Due to some technical difficulties, we have a limited weekly update. Please click on this link, http://bit.ly/4nmaS9I, for our weekly update. Have a great weekend. Go Grizzlies!
🌟Feature Friday🌟
This week, we’re shining a light on Mr. Bobby Simmons, Principal of Cape Fear Middle School! Now in his 5th year leading CFMS, Mr. Simmons has built more than just a school—he’s built a family. Under his leadership, the school has seen steady improvements in test scores, thanks to the strong relationships he fosters with his teachers and staff.
Known for creating a welcoming and supportive environment, Mr. Simmons leads with balance. He gives his staff the freedom to do their jobs while also holding high expectations. Beyond academics, he’s the type of leader who’s quick with a joke, fires up the grill to cook for his team, and steps in to support his staff in any way he can.
Mr. Simmons’ impact is felt daily at CFMS, where his leadership, positivity, and dedication continue to make a difference for both staff and students. Thank you, Mr. Simmons, for your commitment to the Cape Fear Middle School family and to Pender County Schools! 💙💛
This week, we’re shining a light on Mr. Bobby Simmons, Principal of Cape Fear Middle School! Now in his 5th year leading CFMS, Mr. Simmons has built more than just a school—he’s built a family. Under his leadership, the school has seen steady improvements in test scores, thanks to the strong relationships he fosters with his teachers and staff.
Known for creating a welcoming and supportive environment, Mr. Simmons leads with balance. He gives his staff the freedom to do their jobs while also holding high expectations. Beyond academics, he’s the type of leader who’s quick with a joke, fires up the grill to cook for his team, and steps in to support his staff in any way he can.
Mr. Simmons’ impact is felt daily at CFMS, where his leadership, positivity, and dedication continue to make a difference for both staff and students. Thank you, Mr. Simmons, for your commitment to the Cape Fear Middle School family and to Pender County Schools! 💙💛
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Paul Odom, STEM Teacher at Cape Fear Middle School! 🎉
Mr. Odom has been awarded a FOCUS Broadband Smart Connections Grant in the amount of $2,306 to support the Aerial Drone Competition Program at CFMS! 🚀✈️
This grant will provide students with exciting opportunities to explore STEM, innovation, and teamwork through hands-on drone technology. We are incredibly proud of Mr. Odom’s dedication to preparing students for future-ready careers and making learning both relevant and inspiring. 💡📚
A big thank you to FOCUS Broadband for investing in our schools and helping bring this vision to life! 🙌
#PenderCTE #OnePender #STEM #CareerReady
Mr. Odom has been awarded a FOCUS Broadband Smart Connections Grant in the amount of $2,306 to support the Aerial Drone Competition Program at CFMS! 🚀✈️
This grant will provide students with exciting opportunities to explore STEM, innovation, and teamwork through hands-on drone technology. We are incredibly proud of Mr. Odom’s dedication to preparing students for future-ready careers and making learning both relevant and inspiring. 💡📚
A big thank you to FOCUS Broadband for investing in our schools and helping bring this vision to life! 🙌
#PenderCTE #OnePender #STEM #CareerReady
What a game! Our CFMS girls softball team dug deep and pulled off an incredible 9-8 win against Burgaw Middle/West Pender in last night's nail biting game! It was a true team effort from start to finish! Way to battle, ladies! 🥎
#Celebrating25YearsofExcellence #CapeFearMiddle #CFMSsoftball #Teamwork #GoGrizzlies
#Celebrating25YearsofExcellence #CapeFearMiddle #CFMSsoftball #Teamwork #GoGrizzlies
👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Unbelievable first game for our CFMS football team! In a nail-biting season opener, our Grizzlies battled hard and pulled off an impressive 12-6 victory over Surf City Middle School. We are so proud of the dedication and teamwork shown on the field. The season is just getting started, and we can't wait to see what's next! Go Grizzlies!! 🏈🐻🏈
#Celebrating25YearsofExcellence #CapeFearMiddle #FootballSeason #Teamwork
#Celebrating25YearsofExcellence #CapeFearMiddle #FootballSeason #Teamwork
Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
This has been a great week of school. We hope everyone has a good labor day weekend. Please click on this link, https://bit.ly/3HzkZZx, to view our weekly updates. Go Grizzlies!
📅 It may be early in the school year, but it’s never too early to plan ahead!
If you have a 7th or 8th grade student who may be interested in dual enrollment opportunities, now is the perfect time to learn more.
🌟 Dual enrollment through Cape Fear Community College gives eligible students the chance to:
✅ Take college-level courses while in high school
✅ Get a tuition-free head start on college education
✅ Transition seamlessly from high school to college
Families can ask questions and get details about:
🎓 College Accelerated Program
🎓 Pender Early College High School
🎓 Career & College Promise
👉 Don’t miss these opportunities to start planning your student’s future!
If you have a 7th or 8th grade student who may be interested in dual enrollment opportunities, now is the perfect time to learn more.
🌟 Dual enrollment through Cape Fear Community College gives eligible students the chance to:
✅ Take college-level courses while in high school
✅ Get a tuition-free head start on college education
✅ Transition seamlessly from high school to college
Families can ask questions and get details about:
🎓 College Accelerated Program
🎓 Pender Early College High School
🎓 Career & College Promise
👉 Don’t miss these opportunities to start planning your student’s future!
🚍 We know the first day of the three-tier schedule brought some challenges, while we continue to work to make improvements there is a free tool that can be helpful for families - the Here Comes the Bus app.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
We are looking forward to our students arriving on Monday. Please click on this link, http://bit.ly/4mFtcdC, to view important information. Just a reminder that it is mandatory that all students have a beginning of year application completed. You can find the application in the included link. Go Grizzlies!
http://bit.ly/4mFtcdC
Congratulations to Mr. Odom on receiving a FOCUS Broadband Smart Connections grant for the Aerial Drone Competition.
He is amazing teacher who works hard to educated and invest in our students in his STEM classes and Robotics program.
Again, congratulations Mr. Odom.
#letsgogrizzlies #celebrating25yearsofexcellence
He is amazing teacher who works hard to educated and invest in our students in his STEM classes and Robotics program.
Again, congratulations Mr. Odom.
#letsgogrizzlies #celebrating25yearsofexcellence
Families, don't forget to fill out the Beginning of the Year paperwork. This will need to be filled out before your student gets a Chromebook this school year.
For those not able to attend our Open House tonight or those who still need to fill out this paperwork, please see the directions below.
#letsgogrizzlies #celebrating25yearsofexcellenc
For those not able to attend our Open House tonight or those who still need to fill out this paperwork, please see the directions below.
#letsgogrizzlies #celebrating25yearsofexcellenc
Thank you to all the families who came out to this evening's Open House. We cannot wait for our Grizzlies to be in the building on Monday, August 25th.
#letsgogrizzlies #celebrating25yearsofexcellence
#letsgogrizzlies #celebrating25yearsofexcellence
Open House is Wednesday, August 20th from 4pm-6pm. This is an opportunity for your child to receive his/her class schedule, meet teachers, and receive bus assignments. We will have homeroom teacher lists for students on each grade level hallway. Your child's homeroom teacher will have your son/daughter's schedule and other important CFMS information. The PTO will be on site selling Grizzly wear. We will have games for our students to play and food options at the event.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE!! A beginning of year app needs to be submitted by 8/22 in order for your student(s) to be issued a Chromebook to be prepared for the 1st day of school. Click on this link, https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/cfms/article/2307629, to complete and submit your application.
Our weekly update is packed with lots of information and announcements from CFMS. Please click on this link, http://bit.ly/4fAlhvy, to view these announcements.
Tryouts for Fall Sports are coming up. If you are interested in trying out for football/softball (8/18) or cheerleading (8/25), please see the flyer for times.
Please double check your student-athlete(s) have all required paperwork completed in BigTeams (Student Central) to participate.
CFMS Athletics Update - Please click on this link, https://bit.ly/3JbPeGl, for important athletic information regarding football, softball and cheerleading. Go Grizzlies!
