🍂🐧 Reminder! 🐧🍂

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20th, is an early release day! Cape Fear Middle School will release students at 11:30 AM.

Please make any needed adjustments to pickup, carpool, and after-school plans. Thank you for all you dol! 🧡

#CapeFearMiddleSchool #EarlyRelease #SchoolReminder #CFMS #FallVibes
30 minutes ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20th, is an early release day! Cape Fear Middle School will release students at 11:30 AM.
Mark your calendars, Grizzly families! 🐻

Our awards assemblies are coming up:

6th grade: Monday, November 2
7th grade: Wednesday, November 4
8th grade: Thursday, November 5

Time: 7:35-8:05 AM
Location: CFMS Gym

We can’t wait to celebrate our students’ hard work with you!

#GrizzlyPride #CFMSGrizzlies #AwardsAssembly #CelebratingSuccess #GrizzlyFamilies #ProudToBeAGrizzly
about 3 hours ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Mark your calendars, Grizzly families! 🐻  Our awards assemblies are coming up:  6th grade: Monday, November 2 7th grade: Wednesday, November 4 8th grade: Thursday, November 5
📣 Cape Fear Middle School Parents and Guardians: Mark Your Calendars! 📣

Parents and guardians, you are our partners! 💙 Check out the updated calendar of events to see what’s coming up at CFMS. Stay connected, get involved, and make a difference!

Thank you for supporting our students, staff and school community. Together, we can do great things! 🐻

#CFMSGrizzlies #GrizzlyPride #StayConnected #GetInvolved #MakeADifference #SchoolCalendar
about 5 hours ago, Cape Fear Middle School
📣 Cape Fear Middle School Parents and Guardians: Mark Your Calendars! 📣  Parents and guardians, you are our partners! 💙 Check out the updated calendar of events  to see what’s coming up at CFMS. Stay connected, get involved, and make a difference!
Good afternoon Grizzlies,
Please click on this link, https://shorturl.at/kBje2, to view the weekly update. Go Grizzlies!
3 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
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📅 Help shape the 2027-2028 school calendar!

Pender County Schools is seeking feedback from parents, guardians and community members on draft calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year.

Please review the proposed calendars, rank your choices and share any additional comments or suggestions. The survey also includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the possibility of additional early-release days to support required professional development.

You can view the calendars here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view

🗓️ Survey closes October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we plan for the 2027-2028 school year.
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📅 ¡Ayude a dar forma al calendario escolar 2027-2028!

Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están solicitando comentarios de padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad sobre las opciones preliminares del calendario escolar para el año escolar 2027-2028.

Por favor, revise los calendarios propuestos, clasifique sus opciones en orden de preferencia y comparta cualquier comentario o sugerencia adicional. La encuesta también incluye una oportunidad para brindar su opinión sobre la posibilidad de agregar días adicionales de salida temprana para apoyar el desarrollo profesional requerido.

Puede ver los calendarios aquí:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view

🗓️ La encuesta cerrará el 31 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.
🔗 Complete la encuesta aquí:
https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7

Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus comentarios mientras planificamos el año escolar 2027-2028.
3 days ago, Bob Fankboner
2027 school calendar survey (English)
2027 school calendar survey (Spanish)
🎃 HALLOWEEN DANCE ALERT! 🎃

Mark your calendars, Grizzlies! 🐻 The Halloween dance is just two weeks away on October 30th from 3-5 PM.

Permission slips will be going out soon, along with details on when money will be collected. Keep an eye out for more info!

Get ready to dance! 👻🕺💃

#GrizzlyPride #HalloweenDance #MarkYourCalendars #October30th #GrizzliesDance #GetReadyToDance
3 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Mark your calendars, Grizzlies! 🐻 The Halloween dance is just two weeks away on October 30th from 3-5 PM.
📚 Reminder: The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here!📚

Join us at the Cape Fear Middle School Media Center October 26-30.

Don’t forget to look over the flyer that came home with your student and talk about which books they’d like to pick up. Ms. Sova can’t wait to see everyone there!

#CFMS #ScholasticBookFair #MediaCenter #ReadingIsFun #CFMSReads
3 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here! Join us at the Cape Fear Middle School Media Center October 26-30.
📣 Pender County residents—your voice matters!

Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.

Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!



📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!

Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!

📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.

¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
4 days ago, Bob Fankboner
community health announcement (english)
community health announcement (spanish)
🍂 EARLY RELEASE REMINDER 🍂

🐻Grizzly Families,

Tuesday, October 20th is an early release day. Students will be released at 11:30 AM.

Please plan ahead for pickup and transportation. Thank you for all you do to support our Grizzlies! 🩶💙

#CFMS #GrizzlyNation #EarlyReleaseReminder #MarkYourCalendars
4 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Grizzly Families,   Tuesday, October 20th is an early release day.  Students will be released at 11:30 AM.
Bridges, Bots & Big Builds at Cape Fear Middle! 🌉🤖

It’s been a fun week in Mr. Odom’s room here at Cape Fear Middle School!

In 6th grade Engineering, the kids are working hard on building their toothpick bridges! They are looking forward to testing them to see whose is the strongest.

In 7th grade Engineering, it is finally testing day for their balsa wood bridges! So far we have one that held 61 lbs. and another that held 59 lbs!

Last but certainly not least, we have 8th grade Robotics! They started building their first custom robots. They are working in teams and moving fast because they are excited to be able to drive them!

#CFMS #STEMEducation #MiddleSchoolRobotics #HandsOnLearning #StudentEngineers #ProjectBasedLearning
4 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
In 6th grade Engineering, the kids are working hard on building their toothpick bridges! They are looking forward to testing them to see whose is the strongest.
In 6th grade Engineering, the kids are working hard on building their toothpick bridges! They are looking forward to testing them to see whose is the strongest.
In 7th grade Engineering, it is finally testing day for their balsa wood bridges! So far we have one that held 61 lbs. and another that held 59 lbs!
In 7th grade Engineering, it is finally testing day for their balsa wood bridges! So far we have one that held 61 lbs. and another that held 59 lbs!
Last but certainly not least, we have 8th grade Robotics! They started building their first custom robots. They are working in teams and moving fast because they are excited to be able to drive them!
Last but certainly not least, we have 8th grade Robotics! They started building their first custom robots. They are working in teams and moving fast because they are excited to be able to drive them!
Last but certainly not least, we have 8th grade Robotics! They started building their first custom robots. They are working in teams and moving fast because they are excited to be able to drive them!
🔬 Physical Science Check-In: Grizzlies, Mark Your Calendars! 🐻

Attention, 8th grade Grizzlies! 🐻💙 Our Physical Science check-in is coming up on Wednesday, October 28th. 🧪⚛️

Take some time this week to review your notes, revisit your class materials, and bring your best effort. Show us what you know, Grizzlies! 💪
💙🩶

#CapeFearMiddleSchool #GrizzlyPride #8thGradeScience #PhysicalScience
5 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Attention, 8th grade Grizzlies!  Our Physical Science check-in is coming up on Wednesday, October 28th.
⏰ REMINDER: TRYOUTS START MONDAY! ⏰

🐻 CFMS Grizzly Athletes, tryouts begin next Monday, October 19th! 🐻

🏀 Boys Basketball: Oct 19th & 21st, until 4:30 PM
⚽ Girls Soccer: Oct 21st & 22nd, until 4:45 PM
📣 Basketball Cheer: Oct 26th & 27th, until 4:30 PM

All tryouts are held immediately after school.

⚠️ Don’t forget: Student-athletes must be approved in FinalForms to be eligible for tryouts. If you haven’t finished yours, do it today!

Be Tough. Be Proud. Be a Grizzly. 🐾

#CFMSGrizzlies #WinterTryouts #TryoutsStartMonday #BoysBasketball #GirlsSoccer #BasketballCheer #MiddleSchoolAthletics
5 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
🐻 CFMS Grizzly Athletes, tryouts begin next Monday, October 19th! 🐻
Grizzlies in the Lab! 🔬🐻
8th Grade Science Experiments | Ms. Schnabel’s Class

Our 8th grade Grizzly scientists have been hard at work in Ms. Schnabel’s science class! Last Friday, her class conducted science experiments.🧪🥼

We’re so proud of the effort and enthusiasm these future scientists bring to the lab every day. Great job, Grizzlies! 💙🩶

#CFMS #GrizzlyNation #8thGradeScience #ScienceExperiments #ScienceInAction #FutureScientists
5 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Our 8th grade Grizzly scientists have been hard at work in Ms. Schnabel’s science class! Last Friday,  her class conducted science experiments.🧪🥼
Our 8th grade Grizzly scientists have been hard at work in Ms. Schnabel’s science class! Last Friday,  her class conducted science experiments.🧪🥼
Our 8th grade Grizzly scientists have been hard at work in Ms. Schnabel’s science class! Last Friday,  her class conducted science experiments.🧪🥼
Our 8th grade Grizzly scientists have been hard at work in Ms. Schnabel’s science class! Last Friday,  her class conducted science experiments.🧪🥼
Our 8th grade Grizzly scientists have been hard at work in Ms. Schnabel’s science class! Last Friday,  her class conducted science experiments.🧪🥼
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Cape Fear Middle School! 🎉

Our media center was buzzing with energy as students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively game of Lotería! 🃏✨

Students gathered around game boards, listened for the caller to announce each colorful card, and cheered when they spotted a match. From el sol to la bota, students learned what makes this beloved game such a special part of Hispanic culture.

Thank you to Ms. Sova for making this event a success. Moments like these remind us how much we can learn from one another’s traditions and how fun learning can be! 💙🩶


#CapeFearMiddleSchool #HispanicHeritageMonth #Loteria #MediaCenterFun #CelebrateCulture
6 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Our media center was buzzing with energy as students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively game of Lotería! 🃏✨
Our media center was buzzing with energy as students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively game of Lotería! 🃏✨
Our media center was buzzing with energy as students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively game of Lotería! 🃏✨
Our media center was buzzing with energy as students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively game of Lotería! 🃏✨
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 🍂

Cape Fear Middle School families, don't forget: Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026!

Get a good night's sleep, pick out a favorite outfit, and get ready to smile big! 😁

Haven't pre-ordered yet? You can still order online with Strawbridge Studios at strawbridge.net. Click "Order Pictures & Yearbooks" and enter code PX515471.

#CapeFearMiddleSchool #FallPictureDay #PictureDayTomorrow #SmileBig #SchoolPictures
8 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 🍂  Cape Fear Middle School families, don't forget: Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026!
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 🍂  Cape Fear Middle School families, don't forget: Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026!
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 🍂  Cape Fear Middle School families, don't forget: Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026!
Game day is every day in the Cape Fear Middle School Media Center! 🏈📚

Whether you bleed crimson and cream, garnet and gold, or something else entirely, we’ve got a display of college football books waiting for you. Check out the College Football Teams and Inside College Football series to learn about the history, players, and traditions behind some of the biggest programs in the country.

Think your team is the best? Stop by and let us know your pick! 👀

#CapeFearMiddleSchool #MediaCenter #CollegeFootball #LibraryLife #ReadingIsEverything
9 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Check out the College Football Teams and Inside College Football series to learn about the history, players, and traditions behind some of the biggest programs in the country.
Good afternoon Grizzlies,

Please click on this link, https://shorturl.at/VTQ09, to view our weekly update. Go Grizzlies!
10 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
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📚 Book Fair Prep Is Underway at CFMS! 📚

Something exciting is happening in the Cape Fear Middle School Media Center this week! Ms. Sova is hard at work getting ready for our first Scholastic Book Fair in 7 years ready.

🗓️ When: October 26-30, 2026 (look for evening times coming soon)
📍 Where: CFMS Media Center

Students will be bringing home a flyer featuring a selection of the books that will be available at the fair. Take a look together, talk about which titles sound exciting, and start building that wish list!

Whether your reader loves fantasy, mystery, thrillers, or a chilling ghost story, there will be something to pick up. Thank you, Ms. Sova, for all the work bringing this to our school! We can’t wait to see our students get excited about reading.

#CFMS #ScholasticBookFair #ReadingIsFun #LoveToRead #BookFairSeason #StudentReaders
10 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
Something exciting is happening in the Cape Fear Middle School Media Center this week! Ms. Sova is hard at work getting ready for our first Scholastic Book Fair in 7 years ready.
💙 Help Us Give Back! Community Service Project 💙

The Student Athletic Leadership Team is collecting donations for the Good Shepherd Center, and we’d love your help! 🤝

📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoTtsbKgXKM
📅 Collection dates: 10/05 – 10/16
📍 Drop off at: designated classrooms or the Main Office

Our HIGH NEED items:
🧦 Socks
🧤 Gloves
🪥 Toothpaste
💄 Chapstick
🧴 Hotel-sized soap, lotion, shampoo & conditioner
🌬️ Spray deodorant

We’re also collecting batteries, headphones, reading glasses, backpacks, sunscreen, and more. Every item makes a difference for someone in our community!

Thank you for supporting our community! 🩶

#CommunityServiceProject #StudentAthleticLeadershipTeam #GoodShepherdCenter #GivingBack #SupportOurCommunity
10 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
The Student Athletic Leadership Team is collecting donations for the Good Shepherd Center, and we’d love your help! 🤝
🐻🤖 Grizzly Robotics: Building Momentum! 🤖🐻

CFMS's VEX Robotics teams are well on their way to completing the base herobot for this year's competition! Once it's done, the team can start brainstorming how to improve the Basenotes and develop a winning strategy for competition day.

Go Grizzlies! 💙🩶

#CFMSGrizzlies #CFMSRobotics #VEXRobotics #STEM #RoboticsTeam
11 days ago, Cape Fear Middle School
CFMS's VEX Robotics teams are well on their way to completing the base herobot for this year's competition! Once it's done, the team can start brainstorming how to improve the Basenotes and develop a winning strategy for competition day.
CFMS's VEX Robotics teams are well on their way to completing the base herobot for this year's competition! Once it's done, the team can start brainstorming how to improve the Basenotes and develop a winning strategy for competition day.