Our Grizzlies had fun at the first prep rally of the year. Don't forget to come out this afternoon to cheer on and support the football team at 4:30pm as they play their first home game of the year on our new field.
🌟 Student Spotlight: Tyreque! 🌟
Say hello to Tyreque, an 8th grader at CFM! Tyreque was nominated by Ms. Jillian Miller for his incredible kindness and helpfulness. Tyreque is always in a great mood, loves being at school, and goes out of his way to help others. He even helps the custodians clean the cafeteria during lunch! 🌟
Tyreque is a fantastic example of treating everyone with respect and kindness, and he sets a great example for his peers and adults alike. He’s known for his positive attitude and his desire to help others whenever he can. 🙌
Fun Facts About Tyreque:
Favorite Food: Fries 🍟
Favorite Color: Blue 💙
Hobbies: Playing football 🏈
Interesting Fact: Tyreque loves helping people out and dreams of becoming a deputy one day! 🚓
Thanks for being such a positive influence, Tyreque! Keep up the amazing work! 👏 #OnePender
Cape Fear MS had the best academic year in the school's history. Our school report card grade of 59 was the highest ever. We exceeded growth with an index of 4.35 and a converted grade of 90.5 which ranked in the top 10.5% in NC.
Meet Mr. Paul Odom, STEM Teacher at Cape Fear Middle School! 🚀
Now in his 7th year of teaching, Mr. Odom’s journey to education started in an unexpected way—his high school Drafting teacher actually offered him his job upon retirement! That encouragement sparked Mr. Odom’s transition from industry to the classroom, and he’s never looked back. 🙌
Mr. Odom loves teaching middle school STEM because it allows him to dive into all sorts of fun, hands-on projects with his students. From bridge building to rocketry, robotics, and even drones, he gets to explore cool topics that both he and his students enjoy—without the stress of end-of-semester testing! 🚁🤖
One of his favorite teaching moments? When students from last year’s Robotics competition came up to him on the first day of school, excitedly asking if they could do it again this year. And, of course, he treasures the sweet notes and drawings his students have shared with him over the years. ❤️
Outside of school, Mr. Odom has plenty of hobbies to keep him busy! He’s a commercial drone pilot, enjoys building models, and loves cooking (when he’s not catching up on rest, of course!). 🛩️🍳 He also loves a good road trip, especially when it’s to see his kids in Michigan or to visit the mountains.
At home, Mr. Odom is kept on his toes by his Australian Shepherd, Little Ann, and three of her adorable puppies. 🐶 His teaching motto? "Try to make learning fun!" And with all the exciting things happening in his STEM classroom, it’s clear he lives by that philosophy every day!
We put up banners with our students high school graduation years on them. We want them to think about their future and start setting goals to be successful. Each student signed their banner. When they come back for their senior walk, they will be able to see their banner. #HOMEoftheGrizzlies
Thank you to Delta Nu Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma for the donation of backpacks and school supplies!!!
Today in Mr. Odom's class, his 8th grade students are learning about Drag, aerodynamics, and center of gravity by building gliders and testing how far they go when they launch them!
We want to invite everyone to our Title 1 Curriculum Night on September 26th from
5:00pm-6:30 pm. You will have a chance to hear an update from Mr. Simmons about Cape Fear MS, and the growth the school is making. Progress Reports will be
available during this event. Also, our teachers will be sharing about upcoming units of study, so parents and guardians can get an idea of future activities that will be taking place in the classroom. #HOMEoftheGrizzlies
Let's go, Grizzlies!!! We became a certified Heart Safe School on August 22nd, 2024 with Project Adam. We are so proud of our team, who conducted 2 mock code drills with some of Duke Children's Cardiology team and did amazing!
Pender County Schools is in the first group of schools in NC that are moving from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus for the Student Information System (SIS). In an effort to continue effective and efficient communication with our parents, Pender County Schools will be utilizing Infinite Campus (the new SIS) to complete certain updates required at the start of the school year for access to grades, attendance and other updates throughout the year. To request access to your Parent Portal Credentials, please complete the google form found here, https://bit.ly/3Taxw8f. This is for PARENTS and GUARDIANS ONLY. You only need to provide information for ONE student (Your Oldest Student) to receive parent portal access for all students. Once you create your account, you will be able to add/view your other student(s) information. ONLY COMPLETE THE FORM ONCE. This will avoid confusion and will provide a quicker process to release letters. Please allow 24-48 hours to process your request as the information provided must and will be verified before the letters are sent to families.
FIRST WEEK ATTENDANCE RATE: 98%!!!!!!
Thank you parents and students for making this first week a successful one. 6th grade attendance was 98.49%, 7th grade was 99.35% and 8th grade was 97.11%. Congrats and keep up the good work.
#HOMEoftheGrizzlies
Mr Odom applied for and received one of 25 grants given out nationwide to allow a team of our students to compete in the American Rocketry Challenge! The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest rocket contest with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing each year. The contest gives middle and high school students the opportunity to design, build, and launch model rockets. The hands-on experience reinforces engineering concepts. If our team's rocket qualifies, they will get the opportunity to travel to Virginia for National Launch Day where they could win up to $20,000 out of the $100,000 in prizes awarded each year. Go Grizzlies! #HOMEoftheGrizzlies
Our fall sports start very soon! #HOMEoftheGrizzlies
With 24 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Bove has committed herself to making a meaningful impact in the lives of her students. She loves teaching social studies because it gives her the opportunity to show students why history often repeats itself, helping them learn valuable lessons from the past. 📚 One of her most rewarding moments in the classroom is when a student exclaims, "I get it!" This moment of understanding is what drives her passion for teaching. 😊 Outside the classroom, Mrs. Bove enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, being outdoors, reading, and traveling. Her dream destination is Italy—a place she hopes to visit someday. 🌍 Mrs. Bove’s personal motto is, "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves," a philosophy that she brings to her teaching every day. ☀️ Her dedication and enthusiasm make her a cherished member of the Cape Fear Middle School community.
With 24 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Bove has committed herself to making a meaningful impact in the lives of her students. She loves teaching social studies because it gives her the opportunity to show students why history often repeats itself, helping them learn valuable lessons from the past. 📚
One of her most rewarding moments in the classroom is when a student exclaims, "I get it!" This moment of understanding is what drives her passion for teaching. 😊 Outside the classroom, Mrs. Bove enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, being outdoors, reading, and traveling. Her dream destination is Italy—a place she hopes to visit someday. 🌍
Mrs. Bove’s personal motto is, "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves," a philosophy that she brings to her teaching every day. ☀️ Her dedication and enthusiasm make her a cherished member of the Cape Fear Middle School community.
📚🍟 Fries for School Supplies is Back! 🍟📚
We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, our local McDonald’s owner-operators are hosting the Fries for School Supplies fundraiser in our school district!
Last year, over $110,000 was raised for our area schools, and we’re aiming to do even more this year! 🎉
From August 26th to 30th, McDonald’s will donate 10% of sales from all a la carte Fries to help support our schools. It’s a delicious way to contribute to our community! 🙌
Welcome Back! We can't wait to see everyone bright and early tomorrow morning. Please click on this link, https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/cfms/article/1728241, to view important information and updates.
✂️ Back-to-School Haircuts! ✂️
Cape Fear Community College is offering free haircuts this Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Barber School located at 108 Walnut St.
No appointments needed—just walk in! All haircuts will be supervised by a licensed instructor and are first-come, first-served. Remember, students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Get ready for the new school year with a fresh look!
📣 Important Announcement 📣
All Pender County Schools buildings will be closed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as our staff gathers for the Convocation event. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prepare for a great school year ahead! 🎓✨ #OnePender
