problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance in action as students tested what worked (and what didn’t!). Hands-on learning at its best! #STEMinTheLibrary #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #ChillyDaVinci #EPSLearnersToLeaders
19 days ago, Caren Long
Book titled Chilly Da Vinci by J. Rutland featuring an illustrated penguin styled like Leonardo da Vinci on a blue background.
Student uses a Chromebook to follow a bridge-building design while assembling craft sticks on a classroom table.
Student uses a Chromebook to follow a bridge-building design while assembling craft sticks on a classroom table.
Overhead view of students working with scattered craft sticks and Chromebooks while constructing bridge designs
Student wearing headphones and glasses follows instructions on a Chromebook while building a bridge with craft sticks.
Join us this evening for a special night at EPS! 🐬
📌 Parent Advisory Meeting
🕠 5:30 PM – Cafeteria
🎶 Pre-K & Transition Night Performance
🕕 6:00 PM – Cafeteria

Enjoy a K–1 student performance followed by time to visit grade levels and learn more about the upcoming school year.
We look forward to seeing our families there! 💙
19 days ago, Caren Long
Details include a Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria and Pre-K & Transition Night at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. The event features a K–1 student performance followed by time to visit grade levels and learn about the upcoming school year.
2nd grade had an amazing day at Cukabury Farm! 🌱🐄

Students explored how plants grow with hands-on planting activities, enjoyed a wagon ride through the fields, and met some pretty cool farm animals along the way. From pigs and goats to playground fun, it was a day full of learning, laughter, and fresh air!

We love bringing learning to life outside the classroom! 💚 #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning #DolphinPride
19 days ago, Caren Long
Students on a 2nd grade field trip to Cukabury Farm explore hands-on activities, including planting seeds in soil cups, observing a pig in a pen, and interacting with farm animals like goats and a pony. They ride on a wagon through open fields and enjoy time on a playground train structure, learning about plants and farm life in an outdoor setting.
Students on a 2nd grade field trip to Cukabury Farm explore hands-on activities, including planting seeds in soil cups, observing a pig in a pen, and interacting with farm animals like goats and a pony. They ride on a wagon through open fields and enjoy time on a playground train structure, learning about plants and farm life in an outdoor setting.
Students on a 2nd grade field trip to Cukabury Farm explore hands-on activities, including planting seeds in soil cups, observing a pig in a pen, and interacting with farm animals like goats and a pony. They ride on a wagon through open fields and enjoy time on a playground train structure, learning about plants and farm life in an outdoor setting.
Students on a 2nd grade field trip to Cukabury Farm explore hands-on activities, including planting seeds in soil cups, observing a pig in a pen, and interacting with farm animals like goats and a pony. They ride on a wagon through open fields and enjoy time on a playground train structure, learning about plants and farm life in an outdoor setting.
Students on a 2nd grade field trip to Cukabury Farm explore hands-on activities, including planting seeds in soil cups, observing a pig in a pen, and interacting with farm animals like goats and a pony. They ride on a wagon through open fields and enjoy time on a playground train structure, learning about plants and farm life in an outdoor setting.
Students on a 2nd grade field trip to Cukabury Farm explore hands-on activities, including planting seeds in soil cups, observing a pig in a pen, and interacting with farm animals like goats and a pony. They ride on a wagon through open fields and enjoy time on a playground train structure, learning about plants and farm life in an outdoor setting.
Dolphin Dispatch Weekly Happenings
19 days ago, Caren Long
Design includes blue text boxes on a light background with a dolphin graphic at the bottom.
✨ Transition Night Reminder ✨

Transition Night is tomorrow — Monday, May 4!

🎤 1st Grade Performance: 6:00 PM
⏰ Student Arrival Time: Please have students at school by 5:45 PM

We can’t wait to see our students shine! 💙
20 days ago, Caren Long
Alt text: A colorful school announcement poster with pennant flags at the top reads “Transition Night, Monday, May 4.” It highlights “1st Grade Performance: 6:00 PM” and reminds families to have students at school by 5:45 PM. A simple illustration of a school building and clock appears at the bottom.
Happy National School Principals’ Day to our amazing leader, Mrs. Smith! 🌟

Your dedication, guidance, and heart for our students, staff, and community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for always leading with kindness, supporting us every step of the way, and helping our school continue to grow and succeed.

We are so grateful for all you do each and every day! 💙📚 #ThankAPrincipal #EPSStrong #LeadershipMatters
22 days ago, Caren Long
A school staff member stands outside with a smiling young student riding a scooter on a sunny day along a sidewalk beside a brick school building.
Three educators stand together smiling in front of a presentation screen at a conference that reads “Bloom Where You Are Planted: Growing Student Success Through Evidence-Based Practices.”
We’re excited for 2nd Grade Field Day! 🎉 As of right now, everything is set to go as planned. If weather becomes an issue, we will reschedule for Monday, May 4.
25 days ago, Caren Long