Reminder: Picture Day, Thursday, October 23
7 months ago, Caren Long
Colorful graphic with the words “School Picture Day” in bold, playful bubble letters. Each letter is brightly colored in shades of pink, yellow, teal, and green, outlined in black. Surrounding the text are cheerful smiley faces, small hearts, and colorful dots, creating a fun and happy design that celebrates school picture day.
Just a reminder.....
7 months ago, Caren Long
A school spirit week flyer listing themed dress-up days in October. October 22 is Unity Day—students and staff are encouraged to wear orange to show that the school is a community. October 23 is College Craze Spirit Day—teachers and staff wear college gear while students dress as the career or profession they dream of pursuing. October 24 is Pink Out Day—everyone wears pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The design uses blue, white, and yellow backgrounds with bold headings and orange and pink accent text.
📢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.
7 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a gray dolphin and blue bubbles in the background. Text over the image reads ‘THIS IS A DRILL!’ in bold blue outlined letters.
Today, our students and staff participated in a practice lockdown drill. These safety drills help us ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. We take safety very seriously at EPS and appreciate everyone’s cooperation and calm participation today. 💙
7 months ago, Caren Long
Our students took the lead during Student-Led Conferences this week! 💬✨ They shared their progress, goals, and achievements with pride, showing how much they’ve grown as learners and leaders. We’re so proud of their confidence and communication skills! 🌟 #LearnersToLeaders #StudentLedConferences #EPSPride
7 months ago, Caren Long
A teacher sits at a blue table with two students during a student-led conference. The teacher listens attentively with her hands clasped as one student smiles and another looks thoughtful. Papers with student work are spread out on the table, and classroom charts on the wall display a mission statement and examples of compound words.
A student sits across from his teacher at a blue table, confidently reading from his paper during a student-led conference. The teacher smiles and listens while holding a copy of the student’s work. A laptop and classroom charts about writing and classroom goals are visible in the background.
Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪✨ Our students put their collaboration and problem-solving skills to the test as they worked together to build the tallest tower using interlocking cubes. So much learning and laughter in one activity! 🧱🏗️ #Teamwork #STEMinAction #EPSLearnersToLeaders
7 months ago, Caren Long
Tables are filled with colorful cubes as students demonstrate teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills during this fun hands-on activity.
Each team collaborates, stacking cubes carefully and testing balance as they laugh and share ideas. The classroom is bright and cheerful, with charts, books, and student work displayed around the room.
Students work together in small groups using colorful interlocking cubes to build the tallest tower possible.
🎃 Don’t forget — our Fall Festival is TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00! 🍁
Our teachers are ready and excited to see everyone for an evening of fun, games, and fall festivities! 🍂👻

#FallFestival #EPSSpirit #FunAtEPS #TeamEPS
7 months ago, Caren Long
Three smiling teachers pose together in a classroom decorated for school activities. Each has creative, silly hairstyles with braided pigtails sticking out to the sides and small stuffed creatures sitting on top of their heads. They are dressed in casual shirts with cheerful designs and name lanyards, standing in front of an American flag and classroom wall. The photo captures their fun spirit and enthusiasm as they get ready to welcome families to the school’s Fall Festival event.
Our young scientists had a sweet time learning about States of Matter today! 🍨
Students explored how a liquid can change into a solid by making ice cream in a bag. They mixed, measured, and shook up their ingredients while discovering the science behind freezing and melting.

Hands-on experiments like this make learning science fun, memorable, and delicious! 🧊✨

#StatesOfMatter #ScienceIsSweet #HandsOnLearning #EPSLearnersToLeaders #STEMFun
7 months ago, Caren Long
Two students sit at a classroom table smiling and looking at their “Ice Cream in a Bag” experiment worksheets, which include steps and pictures for the activity.
Several students stand and shake plastic bags filled with ingredients at their desks during the “Ice Cream in a Bag” experiment. They appear excited and engaged as they participate in the hands-on science activity.
Three students stand proudly holding their completed ice cream bags and enjoy tasting their creations with spoons. The classroom background includes posters, charts, and a bright, cheerful atmosphere.
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind! 🌟
Our students practiced making a plan with the end in mind during this week’s Leader in Me activity! Each group brainstormed ideas for a trip — from the beach to the city — and created posters showing what they would need to prepare and succeed.

By thinking ahead and setting goals, our students are learning that great leaders start with a plan and work together to make it happen! 💪✏️

#LeaderInMe #Habit2 #BeginWithTheEndInMind #EPSLearnersToLeaders #StudentLeadership
7 months ago, Caren Long
Two students sit on the floor working together on a large sheet of paper labeled “Beach.” One student writes ideas with a blue marker while the other looks on.
A small group of students sits in a circle on the floor. One student writes “Camping” on a poster and lists items they might need, like sticks and snacks.
Two young students sit side by side on the floor writing on a paper labeled “Amusement Park,” brainstorming things like water bottles and food.
A student sits near a paper labeled “City,” listing reasons to go to the city, such as getting a job and making money.
A group of four students stands together holding up their “Camping” poster and sharing their ideas in front of a colorful classroom bulletin board decorated with Snoopy and Charlie Brown sayings like “Be Kind” and “Be Yourself.”
🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
This week we’re celebrating two amazing educators who make a difference every single day! 💛

🍎 Mrs. Celeste Gavaghan – 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Gavaghan is known for her kind heart, gentle tone, and constant smile. She works tirelessly to help her students succeed and brightens every room she walks into.

🍂 Mrs. Sheri Herman – EC Teacher
Mrs. Herman’s enthusiasm and dedication inspire everyone around her. She sets high expectations, goes above and beyond for her students, and never meets a stranger!

We are so thankful to have both of these wonderful teachers as part of our EPS family! 💕👏

#EPSSpartans #StaffSpotlight #ThankATeacher #LearnersToLeaders
7 months ago, Caren Long
A fall-themed staff spotlight graphic featuring Mrs. Celeste Gavaghan, 2nd Grade Teacher. The background is decorated with colorful autumn leaves in orange, red, and yellow. A photo of Mrs. Gavaghan shows her smiling in a car. The text highlights her as a kind, soft-spoken, and caring teacher who is always polite, helpful, and dedicated to her students’ success.
A fall-themed staff spotlight graphic featuring Mrs. Sheri Herman, EC Teacher. The design includes orange and red fall leaves around the border. Her photo shows her smiling, wearing a striped shirt with a teal necklace. The text describes her as an enthusiastic, kind, and hardworking teacher who sets high expectations, supports her students, and always has a friendly word for everyone.
📣 Reminder! Student-led conferences are this Thursday, 1–5 PM. Stick around afterward for our Fall Festival—games, treats, and family fun! 🎃🍂
#EPSFamilies #SpartanPride #LearnersToLeaders #FallFestival

📣 ¡Recordatorio! Las conferencias dirigidas por los estudiantes serán este jueves de 1 a 5 p. m.. Después, acompáñenos a nuestro Festival de Otoño. 🎃🍂
#FamiliasEPS #OrgulloSpartan #AprendicesALíderes
7 months ago, Caren Long
Colorful school supplies, including pencils, pens, erasers, and a calculator, border the text "Student-Led Conferences" on a white background.
🙏 Thank you, Elizabethtown Baptist Church! 🙏
We are so thankful for the generous donations of snacks and personal care items from Elizabethtown Baptist Church. Your kindness and support make a big difference in helping us care for our students each day. 💛🍎✨

#CommunityPartners #ThankYou #ElizabethtownPrimary #SpartanPride #LearnersToLeaders
7 months ago, Caren Long
A young girl in a blue shirt sits smiling next to a table filled with snacks, bottled water, and toiletries, conveying a sense of generosity and community.
🎒 Thank you, Bladen Community College Foundation! 🎒
We’re so grateful for the generous donation of book bags and school supplies from the Bladen Community College Foundation, delivered by Ms. Crystal Dowd. Your kindness helps ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful year of learning! 💙📚✏️

#CommunityPartners #ThankYou #SpartanPride #ElizabethtownPrimary #LearnersToLeaders
7 months ago, Caren Long
Three women stand smiling, each holding backpacks filled with supplies. A colorful "Believe in Yourself" bulletin board decorated with autumn leaves is behind them, adding a cheerful and motivational ambiance.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Attendance Matters Poster Contest. We had 93 students who participated. Guest judges came to help us choose our winners and with all of the amazing talent and creativity our students have here at EPS, it was tough for our judges to decide on winners. They made their choices based on the contest rules, student creativity, neatness, and how well the theme of "Why Attendance Matters" showed how coming to school everyday is important for students and their future. Because of all the brilliant posters received the Judges chose extra posters for Honorable Mention recognition.

TOP POSTER WINNERS OF EACH GRADE LEVEL ARE:
Kindergarten: Sophia Taylor (Ms. Lay’s class)
1st Grade: Jiya Smith (Ms. Lopez’s class)
2nd Grade: Rickyah Williams (Ms. Gavaghan’s class)
3rd Grade: Alessia Tejada Guardado (Ms. Hayes’s class)
4th Grade: Jeffery Manuel (Ms. McMillian’s class)

They will receive a $10 gift card to Walmart, $10 credit for the fall book fair, and $5 credit on their lunch account for ice cream or chips.


HONORABLE MENTION POSTERS ARE:
Camila Garrido
Ana Munoz-Ventura
Calienne Kersey
Nolan Locklear
Izabella Hairston
Chanelle Marsh
Zarielle Lewis

Eden Graham



They will receive a $5 credit for the fall book fair, and $5 credit on their lunch account for ice cream or chips.



All 93 of our posters will be displayed throughout the school in the coming days.

Thank you everyone for your participation!

7 months ago, Caren Long
Seven elementary students stand in front of a blue dolphin mural wall holding colorful posters they created about good attendance. Each poster is unique, featuring bright colors, drawings, and encouraging messages about why attendance matters.
Five elementary students stand in front of the blue dolphin mural wall, each holding their creative drawings and posters. Their work includes colorful illustrations and words showing classroom learning and personal expression.
A group of elementary students stand with two adults in front of a blue wall mural featuring a dolphin and the words “Elizabethtown Primary School.” The students proudly hold up certificates recognizing their achievements. The adults, one in a floral top and one in a black shirt with a badge logo, smile beside them.
📆 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
8 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.
🖤💀 Seeing Things in a New Light! 💀🖤
Our students got creative in art this week by making their very own X-ray style artwork! They explored the bones of the hand and the skeletal system while learning how art and science connect. Such a fun way to see what’s under the surface of creativity! 🎨🦴✨
8 months ago, Caren Long
Children's hands reaching up to red posters of hand drawings, displayed against a light-filtering window.
A child's hand reaches toward a red sheet of paper displaying a drawn hand, illuminated by light through a perforated surface.
A huge thank-you to our friends at Grace UMC for their generous donation of snacks and Clorox wipes! Your kindness helps keep our students fueled and our classrooms fresh and clean. We truly appreciate your support for our school community! 💛🍎✨
8 months ago, Caren Long
Three people are next to a cart loaded with bags of food, preparing to share the supplies.
Our young readers are brushing up on their phonics skills! 🧛‍♂️🪥 Students used monster teeth to blend sounds and make new words — turning a spooky, silly activity into serious learning fun! 👻💬
Hands-on literacy makes learning stick! 💛 #PhonicsFun #LearnersToLeaders #EPSProud
8 months ago, Caren Long
A child practices reading skills using a laminated sheet decorated with fall leaves that shows a monster’s mouth and teeth. The student writes letters on the monster’s teeth and uses a blue toothbrush to “brush” across them while blending sounds to form words.
A child practices reading skills using a laminated sheet decorated with fall leaves that shows a monster’s mouth and teeth. The student writes letters on the monster’s teeth and uses a blue toothbrush to “brush” across them while blending sounds to form words.
Our young scientists took their learning outdoors to explore the states of matter! 🌡️💨💧
Students observed how gases can fill a balloon when a chemical reaction takes place—seeing science in action right before their eyes! 🧪✨
Hands-on experiments like this make learning pop! 🎈 #ScienceIsFun #LearnersToLeaders #EPSProud
8 months ago, Caren Long
Students stand outside near a concrete picnic table observing an orange balloon attached to a bottle in the sunlight. They appear engaged as they watch a science experiment take place, with school buildings and dolphin-themed window art in the background.
Students stand outside near a concrete picnic table observing an orange balloon attached to a bottle in the sunlight. They appear engaged as they watch a science experiment take place, with school buildings and dolphin-themed window art in the background.
Kindergarten students worked together to create a classroom mission statement that reminds them to be proactive and kind every day! 💙🧩

They decided:
✨ “We are proactive by making smart choices and reactive by solving problems with kindness.” ✨

Each student added a personalized puzzle piece to show that when we all work together, we make a complete and caring classroom community! 💕 #LearnersToLeaders #KindnessCounts #EPSProud
8 months ago, Caren Long
A colorful classroom mission statement is displayed on lined paper surrounded by puzzle pieces decorated and colored by students. The center reads, “Mission Statement: We are proactive by making smart choices and reactive by solving problems with kindness.” Below the writing are three cartoon faces labeled “Relaxed,” “Happy,” and “Loved.” The border puzzle pieces include students’ names and drawings in bright colors, showing creativity and teamwork.