Pender Education Partnership

03/28/2026

Big congratulations to Rodney Lamont of Pender High School and Tanasia Bland of Pender Early College High School for earning their forklift certification on Saturday, March 28, 2026! 🎉

This is a great accomplishment and an important step toward future career opportunities. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and willingness to gain valuable hands-on skills that will serve them well moving forward.

Way to go, Rodney and Tanasia! 👏

02/21/2026

Final Structural Beam Raised as Community Marks Major Construction Milestone Pender County School...

02/17/2026

01/14/2026

👏 Big congratulations to these seniors for earning their NC Workforce Credential as certified forklift operators through NC Public Safety!

Through the LIFFT Initiative, Pender Education Partnership (PEP) partnered with CFCC and Pender County Schools to help graduating seniors gain real-world, job-ready skills while still in high school. ✅

Pictured (L to R): Nathan Trimble (PECHS), Jose Mongada-Sanchez Jr., and Owen Lemcke (HTHS)

10/22/2025

⛳️ Get ready to swing for a great cause! 💚

Join us for Puttin’ for PEP — a fun mini-golf fundraiser at Pirate’s Turf in Topsail Beach! 🏌️‍♀️💫
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Pirates Turf 807 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach, NC

Bring your family, friends, and best putting game for a day filled with laughter, prizes, and community spirit — all to support Pender Education Partnership (PEP) and their mission to empower local students and educators. 🎓✨

💯 100% of proceeds benefit PEP!
🎟️ Can’t make it but still want to help? You can donate here ➡️ https://payv3.xpress-pay.com/pt/15909cba69c711eead47005056a61a32

Let’s make a difference one putt at a time! 💙

10/01/2025

07/31/2025

🚀 Ready to make a difference in Pender County schools?

🎓 Check out our website to see how YOU can support students and educators!

Supporting the students and teachers of Pender County Schools Contact Us Mission Our shared vision is that Pender County School System students and graduates are focused, motivated and ready for the next steps in their life journey. READ MORE Events Pender Education Partnership is active in social a...

06/24/2025

05/28/2025

Congratulations, Tammie Parris! 🎉

05/18/2025

What a night to remember!
Here’s our amazing Pender Education Partnership (PEP) board gathered at our 10th Anniversary Gala last night—celebrating A Decade of Making a Difference!

We’re so proud of the work we’ve done together to support students and schools across Pender County. From scholarships to teacher support—we’re just getting started.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. Here’s to the next 10 years of impact, collaboration, and community!

03/16/2025

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🎉 Celebrate a Decade of Impact with Pender Education Partnership! 🎉

Join us for a night of elegance, inspiration, and community as we celebrate 10 years of supporting students and educators in Pender County! ✨

📅 Date: May 17, 2025
📍 Location: Historical Society of Topsail Island
🎶 Dancing, delicious dinner, exciting silent auction, and more!

Your support helps fund scholarships, teacher mini grants, and educational initiatives that make a difference in our schools. Let’s toast to a decade of giving and a future of opportunity!

🎟 Tickets are on sale NOW! Secure yours today and be part of this milestone event.

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Pender Education Partnership's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a ...