Masonboro News
May 2026
May 1st: Fun Day
May 1st: First Friday Fundraiser
May 4th: 1-4pm, Scooter's PTA Fundraiser
May 4th-8th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4th: No School for Students/Teacher Workday
May 7th: Interim Reports
May 8th: 1st Grade Mother's Day Picnic
May 8th: Kindergarten Mommy Spa Day
May 12th: Get Ready for Kindergarten (rising K only) 5-6:00pm
May 15th: Last Day for Lunch Visitors
May 19th: 4th Grade Musical & PTA Meeting
May 22nd: Library Books are Due, the first class to have their books turned in will get a class prize!
May 22nd-June 5th: EOG Testing Window
June 3rd: Senior Walk, 8am
June 4th: 5th grade awards/graduation, 8:30-10:30am
June 5th: Last Day of School (12pm Dismissal)
Masonboro Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale now! Click on the link to order yours today!
All orders and customizations are due by May 5, 2026.
Welcome Class of 2039
Our future Masonboro Patriots stopped by to take their first assessment and we loved getting a glimpse of the bright learners they're becoming.
Kindergarten Multicultural Fair
Our kindergarteners traveled the world without leaving the classroom at out Multicultural Fair! Through music, food, art and stories, students explored and celebrated the beautiful diversity of cultures that make our community so special. What a joyful reminder that learning about others helps us grow together.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is so much more than a sporting event — it is a chance for every student to shine, build confidence, and feel the excitement of giving their personal best. We are incredibly proud of all the students who represented our school.
Attendance Matters
Every day in school matters- consistent attendance builds strong habits, deeper learning and meaningful connections. When students show up, they set themselves up for success both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteers of the Year
Congratulations to our Volunteers of the year: Laura David, Shelley Jackson, and Gillian Mason. Our volunteers make a difference every day-thank you for the time, care and support you bring to our school!
March Madness: The Ultimate Book Face-Off was a slam dunk for literacy! 📚🏀
Students cheered on their favorite stories all the way to the championship, where Miss Nelson Is Missing! by Harry Allard took the win over Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish. This exciting bracket brought out a love of reading and showed just how powerful literacy can be!
Principal of the Year Finalist- Mr. Kilpatrick
Mr. Kilpatrick started his career in NHCS as a math teacher at Hoggard High School in 1999. He then served as a math teacher at Murray Middle School, as assistant principal at Williston Middle School and Pine Valley Elementary, and as the director of College Road Early Childhood Center. He was the principal of Bellamy Elementary School for 9 years, and the school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2023. Mr. Kilpatrick has been a Masonboro Patriot for almost 2 years. He is always ready to put a playlist together, which many of our families get to enjoy each morning. Masonboro is very fortunate to have a great leader!
Mr. Kilpatrick also has a B.S. in Business Management as well as a math and social studies certification from UNCW. In 2006, he was admitted to the NC Principals Fellows program and completed his Masters in School Administration in 2008.
Educator of the Year Finalist- Mrs. Avery
Robyn Avery, Music Teacher at Masonboro Elementary School with 19 years of teaching experience.
Mrs. Avery’s leadership as School Improvement Chairperson, commitment to integrating core instruction into music, coordination of our social media presence, and strong collaboration with our PTA and specials team have made a lasting impact on our school community. She consistently puts students first and leads with positivity, reminding everyone, “The show must go on!". Way to SOAR, Mrs. Avery!
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New Items Available on our Give Backs Website
Croc Charms= $3 each or 2 for $5
Socks= $10 per pair
Please find parent resources for our Wit & Wisdom Literacy curriculum here.
To access your child's classroom library list, please use this link.
We welcome you to have lunch with your child and understand that it is a great way for you to be involved with your child's daily school experience. Below are a few lunch reminders:
All visitors must check in at the office (ID required) and get a visitor sticker.
Visitors will wait in the front office until their child’s lunch time begins, then proceed to the cafeteria.
Visitors will sit with their child at the designated visitor lunch table.
All visitors will refrain from taking pictures of any student other than their own.
All visitors are required to follow school-based protocol to ensure safety and student confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Visitors will say their “goodbyes” in the cafeteria and the student will return to class with their teacher.
All visitors will return to the front office and sign out before exiting through the front door.
Don't forget walking club!!!!
(K-1) Tuesday/Thursday on North Playground
(2-3) Monday/Wednesday on South Playground
(4-5) Wednesday/Friday on South Playground
Walking club will go from 7:15-7:32 each morning. Students should check in with their teacher and eat breakfast before going to walking club.
Food prepared in a domestic setting can not be served or distributed to students. In other words, no home baked goods. Items should be store-bought and individually wrapped to be shared with other students.