Porters Neck Elementary School

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

FYI Pelican Families!

10/20/2026

We lucked out with Mr. Horne! He believes every moment matters and has us all “Teaching in the gaps.” Snapped this pic without him knowing—this is just one example of how he will do anything for his Pels! Also-see the comments for just how much of an impact he has made on these young men!

10/19/2026

What will you see on the ballot?
On November 3, 2026, voters will consider a proposed $320.5 million bond referendum for New Hanover County Schools.
One of the main areas of the proposed bond for New Hanover County Schools is enhanced safety across the district. The proposed safety and security improvements focus on strengthening building access and campus perimeter safety.
The plan includes secure vestibules for safer school entrances, security bollards to provide added protection around school buildings, and window security coverings for classrooms and offices. These coverings can be quickly lowered to limit visibility into a room and provide an added layer of safety during an emergency.
Have questions about the bond or proposed projects? Visit our website for more information: www.nhcs.net/community/2026-bond

¿Qué verá en la boleta electoral?
El 3 de noviembre de 2026, los votantes considerarán una propuesta de referéndum sobre bonos por valor de 320.5 millones de dólares para las Escuelas del Condado de New Hanover.
Uno de los principales objetivos de la propuesta de bonos para las Escuelas del Condado de New Hanover es mejorar la seguridad en todo el distrito.
Las mejoras propuestas en materia de seguridad se centran en fortalecer el acceso a los edificios y la seguridad del perímetro del campus.
El plan incluye vestíbulos seguros para entradas escolares más seguras, bolardos de seguridad para brindar mayor protección alrededor de los edificios escolares y cubiertas de seguridad para ventanas en aulas y oficinas. Estas cubiertas se pueden bajar rápidamente para limitar la visibilidad hacia el interior de una habitación y proporcionar una capa adicional de seguridad durante una emergencia.
¿Tiene preguntas sobre los bonos o los proyectos propuestos? Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información: www.nhcs.net/community/2026-bond

10/16/2026

It's time for our third year of CLUBS!
Club assignments have been given--now we need your help!

We could use volunteers AND supplies for some of our clubs.

Here is a newsletter with information on everything clubs:
*Supplies that some clubs need (donations from home, purchased or monetary)
*Volunteer needs

Visit the newsletter for all club information--including links to anything mentioned.

First club date is 11/20!
Thank you for your support!

LINK: https://app.smore.com/n/g1ndz

10/12/2026

Attention 4th and 5th grade students and families,

Sign ups are available at Mr. Gallo's door for Auditions for All County Chorus 2027! All County Chorus is an annual held at the Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center, where over 150 Elementary Singers gather for a large all district concert. This concert will occur Friday Feb 19 at the Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center at Ashley High School.

This year, due to Porters Neck enrollment, 11 singers from our school will have the chance to participate!

Audition materials are available this week from Mr. Gallo. Practices will occur most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school beginning in November from 3-4:15pm.

To receive audition music, have your student reach out about audition music during music class this week, or find Mr. Gallo on his way to his classrooms. There will also be an envelope full of music near his door in the hallway towards the library. Happy Auditioning!

10/12/2026

Heads up! Early voting begins Thursday, October 15th.

Voters will consider a proposed $320.5 million bond referendum for New Hanover County Schools.

If approved, the bond would fund projects that address our greatest facility needs across the district, technology & systems upgrades, and enhanced safety.

Check out our website to see what the proposed bond for New Hanover County Schools includes, so you can show up to the polls informed and ready to go!

For more information visit: www.nhcs.net/community/2026-bond

¡Atención! La votación anticipada comienza el jueves 15 de octubre.

Los votantes considerarán una propuesta de referéndum sobre bonos por valor de 320.5 millones de dólares para las Escuelas del Condado de New Hanover.

De aprobarse, los bonos financiarían proyectos que aborden las necesidades más urgentes de infraestructura en todo el distrito, mejoras tecnológicas y de sistemas, y mayor seguridad.

Visite nuestro sitio web para conocer el contenido de la propuesta de bonos para las Escuelas del Condado de New Hanover y así podrá ir a votar informado y listo.

Para más información, visite: www.nhcs.net/community/2026-bond

10/10/2026

No paper tickets this year!!! Get your 50/50 and basket tickets online this year!!!
The more tickets sold for the 50/50, the more $$ the winner takes home!

🎃 Save time and skip the line! Hope to see you all at the Fall Festival! 🍁 🎃

https://pnes.givebacks.com/shop?category=343960

10/10/2026

🌦️ Weather in the Classroom! 🌪️

Our fifth graders had a special visit this week from local meteorologist Gannon Medwick! As part of their science unit on weather and climate, students learned about what it’s like to work as a meteorologist and what Gannon does in his day-to-day job.

He shared information about different weather instruments and how they help him gather data and make forecasts. Students wrapped up the visit with a question-and-answer session, getting the chance to ask questions and learn even more about the world of meteorology!

A big thank-you to Gannon for taking the time to share his knowledge and bring our fifth-grade science standards to life! 🌤️🌡️🌧️

Meteorologist Gannon Medwick - WECT