Our Tar Heel Panthers were pretty in pink Friday for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💕 We love showing our Panther spirit while supporting a great cause!

Jamboree! 🏈 What an exciting day of football action as our middle school teams faced off in the East vs. West Jamboree! The energy, teamwork, and school spirit were incredible from start to finish.

College Spirit day!

Our staff proudly showed off their favorite college gear today! From hometown favorites to out of state universities it was great seeing all the college pride across campus.

Future Career Dress-Up Day! Our students had a blast dressing up as their future careers today! From doctors and teachers to engineers and athletes, it was inspiring to see their dreams come to life. 🌟

Our 7th grade students had an amazing day at Hubb’s Farm! 🌽🍁 Lots of fun, learning, and fall adventures!

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

🌟 One of our 1st grade students, Kassandra Ortiz, proudly shared her soccer medal with us today! ⚽🏅 We love celebrating our students’ accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. Way to go, superstar!

Come support our Panthers!

Please join us tomorrow evening!

🔬 6th Grade ELA Scientists at Work! Our 6th graders traveled back in time to Camp Columbia alongside Dr. Walter Reed, Dr. Agramonte, Dr. Lazear, and Dr. Carroll! 💉 They stepped into the lab to investigate the mystery behind Yellow Fever — is it caused by bacteria, contamination, or transmitted by mosquitoes? 🦟 Our brilliant lab technicians will uncover the truth this week through reading, research, and discovery! 👩🏽‍🔬📚✨

Big congratulations to our very own Dajuan E. McDowell! 🎉 Dajuan received his Funeral Director’s Certification on August 7, 2025, from Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC! Just last week, he attended the National Arts Board Exam Review Course in Atlanta, GA, and now he’s preparing to take his National Arts Exam in the coming days. We’re so proud of you, Dajuan, and can’t wait to see all the great things ahead!

History in the Making at Tar Heel School! ✨👑

We are thrilled to announce that Tar Heel School hosted its first-ever school pageant — a wonderful evening filled with excitement, confidence, and school pride!
Congratulations to all of our participants and to our newly crowned Little Miss, Gianna Tranquilino, Jr. Mr. Tar Heel, Andres Rojas Estrada, and Miss Tar Heel, Scarlet Stephens.
A huge thank you to our staff, families, and community for supporting this memorable event — a true celebration of leadership, teamwork, and tradition at Tar Heel School!

❤️Thank You, Tar Heel Families! ❤️ A big thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us tonight for our Student-Led Conferences! 🐾 Your support and involvement make a huge difference in our students’ growth and success.

🍂🥘 It’s Crocktober at Tar Heel School! 🥘🍂 Today our staff cooked up their favorite crockpot dishes to celebrate Crocktober! From soups to stews, the building was filled with the delicious smells of fall and lots of smiles and laughs.

🍎 Cafeteria Appreciation Spotlight! 🥪

Today we want to take a moment to recognize our incredible cafeteria team for their hard work, dedication, and care each and every day! From early mornings to late cleanups, they make sure our students are fueled with healthy meals and warm smiles.

We are proud to recognize our Tar Heel School Employees and Student of the Month for October at the Bladen County Board of Education meeting! Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact make Tar Heel shine bright. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Mr. Glover, Giara Cruz Bravo, Mrs. Graham-McMillan

Our 5th graders are proudly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎨🌎 Students explored the rich traditions, music, art, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino cultures.