📢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.
about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
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‼️UPDATE ‼️
The event has been postponed due to weather. We will communicate more as we receive more information.
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📢 Sandhills Region, NC Superintendent Mo Green is coming to YOU!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Lumberton High School to learn about Achieving Educational Excellence, NC’s five-year plan for public schools to be the best in the nation by 2030!

✅ Free and open to all

🎟 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achieving-educational-excellence-sandhills-launch-event-tickets-1640841754859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and hear directly from Superintendent Green!

about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with the heading “Achieving Educational Excellence Regional Tour.” A banner reads “Best in the Nation — Our 2030 Vision for North Carolina Public Schools.” Below, it lists “Sandhills Region, Monday, September 29, Lumberton, NC” with a map of North Carolina highlighting the Sandhills region. Images of students and graduates appear along the left side. Across the entire graphic, the word “POSTPONED” is stamped diagonally in large red letters.

Bladen Lakes Primary is asking for your feedback on our School Improvement Plan (SIP)!

Bladen County Schools is using the Indistar and NCStar platforms to create and monitor School Improvement Plans (SIPs). The SIP specifically addresses how our school will improve both the school performance grade and school growth score. The school improvement process is continuous and information in NCStar is updated regularly.

Please click on the following link and use the username and password to access Bladen Lakes Primary School's School Improvement Plan.
http://www.indistar.org

Username: guestS15608
Password: guestS1560

Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/XW1cp1pA2SdZVEow9

about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
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What a great first week of school at Bladen Lakes! Remember there is no school on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
about 1 year ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
Two children are sitting and lying on a brightly colored alphabet rug, smiling at the camera. In front of them is a large, intricate structure made from colorful translucent magnetic tiles. The girl is wearing a pink shirt and patterned leggings, while the boy is in a gray GAP sweatshirt. The environment appears to be a classroom or library play area.
Kindergarten fun! Our young learners are exploring creativity and building skills. #Learners to Leaders #FutureEngineers
about 1 year ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
A young child wearing a gray shirt and black shorts is sitting on a carpeted classroom floor, playing with colorful plastic building toys. He is holding a green piece while several other pieces are scattered around him and in two red bins. A partially built structure is on the floor in front of him. The scene appears to be in a kindergarten or early childhood classroom.
What a great first day of school at Bladen Lakes! Thank you to our families, teachers, and staff for making today so smooth and special. We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

about 1 year ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
A group of students with backpacks are boarding a yellow school bus parked in a lot on a sunny day. Another school bus is parked nearby. There are trees in the background and the sky is mostly clear with a few clouds.

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

about 1 year 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.
✨ What a Blast! ✨

We loved seeing so many of our students and families at the annual Back-to-School Blast! The excitement for the first day of school was contagious, and we can’t wait to see everyone again at Open House next week.

A huge thank you to Bladen Community College for hosting and helping our students start the year off strong! 💙🎒📚

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #FromLearnersToLeaders
about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
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Three elementary students with backpacks smiling in front of Bladen County Schools backdrop
Three staff members holding folders and smiling in a school hallway
Four young children with backpacks smiling and raising hands while seated on bench
Student with backpack and parent smiling in front of Bladen County Schools backdrop
Staff member high-fives a student while handing out folders at school entrance.
Two middle school students posing with clear backpacks in front of district backdrop
Student smiles while entering school with backpack, greeted by staff
Six children smiling with backpacks posing together in front of district backdrop
Student and staff member look at a paper together in school hallway
📚✨ Back-to-School Blast – This Saturday! ✨📚

Join us at Bladen Community College this Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for their annual Back-to-School Blast! 🎒✏️

BCS principals will be on hand helping to distribute school supplies — so come say hello, grab what you need, and get ready for an amazing school year!

We can’t wait to see our students and families there! 💙💛

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #LearnerstoLeaders
about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic for Bladen Community College’s Back-to-School Blast on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., inviting all Bladen County K–12 students to pick up free school supplies. Colorful text, megaphone icons, and school supply illustrations are featured.Graphic for Bladen Community College’s Back-to-School Blast on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m., inviting all Bladen County K–12 students to pick up free school supplies. Colorful text, megaphone icons, and school supply illustrations are featured.
Welcome to the BCS Family! 🍳☕

This morning, we celebrated our newest team members at the annual New Employee Breakfast — a warm welcome to those joining Bladen County Schools!

All week, these talented educators have been learning and preparing for the year ahead with district administrators and NC New Teacher Support Program Instructional Coach, Carrie Brewington. Through the district’s Beginning Teacher program, these educators will continue to receive guidance, resources, and encouragement throughout their first three years in the classroom — because great teaching grows with great support.

We’re excited for the difference they will make in the lives of our students, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish in 2025–2026! 💙💛

#WeAreBCS #teambladen #LearnerstoLeaders

about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
Three people stand behind a table with orange juice cups and tea jugs in a decorated cafeteria
Two men in orange shirts talk at a red table in a cafeteria with folded tables in the background
Four people sit at an orange table with Cougar paw wall art in a school cafeteria
Two women smile at a blue table with folded napkins and programs in front of them.
Four people stand together behind a blue table with folded napkins and programs
Three women sit at a blue table with an Elizabethtown Primary School sign in a cafeteria
Three men holding plates of scrambled eggs stand by buffet trays in a cafeteria.
Two women greet and shake hands at a buffet line with trays of scrambled eggs in a cafeteria.
Woman in blue patterned blouse smiles with hand on chin, standing in front of two blurred people.
Woman serves scrambled eggs from buffet trays while others wait in line holding plates

Bladen County Schools is pleased to announce that all district elementary schools have been selected to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2025-2026 school year. The program provides elementary students attending Bladen Lakes Primary, Bladenboro Primary, Dublin Primary, East Arcadia Elementary, Elizabethtown Primary, and Tar Heel School with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks throughout the week at no cost.

Introducing children to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at a young age helps them to develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.

Read more on our website at: https://www.bladen.k12.nc.us/~board/homepage/post/elementary-schools-to-receive-fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program-ffvp-grant.

about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
Logo for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, featuring a circular arrangement of colorful fruit and vegetable images surrounding the program name in the center.
📚 The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year.

🗓️ Early College High School begins Monday, August 11
🗓️ Traditional Schools begin Monday, August 25

Let’s make it a great year—from learners to leaders! 🌟 #WeAreBCS #BackToSchool #FromLearnersToLeaders #LearnerstoLeaders
about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
A colorful flat-lay image announcing the first day of school for Bladen County Schools. In the center, a white paper with text reads: “First Day of School. Early College High School - Monday, August 11. Traditional Schools - Monday, August 25.” The paper is surrounded by school supplies including pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips, star cutouts, foam letters, and Bladen County Schools notepads, all arranged on a pink background.
📚✏️ Back-to-School Supply List: Grades K–2 ✏️📚

Get ready for a great start to the 2025–2026 school year! Here’s what students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will need:

• Clear or mesh bookbag 🎒
• Pencils ✏️
• Crayons – 24 pack 🖍️
• Large pink erasers
• Glue sticks (4)
• Composition books (2)
• Pencil box
• Notebook paper (1 pack)
• Headphones (wired – no earbuds) 🎧
about 1 year ago, Elly Johnson
A kindergarten student smiles while holding a sign that reads, “I ❤️ kindergarten because… I like the way it looks and it is the best.”
📘✏️ Back-to-School Supply List: Grades 3–5 ✏️📘

It’s almost time to kick off another exciting school year! Here’s what students in Grades 3 through 5 will need for the 2025–2026 school year:

• Clear or mesh book bag 🎒
• Pencils ✏️
• Crayons (24 pack) or colored pencils
• Large pink erasers
• Glue sticks (4)
• Composition books (2)
• Pencil box or pouch
• Notebook paper (2 packs)
• One-inch 3-ring binder
• Headphones (wired – no earbuds) 🎧

Stay organized and ready to learn — the countdown to day one is on!
about 1 year ago, Elly Johnson
A student smiles while holding a large poster about cells, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and colorful handwritten notes, in a school cafeteria.