East Arcadia School

What a wonderful morning at East Arcadia School celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with their annual breakfast!

A huge thank you to Carvers Creek Methodist Church for providing such an amazing spread for our honored guests. We're also grateful to the EAST Beta students who joined us to show their appreciation through jokes and a fun skit that certainly brought the smiles!

Most importantly, thank you to all our law enforcement officers for your unwavering support of our schools and your dedication to keeping our community safe. We are incredibly grateful for your service ! 💙

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

A group photo of elementary students standing in the front row with local law enforcement officers, school staff, and community members behind them inside a classroom, smiling for the camera during a school visit or recognition event.

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Angela Dowless from East Arcadia School! Ms. Dowless goes above and beyond for all EAS students. She consistently demonstrates unwavering dedication to the East Arcadia school community and is committed to helping all students be successful. Join us in celebrating Ms. Dowless's outstanding contributions! 👏

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Circular ‘Certified Employee of the Month’ graphic featuring a woman smiling while standing in front of a school mural of a stylized panther with green eyes. She is wearing a black top and an ID badge. Text on the graphic reads ‘Angela Dowless.

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Jabari from East Arcadia School! Jabari brings joy and kindness to East Arcadia School every day. His bright smile and willing spirit to help others create a welcoming atmosphere that makes the East Arcadia school community a better place for everyone. Join us in celebrating Jabari's outstanding contributions! 👏

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic featuring a young student smiling brightly while wearing a black shirt, standing in front of a colorful painted mural. The background is blue with orange paint splatter accents, with text reading ‘East Arcadia’ and ‘Students of the Month.’ A label identifies the student as Jabari Ward.

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 Wanda Daniels and Christopher Wagoner from East Arcadia School! Ms. Daniels always goes above and beyond for her the East Arcadia school community. She consistently puts everyone else before herself and serves as an excellent example of a leader. Her selfless dedication and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable member of the East Arcadia family. Mr. Wagoner is a true leader throughout East Arcadia, serving as SIT chair and always putting students first. He does whatever is needed to ensure the success of all students. Mr. Wagoner’s dedication to student achievement and collaborative leadership make him an essential part of the team. Join us in celebrating Ms. Daniels and Mr. Wagoner's outstanding contributions! 👏

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Renatha Gibbs from East Arcadia School!

Ms. Gibbs wears many hats at East Arcadia—serving as data manager, bookkeeper, and front office receptionist. She makes sure that the school is running smoothly each and every day. Ms. Gibbs' versatility, dedication, and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with excellence make her an invaluable member of the East Arcadia community.

Join us in celebrating Ms. Gibbs' outstanding contributions! 👏

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Circular ‘Classified Employee of the Month’ graphic featuring a woman smiling in front of a wall with printed text. She is wearing patterned clothing and glasses. Text on the graphic reads ‘Renatha Gibbs.

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Emily from East Arcadia School! Emily shines as both a leader and an exceptional student. She demonstrates strong leadership skills by always helping others while excelling academically, showing that success and service go hand in hand. Join us in celebrating Emily's outstanding contributions! 👏

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic featuring a student smiling and wearing glasses, standing in front of a colorful mural. She is dressed in a light shirt with a sweater tied around her waist. The design includes a blue background with orange splatter accents and text reading ‘East Arcadia’ and ‘Students of the Month.’ A label identifies the student as Emily Cruz.

‼️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!

4 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Juan from East Arcadia School!

Juan is an outstanding student who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills both in and out of the classroom. He consistently models good leadership skills and positive energy that makes him a role model for all students at East Arcadia.

Join us in celebrating Juan's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏

5 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Student of the Month graphic featuring Juan Caballero standing in front of a black and red panther mural, with East Arcadia branding.

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Lilly from East Arcadia School!

Lilly exhibits great leadership qualities and excels academically at East Arcadia. She is active in the school's Beta Club and other extracurricular activities. Lilly demonstrates the dedication and well-rounded excellence that makes her a true standout in our school community.

Join us in celebrating Lilly's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏

5 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Student of the Month graphic featuring Lilly Arias standing in front of a painted wall mural, with East Arcadia branding and design elements.

🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

📆 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

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

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.

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

📢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.

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic with a faint panther mascot in the background on a dark gray field. Bold red and black outlined text in the foreground reads: “THIS IS A DRILL!”

‼️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!

7 months 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.

East Arcadia School 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 East Arcadia School's School Improvement Plan.
http://www.indistar.org

Username: GuestS15611
Password: GuestS15611

Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/W25UXYiJMfWF57do9

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Gray background with text: “East Arcadia School – We’d Love to Get Your Feedback. Share your feedback on our School Improvement Plan. Submit by Monday, October 7, 2024.”

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

8 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.

✨ 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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.

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools