Update for Bus 288 families: Good news! We have a driver for Bus 288 tomorrow morning, and it will run on its regular schedule. Please disregard our earlier announcement about a two-hour delay. Thank you for your patience! I apologize for the multiple messages this evening.
about 6 hours ago, Leah Smith
Bus 288 on time
Bus 288 will be approximately 2 hours late Thursday Morning. The sub driver will run her first 2 routes and then begin Bus 288's route. If you can make other arrangements to get your child to school, please do so. The bus will still run the route, but it will be 2 hours late.
We also predict an afternoon delay, but we will let you know as soon as we have that information. Thank you for your continued patience.
about 6 hours ago, Leah Smith
288 late on 280
Bus 288 students are riding bus 261 this afternoon. The bus left our campus at 4:15.
about 9 hours ago, Leah Smith
288 on 261
📚 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS!

Cape Fear Community College is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Cape Fear Middle School for adults ages 18 and older.

📅 October 5 – December 10
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School

Registration orientation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Cindy Fischer at 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu or 📞 910-362-7184.

Please share this opportunity with family, friends and community members who may be interested! 💙📖

📚 ¡CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS!

Cape Fear Community College ofrecerá clases GRATIS de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) en Cape Fear Middle School para adultos de 18 años en adelante.

📅 5 de octubre – 10 de diciembre
🗓️ Lunes, martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School

La orientación para la inscripción es solo con cita previa. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con Cindy Fischer al 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu o 📞 910-362-7184.

¡Comparta esta oportunidad con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados! 💙📖
about 11 hours ago, Bob Fankboner
english as a second language flyer (English version)
english as a second language flyer (Spanish version)
Our lost and found area is beginning to collect water bottles! These 10 bottles are missing their owners. Please encourage your child to stop by the lost and found if you are missing items from home! The lost and found is located at the front of the school near the front office.
about 12 hours ago, Leah Smith
Lost water bottles
bottles
Bus 288 will be 60-90 minutes late this afternoon. It will leave our campus around 4:15. If you want different transportation for your child, please contact your teacher or email sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us
about 13 hours ago, Leah Smith
bus 288
Bus 288 is running late, it will leave campus at 7:15 for the morning route. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
about 19 hours ago, Leah Smith
288 at 7:15
SCE Bus 288 Update: Bus 288 riders have left the bus lot on bus 284 and are on their way home! Thank you for your continued support.
1 day ago, Surf City Elementary
bus
Students who ride bus 288 will ride bus 284 this afternoon and will not leave until 4:30, after the sub driver finishes his other routes. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you would like to make other arrangements, please contact your child's teacher or email info_sce@pender.k12.nc.us
1 day ago, Leah Smith
288 is 284
👢 Dolly Day — Friday 9/25! 🎸 Let's wear PINK to honor Dolly Parton — for her kindness, hard work, and her upbeat anthem “9 to 5” — a perfect reminder about hard work and chasing dreams. 💖🎶. Let’s teach our kids about confidence, giving back, and persistence. 💕
1 day ago, Surf City Elementary
Dolly Parton day
📅 Save the date! Pender County Schools will hold a community forum on future growth and school planning.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the planning process and share your perspective. The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools

📅 ¡Reserve la fecha! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender llevarán a cabo un foro comunitario sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre el proceso de planificación y compartir su perspectiva. El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS para quienes no puedan asistir.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
1 day ago, Bob Fankboner
save the date
All buses are running on time this afternoon!

Please note that tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, Bus 288 will not leave campus until approximately 4:30 p.m. If you would like to change your child’s afternoon transportation for tomorrow, please notify your child’s teacher or email info_sce@pender.k12.nc.us
3 days ago, Leah Smith
Bus 288 late tuesday pm
Good morning. Bus 288 will be 60-90 minutes late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
3 days ago, Leah Smith
Bus 288 Late
Dive into Turtle Time! Please take a moment and read our September Parent Newsletter. Have a fantastic weekend!

https://app.smore.com/n/hkcen
5 days ago, Karla Smith
September Newsletter
Check out Ms. Emery's first graders who are working hard at sounding out CVC words, game-style!
5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
first graders playing a CVC word game
Happy Friday.
Bus 279 will be Bus 272 today.

Good news for Monday: Bus 287 will be back on schedule. Children who rode the split route this week will be back on Bus 287 and will dismiss on time. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!
5 days ago, Leah Smith
Bus 279 is 272

📅 PTA Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

• Friday, Sept. 18 – T-Shirt Orders Due Today https://sce.aimsmarter.com/
• Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Spirit Night at High Tides and Good Vibes: Join us 4:00 PM–close. Proceeds benefit SCE PTA.
• Friday, Nov. 6 – 2nd Annual Glow Run: More details coming soon.
• Friday, Dec. 4 – Annual Winter Fest

Thank you for supporting our school!

5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
PTA events
PTA shirt order
PTA Spirit Night
PTA Glow Run

🚨 Today is the final day to complete the PCS Community Priorities Survey!
Help ensure community priorities and values guide future planning for Pender County Schools.
📝 Complete the survey today: https://bit.ly/4d0Q3O0
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their feedback! 💬

Recordatorio final de la encuesta — 18 de septiembre
🚨 ¡Hoy es el último día para completar la Encuesta sobre las Prioridades de la Comunidad de PCS!
Ayúdenos a garantizar que las prioridades y los valores de la comunidad orienten la planificación futura de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
📝 Complete la encuesta hoy:https://forms.gle/sgWCWu8F1rXrxboTA
¡Gracias a todos los que ya compartieron sus comentarios! 💬

6 days ago, Bob Fankboner
reminder
We're happy to share with you that Leah from Ms. Pressler's 2nd grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week! Leah, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
6 days ago, Surf City Elementary
sea turtle of the week
What’s the best playground activity at recess? 🛝🏃‍♀️ Mrs. Clark’s second graders put their heads together and wrote opinion paragraphs defending their top pick. ✏️
7 days ago, Surf City Elementary
2nd graders collaboratively writing
2nd graders collaboratively writing
2nd graders collaboratively writing
2nd graders collaboratively writing