It's not too late! Take the survey TODAY and help shape the future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨

We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.

We need YOUR voice!

Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?

📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23

🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37

This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!


9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
BCS Families—Due to expected winter weather in our area, Bladen County Schools will transition to an asynchronous remote learning day for Monday, January 26.

Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas, Google Classroom, or will be sending home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 23. Staff will receive information regarding work schedule from their supervisors.

Additionally, all school buildings and district departments will be closed and there will be no events or activities held on Monday. A decision regarding school operations for Tuesday, January 27, will be made no later than 8 pm on Monday, January 26.

We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff, and we encourage everyone to closely monitor all communication channels for additional updates.

Please stay warm!
9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
dark blue graphic with the words Weather Update in bold
BCS Families—There is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All BCS schools, departments and facilities will be closed.

9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Black-and-white graphic with a stylized portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. and the quote, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
Help Shape the Future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨

We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.

We need YOUR voice!

Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?

📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23

🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37

This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!


9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Center for Safer Schools is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing Blue on Monday, January 12.

Center for Safer Schools is asking everyone in all NC school districts to wear blue in solidarity. 💙

Help us create a world free of human trafficking!
9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic promoting #WearBlueDay. Blue background with spotlight effect and text reading “Show your support on January 12” and “Shed light on human trafficking,” featuring the Blue Campaign logo.
❤️🏈 Hello, Heart Heroes! Kids Heart Challenge is coming soon! 💪
Get a head start by signing up and join the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge—be active together for 60 minutes a day!

👉 Sign up here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12400&pg=company&company_id=550294

📅 Kickoff: January 12, 2026
9 months ago, Bladen County Schools
🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Marajo Kellihan from Bladen Lakes Primary! Ms. Kellihan helps support the exceptional children’s department, staff, and the entire Bladen Lakes Primary school community. Her dedication and commitment to our students and educators make her an invaluable member of the school community. Join us in celebrating Ms. Kellihan's outstanding contributions! 👏
10 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Circular ‘Certified Employee of the Month’ graphic featuring a woman standing in front of a bright yellow school poster and a brick wall. She is wearing an orange cardigan over a patterned T-shirt and smiling at the camera. Text on the graphic reads ‘Marajo Kellihan.

It's never too late to celebrate excellence! While November may be behind us, these incredible staff members deserve their moment in the spotlight. Join us as we celebrate our November Staff Members of the Month and the amazing contributions they make to our school community every single day! 🌟

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Melissa Todd and Gwendolyn Hines from Bladen Lakes Primary School!

Ms. Todd consistently models the Leader in Me habits by fostering leadership in her students every day. She creates a positive and engaging classroom environment where students take ownership of their learning. Her collaboration with colleagues, dedication to student growth, and ability to inspire confidence in her students make her an excellent example of what it means to "Be Proactive" and "Put First Things First."

Mrs. Hines is the heartbeat of Bladen Lakes Primary! She keeps everything running smoothly, always greets everyone with a smile, and goes out of her way to help staff, students, and families. Her hard work and positive energy make a big difference every day and create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who walks through the school doors.

Join us in celebrating Ms. Todd and Mrs. Hines' outstanding contributions! 👏

10 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A woman wearing glasses and a yellow patterned blouse smiles while seated at a desk. A beaded necklace hangs around her neck. The circular frame reads ‘Certified Employee of the Month – Melissa Todd,’ with the Bladen County Schools logo in the corner.
A woman wearing glasses and an orange-and-white tie-dye T-shirt sits at a desk holding paperwork. The circular frame around the photo reads ‘Classified Employee of the Month – Gwendolyn Hines.

🎄🎁 Smiles all around! Our students were excited to receive their Christmas gifts from the school — a BLPS toboggan and shirt! We love seeing their joy and school spirit as we celebrate the season together. Wishing our BLPS family a Merry Christmas filled with happiness and cheer. We will see everyone on January 5! 💚✨


🎄🎁 ¡Sonrisas por todos lados! Nuestros estudiantes estuvieron muy felices al recibir sus regalos de Navidad por parte de la escuela — ¡un gorro (tobogán) y una camiseta de BLPS! Nos encanta ver su alegría y espíritu escolar mientras celebramos esta hermosa temporada juntos. ¡Le deseamos a nuestra familia de BLPS una Feliz Navidad llena de alegría y amor. ¡Nos vemos el 5 de enero! 💚✨
10 months ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
Students and principal in their BLPS toboggans and shirts smiling
Students showing off the back of their BLPS shirts
🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Diane Owens from Bladen Lakes Primary! Ms. Owens consistently demonstrates unwavering dedication to her work. She is always on time and does an excellent job ensuring students and staff have a clean and beautiful learning space. Ms. Owens' reliability and commitment to creating a welcoming environment make her an essential part of the Bladen Lakes Primary community. Join us in celebrating Ms. Owens' outstanding contributions! 👏
10 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Circular ‘Classified Employee of the Month’ graphic featuring a woman standing in front of a brick wall and colorful poster. She is wearing a black T-shirt with bright lettering and a badge. Text on the graphic reads ‘Diane Owens.
🌟 Students of the Month Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Liam and Esmeralda from Bladen Lakes Primary! Liam brings positivity to every classroom moment. His polite demeanor and eagerness to help make him a joy to have in class, and his ever-present smile brightens the day for both teachers and classmates alike. Esmeralda exemplifies what it means to be a helpful and attentive student. She consistently follows directions and looks for opportunities to support others, demonstrating a caring spirit that makes the Bladen Lakes Primary school community stronger. Join us in celebrating Liam and Esmeralda! 👏
10 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic showing an adult standing with two young students outside a school building in front of a Bladen Lakes Primary sign. The children are holding certificates with green ribbons, and all three are smiling. The design features a blue background with orange splatter accents and text identifying the students as Liam Serrano and Esmeralda Sandoval, along with the heading ‘Students of the Month.
‼️Important schedule change for Monday, December 15.

Due to extreme cold temperatures and a forecasted wind chill in the single digits Monday morning, we are modifying our schedule for the safety of our students and staff.

Monday, December 15 will now operate on a two-hour delay for both students and staff and school will dismiss at the regular time Monday afternoon.

Please note: We were originally scheduled for an early release day on Monday. That has been changed to a two-hour delay and dismissal will be at our regular time.

Tuesday through Friday of next week will continue as scheduled early release days.

🧣🧤Please ensure your child dresses warmly for the cold weather and if you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

Thank you and stay warm!
10 months ago, Bladen County Schools
🎄✨ Bladen Lakes Primary School Christmas Concert & Curriculum Night ✨🎄
Join us on December 11th, 2025 for a wonderful evening featuring our Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade students!
📚 Curriculum Night: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
🎶 Christmas Concert: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📖 Don’t forget to shop our Book Fair, open from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM!
We can’t wait to see our families there for a night full of holiday cheer! ❤️🎅🎄

🎄✨ Concierto de Navidad y Noche de Currículo de Bladen Lakes Primary School ✨🎄
Acompáñenos el 11 de diciembre de 2025 para disfrutar a nuestros estudiantes de Kinder, 1.º y 2.º grado.
📚 Noche de Currículo: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
🎶 Concierto de Navidad: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📖 ¡No olviden visitar nuestra Feria del Libro, abierta de 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM!
¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias para una noche llena de alegría navideña! ❤️🎅🎄
10 months ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
Christmas concert flyer with kids singing and dates and times for the concert
🎨✨ We are proud to showcase student artwork in our District Office! Each month, the display will rotate to feature pieces created by talented young artists from across our schools.

For the month of November, we are excited to highlight artwork from students at Bladen Lakes Primary School and Dublin Primary School. Their creativity, imagination, and hard work are on full display, bringing color and inspiration to our office walls. 🌟

We look forward to celebrating student artists from every school throughout the year—another way we’re highlighting the many gifts and talents of our #LearnersToLeaders.
11 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A student artwork of hand-drawn fish, a crab, and a large round sea creature placed on a blue watercolor ocean background.
A traced hand filled with colorful doodles including stars, swirls, flowers, and geometric patterns on white paper.
A tall brown vase holding bright, round painted flowers in red, orange, and green on a yellow background with red hearts.
A hand outline surrounded by black-and-white patterns and colorful curved shapes in an abstract style.
A blue watercolor background with cut-out, hand-drawn sharks and fish swimming across the page.
A child’s drawing of a yellow and orange cat with large blue eyes and a small red bug perched on its head.
A bright scene of three painted trees with multicolored circular foliage and red hearts scattered across a yellow sky.
A hand-drawn orange tiger positioned in the center of a large sheet with a small sketch of a toy cart below it.
A cut-paper pumpkin shape with bold black patterns and orange backing displayed on dark paper.
📚 Thank You, Elizabethtown Rotary Club!
We are incredibly grateful to the Elizabethtown Rotary Club for donating dictionaries to our 3rd graders. Our students are excited and ready to build their vocabulary and strengthen their love for reading. Thank you for supporting our learners!

📚 ¡Gracias, Elizabethtown Rotary Club!
Estamos muy agradecidos con el Elizabethtown Rotary Club por donar diccionarios a nuestros estudiantes de 3er grado. Nuestros alumnos están emocionados y listos para ampliar su vocabulario y fortalecer su amor por la lectura. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros aprendices!
11 months ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
students holding dictionaries in front of a bulletin board with different uplifting phrases

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations to Serenity and Steven from Bladen Lakes Primary School!

Serenity brings kindness and respect to school every single day, always striving for excellence and offering warm smiles to everyone, Serenity demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and a genuine love for learning that inspires classmates and teachers alike.

Steven is a kind and dependable student who always strives to do his best. He shows strong leadership qualities by being responsible, respectful, and ready to help others. Steven leads by example, stays focused on his goals, and makes positive choices that inspire his classmates.

Join us in celebrating Serenity and Stephen's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏

11 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Students of the Month graphic featuring two students holding certificates with a staff member, labeled Bladen Lakes with their names.
🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.
12 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a blue and teal background featuring a white note pinned with a red pushpin. The note reads, “Unity Day! 10-22-25. Wear ORANGE on Wednesday, October 22 in support of National Bullying Prevention Month!” The Bladen County Schools logo is at the bottom left, and the hashtag #UNITYEVERYDAY appears in orange text at the bottom right.

🎉🍂 Bladen Lakes Primary Fall Festival! 🍂🎉

Join us for an evening of fun on Friday, November 7th from 5 PM to 8 PM!

🎟️ $15 wristband includes:

Unlimited Games

Bounce House

Face Painting

Haunted House

🍔 Separate Purchases:

Food

50/50 Raffle

💵 CASH ONLY!

Come out and enjoy a great night with family and friends — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎃🍁

🎉🍂 ¡Festival de Otoño de Bladen Lakes Primary! 🍂🎉

¡Acompáñanos para una tarde llena de diversión el viernes 7 de noviembre de 5 PM a 8 PM!

🎟️ La pulsera de $15 incluye:

  • Juegos ilimitados

  • Casa inflable

  • Pintura facial

  • Casa embrujada

🍔 Compras por separado:

  • Comida

  • Rifa 50/50

💵 ¡SOLO EFECTIVO!

¡Ven y disfruta una gran noche con tu familia y amigos! 🎃🍁

12 months ago, Bladen Lakes Primary
Flyer with fall colored trees and pictures of children, promoting a fall festival.
📆 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
about 1 year 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.
Celebrating National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, and we proudly recognize the incredible leadership of our principals. Each day, they balance instruction, operations, community, and culture—all with students at the center.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact lasts a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for their courage, compassion, and commitment to shaping the future of our schools.

Join us in celebrating and thanking our principals for leading with vision and heart—not just this month, but every day.
about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with the Bladen County Schools logo in the top left and the words “Celebrating National Principals Month” in white script on a blue background with orange and yellow geometric accents. Below, there are headshots of twelve principals from Bladen County Schools, each labeled with their name: Marc Edge, Joyce Spencer, John Ammons, Jennifer Marlowe, Amanda Murillo, Jason Folsom, David Wimert, Chris Carroll, Bobby Godwin, Kristy Smith, Vanessa Ruffin, and Chris Orrock.