☀️ Math outside makes learning even better! Ms. Rodriquez' class enjoyed the sunshine while practicing addition and subtraction within 10. 🧮🌿 Hands-on learning in a new setting helps keep math fun and engaging!

#EPSLearners #HandsOnMath #OutdoorLearning

9 months ago, Caren Long
A teacher stands outside on the grass with a small group of elementary students sitting in a circle around her. The children are attentively listening as she leads a math lesson. The activity focuses on learning addition and subtraction within 10, taking advantage of the sunny day for outdoor learning. The school building and covered walkway are visible in the background, while the group enjoys hands-on instruction in a relaxed, open-air setting.
🧮 Ms. Clegg’s class has been hard at work using their math tool kits to solve addition and subtraction equations! ✨ Hands-on learning helps build confidence and makes math fun. 💛💙

#EPSLearners #HandsOnMath #EPSFamily
9 months ago, Caren Long
A classroom desk with a math tool kit box, red and yellow counters, a green ten-frame mat, and a worksheet for addition and subtraction.
Two young students work together with math tool kits, using counters, ten-frames, and worksheets to solve equations.
A student places red and yellow counters on a ten-frame mat while working on an addition worksheet, with a math tool kit open on the desk.
🔥 Support our EPS Beta Club! 🔥
We’re hosting a Boston Butt Fundraiser to raise money for Beta Club activities and convention fees.

🍖 Fully cooked Boston Butt – $35 each
📅 Pickup: Thursday, October 3rd
⏰ 3:00–5:30 PM
📍 Elizabethtown Primary School

🎟️ Pre-orders only – contact any EPS staff member to get your ticket today!
☎️ Call (910) 862-3380 for more information.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping them shine! 🌟

#EPSFamily #BetaClub #Fundraiser
9 months ago, Caren Long
The flyer announces the Elizabethtown Primary School Beta Fundraiser. At the top, flames rise from a grill filled with meat. Below, bold white text reads “BETA Fundraiser.” The details state: Fully Cooked Boston Butt, $35 per ticket, pickup on October 3rd from 3:00–5:30. It notes that sales are pre-order only, and tickets can be purchased through an EPS staff member. The flyer includes a phone number, (910) 862-3380, for more information. The background is orange with a sunburst design, and the layout features black and brown text blocks for emphasis.
✨ A huge THANK YOU to . Ryan Sands with Sands Mobile Entertainment, along with the amazing DJ Trivia & DJ Bingo group of Fayetteville, for their generosity! 🎶📝 They collected and donated much-needed school supplies to EPS, helping ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful year. 💙💛

We are so grateful for community partners who believe in supporting education and making a difference for our kids! 🌟

#EPSFamily #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
9 months ago, Caren Long
Two smiling adults stand in front of a colorful “Welcome Back to School” bulletin board, holding backpacks. The man wears a gray polo shirt and cap, holding a superhero-themed backpack. The woman, wearing glasses and a white shirt, holds a black-and-white soccer ball backpack. In front of them, a red wagon is filled with additional backpacks and school supplies, ready to be shared with students. The cheerful scene highlights their generous donation and community support for the school year.
🌊🐬 Show your school pride in style! 🐬🌊
Our EPS spirit wear is here, and this year’s design reminds us that “We are all different, but in this school we all swim together.”

Pick up your shirt and join the wave of school spirit—perfect for students, staff, and families! 💙✨

📅 Order deadline: Friday, September, 12, 2025
📍 Available through your child's Homeroom Teacher

Let’s all swim together in EPS spirit wear! 🎉

Tee Shirts - $12
Long Sleeve Shirt - $15
Hoodie - $25
Bundle - 1 of each above - $50
9 months ago, Caren Long
A person wearing a navy blue T-shirt with a colorful ocean-themed design on the back. At the center is a large light blue dolphin with “EPS” written across its body. Surrounding the dolphin are playful sea creatures, including an octopus, fish, turtle, seahorse, jellyfish, starfish, crab, and coral, along with seashells and bubbles. Above and around the dolphin, the text reads: “We are all different but in this school we all swim together.” The design emphasizes unity and diversity, using bright, cheerful sea life illustrations to create a friendly and welcoming message.
This week in STEM, our Kindergarten and 1st grade students were inspired by Iggy Peck, Architect! 🏗️📚 After reading the story, they put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test by designing and building their very own bridges. 🌉✨ We loved seeing their teamwork, imagination, and perseverance shine through every design! #LearnersToLeaders #STEM #FutureArchitects
9 months ago, Caren Long
A young student carefully stacks wooden blocks on a classroom table to create a bridge. He is focused on balancing the pieces as he builds his structure.
Two smiling students stand proudly behind their completed block bridge, which stretches across a piece of blue paper representing water. Their teamwork and creativity are on display.
A student shows off a colorful bridge built with plastic construction pieces. The bridge features tall supports on each side and a grid-like platform spanning across a piece of blue paper.

At Elizabethtown Primary, we know our staff are the heart of our school! We’re excited to shine a light on two of our amazing team members who go above and beyond for our students, families, and community. 🌟

Stay tuned as we celebrate these spotlight honorees and recognize the dedication, kindness, and hard work that makes a difference every day. 💜 #EPSFamily #StaffSpotlight #LearnersToLeaders

9 months ago, Caren Long
A staff spotlight graphic featuring Jazmin Baza, Kindergarten teacher at Elizabethtown Primary School. She is pictured smiling outdoors, with text highlighting her teaching superpower of creating a loving, caring, and trusting classroom environment.
A staff spotlight graphic featuring Holly Clegg, First Grade teacher at Elizabethtown Primary School. She is pictured smiling, with text recognizing her positivity, teamwork, and dedication to enriching the lives of her students.
Shout-Out EPS Team! 🌟

We are proud of the work happening at EPS. Because of our dedication and commitment to our students:
✅ We showed growth in all subgroups
✅ One subgroup TRIPLED its growth
✅ Our students grew 75.3% overall
✅ We met growth as a school
✅ And we had a federal designation removed

This progress is a direct result of the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and families. We're committed to ensuring every student succeeds, and this is just the beginning. .Let’s celebrate this success and keep the momentum going—because at EPS, we are always Better Together!
9 months ago, Caren Long
A large group of staff members from Elizabethtown Primary School gather outside the school building for a group photo. Everyone is dressed in matching purple shirts and light-colored pants, smiling together to show unity and school spirit.
📚✨ Leadership starts early! Today one of our kindergartners proudly read to the class, showing confidence, bravery, and a love for books. We are so proud of our young leaders who inspire their classmates through reading and sharing stories. 🌟 #LearnersToLeaders #KindergartenReaders #FutureLeaders
9 months ago, Caren Long
A kindergarten student sits proudly holding the book Superheroes Are Everywhere while reading aloud to the class. A smiling adult sits beside him, showing support and encouragement. The colorful classroom background includes alphabet cards, bulletin boards, and a digital screen with a lesson displayed. The moment highlights leadership, confidence, and a love of reading.

✏️✨ Our young learners are hard at work practicing letter writing! We love seeing their focus, creativity, and excitement as they grow into confident writers. 💌📚 #LearningToWrite #FutureAuthors #ProudTeachers

9 months ago, Caren Long
A student in an orange shirt is writing on lined notebook paper with a pencil. On the desk is a card with a mailbox graphic that says, “Write a letter to the principal telling how you would change the school.”
A student with braids and beads is writing on lined notebook paper with a pencil. Beside the paper is a card with a mailbox graphic and the prompt, “Write a letter to the principal telling how you would change the school.” A book titled The Cat Bandit is also on the desk.
We want to give a big thank you to our amazing front office staff and custodians for helping us kick off the school year on the right foot! From welcoming families with smiles, to making sure our building shines and runs smoothly, you make such a difference every single day. Your hard work and dedication behind the scenes create a welcoming, safe, and organized environment for our students and staff. We appreciate you and are grateful for all you do to start our school year strong!
9 months ago, Caren Long
Two ladies in school tee shirts in front of back to school photo prop with balloons.
Three members of our custodian team sitting in front of back to school welcome sign.
🅰️ is for apples, all-stars, and achievers—and we’ve got plenty of those in our classrooms today! 🍏⭐
9 months ago, Caren Long
A young child sits at a table smiling with hands held up, covered in white sensory material, while playing during a classroom activity.
🧩✨ Building bridges—literally and figuratively! ✨🧩
Our students dove into their very first STEM class of the year by designing and building bridges. We love seeing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork shine right from the start. 🌉💡
9 months ago, Caren Long
Several students sit around a classroom table, working together with wooden craft sticks. Their hands are busy stacking and arranging the sticks to form the base of a bridge structure. A blue piece of paper is placed under the project, and pencils, crayons, and supplies are scattered nearby.
A group of students stand and sit around a wooden classroom table as they work on their bridge-building STEM challenge. On the table, a bridge made of wooden craft sticks rests on a bright blue piece of paper. The bridge is neatly stacked and shows structure forming in the middle.
Close-up of students’ hands as they build a bridge with wooden craft sticks during STEM class. The sticks are being placed over a sheet of white paper with a bridge drawing sketched on it, showing planning before building. A blue paper square serves as the workspace background. Students in colorful shirts reach in from different sides of the table, carefully stacking and adjusting the sticks
A finished student-built bridge made of wooden craft sticks stands proudly on a classroom table. The bridge, supported by two vertical pillars, spans across a bright blue piece of paper placed underneath. A student stands nearby, their hand resting on the table as they admire the structure. A pencil with a festive red-and-white design lies in front of the project.
🌟 Teamwork from the very start! 🌟
Our students have jumped right into the new school year, working together, learning from each other, and building friendships. We love seeing collaboration and excitement fill our classrooms during this first week back! 💡📚🤝
9 months ago, Caren Long
Four young students sit cross-legged in a circle on the classroom floor, leaning over a shared piece of paper as they work together. Two girls and two boys are focused, writing and discussing their ideas as a team.
Three children crouch on the classroom floor in a small group. They lean in closely toward their work, collaborating on a paper activity near a wooden rocking chair and classroom storage area.
Five students sit together on the floor of a classroom, pencils in hand. They are smiling and focused as they brainstorm and write as a group, surrounded by colorful book bins
A smiling girl stands in a school hallway, proudly holding a laminated card labeled “V.I.P.” She wears a denim jacket and jeans, a white shirt with colorful designs, and bright pink sneakers with a large pink bow in her hair.
📚💛 One of the sweetest sights at school—our 1st grader sharing a story with our amazing custodian! Moments like these remind us that learning and love of reading can happen anywhere, with anyone. What a special bond between students and staff!
9 months ago, Caren Long
A young student sits at a table reading a picture book while the school custodian leans over to listen and engage with her. The classroom background includes colorful wall art, bookshelves, and supplies, creating a warm learning environment.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!! 📚✨ We’re excited to invite you to Curriculum Night and Parent Conferences followed by a fun round of Family Bingo!

Come learn about classroom goals, connect with teachers, and see how we’re working together to help students grow. Afterward, stick around for Bingo—there will be prizes, laughter, and plenty of family fun.

9 months ago, Caren Long
Bright yellow “Save the Date” flyer with bingo cards in the corners. The text reads: “Title 1 Night, Parent Advisory, Curriculum Night. Monday, September 22, 2025. 📚✨ We’re excited to invite you to Curriculum Night and Parent Conferences followed by a fun round of Family Bingo! Come learn about classroom goals, connect with teachers, and see how we’re working together to help students grow. Afterward, stick around for Bingo—there will be prizes, laughter, and plenty of family fun. More Information to Follow.”
A little kindness goes a long way! Thank you to our administration for treating staff and helping us start the year with smiles. 😊 #SchoolFamily
9 months ago, Caren Long
Five cafeteria staff members in matching blue uniforms hold decorated cookies and a thank-you sign.
Two staff members smile, holding a dolphin cookie and a sign that reads, “You make this place sweeter every day!”
Three staff members stand together holding cookies and the appreciation sign, smiling for the camera.
Two teachers hold colorful “Happy First Day of School” cookies and smile.
A box of decorated cookies with messages like “Welcome Back,” “Thank You,” and “Teacher Fuel,” along with a note of appreciation.
Two staff members outdoors hold welcome and first day cookies, smiling in the sunshine.
Two smiling staff members hold a cookie and sign that says, “You make this place sweeter every day!”
Two staff members stand together holding dolphin and first day cookies.
Three staff members stand together holding dolphin and first day cookies.
teacher smiles while holding a “Teacher Fuel” cookie shaped like a coffee cup.
The first day of school is in the books! 📚✏️ Our staff and students are off to a fantastic start, and we can’t wait to see all the learning, leading, and memories made this year. Thank you families for sharing your children with us—it’s going to be a great year! 💙
9 months ago, Caren Long
A teacher stands beside a chart filled with sticky notes as students discuss how to treat one another and their teachers.
An art teacher helps a student at a table while classmates color and draw during art class.
A teacher leads a lesson with a bright screen showing “one/uno” while students sit at tables watching.
Close-up of students’ hands stacking wooden blocks as part of a building activity.
A finished block structure stands on blue paper as a student looks on proudly.

🌟 What a wonderful Open House at Elizabethtown Primary School! Our halls were filled with excitement, laughter, and big smiles as families met teachers and explored classrooms. Here’s to a year of learning and leading together! 💙 #BackToSchool #LearnersToLeaders

9 months ago, Caren Long
Children and a parent playing with bubbles outside the school entrance.
Teacher sharing information with parents at a classroom table.
Teacher sharing information with parents at a classroom table.
Teacher talking with a parent inside a classroom during open house.
Teacher welcoming a student and family inside a classroom.
Teacher talking with a parent inside a classroom during open house.
Families and staff talking in the hallway near a welcome back bulletin board.
Three students smiling and posing in front of a colorful balloon display with pencils.
Two teachers standing by a classroom screen that reads “Welcome to Open House! August 21, 2025.
Student smiling while standing in front of a banner that says “Be the ‘I’ in Kind.”

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.