Together, we can take a moment to remember those who lost their lives, honor the heroes who served, and recognize the strength and unity that followed.
🇺🇸 Wear your red, white, and blue as we remember.
🦈 Surf City Middle School
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.
Today, we welcomed our new Sharks and officially sorted them into their Frenzies! 🌊💙 These Frenzies are a big part of what makes our school community so special—building friendships, creating connections, showing school spirit, and giving every Shark a team to call their own!
Our newest Sharks are now officially part of one of six fierce Frenzies:
🦈 Tiger Sharks
🦈 Thresher Sharks
🦈 Mako Sharks
🦈 Hammerhead Sharks
🦈 Bull Sharks
🦈 Spinner Sharks
The energy, excitement, and school spirit were AMAZING! We can’t wait to see these new Sharks cheer each other on, compete, make memories, and show what it means to be part of the Surf City Shark family! 💙🩵
Welcome to the Frenzy, Sharks! Let the fun begin! 🌊🦈
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JuWvwp83XA7W2c7YRZKdHAMuerAEZHm8/view?usp=sharing
📣 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! 🏫
🌟 Congratulations to:
🎨 Jessie Thorarinson – 7th Grade
🎨 Hailey Keller – 7th Grade
🎨 McKenna Shirley – 8th Grade
These students have demonstrated creativity, talent, and dedication, and we are so proud to see their hard work recognized!
Please join us in congratulating Jessie, Hailey, and McKenna, who were recognized at the Pender County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Way to go, Sharks! 🦈🎨🌊 We are proud of the way you Lead with Character. Learn with Purpose. Make Waves.
This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. Together, we have continued to grow, learn, and make waves!
To our Sharks—thank you for showing up, working hard, supporting one another, and believing in what we can accomplish together. 🦈
From a C to a B… and we’re just getting started! 🌊
We are proud to be Surf City Middle School—where we Lead with Character. Learn with Purpose. Make Waves.
What a great week to be a Shark! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping us kick off the school year with such positive energy. We are excited to see our students Lead, Learn, and Make Waves each day! Shark Bites Weekly Newsletter is now available.
🎓 Explore Dual Enrollment Opportunities!
Pender County Schools, in partnership with Cape Fear Community College, invites 7th and 8th grade students and their families to learn about the dual-enrollment options available to PCS students.
📍 Topsail High School
📅 September 1 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Heide Trask High School
📅 September 3 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Pender High School
📅 September 9 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us to explore pathways that can help students earn college credit while still in high school! 📚✨
🎓 ¡Conozca las oportunidades de inscripción dual!
Pender County Schools, en colaboración con Cape Fear Community College, invita a los estudiantes de 7.º y 8.º grado y a sus familias a conocer las opciones de inscripción dual disponibles para los estudiantes de PCS.
📍 Topsail High School
📅 1 de septiembre | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Heide Trask High School
📅 3 de septiembre | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Pender High School
📅 9 de septiembre | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
¡Acompáñenos para explorar programas que pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a obtener créditos universitarios mientras aún cursan la escuela secundaria! 📚✨
We had such a wonderful Open House on Wednesday! It was great to see so many families, meet our Sharks, and kick off another exciting school year together. We are so excited to welcome all of our Sharks back tomorrow and can’t wait to see everyone in the halls! 🦈💙 Let’s make it a "fin"tastic year!
We are excited about our first week, Sharks!
Catch up on all the important updates and reminders from our newsletter which is now available:
Shark Bites Weekly Newsletter
Take a moment to read and stay connected with all things SCMS!
Lead. Learn. Make Waves.
The Pender County Health Department will hold a one-day extended Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, August 25, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at both locations:
📍 Burgaw — 298 Progress Drive
📍 Hampstead — 15060 Highway 17
📞 For more information or assistance, call (910) 259-1230.
Help your student start the school year healthy and ready to learn! 🎒📚
💉 ¿Necesita poner al día las vacunas de su hijo para el nuevo año escolar?
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá un horario extendido para su Clínica de Vacunación para el Regreso a Clases el martes 25 de agosto, de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., en ambas ubicaciones:
📍 Burgaw — 298 Progress Drive
📍 Hampstead — 15060 Highway 17
📞 Para obtener más información o asistencia, llame al (910) 259-1230.
¡Ayude a su estudiante a comenzar el año escolar saludable y listo para aprender! 🎒📚
Welcome Back, Families!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Surf City Middle School! We are excited to begin another great year with our students and families. Please take a few minutes to view our Sharks Weekly Newsletter for important information, upcoming dates, school expectations, and helpful resources as we kick off the new school year.
We look forward to partnering with you to make this a successful year for all of our Sharks!
🚌 Need school bus transportation on day one?
All students who need bus transportation for the first day of school must be registered by August 10.
Requests submitted after the deadline cannot be guaranteed service during the first 10 school days. Register by August 10 to help ensure your student has transportation available when school begins.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful start to the school year!
Enroll - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
🚌 **¿Necesita transporte en autobús escolar desde el primer día?**
Todos los estudiantes que necesiten transporte en autobús escolar el primer día de clases deben estar inscritos a más tardar el **10 de agosto**.
No se puede garantizar el servicio durante los primeros 10 días de clases para las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha límite. Complete la inscripción antes del 10 de agosto para ayudar a garantizar que su estudiante tenga transporte disponible cuando comiencen las clases.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a prepararnos para un inicio seguro y exitoso del nuevo año escolar!
Inscribirse - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Your business can make a lasting impact by sponsoring our Shark of the Month program or contributing to teacher recognition. As a sponsor, you'll be recognized through our social media and school newsletters while helping us build a positive, respectful, and supportive school culture.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact Principal Crystal Hall at crystal_hall@pender.k12.nc.us or 910-928-0087 to learn how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference for our Sharks! 🩵💙
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📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
To help families plan ahead, we've created our 2026–2027 Family Vacation Planner with all of the major school breaks and holidays in one convenient place. We encourage families to schedule vacations during these planned breaks whenever possible so students don't miss valuable classroom instruction.
We are excited to kick off another great year of Shark Athletics! Football, softball, and cheerleading seasons are just around the corner, and we look forward to seeing our student-athletes represent Surf City Middle School with pride.
Please review the attached athletic documents for important information about each sport, including tryout details, practice schedules, eligibility requirements, and other season-specific information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n3s0L9XZhQ63ltQqhVUrjJLxMLxzy7Jr/view?usp=drive_link
Final Forms – Required by August 6
Pender County Schools uses Final Forms to process athletic eligibility for all student-athletes. All required forms must be completed in Final Forms by Wednesday, August 6, to ensure students are eligible for tryouts.
Completing the required paperwork before the deadline allows our Athletic Director and coaches time to review and approve student eligibility. Students who have not been approved in the Final Forms system will not be permitted to participate in tryouts.
For your convenience, we have included the following resources:
Final Forms Parent Registration Help: https://finalforms-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/districts/NC/pender-nc/district/parent_registration_playbook.pdf?timestamp=1783965071
NCHSAA Physical Form: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2643/Pcs/b9e6b053-c74b-46d2-b1fb-8724a765baba/2023-2024_PPE-English-Aug202311__1_.pdf?disposition=inline
If you have questions regarding athletic eligibility, Final Forms, or the upcoming sports seasons, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Gregory Batts, at gregory_batts@pender.k12.nc.us.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to an exciting fall season. Go Sharks!
