Elizabethtown Middle School

🎉 Big News — Our New Website is Almost Here!

We're launching our brand-new website this week and we can't wait for you to see it! You may notice the site is currently down as we put the finishing touches on everything — it'll be back up soon! As we make the transition, we appreciate your patience as we get everything up and running smoothly.

In the meantime, download our app to stay connected and up to date with everything happening in our district! 📲

about 11 hours ago, Bladen County Schools

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

2 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Flyer for Elizabethtown Middle School announcing “Spring Curriculum Night & ETMS Family Resource Center Dedication.” The event invites families to join teachers for interactive games, information, food, and fun, and to tour the Family Resource Center with Ms. Chapman. Subjects highlighted include Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies. The event is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 4:30–6:30 PM. The flyer features a grid background with colorful school-themed icons like books, scissors, a calculator, paint palette, and puzzle pieces.

Creativity has been on full display in Mrs. Edwards’ class at Elizabethtown Middle School! 🧡🖤

Students kicked things off by creating unique puzzle pieces for an “All About Me” activity, celebrating what makes each individual special and how we all fit together as one school community. 🧩

To celebrate Read Across America Week, students brought literature to life by stacking their own Yertle the Turtle creations—showcasing both creativity and a love for reading! 📚🐢

They also explored science by designing frogs that illustrate the life cycle, connecting learning across subjects in a fun and meaningful way. 🐸

We are so proud of our Cougars for their hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning!

#ETMS #LearnersToLeaders #ReadAcrossAmerica #CougarCreativity #HandsOnLearning

2 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Student-created “All About Me” puzzle pieces are displayed on a wall, each filled with drawings and personal details, connected to form a large collaborative puzzle.

A vertical display of paper plate turtles labeled “Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss,” stacked on top of each other, each decorated with colorful designs.

Green paper frogs with striped legs are displayed on a classroom wall under a sign reading “The Life Cycle of a Frog,” each showing different stages inside the frog’s body.

We are feeling so appreciated at Elizabethtown Middle School! 💙🍩☕

A huge thank you to Ms. Chapman and our Community Schools partners for spoiling our incredible staff with delicious doughnuts and coffee! Your kindness and support mean so much to our team and truly help brighten our day.

At ETMS, we are grateful for community partners who pour into our staff just as we pour into our students each and every day. 🧡🖤

#ETMS #LearnersToLeaders #ThankYou #CommunitySupport

2 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Four women stand around a table in a school resource room, organizing and distributing food items and supplies. Shelves in the background are stocked with boxes, canned goods, and clothing, indicating a pantry or support space for students and families.

Elizabethtown Middle School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brian Snyder, Kevin O’Brien, Trek Bicycle Cary, and Ukrainians in the Carolinas for your incredible donation of 23 bicycles!

Because of your generosity and community support, our students have more opportunities to get outside, stay active, and simply enjoy being kids. Your kindness is already making a difference - bringing smiles, excitement, and new adventures to so many.

We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students’ happiness and well-being. Thank you for helping our kids ride forward! 🚲💙

3 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Two men stand side by side in front of a U-Haul trailer loaded with bicycles, parked on a paved area in front of a large school gymnasium building. The building behind them has a wide entrance with red accents and signage, and sits on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

Two adults stand behind a U-Haul trailer filled with bicycles, smiling at the camera in front of a school gymnasium building on a grassy campus under a clear sky.

A group of teenagers line up with bicycles along a sidewalk beside a brick school building, some sitting on their bikes and others standing, with a U-Haul trailer parked nearby.

ETMS would like to send a heartfelt thank you to an amazing member of our community, Mrs. Susan, for her compassion and dedication to our students and their success.

Mrs. Susan has gone above and beyond by reaching out to support our school through contributions to our food pantry and Cougar Rewards Store—both of which will soon be available to serve our students. Her generosity helps ensure that children in need have access to dinners and weekend meals, making a meaningful difference in their daily lives.

We truly appreciate your kindness and unwavering support. Our ETMS community is incredibly lucky to have such a caring advocate for our students.

If you would like to partner with or sponsor the Elizabethtown Middle School Family Resource Center, please reach out to Anastasiia Chapman at achapman@bladen.k12.nc.us Together, we can continue making a positive impact!
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3 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

One female adult standing in front of the grocery store, 4 grocery carts full of boxes and bags are in front f her

Teo adults holding a receipt, standing behind 3 grocery carts full of bags.

☀️Wishing everyone a fun, restful, and safe Spring Break! 🌸

5 days ago, Bladen County Schools

💙 Tomorrow (Thursday, April 2) is Autism Awareness Day, and we're showing our support by wearing BLUE! We invite all students and staff to join us in celebrating and honoring the incredible individuals in our community on the autism spectrum. Together, we can build a more understanding, inclusive, and compassionate school for everyone. See you in blue tomorrow! 💙

#AutismAwarenessDay

7 days ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic for World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2026, showing a rainbow heart over Earth held by a hand.

We hope to see you there!!

9 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Navy blue flyer with gold stars around the border announcing “Elizabethtown Middle School Third Quarter Awards.” It invites families to join homeroom celebrations on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Times are listed by grade: 5th grade (1:30–1:45), 6th grade (1:45–2:00), 7th grade (2:00–2:15), and 8th grade (2:15–2:30). Recognitions include perfect attendance, A/B honor roll, and student of the month.

🦅Calling all future Eagles!

Don't miss out on 8th Grade Transition Night at East Bladen TOMORROW, Monday, March 30 at 5:30 pm!

9 days ago, Bladen County Schools

🐾 Welcoming Our Rising Cougars to the Den! 🐾

Elizabethtown Middle School was excited to host our rising fifth and sixth graders for a special Transition Day!

Our current Cougar leaders did an outstanding job taking the lead—speaking to the group about life at ETMS, sharing what a typical day looks like, and highlighting the many opportunities available to get involved and succeed. 💬✨

Afterward, our student leaders guided the rising Cougars on a tour of the entire school, helping them feel confident and comfortable as they prepare for this exciting next step.

The day ended on a sweet note with goodie bags for each visiting student, lovingly prepared by our amazing ETMS staff. 🎁🧡

We are so proud of our students for being leaders and role models, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest Cougars to the family!

#ETMS #CougarFamily #LearnersToLeaders #StudentLeadership #FutureCougars 🐾

16 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

A group of middle school students stand in a gym smiling and posing playfully beneath a large orange cougar mural on the wall.

Students and a staff member stand together in a gym for a group photo under a large cougar mascot mural.

Two students smile and stand side by side in a gym near bleachers, with other students seated in the background.

A box filled with small white treat bags, each decorated with a bright orange paw print sticker.

Students walk down a school hallway lined with posters and classroom displays, chatting as they move between classes.

Three students stand in a gym smiling while other students line up behind them for an activity.

Four students stand together in a gym, posing for a photo while holding papers, with classmates gathered behind them.

Two students stand at the front of a line in a gym, with more students waiting behind them near the stage.

A student stands in a gym holding a microphone and reading from a paper during a presentation.

Eighth grade students from Elizabethtown Middle joined other district schools for a Jewish Cultural Event hosted by Bladen Community College. Mr. Ricky Leinwand addressed the guests about the importance of studying the historical significance of the Holocaust, as well as emphasizing the hope and unity that comes from growing together. Students watched Fanny’s Journey, a film based on the true story of a 13 year old Jewish girl who led her sisters and other orphans from France to Switzerland during WWII.
#Cougarpride #Learnerstoleaders

16 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

tudents sit in an auditorium watching a presentation on a large screen at the front of the room. Rows of seats are filled as the audience focuses on the stage.

A speaker stands on stage holding a microphone and reading from a paper while students sit in the audience listening attentively.

We Look Forward to Seeing You!

20 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

🌎✨ The Grand Finale of Our ETMS Multicultural Celebration! ✨🌎

Our Multicultural Celebration at Elizabethtown Middle School wrapped up with an incredible showcase of learning and creativity from our seventh and eighth grade students! Throughout the week, our Cougars explored cultures from around the world, researching traditions, foods, clothing, history, and more.

The hard work, creativity, and pride our students put into their projects truly reflected the spirit of our Cougar Family and our commitment to learning from one another.

Experiences like this help our students grow as global citizens while practicing the habits of Synergize and Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood from the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 🌍

We are so proud of our students for embracing cultures from around the world and bringing their learning to life!

🧡🖤 Great job, Cougars!

#ETMS #CougarFamily #LearnersToLeaders #ETMSCougars #MulticulturalCelebration #CougarPride 🌎✨

23 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Student display board about Brazil featuring the Brazilian flag, Carnival, Christ the Redeemer, food, maps, and cultural facts.

Colorful student cultural project boards about Mexico and Tobago decorated with photos, maps, and information about traditions, food, and landmarks.

Several student display boards featuring cultures such as Italy, Israel, and Japan with drawings, maps, and facts about traditions and daily life.

Student cultural projects about Japan, Russia, Mexico, and Turkey displayed on tri-fold boards with maps, pictures, and research about traditions and food.

Detailed student project board about Mexico showing maps, cultural traditions, food, and historical information.

Student cultural displays about Italy, Chinese culture, and Mexican American culture arranged around the classroom with photos and written research.

Student projects highlighting Nigeria, Japan, Brazil, and El Salvador with hand-drawn illustrations, maps, and facts about animals, food, and culture.

Student cultural displays about Honduras and African American culture presented on large boards with photos, food examples, history, and traditions.

Student project about Mexico displayed on a classroom table with sections about traditional clothing, food, and interesting cultural facts.

BCS Families—

Due to the threat of severe weather in our area and out of an abundance of caution, Bladen County Schools will transition to an asynchronous remote learning day for students and an optional workday for staff tomorrow, Monday, March 16.

Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas or Google Classroom.

Staff will receive information about the optional workday from their supervisors later this evening.

All after-school events and activities are cancelled for Monday, March 16. Additionally, the special-called Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed until Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 PM.

Thank you and please stay safe.

24 days ago, Bladen County Schools

🌎🐾 More Multicultural Learning at ETMS!

Our sixth and seventh grade students also did an amazing job during Elizabethtown Middle School’s Multicultural Week! Students researched countries from around the world and created colorful presentation boards to share facts about culture, traditions, food, geography, and famous landmarks.

These projects allowed students to explore different parts of the world while practicing research, creativity, and presentation skills. We are proud of the effort and curiosity our students showed as they shared their learning with classmates and our Cougar community.

Great job, Cougars! 🧡

#CougarFamily #LearnersToLeaders #ETMSPride #MulticulturalWeek #CougarSuccess 🐾

27 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Tri-fold presentation board about Jamaica featuring the Jamaican flag, facts about the country, a map, and images of Usain Bolt and Bob Marley.

Student display board about Canada showing the Canadian flag, information about holidays, a maple tree, and colorful charts explaining Canadian culture.

Tri-fold project board about Japan decorated with drawings of cultural symbols and facts about Japanese traditions, food, and famous landmarks.

Student project board about Nigeria displaying the Nigerian flag and written responses explaining why someone might want to visit Nigeria.

Presentation board about France showing the French flag along with interesting facts and drawings related to French culture and landmarks.

Another France culture project board featuring drawings of French bread, a croissant, and facts about French traditions and history.

Student display board about France and the Paris flag, including facts about the flag and information about French history and culture.

Tri-fold presentation board about African American culture featuring cultural symbols, traditional foods, and notable figures.

Student project board about Jamaica displaying the Jamaican flag, a map of the island, and facts about the country’s culture and geography.

Tri-fold presentation board about England showing the English flag and drawings of landmarks such as the London Bridge.

🧡🐾 Creativity and Collaboration in Mrs. Edwards’ Class! 🐾🧡

Students and staff in Mrs. Edwards’ class at Elizabethtown Middle School recently worked together on a special hands-on project --inspired by traditional African Kente cloth -- carefully making colorful strips of “cloth” and then weaving them together by hand. Kente cloth, which originates from West Africa, is known for its vibrant colors and meaningful patterns that represent culture, history, and storytelling. The project was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to work as a team, learn about an important cultural tradition, and express their creativity for our Multicultural Celebration at ETMS.

Most importantly, everyone had a great time designing, weaving, and watching their collective work come together into a beautiful finished piece!

#CougarFamily #LearnersToLeaders #ETMSPride #MulticulturalLearning #CougarCreativity 🐾

28 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

A large display titled “Our African Kente Cloth” hangs on the wall at Elizabethtown Middle School. The colorful piece is made up of many small woven squares arranged in rows, representing strips of Kente cloth created by students and staff. Each square features different patterns and colors, showing the collaborative work of Mrs. Edwards’ class during a multicultural learning project. A small informational poster explaining Kente cloth traditions is displayed beside the artwork.

🌎🎉 Fifth Grade Students Shine at the ETMS Multicultural Celebration! 🎉🌎

Our fifth grade Cougars did an outstanding job sharing their projects during the Elizabethtown Middle School Multicultural Celebration! Students researched and created presentations highlighting different cultures, traditions, foods, landmarks, and customs from around the world.

We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and curiosity our students displayed. Thank you to the families and community members who joined us and helped make our first day of celebration such a special event for our Cougar Family. 🐾🧡

#CougarFamily #LearnersToLeaders #ETMSPride #MulticulturalCelebration #CougarSuccess

28 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Three Elizabethtown Middle School students stand beside a tri-fold presentation board about Japanese culture, featuring information about food, lifestyle, language, traditions, hygiene, music, and art, displayed in the Cougar Café.

Five ETMS students pose next to their Ukraine culture project board titled “We Are Ukraine,” highlighting Ukrainian daily life, food, holidays, and the country’s flag.

Six students stand beside a tri-fold display about Puerto Rico, featuring the Puerto Rican flag and information about culture, food, and important landmarks during the ETMS Multicultural Celebration.

Four students present a colorful Brazilian Culture project board that includes the Brazilian flag, facts about the country, music, food, and cultural traditions.

Five students stand with a Filipino culture presentation board featuring the Philippines flag, traditional foods, holidays, and cultural customs.

Five students present a tri-fold board about Italy, displaying the Italian flag along with facts about the country’s culture, landmarks, and traditions.

Five students pose with a Colombia culture project board showing the Colombian flag, landmarks, food, and cultural facts.

Six students and a teacher stand beside a colorful Jamaica culture display board highlighting Jamaican food, geography, and traditions during the school’s Multicultural Celebration.

Five students stand with a tri-fold display about Korean culture, featuring the South Korean flag, traditional clothing, food, language, and cultural customs.

Two students stand behind a large African American culture project board, featuring information about traditions, soul food, cultural symbols, and notable figures

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Elizabethtown Rotary Club for their generous donation of a refrigerator to Elizabethtown Middle School. This thoughtful contribution will allow us to expand the capabilities of our Family Resource Center Food Pantry, helping us better serve students and families in our Cougar community.

Because of this donation, we are now able to safely store and provide more fresh and perishable food items to students who may be facing food insecurity. Your support helps ensure that our students have access to the nourishment they need to stay focused, healthy, and ready to learn.

Partnerships like this truly make a difference, and we are grateful for the Rotary Club’s continued commitment to supporting education and strengthening our community.

Thank you for helping our Cougar Family take care of one another and continue growing from Learners to Leaders. 🐾🧡

#CougarFamily #LearnersToLeaders #CommunitySupport #RotaryClub #ETMSPride

28 days ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

group of Elizabethtown Middle School students and adults stand together in the school’s Family Resource Center next to a newly donated refrigerator. The group poses and smiles for the photo, celebrating the Elizabethtown Rotary Club’s donation that will help expand the school’s food pantry to better serve students and families.

🧡🐾 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina! 🐾🧡

Elizabethtown Middle School is incredibly grateful to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina for their generous donation of food and the absolutely gorgeous flowers! 💐

Because of their support, we were able to fully stock our Family Resource Center Food Pantry, helping ensure that students facing food insecurity have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

The beautiful flowers were an extra special surprise! Each of our teachers received a bouquet as a thoughtful gesture of appreciation, and it truly brightened our entire campus.

Thank you for nourishing both our students and our staff. Your generosity and continued partnership mean so much to our Cougar Family and our school community.

#ETMSCougars
#CougarFamily
#CommunityPartners
#ThankYou
#LearnersToLeaders 🐾

about 1 month ago, Elizabethtown Middle School

Colorful illustrated sign that reads “A Great Big Thank You” in bold decorative lettering with bright red, orange, teal, and yellow colors on a dark background.