Tar Heel School

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

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Red background with text: “Tar Heel School – We’d Love to Get Your Feedback. Share your feedback on our School Improvement Plan.”

Beta sponsored back to school dance

7 months ago, Tar Heel School

🏆⚽️ Huge congratulations to our Tar Heel Panthers Boys Soccer Team on their WIN against ETM! Way to play with heart, hustle, and Panther Pride! ❤️🖤

7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin

Important information concerning Grandparents Day photos.

7 months 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!

7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin

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.

7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin

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!

7 months 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.

Huge congratulations to our Boys Soccer Team on their win! We are so proud of your hard work and teamwork on the field. 👏 Shoutout to our Girls Soccer Team as well—you played with heart and determination! 💪 Keep pushing and growing stronger each game. Go Panthers! 🐾💙

7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin

PK-5 students and grandparents please join us.

7 months ago, Tar Heel School

It’s Match Day at Tar Heel School!
Come out and support our Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer teams as they take on West Columbus.

📍 Tar Heel School
Girls: 4:00 PM
Boys: Immediately Following

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our players!

7 months ago, Tar Heel School

Graphic for Tar Heel School Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Match Day. Features two soccer players in red and white striped jerseys. Large bold text reads 'MATCH DAY.' Details: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Tar Heel School. Girls play at 4:00 PM, Boys immediately following. Opponent: West Columbus School.

Hehls 6th Grade Leader In Me... "Begin with the end in mind" Habit 2 Students first attempted to work in teams to solve a puzzle just looking at the back side of the puzzle, then they worked as teams to solve the puzzle with the correct side up and ending picture. Success happens when you Begin with the end in mind!

7 months ago, Vanessa Ruffin

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

Group of five Bladen County Schools staff smiling in front of district backdrop

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

📚 The countdown is on! We can’t wait to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year.

🗓️ Early College High School begins Monday, August 11
🗓️ Traditional Schools begin Monday, August 25

Let’s make it a great year—from learners to leaders! 🌟 #WeAreBCS #BackToSchool #FromLearnersToLeaders #LearnerstoLeaders

8 months ago, Bladen County Schools

A colorful flat-lay image announcing the first day of school for Bladen County Schools. In the center, a white paper with text reads: “First Day of School. Early College High School - Monday, August 11. Traditional Schools - Monday, August 25.” The paper is surrounded by school supplies including pens, pencils, erasers, paper clips, star cutouts, foam letters, and Bladen County Schools notepads, all arranged on a pink background.

📘✏️ Back-to-School Supply List: Grades 3–5 ✏️📘

It’s almost time to kick off another exciting school year! Here’s what students in Grades 3 through 5 will need for the 2025–2026 school year:

• Clear or mesh book bag 🎒
• Pencils ✏️
• Crayons (24 pack) or colored pencils
• Large pink erasers
• Glue sticks (4)
• Composition books (2)
• Pencil box or pouch
• Notebook paper (2 packs)
• One-inch 3-ring binder
• Headphones (wired – no earbuds) 🎧

Stay organized and ready to learn — the countdown to day one is on!

9 months ago, Elly Johnson

A student smiles while holding a large poster about cells, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and colorful handwritten notes, in a school cafeteria.

📗✏️ Back-to-School Supply List: Grades 6–8 ✏️📗

Middle schoolers, we’re getting ready for a strong start to the new year! Here’s what students in Grades 6 through 8 will need:

• Clear or mesh book bag 🎒
• Pencils ✏️
• Dry erase markers
• Loose-leaf notebook paper
• Two-inch 3-ring binder
• Colored pencils
• Pencil box or pouch
• Composition notebooks (4)
• Tab dividers for binder
• Highlighters
• Three-prong folders with pockets (4)

A little preparation now sets the stage for a successful year ahead!

9 months ago, Elly Johnson

A student smiles while holding a decorated box labeled "Tar Heel Beta Supply Box," filled with donated supplies. Large red hearts decorate the sides of the box.