Happy World Kindness Day Eagles!
Today is a great reminder that small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference!
Whether it’s sharing a smile, lending a helping hand, including a friend, or using kind words, every act of kindness helps make PCPS a brighter place!
At Pumpkin Center, we believe kindness is leadership in action! Let’s challenge ourselves to spread a little extra kindness today and every day.
Be Kind. Shine Bright. Help Others GLOW! 🦅
Our second graders wrapped up their fairy tale and folktale unit with a special Fairy Tale Tea today!
Throughout the unit, students explored fairy tales, tall tales, folktales, and fables, learning about characters, problems, solutions, and the lessons these stories teach us.
Today, our Eagles brought their learning to life by dressing as their favorite storybook characters and presenting to their classmates! Students shared what made their character famous, the main problem their character faced, and how that problem was solved.
A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Linda Yoder, Mrs. Shanti Clancy, Mrs. Amy Chandler, Mrs. Melissa Dellinger, and Mrs. Lucy Taylor for joining us and sharing fairy tales with our second graders during their tea!
We love seeing our Eagles build confidence, practice speaking skills, and celebrate their love of reading! What a wonderful way to bring stories to life and GLOW as readers and leaders!
Throughout the unit, students explored fairy tales, tall tales, folktales, and fables, learning about characters, problems, solutions, and the lessons these stories teach us.
Today, our Eagles brought their learning to life by dressing as their favorite storybook characters and presenting to their classmates! Students shared what made their character famous, the main problem their character faced, and how that problem was solved.
A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Linda Yoder, Mrs. Shanti Clancy, Mrs. Amy Chandler, Mrs. Melissa Dellinger, and Mrs. Lucy Taylor for joining us and sharing fairy tales with our second graders during their tea!
We love seeing our Eagles build confidence, practice speaking skills, and celebrate their love of reading! What a wonderful way to bring stories to life and GLOW as readers and leaders!
A reminder that our makeup day for fall pictures will be on Thursday, November 12th.
Great news, Eagle Families! Our Fall Fundraiser items are scheduled to arrive this week! Please make plans to pick up your orders during the following times:
Thursday, November 12th (3:00 - 6:00 PM)
Friday, November 13th (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Delivery Confirmation: The school will send out a confirmation message on Thursday, November 12th, once the fundraiser items have arrived.
Important Pickup Information: If you arrive during our morning arrival (7:30 - 8:00 AM) or afternoon dismissal (2:30 - 2:50 PM), please park in a designated parking space and come inside the building. This will help us keep our Pre-K and bus traffic moving safely.
Thank you to our PCPS families for supporting our Fall Fundraiser! We appreciate your cooperation and all you do to support our Eagles!!
Thursday, November 12th (3:00 - 6:00 PM)
Friday, November 13th (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Delivery Confirmation: The school will send out a confirmation message on Thursday, November 12th, once the fundraiser items have arrived.
Important Pickup Information: If you arrive during our morning arrival (7:30 - 8:00 AM) or afternoon dismissal (2:30 - 2:50 PM), please park in a designated parking space and come inside the building. This will help us keep our Pre-K and bus traffic moving safely.
Thank you to our PCPS families for supporting our Fall Fundraiser! We appreciate your cooperation and all you do to support our Eagles!!
Help us celebrate Mrs. Grice, our Staff Member of the Month!
Mrs. Grice is always willing to lend a helping hand and go above and beyond to support our students and staff. As our school's math coach, she plays an important role in helping our teachers and students grow, build confidence, and find success in math!
Mrs. Grice, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the many ways you make a difference at PCPS each day!
Mrs. Grice is always willing to lend a helping hand and go above and beyond to support our students and staff. As our school's math coach, she plays an important role in helping our teachers and students grow, build confidence, and find success in math!
Mrs. Grice, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the many ways you make a difference at PCPS each day!
Today, our PCPS staff spent time learning and growing together during Leader in Me (LIM) Core 3 Training, led by Mrs. Queen!
Our staff had the opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and deepen their understanding of how we can continue to build a culture of leadership and empower our students to recognize the leader within themselves.
A BIG thank you to Mrs. Queen for leading our learning and helping us continue to grow as educators and leaders!
At PCPS, leadership starts with us! When we grow as leaders, we help our Eagles LEAD, GROW, and GLOW!
Our staff had the opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and deepen their understanding of how we can continue to build a culture of leadership and empower our students to recognize the leader within themselves.
A BIG thank you to Mrs. Queen for leading our learning and helping us continue to grow as educators and leaders!
At PCPS, leadership starts with us! When we grow as leaders, we help our Eagles LEAD, GROW, and GLOW!
Great news, PCPS families! Items ordered through our American Fundraising Group Fall Fundraiser are scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, November 12, 2026!
We will share additional information about order pickup as the delivery date gets closer.
A BIG thank you to our families and community for supporting our fundraiser! Your generosity helps provide opportunities and experiences for our Eagles!
What a FUN Friday at Pumpkin Center Primary! Our hallways were filled with creative costumes, smiling faces, and lots of excitement! We kicked off the morning with Grand Times with Grand People: Breakfast & Books! It was wonderful to welcome our families to enjoy breakfast and shop at the Book Fair with their Eagles.
And while our students and staff were dressed for the occasion, there was still plenty of learning happening throughout the day!
*PreK explored nocturnal animals!
* Kindergarten took their learning beyond the classroom with a pumpkin-filled field trip to Patterson Farms!
*First grade put their math fact fluency skills to the test with another exciting round of Math Mania and learned about main idea!
Second grade practiced sequencing and writing skills!
From family connections to hands-on learning and a little fun, today was full of opportunities for our Eagles to learn, grow, and GLOW! Thank you to our PCPS families and staff for making today so special!!
And while our students and staff were dressed for the occasion, there was still plenty of learning happening throughout the day!
*PreK explored nocturnal animals!
* Kindergarten took their learning beyond the classroom with a pumpkin-filled field trip to Patterson Farms!
*First grade put their math fact fluency skills to the test with another exciting round of Math Mania and learned about main idea!
Second grade practiced sequencing and writing skills!
From family connections to hands-on learning and a little fun, today was full of opportunities for our Eagles to learn, grow, and GLOW! Thank you to our PCPS families and staff for making today so special!!
Don't forget, PCPS families! Our Breakfast & Books Event is coming up this Friday, October 30th! We invite our grandparents, parents, and special family members to come eat breakfast with your students and then shop at the Scholastic Book Fair.
Today, October 28th, students from PCPS and PCIS joined together to show their appreciation for our local first responders by delivering water and snacks as a small token of thanks!
We are so grateful for the brave men and women who serve, protect, and care for our community each day. Your dedication and service do not go unnoticed!
We also want to give a special shoutout to our very own School Resource Officer, Officer Arby! Thank you for keeping our students and staff safe every single day and for being such a positive, caring presence in our school community. The relationships you build with our Eagles make a difference, and we are so thankful to have you as part of our Pumpkin Center family!
We are so grateful for the brave men and women who serve, protect, and care for our community each day. Your dedication and service do not go unnoticed!
We also want to give a special shoutout to our very own School Resource Officer, Officer Arby! Thank you for keeping our students and staff safe every single day and for being such a positive, caring presence in our school community. The relationships you build with our Eagles make a difference, and we are so thankful to have you as part of our Pumpkin Center family!
We are halfway through Red Ribbon Week, and our Eagles have been having a great time celebrating! Yesterday, we followed our dreams in our favorite PJs. Today, we dressed for success as students showed off their future careers! From dreaming big to thinking about their futures, our Eagles are learning that making healthy choices today helps them build a bright tomorrow! We love seeing our students connect the importance of making good choices with their goals and dreams. Keep dreaming big, Eagles, and never stop working toward your future!
Join us for our next All Pro Dad Event on Friday, November 6th at 7:00 AM!
We kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a celebration of everyday heroes!
Our Eagles dressed up as the special people they look up to, reminding us that heroes come in all forms! From family members and teachers to community helpers and first responders, everyday heroes inspire us to make good choices, show kindness, and help others.
As we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, we are encouraging our Eagles to be their own kind of hero by making healthy choices and being positive leaders!
Our Eagles dressed up as the special people they look up to, reminding us that heroes come in all forms! From family members and teachers to community helpers and first responders, everyday heroes inspire us to make good choices, show kindness, and help others.
As we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, we are encouraging our Eagles to be their own kind of hero by making healthy choices and being positive leaders!
Please join us on Friday, November 13th at 8:30 AM in the PCIS Gymnasium to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.
Help us honor your Veteran! We will be creating a special slideshow featuring veterans connected to our Pumpkin Center families. If you would like your Veteran included, please email a picture to Dr. Wright at swright@lincoln.k12.nc.us and include their name, military branch, and relationship to your student. Please complete the RSVP Google Form by scanning the QR code and submit pictures by Friday, November 6th.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and families for this special program! A light breakfast will be provided for our Veterans.
Help us honor your Veteran! We will be creating a special slideshow featuring veterans connected to our Pumpkin Center families. If you would like your Veteran included, please email a picture to Dr. Wright at swright@lincoln.k12.nc.us and include their name, military branch, and relationship to your student. Please complete the RSVP Google Form by scanning the QR code and submit pictures by Friday, November 6th.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and families for this special program! A light breakfast will be provided for our Veterans.
What a wonderful evening at our Pumpkin Center Fall Festival last Friday! Our campus was filled with fun, laughter, smiles, and a strong sense of community!
A HUGE thank you to all of our students, families, high school students, staff, and vendors who came out and helped make our Fall Festival such a success! We loved seeing our Pumpkin Center family come together, make memories, and enjoy a fun -filled evening! It is moments like these that remind us just how special our Pumpkin Center community truly is!
A HUGE thank you to all of our students, families, high school students, staff, and vendors who came out and helped make our Fall Festival such a success! We loved seeing our Pumpkin Center family come together, make memories, and enjoy a fun -filled evening! It is moments like these that remind us just how special our Pumpkin Center community truly is!
Our PCPS staff was treated to a delicious homemade meal today, thanks to Mrs. Rich's thoughtfulness and generosity! From the delicious food to the thoughtful little touches with the decor, every detail made us feel right at home! We are so grateful for the time, effort, and love you put into making our staff feel special and appreciated. Thank you to Mrs. Penwell for lending a helping hand to Mrs. Rich!
Our second graders had a great time learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin! Students explored how a tiny seed grows into a pumpkin, learning about the different stages of its life cycle along the way! We love opportunities that bring learning to life and spark curiosity in our Eagles! A BIG thank you to Ms. Gales and 4-H for partnering with us and helping our students learn, grow, and GLOW!
Today, we continued our celebration of National Principals' Month by dressing like Mr. Oakes in our Hawaiian shirts!
Mr. Oakes, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the many ways you support our students and staff each day. We hope today brought a smile to your face!
Mr. Oakes, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the many ways you support our students and staff each day. We hope today brought a smile to your face!
Mark your calendars, PCPS families! October 26-30 is Red Ribbon Week!
This week, we are shining the spotlight on the amazing ladies who keep our Eagles fueled and ready to learn!
Every day, our cafeteria staff works hard to prepare and serve meals for our students and staff, always with a smile and a caring heart. Their dedication goes far beyond the lunch line, and we are so thankful for the difference they make at PCPS!
Every day, our cafeteria staff works hard to prepare and serve meals for our students and staff, always with a smile and a caring heart. Their dedication goes far beyond the lunch line, and we are so thankful for the difference they make at PCPS!