Tar Heel School

📢 Attention Middle School Families (Grades 6–8):

Bladen County Schools is partnering with UNC–Chapel Hill researchers to study how technology use impacts students’ mental health and academics.

This evening, you’ll receive an email or text from Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson (ncphonestudy@qualtrics.unc.edu). This message is legitimate, not spam.

We ask that you complete the form to grant or deny consent for your child to participate. As a thank-you, families who complete the form will receive a $5 gift card from the research team.

Alternatively, you can complete the consent form here: Consent Form

Questions? Contact the research team at ncphonestudy@office.unc.edu.

Together, we can help shape policies that support all students in North Carolina.

about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
Flyer titled “How are smartphones and digital devices in schools affecting our kids?” Bladen County Schools are participating in the NC Phones & Tech in Schools study. Study details: purpose—learn about impacts of student tech use; where—in school; eligibility—children in grades 6–8 in a participating school; activities—three surveys over one year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026). Note: this is research, not treatment. A box labeled “Confidential!” states survey responses will be totally private and final results will not name any individual child or school. Another box explains the study is a partnership between UNC and the NC Legislature to support students and inform policy. A QR code is included with the text “Scan or click here to grant or deny consent and receive $5.” Contact info: LC Walker, Project Coordinator, ncphonestudy@office.unc.edu . Logos at bottom: Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development and Collaboratory. Illustrations of students using technology appear around the flyer.
Thank you, Ms. Bobbey, for making literacy come alive and for all you do for the Tar Heel School family!
#TarHeelPride #StaffSpotlight
about 1 year ago, Tar Heel School
A Tar Heel School “Staff Spotlight” graphic featuring Mrs. Heather Bobbey. The design includes cream and red accents with black circles. On the right is a circular photo of Mrs. Bobbey smiling, wearing glasses, a black Tar Heel Panthers T-shirt, and a purple lanyard. To the left, red and white boxes list her position as Middle School ELA teacher, her education at Liberty University, and a short highlight about her inspiring creative lessons and helping students become confident thinkers and communicators. The bottom banner reads “Mrs. Heather Bobbey.”
🚨⚽️ Big win for the Panthers! ⚽️🚨 Congratulations to our Tar Heel Boys Soccer team on their exciting 7-3 victory over Central! 🖤❤️Way to play hard and show that Panther pride! 🐾👏
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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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.
This morning our Tar Heel School family gathered together for See You at the Pole. Students, staff, and community members joined in prayer for our school, community, and nation. The event was student led and optional to attend ❤️🐾 #TarHeelPride #SeeYouAtThePole
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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🎉⚽ Huge Panther Pride! ⚽🎉 Congratulations to BOTH our Girls and Boys Soccer Teams for their big wins today against the East Columbus Gators! ❤️🖤❤️Way to play hard, work together, and bring home the victory! 🐾👏
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Updated schedule. Sept. 25th game will be played at central.
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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⚽ MATCH DAY! ⚽
Come out and support Tar Heel School Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer!
📅 Monday, September 22, 2025
📍 Tar Heel School
👧 Girls: 4:00 PM
👦 Boys: Immediately following
🏆 Opponent: East Columbus

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our teams! 🔴⚫
about 1 year ago, Tar Heel School
A group of Tar Heel School soccer players wearing white jerseys with red stripes huddle together on the field. Large bold text reads “MATCHDAY,” with event details: Monday, September 22nd 2025 at Tar Heel School. Girls play at 4 pm, boys immediately following, opponent East Columbus. The design features a red border and diagonal stripe accents.
Join us for our Annual Title 1 meeting where we'll share important information, answer questions, and see how we can work together to help every student succeed. We look forward to seeing you there.
about 1 year ago, Tar Heel School
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Meet your 2025 Tar Heel Cheerleaders! ❤️🖤Led by Coach TT & Coach D, they’re ready to bring the energy, spirit, and Panther pride this school year! 🐾
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Panther Pride on Parade! 🌟 Our Tar Heel Beta students and cheerleaders were all smiles as they spread kindness and school spirit at the Dublin Peanut Festival Parade! 🥜❤️
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Panther Pride on Parade! 🌟 Our Tar Heel Beta students and cheerleaders were all smiles as they spread kindness and school spirit at the Dublin Peanut Festival Parade! 🥜❤️🖤
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Our 5th graders took on a STEM challenge today and showed off their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills!
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel School's School Improvement Plan.
http://www.indistar.org

Username: GuestS15615
Password: GuestS15615

Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/b7hC7jgZ3up3SHmf8
about 1 year ago, Bladen County Schools
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Beta sponsored back to school dance
about 1 year ago, Tar Heel School
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🏆⚽️ Huge congratulations to our Tar Heel Panthers Boys Soccer Team on their WIN against ETM! Way to play with heart, hustle, and Panther Pride! ❤️🖤
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Important information concerning Grandparents Day photos.
about 1 year ago, Tar Heel School
Flyer with red, black, and white geometric border. Centered black script text reads: “Unfortunately, due to a camera malfunction, our Grandparents Day pictures did not turn out as planned, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Refunds: Refunds will be available until Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM. To receive your refund, please come to the school in person. • We cannot send money home with students. • We will verify that you are due a refund at that time. After 12:30 PM on December 19, any remaining funds will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the THS Jr. BETA Club. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!”
🌟 Congratulations to our newest THS Beta Club inductees! 🌟 We are so proud to recognize these students for their hard work, leadership, character, and service. 💛🖤 Welcome to Beta — where achievement, integrity, and responsibility shine!
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Our THS Kindergartners are learning their colors in the brightest way possible! Each day our school dressed in a special color to help them recognize, spell,and learn their colors.
about 1 year ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Join us at Tar Heel School this Monday (9/15) to cheer on our soccer teams as they face Whiteville Central.
Girls kick off at 4 pm, boys play immediately after—let’s go Tar Heels!
about 1 year ago, Tar Heel School
Graphic announcing Tar Heel School boys’ and girls’ soccer match day. Two players in red-and-white striped uniforms are mid-action with a soccer ball. Bold text reads “MATCH DAY” with details: Monday, September 15, 2025 at Tar Heel School. Girls play at 4 pm, boys immediately after, opponent Whiteville Central School.