Surf City Elementary was recognized at the Pender County Schools Board Meeting for being one of 3 schools in the district to EXCEED growth for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎉👏 We are proud to announce Surf City Elementary achieved the highest growth in Pender County. We ranked #241 out of 2,584 schools in North Carolina! Way to go Sea Turtles!🐢📈
about 4 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
💉Flu Clinic for SCE will be October 28th from 9-10 am for all students except PreK students. See attached information. If you need a hard copy, they are available for pick up in the front office. Closing date for electronic sign up is Oct 17th.
about 5 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
Ms. Pleasant's PreK class is starting a new study all about trees and since apples grow on trees, they're also learning all about apples. Today, they had fun exploring apples through apple painting! 🎨🍎 So much learning, creating, and fun happening in their classroom!
about 7 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
This week we're wearing green to show our support for Mental Health Awareness💚 We learned that a good way to take care of our feelings is to check in with a friend. A smile, kind word, or invitation to play can make someone’s day better. Small acts of kindness matter.
about 9 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
Good evening, Bus 288 families,
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, please plan for these transportation changes:
Morning: Students will be picked up approximately one hour later than usual on Bus 322, combined with the middle school route.
Afternoon: Students will leave campus around 4:15 p.m. on Bus 261.
If you make alternate transportation arrangements, please notify your child’s teacher or email
sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
1 day ago, Leah Smith
Please see the information on our upcoming FLU Clinic at SCE.
1 day ago, Karla Smith
Dear Pre-K families,
The bus will not run until after 4 pm this afternoon. Please make other transportation arrangements if possible. You may contact your child's teacher to let them know the alternate arrangements. We are sorry for the inconvenince.
1 day ago, Leah Smith
🚌➕➖ Ms. Edwards' first graders are rolling into math fun! They used hands-on manipulatives to create school bus math stories. Keep up the great work, mathematicians!
1 day ago, Surf City Elementary
🌟 Join us for our 2nd Annual Glow Run! 🌟
📅 Friday, Nov. 6 at 6:00 PM; Located entirely within the SCE/SCM campus and Literacy Lane
🟢 Wear your best NEON, decorate your race bib, paint your face & grab some glow sticks!
🎶 Family music and a Finish Line Foam Party!
🏃♀️ 5K and 1-Mile options
📝 Sign Up Here: https://ncpta-sce.givebacks.com/shop
🙋 Want to volunteer instead? https://bit.ly/4B787AP
👕 Register by 10/14 to guarantee an event shirt!
1 day ago, Surf City Elementary
Good afternoon, Sea Turtle families. Bus 288 will run approximately 60-90 minutes behind schedule on Monday, Oct 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 6. If you would like to make alternate transportation plans, please notify the school and your child's teacher.
sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us 2 days ago, Leah Smith
📅 Save the Date! Fall Scholastic Book Fair is next week, October 12-16.
🤔Be sure to ask your child's teacher which day and time they will visit.
💳Set up your child's eWallet & Donate to Share the Fair @ https://www.scholastic.com/bf/surfcityelementaryschool
👨👩👧👦Family Night: Monday October 12 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Come shop with the whole family.
2 days ago, Surf City Elementary
The Pre-K bus will begin its morning route shortly. Thank you!
2 days ago, Leah Smith
Dear Preschool Families,
Please be aware that the Surf City bus is expected to be delayed on Monday and Tuesday on both the morning and afternoon routes.
Please allow additional time for pick-up and drop-off on these days. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our students.
Regretfully,
Ms. Kendra Bradshaw
Preschool Assistant Director, NC Pre- K Contractor, and Child Care Administrator
Pender County Schools
Burgaw, NC 28425
910.663.3541 (O)
PCS Ext: 710211
https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool
Note: All email correspondence to and from this address is subject to public review under the NC Public Records Law. As a result all messages may be monitored by and disclosed to third parties.
In compliance with federal law, Pender County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions with-out discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
3 days ago, Leah Smith
💚 Join us in showing support for Mental Health Awareness by wearing GREEN this week! 🌿💚
Wearing green is a simple way to remind our school community that mental health matters and that kindness, encouragement, and caring for one another can make a big difference.
Let’s fill our school with GREEN and show that we support healthy minds, happy hearts, and one another! 💚
3 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Sensory math in action! ✨ Yesterday, Ms. Jones, Ms. Brayton, Mr. Cross, and Ms. Full’s class practiced writing numbers using shaving cream — a messy, memorable way to build fine motor skills and number fluency.
4 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Ms. West's 4th graders explored how rocks form and change, learned that granite is NC’s state rock, and created their own digital rock cycles. Swipe to see rock property investigations and some partner reading moments! 📸➡️
4 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Well, that’s a wrap Friday — what a great week! 🎬 Rest up this weekend and come back ready for another week full of learning adventures. See you Monday! 🌟📚
5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
On Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, Bus 288 will not leave Surf City Elementary until 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to arrange another way home for your child, please notify your child’s teacher or email
sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for your flexibility!
5 days ago, Leah Smith
Today we celebrate School Custodian Day! 🎉 Big thanks to Bucky and all our custodians who work tirelessly to keep school safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff. Join us in saying thank you — share a message for the custodial team below. Let’s fill their day with appreciation! 💙🙌
5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Our 5th grade Turtle Leaders aren’t just reading — they’re building confidence as they read aloud to their Turtle Pals. These mentoring moments help older students practice fluency, public speaking, and empathy while younger readers gain role models and support — kids supporting kids! 🐢📖💪
5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
