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!
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We are excited to get the season started!

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❤️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.
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🍂🥘 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.
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🍎 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.
6 months ago, Tar Heel School
Five cafeteria staff members smiling together in the school cafeteria. Two are seated in front wearing red uniforms, and three are standing behind them in black attire. A banner above them reads “Thank You!” surrounded by colorful fruits and vegetables.
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
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Our 5th graders are proudly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎨🌎 Students explored the rich traditions, music, art, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino cultures.
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📆 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
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.
What a way to finish the season! Congratulations to our Tar Heel boys soccer team on their final game win! ❤️🖤👏 We’re so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and determination all season long!
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Our 3rd graders had a fantastic time at Ag’em Up Day at Bladen Community College! 🌽🐄 They learned all about agriculture, animals, and the importance of farming in our community
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Our Tar Heel soccer team pulled off a thrilling win against East Columbus in a close match that kept everyone on their feet! ❤️🖤
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👑 A huge thank you to Michelle Fisher for donating the beautiful crowns for our Tar Heel School Pageant! Your generosity and support help make this event extra special for our students. ❤️🖤
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They’re Here! Tar Heel Spirit Shirts Have Arrived! ❤️🐾 Our school spirit shirts are in, and you can expect to see them coming home with students today! If you placed a large order, those can be picked up directly at the school.
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✨ Happy Instructional Coach Day! ✨ A huge thank you to Mrs. Roberta Graham-McMillan. Your guidance, support, and encouragement make such a difference every single day.
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Tar Heel School Weekly updates
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Tar Heel School is proud to present our first annual Pageant to Crown Mr. & Ms. Tar Heel! 💙🐾

Join us for a night filled with Panther spirit, talent, and leadership as our amazing students take the stage to shine! 🌟

📅 Date: October 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Tar Heel School

Come out and cheer on your Panthers as we celebrate confidence, character, and Panther Pride! 🐾

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🚨 Transportation Update – Bus 73

Parents/Guardians, please be advised that Bus 73 will not run this afternoon (Friday, October 3rd).
We ask that you begin making arrangements now to have your child picked up from school.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to ensure all students get home safely.
7 months ago, Tar Heel School
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Tar Heel School is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Panther family! 🐾
7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin
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Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride ❤️❤️❤️#NationalCustodianDay”
7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
Today we celebrate and thank our amazing custodial team for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate you every day! #PantherPride #NationalCustodianDay”
✨ Happy National Custodians Day! ✨
Today we celebrate and honor our amazing custodians — Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Owens, and Mr. Pait — for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. 🖤❤️

Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a HUGE difference in the lives of our students and staff. We appreciate your dedication, kindness, and commitment to Tar Heel School.

Please join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible custodial team! 👏👏👏
7 months ago, Tar Heel School
Three school custodians, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Owens, and Mr. Pait, standing together smiling in uniform gray shirts. Behind them is a wall with black, white, and red balloon decorations. The text above reads “We love our custodians – Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Owens, Mr. Pait.”