Bus 281 will be 40 minutes late this morning. These students will ride bus 279. We apologize for the inconvenience.
about 1 hour ago, Leah Smith
bus 281 40 min late
Bus 287 students are on Bus 261. They left our campus at 4:17. Thank you for your patience.
about 14 hours ago, Leah Smith
Bus 287 as Bus 261
Bus 288 left our campus around 3:35 this afternoon. Thank you for your patience!
about 15 hours ago, Leah Smith
288
Take a walk down the hall and you'll see kids busy learning math! 🧠🔢 Ms. Emery's first graders are building their mathematical thinking by sorting while Ms. Mizell's fourth graders are collaborating on word problems — finding the keywords and working it out! Sharing strategies and helping each other learn knew ways to tackle hard problems.
about 18 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
4th graders working on math word problems together
first graders sorting
Dear Sea Turtle Families. Bus 287 and Bus 288 will be late this afternoon. Bus 288 will leave campus around 3:30, with their regular driver. Bus 287 will leave around 4:15 with a sub driver. If you would like for your child to change your child's transportation, please contact your child's teacher or send and email to sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us
We apologize for the inconvenience.
about 18 hours ago, Leah Smith
287 and 288 Late

Attention Surf City Pre-School Families: Students who ride the Pre-K bus will be picked up 1 hour late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.

1 day ago, Leah Smith
Pre K 1 hour late
Students who ride bus 287 are on Bus 261. The bus left our campus at 4:20 pm
1 day ago, Leah Smith
Bus 287
Good afternoon, Sea Turtle Families,
Bus 287 will not leave campus until 4:10 this afternoon.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you would like to make other transportation arrangements for your child, please communicate with your child's teacher through Rooms, or you may email the school at SCE_info@pender.k12.nc.us
Thank you!
1 day ago, Leah Smith
bus 287 late

🔎 LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! 🎒

We’re already seeing a few water bottles, jackets, and other belongings left behind—especially on buses and in the cafeteria after breakfast!

Please help us by labeling your child’s belongings with their first and last name. We even have a label station at school!

We’re also reminding our students to LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! 👀 Before leaving the bus, cafeteria, playground, classroom, or anywhere else, take a quick look around and make sure you have everything you brought with you.

Label it. Look around. Bring it home!

3 days ago, Leah Smith
Look Before You Leave
labeling station
What an amazing first week! Reminder... today was the last day parents were allowed to walk students up to the front door at morning arrival. Monday we will start our journey of creating independent Sea Turtles. We have 15+ people on car duty and many others stationed throughout the lobby and hall to assist students to class, if needed.

The only parents allowed to park and walk students up are students with an IEP requiring hand to hand transfer to an adult.

Thank you for following our school expectations and helping us keep the line moving by not stopping traffic for walkers. This is the same procedure we implemented last year and the car rider line moved quickly!

Have a fantastic weekend!

5 days ago, Karla Smith
Car line reminders
We're happy to share with you that Noah from Ms. Wilson's 5th grade class is our first Sea Turtle of the Week for this awesome school year. Noah, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
sea turtle of the week
Our wonderful AP, Ms. Smith, enjoyed sharing some food with one of Ms. Pleasant's PreK students. 🥤💙
5 days ago, Surf City Elementary
teacher playing pretend with PreK students
Surf City Elementary Families. Bus 279 is runnning approximately 30 minutes late. Bus 280 has a sub driver. Please expect delays.
6 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Big smiles for Kindergarten! 🌈✨ Our caring Kindergarten teachers fill the classroom with laughter, curiosity, hands-on learning and lots of encouragement. that helps our youngest students grow. 🌟Drop a quick shoutout to a K teacher who makes magic happen! 💬👏
6 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Kindergarten team posing for a picture
Safety First! ✅This morning our students learned about bus safety, participated in a bus evacuation and a fire drill as well as used the quiet coyote sign to follow their teacher back into the building. Great job putting safety first! 🚌
6 days ago, Surf City Elementary
students watching a bus evacuation drill
students at a bus evacuation drill
students at a bus evacuation drill
students at a bus evacuation drill
students at a fire drill
student using quiet coyote sign in line
Grateful for the kindness and safety that Officer Wyke & Officer Kelley bring to both of our schools. 💙👮‍♂️🤝
6 days ago, Surf City Elementary
SRO walking down the hallway holding a kids hand
Excited for a strong start to 5th grade! 🎉✨ Our dedicated 5th grade teachers bring enthusiasm, meaningful instruction, and a positive classroom culture that supports student growth. Drop some love in the comments — let’s fill their feed with gratitude! 💬👏📚
7 days ago, Surf City Elementary
5th grade team of teachers
Candy + conversation = classroom magic! 🍬✨ Mrs. Clark's second graders enjoyed a sweet way to spark conversation. First they sorted by color, then they answered prompts tied to each color No snacking until you share — then enjoy!
7 days ago, Surf City Elementary
2nd graders sitting on the carpet in groups talking
2nd graders sitting on the carpet in groups talking
Who’s ready to ROCK 4th grade? 🎉 Our amazing 4th grade teachers are bringing passion, fun, and big smiles this year — and we can’t wait to see the magic! ✨ Comment below to give a shoutout to one of our fantastic 4th grade teachers! — they’ll love reading your notes. 💬👏🍎
8 days ago, Surf City Elementary
4th grade teachers
🥞🍕August/September breakfast & lunch menus 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WtG3o2
8 days ago, Surf City Elementary
breakfast & lunch menu