Pender County Redistricting Update | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Pender County Schools is launching a major redistricting effort to prepare for the opening of new K-8 school J.H. Lea in Hampstead, aiming to finalize boundaries by the 2027-2028 school year. To guide this complex process, they’ve hired ITRE, a research group with a $15,000 contract, to analyze enrollment trends, assess capacity, and explore redistricting options—all while ensuring community input through multiple channels including advisory boards and public surveys. With rapid population growth and housing development putting pressure on schools—projected to exceed 110% capacity in half by…