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Superintendent Breedlove previews start of school, cites summer feeding program serving more than 155,000 meals

Pender County Board of Education · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Breedlove told the board that traditional schools start Aug. 24, outlined orientation and convocation dates, and reported the summer feeding program had distributed 155,824 meals with an expected total above 185,000 after two remaining service days.

Superintendent Dr. Breedlove opened the district update by reminding the board of key dates for the start of the school year: new-teacher orientation runs Aug. 10–12, an optional teacher work day is Aug. 13, and the district convocation is scheduled for Aug. 18 (doors open 7:45 a.m.; program begins 8:30 a.m.). He asked the community to be patient during the first weeks of school as transportation routines settle.

Dr. Breedlove highlighted the district's summer feeding program, reporting that the district distributed 155,824 meals to families so far and expects to surpass 185,000 by the end of the program. He credited Aramark staff and volunteers for the outreach and reviewed upcoming open-house dates and other operational preparations. He closed by noting professional-development opportunities, including CPI de-escalation training and a guest convocation speaker scheduled to address staff.