For the afternoons, Bus 287 students will be divided by location:
Groves Point stops → Bus 279
Jeff Land and King Drive stops → Bus 281
Manhollow Church Road, Hwy 17, and Demps Road stops → Bus 280
Watts Landing Road area stops → Bus 287, departing SCE at approximately 3:45 PM
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and flexibility.
If you would like to change your child's afternoon transportation, please contact your child's teacher or email sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us.
We just got this information at 2:00
Bus 287 SCE - Split as follows:
Groves Point rides Bus 279. They will arrive at stops at approx 4:00pm
Jeff Ln/King Dr rides Bus 281. They will arrive at stops around 4:00
Watts Landing rides Bus 287 and leaves campus at 3:45
Manhollow/Hwy 17/Demps Rd stops ride Bus 280 and arrive at stops around 3:50pm.
Surf City Elementary class shirts are now available!
Order at: https://sce.aimsmarter.com/
Deadline: Friday, September 18
Important: ONE ORDER PER FAMILY
How to order: • Shirts are organized by grade and color • Use your oldest SCE student's name and teacher at checkout • Add all family members' shirts to one cart
Orders will be delivered to your oldest child's classroom.
Questions? Email scelementarypta@gmail.com
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
A HUGE thank you to Daybreak Donuts and Surf City Starbucks for generously donating donuts and coffee for our SCE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast! We’re so grateful for local businesses that show up for our school and help us spoil our amazing teachers and staff. 💕
And a big shoutout to Surf City Elementary PTA for getting everything organized, set up, and ready to go this morning! 🙌
Most of all, thank you to our teachers, staff, parents, and students who make Surf City Elementary such an incredible community. We’re so lucky to be Sea Turtles! 🐢💙
#SurfCityElementary #SCEPTA #TeacherAppreciation #SurfCityNC #SupportLocal #SeaTurtleLove #CommunityStrong
The Sept. 22 deadline is quickly approaching for required health forms and immunizations.
📌 Incoming Kindergarten students and students who enrolled from out of state must provide their school nurse with:
• A completed NC Health Assessment Form from within the past calendar year
• A copy of their updated immunization record
💉 All 7th and 12th grade students also have required immunizations that must be completed by Sept. 22.
➡️ View grade-specific immunization requirements for Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Please contact your school nurse with any questions or to make sure your student’s records are complete.
⚠️ The Sept. 22 deadline is established by North Carolina state law, and the school district cannot make exceptions.
🏥 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS REQUISITOS DE SALUD ESCOLAR
Se acerca rápidamente la fecha límite del 22 de septiembre para entregar los formularios de salud y cumplir con los requisitos de vacunación.
📌 Los estudiantes que ingresan a Kindergarten y los estudiantes que se hayan matriculado provenientes de otro estado deben entregar a la enfermera de su escuela:
• Un Formulario de Evaluación de Salud de Carolina del Norte completado durante el último año calendario
• Una copia de su registro de vacunación actualizado
💉 Todos los estudiantes de 7.º y 12.º grado también tienen requisitos de vacunación que deben cumplirse antes del 22 de septiembre.
➡️ Consulte los requisitos de vacunación específicos para Kindergarten, 7.º y 12.º grado:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene preguntas o para asegurarse de que los registros de su estudiante estén completos.
⚠️ La fecha límite del 22 de septiembre está establecida por la ley del estado de Carolina del Norte, por lo que el distrito escolar no puede hacer excepciones.
Science in action! 🔬 Ms. Wilson’s 5th graders used pipettes, water, and Jell‑O powder to explore molecules — tiny drops, instant reactions, huge curiosity!
📣 The PCS Community Priorities Survey is open!
As Pender County Schools plans for continued growth, we want to hear from families, staff and community members. Your feedback will help identify the priorities and values that should guide future decisions about school assignment and facility needs.
📝 Complete the survey by Friday, September 18: https://bit.ly/4d0Q3O0
Your voice can help shape the future of our schools! 🏫
Lanzamiento de la encuesta — 7 de septiembre
📣 ¡La Encuesta sobre las Prioridades de la Comunidad de PCS ya está disponible!
Mientras las Escuelas del Condado de Pender planifican para el crecimiento continuo, queremos escuchar a las familias, al personal y a los miembros de la comunidad. Sus comentarios ayudarán a identificar las prioridades y los valores que deben orientar las futuras decisiones sobre la asignación escolar y las necesidades de las instalaciones.
📝 Complete la encuesta antes del viernes 18 de septiembre: https://forms.gle/sgWCWu8F1rXrxboTA
¡Su voz puede ayudar a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas! 🏫
Good news! New bus stops have been added in Magnolia Reserve!
Please check your child’s folder for a new bus pass, as your child’s bus stop and/or pick-up and drop-off time may have changed.
The new stops will begin Friday afternoon and will continue with Tuesday morning’s route.
Thank you for helping us make sure everyone is aware of these changes! 🐢
Mrs. Edwards' first graders are busy learning about how books change lives around the world by reading the book, Waiting for the Biblioburro. Students are practicing their notice and wonder as they learn of a little girl who eagerly awaits a traveling library brought to her in a rural Colombian village on the backs of two donkeys. 🗺️📍📚
🎉 Big Celebration for Surf City Elementary! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Surf City Elementary School EXCEEDED GROWTH for the first time EVER — moving our school from a C to B school according to the NC Report Card Standards. This incredible achievement belongs to our incredible teachers, curious students, and supportive administration and families — together we made real gains across all subject areas. From the classroom to the community, the commitment to learning and growing together has made a powerful impact. 🙌💙📈 ✨
