🎉🍩 Congratulations to Olivia Burton.! 🍩🎉

Olivia was the top seller in Elizabethtown Middle School’s Donut Fundraiser! Her hard work and Cougar spirit helped make this fundraiser a huge success. 🧡🖤

As a reward, Olivia has won an ETMS spirit shirt and chair! Way to go, Olivia—thank you for representing ETMS with pride! 🐾👏

#CougarPride #LearnersToLeaders #ETMS
5 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Olivia B., a smiling Elizabethtown Middle School student, stands indoors holding up a black ETMS spirit shirt
📚 Students in Mrs. Baldwin's class at Elizabethtown Middle School took learning to the next level today by becoming the teachers! Using a triple Venn diagram, our students worked together to teach their peers about text structure—comparing, contrasting, and analyzing how information is organized in different texts. Great job showing collaboration and leadership in learning! 💡🧠 #LearnersToLeaders #CougarPride
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Students at Elizabethtown Middle School sit in small groups during a lively classroom activity. A teacher stands at the front of the room holding a paper as students look on and participate. In other shots, students are engaged in discussion while a teacher or staff member guides the activity. The classroom is bright and welcoming with colorful posters on the walls and papers spread across the desks as students collaborate and learn together.
Students at Elizabethtown Middle School sit in small groups during a lively classroom activity. A teacher stands at the front of the room holding a paper as students look on and participate. In other shots, students are engaged in discussion while a teacher or staff member guides the activity. The classroom is bright and welcoming with colorful posters on the walls and papers spread across the desks as students collaborate and learn together.
Students at Elizabethtown Middle School sit in small groups during a lively classroom activity. A teacher stands at the front of the room holding a paper as students look on and participate. In other shots, students are engaged in discussion while a teacher or staff member guides the activity. The classroom is bright and welcoming with colorful posters on the walls and papers spread across the desks as students collaborate and learn together.
Elizabethtown Middle School students are taking the lead in their learning! 💪📚
Last week, our Cougars conducted student-led conferences—meeting with their teachers and families to reflect on their progress, celebrate successes, and set goals for the rest of the year.

We’re so proud of our students for taking ownership of their education and demonstrating what it means to be Learners to Leaders! 🧡🖤

#ETMSCougars #LearnersToLeaders #StudentLedConferences #ProudCougars
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
A student in a white shirt stands at a desk with a laptop, speaking to two adults seated nearby in a classroom with orange chairs.
A student meets with family members and a teacher in a classroom. The adults are standing and sitting around tables, engaged in conversation.
Two adults smile for the camera in a classroom with orange desks and colorful bulletin boards behind them.
Three students stand at the front of a classroom smiling and talking, with orange desks and other students in the background.
A student stands with her family and teacher, reviewing a paper together during a student-led conference in the classroom.
A teacher assists a student and family member seated at a classroom table during a student-led conference, with laptops and papers on the desk.
Celebrate Life!
Live Drug Free!!
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
A Red Ribbon Week flyer with the theme “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.” lists spirit days for October 27–31. Each day features a different theme: Monday—“Put a Cap on Drugs” (wear a hat), Tuesday—“Red-y to Make Healthy Choices” (wear red), Wednesday—“Give Drugs the Boot” (wear boots), Thursday—“Team Up Against Drugs” (wear school colors), and Friday—“Costume Contest.” The flyer includes red ribbons and bold red and black text on a white background.
🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.
6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a blue and teal background featuring a white note pinned with a red pushpin. The note reads, “Unity Day! 10-22-25. Wear ORANGE on Wednesday, October 22 in support of National Bullying Prevention Month!” The Bladen County Schools logo is at the bottom left, and the hashtag #UNITYEVERYDAY appears in orange text at the bottom right.
📢This morning, in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, our school participated in a lockdown drill.

‼️There was NO emergency. This drill allowed us to practice our lockdown procedures. Again, there was no emergency situation—all students and staff are safe, and the day is proceeding as scheduled.

📞If you have any questions please call the school office.
6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with an orange paw print in the background. Text over the image reads ‘THIS IS A DRILL!’ in bold orange and black outlined letters.
🎉 Congratulations to our ETMS Students and Staff of the Month who were recognized at the October Bladen County School Board Meeting! 🎉

These amazing individuals go above and beyond each day to display and embody our ETMS Core Values.

👏 Great job to Mrs. Martin, Ms. McKiver, Zoe Skinner, and Bentley King! We’re proud of the example you set for all Cougars! 🧡🖤🐾

#CougarPride #LearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Group photo of students and staff being recognized at a ceremony, holding certificates and smiling for the camera while others look on in support.

Help our Betas promote Cancer Awareness!!

6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Colorful pinwheels promote ETMS Beta Club’s “Pinwheels of Hope” fundraiser — $1 per pinwheel to honor cancer awareness. Each color represents a different cancer type. Event ends October 31.
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Elizabethtown Middle School! ✨📚

Join us October 20–24, 2025 for a week full of reading excitement! Students will have the chance to explore new stories, discover favorite authors, and build their own home libraries.

Every purchase supports our EMS Media Center — helping us add more books for all students to enjoy! 💙🐾

#CougarPride #BookFair #ReadersAreLeaders #EMSReads

📚✨ ¡La Feria del Libro Scholastic llega a la Escuela Intermedia de Elizabethtown! ✨📚

Acompáñanos del 20 al 24 de octubre de 2025 para una semana llena de emoción y lectura. ¡Los estudiantes podrán explorar nuevas historias, descubrir autores favoritos y construir sus propias bibliotecas en casa!

Cada compra apoya a nuestro Centro de Medios de EMS, ayudándonos a agregar más libros para que todos los estudiantes disfruten. 💙🐾
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Smiling student in a pink hoodie carries a stack of books beside bold yellow and blue text that reads, “Don’t miss it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here.”
Estudiante sonriente con sudadera rosa lleva una pila de libros junto a un texto en amarillo y azul que dice: “¡No te lo pierdas! Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic está aquí.”
📆 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.
Behind every great school is an incredible custodial team.
Ms. Wright and Mr. Williams: your early mornings, late evenings, and constant care keep ETMS clean, safe, and ready for learning. We appreciate your hard work, positive attitudes, and the pride you take in our campus—today and every day. 🧹✨
Thank you for taking such great care of our students and staff! 🧡🖤
#CustodianAppreciationDay #CougarPride #CommunityMatters
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Three Elizabethtown Middle School staff members stand smiling in front of an orange and black mission statement wall, holding gift boxes in recognition of Custodian Appreciation Day.
Celebrating National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, and we proudly recognize the incredible leadership of our principals. Each day, they balance instruction, operations, community, and culture—all with students at the center.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact lasts a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for their courage, compassion, and commitment to shaping the future of our schools.

Join us in celebrating and thanking our principals for leading with vision and heart—not just this month, but every day.
6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with the Bladen County Schools logo in the top left and the words “Celebrating National Principals Month” in white script on a blue background with orange and yellow geometric accents. Below, there are headshots of twelve principals from Bladen County Schools, each labeled with their name: Marc Edge, Joyce Spencer, John Ammons, Jennifer Marlowe, Amanda Murillo, Jason Folsom, David Wimert, Chris Carroll, Bobby Godwin, Kristy Smith, Vanessa Ruffin, and Chris Orrock.

📢 Attention Middle School Families (Grades 6–8):

Bladen County Schools is partnering with UNC–Chapel Hill researchers to study how technology use impacts students’ mental health and academics.

This evening, you’ll receive an email or text from Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson (ncphonestudy@qualtrics.unc.edu). This message is legitimate, not spam.

We ask that you complete the form to grant or deny consent for your child to participate. As a thank-you, families who complete the form will receive a $5 gift card from the research team.

Alternatively, you can complete the consent form here: Consent Form

Questions? Contact the research team at ncphonestudy@office.unc.edu.

Together, we can help shape policies that support all students in North Carolina.

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Flyer titled “How are smartphones and digital devices in schools affecting our kids?” Bladen County Schools are participating in the NC Phones & Tech in Schools study. Study details: purpose—learn about impacts of student tech use; where—in school; eligibility—children in grades 6–8 in a participating school; activities—three surveys over one year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026). Note: this is research, not treatment. A box labeled “Confidential!” states survey responses will be totally private and final results will not name any individual child or school. Another box explains the study is a partnership between UNC and the NC Legislature to support students and inform policy. A QR code is included with the text “Scan or click here to grant or deny consent and receive $5.” Contact info: LC Walker, Project Coordinator, ncphonestudy@office.unc.edu . Logos at bottom: Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development and Collaboratory. Illustrations of students using technology appear around the flyer.

UPDATE - DATE CHANGES Football tryouts are coming up!!

6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Flyer for Elizabethtown Middle and Clarkton School of Discovery football tryouts/workouts. Tryouts begin Wednesday, October 8th from 3:00 to 5:30 PM for students with an updated physical. 8 days of conditioning are required. CSD students will be transported to and from ETMS for conditioning and tryouts. The flyer has a football design theme with orange, blue, and white colors."
👮‍♂️🐾 Bladen County Schools welcomed a very special visitor today!

Bladen County's very own SafetyPup is making the rounds and stopped by to visit our district office, Elizabethtown Middle, Elizabethtown Primary, and Dublin Primary this week. SafetyPup is part of the National Child Safety and Drug Prevention Program, which helps students learn important lessons about topics like stranger danger, traffic safety, and drug prevention—all in a fun and memorable way.

We are grateful to Sheriff James A. McVicker and his team for their continued partnership and dedication to keeping our students safe while teaching them how to make responsible choices.

We can't wait to see where SafetyPup pops up next!
6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
The Safety Pup mascot waves while standing in a brightly lit school hallway.
A group of elementary students and staff smile outside a school building, standing with the Safety Pup mascot.
A small group of adults, including a deputy sheriff, poses with the Safety Pup mascot inside a school lobby.
A staff member poses next to the Safety Pup mascot in front of the Bladen County Schools logo on the wall.
A large group of adults from Bladen County Schools stands together indoors, smiling with the Safety Pup mascot in the center wearing a red-and-white striped shirt, blue pants, and a cape.
Four male students stand smiling beside the Safety Pup mascot in a school hallway decorated with student work.
The Safety Pup mascot interacts with students in a classroom. Many students at desks raise their hands while working on laptops

‼️UPDATE ‼️
The event has been postponed due to weather. We will communicate more as we receive more information.
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📢 Sandhills Region, NC Superintendent Mo Green is coming to YOU!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Lumberton High School to learn about Achieving Educational Excellence, NC’s five-year plan for public schools to be the best in the nation by 2030!

✅ Free and open to all

🎟 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achieving-educational-excellence-sandhills-launch-event-tickets-1640841754859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and hear directly from Superintendent Green!

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with the heading “Achieving Educational Excellence Regional Tour.” A banner reads “Best in the Nation — Our 2030 Vision for North Carolina Public Schools.” Below, it lists “Sandhills Region, Monday, September 29, Lumberton, NC” with a map of North Carolina highlighting the Sandhills region. Images of students and graduates appear along the left side. Across the entire graphic, the word “POSTPONED” is stamped diagonally in large red letters.
🚨🐾 Meet the Newest Addition to the Bladen County Community! 🐾🚨

Safety Pup for Kids has officially joined forces with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Department to help educate and support our children and families. 💙

With a focus on bullying prevention, drug awareness, and other safety concerns, Safety Pup is building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Together, we are working to keep our community safe, secure, and family-focused. 👮‍♂️🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Welcome, Safety Pup and thank you for visiting us today at Elizabethtown Middle School! 🐶✨

#BladenCounty #CommunityStrong #SafetyPup #LearnersToLeaders
6 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Safety Pup poses with two Bladen County Sheriff’s Department officers in a school hallway, welcoming the program to support kids’ safety.
Safety Pup stands with a Bladen County Sheriff’s officer, smiling and posing together for the camera.
Safety Pup visits a classroom, interacting with students and officers during a safety program.
Safety Pup gives a friendly paw shake to a student during a classroom visit at Elizabethtown Middle School.
Safety Pup poses with Bladen County Sheriff’s officers and school staff in a group photo at Elizabethtown Middle School.
🎉National Hispanic Heritage Month🎉
From September 15 – October 15, 2025, we join in celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

At ETMS, students in Ms. McKoy’s Social Studies classes are honoring this month by creating posters and slide shows to share what they’re learning. Their creativity and research highlight the importance of recognizing and appreciating the diverse stories that shape our community and nation. 🌎✨

#HispanicHeritageMonth #ETMSCougars #LearnersToLeaders
7 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
Student-made posters about Hispanic culture and history are displayed on a hallway wall at Elizabethtown Middle School for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Student posters with flags, foods, and cultural symbols celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on display at Elizabethtown Middle School.
🌟 Now Hiring: Community Schools Coordinator at Elizabethtown Middle School 🌟

Bladen County Schools is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team in partnership with Student U and the North Carolina Community Schools Coalition. We are seeking a Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) to serve at Elizabethtown Middle School beginning January 2026.
This role is at the heart of building strong school-community partnerships.

The CSC will work directly with students, families, staff, and local organizations to:

✅ Build relationships and identify community needs and assets.
✅ Launch and support a School Advisory Board to guide a shared vision for success.
✅ Open and coordinate a Family Resource Center to provide vital supports like food, clothing, and benefits access.
✅ Connect students and families with enrichment opportunities, expanded learning, and wraparound services.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about equity, collaboration, and helping every child and family thrive. With a strong benefits package and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Bladen County, this position is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of transformational work in education.

📍 Position Location: Eizabethtown Middle School
📅 Start Date: January 5, 2026
💲 Starting Salary: $55,000 + benefits

To learn more about the position or to apply, visit: https://ats.rippling.com/studentu/jobs/be6205ff-f9fc-4bcf-97c7-eaa4d506b41e
7 months ago, Bladen County Schools
A bold graphic with an orange background and a white speech bubble that says "Join Our Team!" in large black letters. Below, in smaller text, it reads, "Now hiring a Community Schools Coordinator, Elizabethtown Middle School," with a small orange paw print underneath.
✨🐾 What a day at ETMS! 🐾✨

Our Beta Induction Ceremony for the Elementary and Junior clubs was a HUGE success today! 🎉 We proudly welcomed our newest members and introduced our newly elected officers.

Students were reminded of the pillars of Beta—leadership, achievement, service, and character—that guide them as they grow from learners into leaders. 💡👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

We are so proud of these amazing students and can’t wait to see the incredible things they will accomplish as Betas this year! 💛🖤

#BetaClub #LearnersToLeaders #CougarPride
7 months ago, Elizabethtown Middle School
White sheet cake with orange and black trim that says “Congratulations BETA.”
A man in a black shirt speaks at a podium decorated with orange and black ribbons during the Beta Induction ceremony, with black and yellow balloons in the foreground.
A man in an orange shirt speaks at a podium decorated with orange and black ribbons during the Beta Induction ceremony.
Four students stand behind a National Beta Club table with Beta pillars during the Induction ceremony.
A student in a black suit speaks at a podium decorated with orange and black ribbons during the Beta Induction ceremony.
Students stand with their right hands raised as they take the Beta Club pledge during the Induction ceremony.
Students and families sit in the gymnasium during the Beta Induction ceremony, viewed from behind the stage decorated with Beta pillars and balloons.
A National Beta Club table decorated with black and yellow balloons set up for the Induction ceremony.