🌟 PCS VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 🌟
This week's PCS Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Michelle Kosinski, whose dedication to supporting teachers and creating memorable experiences for students makes a difference in her school community! 💙💛
Michelle has been an active member of the PTA for the past three years, including two years serving as vice president. Throughout that time, she's made it a priority to show school staff just how much they're appreciated.
🥞 One of her special contributions is organizing a monthly breakfast for teachers and staff. Michelle doesn't just coordinate the meals — she personally delivers breakfast to classrooms, bringing a little extra encouragement and appreciation to educators as they start their day!
Her efforts go beyond supporting staff. Michelle also works to help ensure students have positive and memorable experiences throughout the school year.
Whether she's planning an event, supporting the PTA or finding another way to brighten someone's day, Michelle continues to give her time and energy to her school community.
👏 Thank you, Michelle, for your generosity, thoughtfulness and commitment to making our schools better places for students and staff!
This week's PCS Volunteer Spotlight recognizes Michelle Kosinski, whose dedication to supporting teachers and creating memorable experiences for students makes a difference in her school community! 💙💛
Michelle has been an active member of the PTA for the past three years, including two years serving as vice president. Throughout that time, she's made it a priority to show school staff just how much they're appreciated.
🥞 One of her special contributions is organizing a monthly breakfast for teachers and staff. Michelle doesn't just coordinate the meals — she personally delivers breakfast to classrooms, bringing a little extra encouragement and appreciation to educators as they start their day!
Her efforts go beyond supporting staff. Michelle also works to help ensure students have positive and memorable experiences throughout the school year.
Whether she's planning an event, supporting the PTA or finding another way to brighten someone's day, Michelle continues to give her time and energy to her school community.
👏 Thank you, Michelle, for your generosity, thoughtfulness and commitment to making our schools better places for students and staff!
🍂🎃 What a fantastic night at our 7th Grade Autumn Arts Showcase! 🎭🎨🎶
Our 7th-grade Sharks showcased their amazing talents in Theatre, Visual Arts, and Band!
🎭 Theatre students demonstrated their skills in acting choices and character development while bringing their showcase host characters to life. While the hosts took center stage, the crew members also learned the importance of the people working behind the scenes to make a production successful!
🎨 Visual Arts students displayed their fall-inspired artwork, showing off their skills in color mixing, shading, value, and detail. From colorful pumpkins, candy, leaves, and pie drawings to Tim Burton-inspired self-portraits created with white colored pencils on black paper, Halloween skeleton drawings, and papier-mâché folk art pumpkins, our young artists showcased their creativity and growing artistic skills!
🎶🎶 Band students entertained the crowd with festive Halloween costumes and performances, including “Creepy Crawly Creatures,” “Bugfoot Stomp,” “Revenge of the Dust,” “Bunnies,” and “Oompa Loompa”! Our very own “Judge Judy” band director joined in on the Halloween fun, too! 🎃🎵
💙 A huge THANK YOU to all the families, friends, teachers, and staff who came out to support our talented students. Your support made this a wonderful evening celebrating creativity, performance, and the arts!
We are so proud of our Shark Fam! 🦈🎨🎭
Our 7th-grade Sharks showcased their amazing talents in Theatre, Visual Arts, and Band!
🎭 Theatre students demonstrated their skills in acting choices and character development while bringing their showcase host characters to life. While the hosts took center stage, the crew members also learned the importance of the people working behind the scenes to make a production successful!
🎨 Visual Arts students displayed their fall-inspired artwork, showing off their skills in color mixing, shading, value, and detail. From colorful pumpkins, candy, leaves, and pie drawings to Tim Burton-inspired self-portraits created with white colored pencils on black paper, Halloween skeleton drawings, and papier-mâché folk art pumpkins, our young artists showcased their creativity and growing artistic skills!
🎶🎶 Band students entertained the crowd with festive Halloween costumes and performances, including “Creepy Crawly Creatures,” “Bugfoot Stomp,” “Revenge of the Dust,” “Bunnies,” and “Oompa Loompa”! Our very own “Judge Judy” band director joined in on the Halloween fun, too! 🎃🎵
💙 A huge THANK YOU to all the families, friends, teachers, and staff who came out to support our talented students. Your support made this a wonderful evening celebrating creativity, performance, and the arts!
We are so proud of our Shark Fam! 🦈🎨🎭
🦈💙 SHARKS OF CHARACTER! 💙🦈
We are SO proud of our Surf City Middle School Students of Character! 🎉 These students continue to show what it means to be a Shark by demonstrating kindness, respect, responsibility, and positive leadership in our school community. Their actions make a difference, and we are proud to celebrate the outstanding choices they make each day!
A HUGE thank you to Surf City Smash for sponsoring our Students of Character and helping us recognize these amazing students! 💙 Your generosity and support mean so much to our Shark Family.
We are incredibly grateful for our local community and the businesses that invest in our students and support our school. When our community comes together, we create opportunities to celebrate, encourage, and inspire the next generation of leaders!
👏 Help us congratulate our Students of Character! We are proud of you, Sharks!
Lead with Character. Learn with Purpose. Make Waves.
We are SO proud of our Surf City Middle School Students of Character! 🎉 These students continue to show what it means to be a Shark by demonstrating kindness, respect, responsibility, and positive leadership in our school community. Their actions make a difference, and we are proud to celebrate the outstanding choices they make each day!
A HUGE thank you to Surf City Smash for sponsoring our Students of Character and helping us recognize these amazing students! 💙 Your generosity and support mean so much to our Shark Family.
We are incredibly grateful for our local community and the businesses that invest in our students and support our school. When our community comes together, we create opportunities to celebrate, encourage, and inspire the next generation of leaders!
👏 Help us congratulate our Students of Character! We are proud of you, Sharks!
Lead with Character. Learn with Purpose. Make Waves.
🎃🍂 What an AMAZING night at our Fall Arts Festival! 🍂🎃
We had an incredible showing of creatively decorated pumpkins, and we are so proud of all the students who participated! Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity and helped make the event such a success. 🧡
🏆 Congratulations to our Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners!
🥇 1st Place: Noelle Rocco – “Backpack O’Lantern”
🥈 2nd Place: Lily Flynn – “Dorothy and Toto”
🥉 3rd Place: Kimberly Parker – “Patchwork Pumpkin”
🚀 Most Creative: Alexis Gee – “ET Phone Home”
🐈⬛ Best Traditional: Jenna Hill – “Scaredy Cat”
🥰 Most Adorable: Stella Santos – “Edward Pumpkin”
👻 Spookiest: Madison Beltric – “The Donut Devourer”
❤️ People’s Choice: Alexis Gee – “ET Phone Home”
A huge congratulations to all our winners and a big THANK YOU to every student who participated! Your imagination and creativity made this year's pumpkin display fantastic. We love seeing our Shark Fam shine through the arts! 🦈🎨
We had an incredible showing of creatively decorated pumpkins, and we are so proud of all the students who participated! Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity and helped make the event such a success. 🧡
🏆 Congratulations to our Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners!
🥇 1st Place: Noelle Rocco – “Backpack O’Lantern”
🥈 2nd Place: Lily Flynn – “Dorothy and Toto”
🥉 3rd Place: Kimberly Parker – “Patchwork Pumpkin”
🚀 Most Creative: Alexis Gee – “ET Phone Home”
🐈⬛ Best Traditional: Jenna Hill – “Scaredy Cat”
🥰 Most Adorable: Stella Santos – “Edward Pumpkin”
👻 Spookiest: Madison Beltric – “The Donut Devourer”
❤️ People’s Choice: Alexis Gee – “ET Phone Home”
A huge congratulations to all our winners and a big THANK YOU to every student who participated! Your imagination and creativity made this year's pumpkin display fantastic. We love seeing our Shark Fam shine through the arts! 🦈🎨
🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | SURF CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle school comes with big feelings — and Crystal Hall, principal of Surf City Middle School, wants adults to remember the importance of patience.
Ms. Hall says what may look like a grumpy mood or a lack of interest can be a student working through emotions they feel deeply. Sometimes, the best thing adults can do is step back and give them time to process.
She also offers a glimpse of the work behind the principal’s desk. From class schedules and student movement to individual situations, each day brings decisions that help shape the school experience.
Looking ahead, Ms. Hall believes today’s students will work in careers and develop things we haven’t yet imagined. Preparing them for that unknown is a challenge, but she has confidence they will rise to meet it.
And on a lighter note, one meal that gets her vote? A great cheeseburger and fries with lemon-pepper salt. 🍔🍟 Those who know, know!
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Ms. Hall, for all you do for the Surf City Middle School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/1rXwYdAxs9w
Middle school comes with big feelings — and Crystal Hall, principal of Surf City Middle School, wants adults to remember the importance of patience.
Ms. Hall says what may look like a grumpy mood or a lack of interest can be a student working through emotions they feel deeply. Sometimes, the best thing adults can do is step back and give them time to process.
She also offers a glimpse of the work behind the principal’s desk. From class schedules and student movement to individual situations, each day brings decisions that help shape the school experience.
Looking ahead, Ms. Hall believes today’s students will work in careers and develop things we haven’t yet imagined. Preparing them for that unknown is a challenge, but she has confidence they will rise to meet it.
And on a lighter note, one meal that gets her vote? A great cheeseburger and fries with lemon-pepper salt. 🍔🍟 Those who know, know!
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Ms. Hall, for all you do for the Surf City Middle School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/1rXwYdAxs9w
Please check out this week's Shark Bites for updates and important information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVCJ0vmclFMktVvEFSDd0FvVgono7P1e/view?usp=drive_link
Southside Stevie came to SCMS today to talk with the 8th grade general music class! This was in association with the Blues Society of Hampstead. Thank you for coming today and teaching us the harmonica!
🌉 Bridge Building Challenge! 🌉
Our students put their engineering skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to the test in our bridge-building competition! With just 2 pieces of paper, 4 stickers, a pair of scissors, and 8 minutes to design and build, they had to think quickly and work strategically.
Then came the big test: How many pennies could each bridge hold? 🪙 The top two bridges held well over 125 pennies each! 🤯
We loved seeing our students experiment, think outside the box, and discover the power of STEM learning. Who knew a little paper could hold so much weight? Way to go, Sharks! 🦈💙💚
Our students put their engineering skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to the test in our bridge-building competition! With just 2 pieces of paper, 4 stickers, a pair of scissors, and 8 minutes to design and build, they had to think quickly and work strategically.
Then came the big test: How many pennies could each bridge hold? 🪙 The top two bridges held well over 125 pennies each! 🤯
We loved seeing our students experiment, think outside the box, and discover the power of STEM learning. Who knew a little paper could hold so much weight? Way to go, Sharks! 🦈💙💚
Next week we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, which means staying away from harmful substances and making healthy choices for our bodies. We also use this week every year to build community and enjoy student creativity and resourcefulness with Spirit Week! We're looking forward to celebrating with you!
Check the Lost and Found!!
Special thanks to Gabe Ross and Brian at WECT for hosting our Journalism class last week!
Behind the Scenes at WECT: Students Explore Broadcast Journalism
By: June Crosby
Students in Surf City Middle School’s Journalism class visited WECT Television Station this past Wednesday to learn how television news is created and delivered to viewers. The visit gave students an opportunity to explore the world of broadcast journalism and learn about the people, technology, and teamwork required to produce a newscast.
During the visit, students observed the Control Room. The control room is where the news team manages everything that happens during a live broadcast. Workers use computers, monitors, and audio equipment to switch between cameras, control sound, and make sure the news runs smoothly.
Another important part of the visit was learning about the different jobs involved in producing a newscast. News anchors present stories on camera, reporters gather information and conduct interviews, and meteorologists explain weather conditions and forecasts. Other employees work behind the scenes to operate equipment, organize footage, and make sure the broadcast runs smoothly. Each role contributes to creating an accurate and informative news program.
Students also had the opportunity to look at the break room aka the live cooking set. One detail that stood out was the lighting throughout the building, it was always so bright.. When asked about the experience, Taylor Corcoran said, “My favorite part of the field trip was the live broadcasting room. I thought it was so cool how the green screens and cameras worked.”
The trip to WECT gave students a closer look at the responsibilities of broadcast journalists and the importance of sharing accurate information with the public. Although viewers see the finished newscast on television, many people work together behind the scenes to prepare each broadcast. The experience helped students recognize that journalism involves research, communication, technology, and teamwork to keep communities informed.
Behind the Scenes at WECT: Students Explore Broadcast Journalism
By: June Crosby
Students in Surf City Middle School’s Journalism class visited WECT Television Station this past Wednesday to learn how television news is created and delivered to viewers. The visit gave students an opportunity to explore the world of broadcast journalism and learn about the people, technology, and teamwork required to produce a newscast.
During the visit, students observed the Control Room. The control room is where the news team manages everything that happens during a live broadcast. Workers use computers, monitors, and audio equipment to switch between cameras, control sound, and make sure the news runs smoothly.
Another important part of the visit was learning about the different jobs involved in producing a newscast. News anchors present stories on camera, reporters gather information and conduct interviews, and meteorologists explain weather conditions and forecasts. Other employees work behind the scenes to operate equipment, organize footage, and make sure the broadcast runs smoothly. Each role contributes to creating an accurate and informative news program.
Students also had the opportunity to look at the break room aka the live cooking set. One detail that stood out was the lighting throughout the building, it was always so bright.. When asked about the experience, Taylor Corcoran said, “My favorite part of the field trip was the live broadcasting room. I thought it was so cool how the green screens and cameras worked.”
The trip to WECT gave students a closer look at the responsibilities of broadcast journalists and the importance of sharing accurate information with the public. Although viewers see the finished newscast on television, many people work together behind the scenes to prepare each broadcast. The experience helped students recognize that journalism involves research, communication, technology, and teamwork to keep communities informed.
Our Journalism students are working on a special project to honor the veterans in our school community and their families. We are asking for your help by sharing photos and information about the veterans in your life, including their names, branch of service, years served, and any special memories or stories you would like to share. Whether they served during wartime or peacetime, we want to recognize their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Thank you for helping our students preserve these important stories and show our veterans how much they are appreciated!
https://forms.gle/abD7uu8cV6vgPVhf8
https://forms.gle/abD7uu8cV6vgPVhf8
Hello, Shark Families! 🦈
We hope you are having a wonderful week! Thank you for your continued support of Surf City Middle School. This week's Shark Bites Weekly Newsletter is now available:
📅 Help shape the 2027-2028 school calendar!
Pender County Schools is seeking feedback from parents, guardians and community members on draft calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year.
Please review the proposed calendars, rank your choices and share any additional comments or suggestions. The survey also includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the possibility of additional early-release days to support required professional development.
You can view the calendars here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ Survey closes October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we plan for the 2027-2028 school year.
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📅 ¡Ayude a dar forma al calendario escolar 2027-2028!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están solicitando comentarios de padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad sobre las opciones preliminares del calendario escolar para el año escolar 2027-2028.
Por favor, revise los calendarios propuestos, clasifique sus opciones en orden de preferencia y comparta cualquier comentario o sugerencia adicional. La encuesta también incluye una oportunidad para brindar su opinión sobre la posibilidad de agregar días adicionales de salida temprana para apoyar el desarrollo profesional requerido.
Puede ver los calendarios aquí:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ La encuesta cerrará el 31 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.
🔗 Complete la encuesta aquí:
https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus comentarios mientras planificamos el año escolar 2027-2028.
Pender County Schools is seeking feedback from parents, guardians and community members on draft calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year.
Please review the proposed calendars, rank your choices and share any additional comments or suggestions. The survey also includes an opportunity to provide feedback on the possibility of additional early-release days to support required professional development.
You can view the calendars here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ Survey closes October 31 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we plan for the 2027-2028 school year.
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📅 ¡Ayude a dar forma al calendario escolar 2027-2028!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están solicitando comentarios de padres, tutores y miembros de la comunidad sobre las opciones preliminares del calendario escolar para el año escolar 2027-2028.
Por favor, revise los calendarios propuestos, clasifique sus opciones en orden de preferencia y comparta cualquier comentario o sugerencia adicional. La encuesta también incluye una oportunidad para brindar su opinión sobre la posibilidad de agregar días adicionales de salida temprana para apoyar el desarrollo profesional requerido.
Puede ver los calendarios aquí:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzPohIGnPe9JpDBa58JhEPLms854dtN/view
🗓️ La encuesta cerrará el 31 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.
🔗 Complete la encuesta aquí:
https://forms.gle/5XeGXC9KYxAHU9CM7
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para compartir sus comentarios mientras planificamos el año escolar 2027-2028.
Dear Shark Families,
Get ready for a night of frights, friends, and music! 🧡💜 Surf City Middle School’s annual Fins & Frights Dance is coming up, and we can’t wait to see our Sharks hit the dance floor!
🦈 Fins & Frights Dance Details
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
- Location: Surf City Middle School
- Presale Tickets: $22 https://surfcitymiddle.givebacks.com/shop/items/0824ce4e42dae3
- Tickets at the Door: $25
👻 What’s in Store?
- 🎃 Haunted Escape Rooms
- 🎧 DJ Dane Britt
- 📸 Redds Photo Booth
- 👻 Scary Characters
🧡 Come Dressed for Halloween! Students are encouraged to show off their Halloween spirit while following the school dress code. Please no face coverings or masks.
We’re looking forward to an exciting evening filled with music, fun, and Halloween thrills! Thank you for helping us make this a memorable event for our Shark Family.
Don’t miss out on the fun! We’ll see you there, Sharks! 🦈🎃
📣 Pender County residents—your voice matters!
Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.
Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!
📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!
📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.
¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
Pender County Schools encourages our families and neighbors who live in Pender County to participate in the 2026 Pender County Community Health Survey. Make your voice heard and share your perspective on health in our community!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the survey. It is available in English and Spanish.
Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends, family and neighbors!
📣 ¡Residentes del condado de Pender: su opinión cuenta!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender invitan a nuestras familias y vecinos que viven en el condado a participar en la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Pender 2026. ¡Haga oír su voz y comparta su perspectiva sobre la salud en nuestra comunidad!
📱 Escanee el código QR del volante para completar la encuesta. Está disponible en español e inglés.
¡Ayúdenos a difundir esta oportunidad compartiéndola con amigos, familiares y vecinos!
SCMS IS HIRING! JOIN OUR SHARK FAMILY!
Surf City Middle School is looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our team!
We’re Hiring:
Instructional Assistant / Exceptional Children (EC)
If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students and want to be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you!
Come be part of the team that helps our Sharks learn, grow, and succeed!
Lead. Inspire. Make Waves.
Surf City Middle School is looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our team!
We’re Hiring:
Instructional Assistant / Exceptional Children (EC)
If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students and want to be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you!
Come be part of the team that helps our Sharks learn, grow, and succeed!
Lead. Inspire. Make Waves.
Walking nachos are a student favorite at Surf City Elementary and Middle schools, but cafeteria manager Toni Toby’s favorite part of the day is seeing the smiling faces of students from pre-K through eighth grade. 😊
For National School Lunch Week, we stopped by the kitchen for a look at the work that goes into preparing lunch.
Thank you to the Surf City cafeteria team and school nutrition staff across Pender County Schools for keeping our students fed and ready to learn! 🍎 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/t8UKUdgJ_OE
For National School Lunch Week, we stopped by the kitchen for a look at the work that goes into preparing lunch.
Thank you to the Surf City cafeteria team and school nutrition staff across Pender County Schools for keeping our students fed and ready to learn! 🍎 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/t8UKUdgJ_OE
This week’s SCMS Shark Bites newsletter is ready to view! Please take a few minutes to review the latest updates, announcements, and important information for our Shark families. Don't forget that picture day is Friday, October 16th!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13RBGXS5KIqzsNF670wpoLg4FdbXlUoGy/view?usp=sharing
This week’s SCMS Shark Bites newsletter is ready to view! Please take a few minutes to review the latest updates, announcements, and important information for our Shark families.
Thank you for your continued support of SCMS!