Are you passionate about education and making a difference in students’ lives? Our school is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Sharks to join our team!
Councilwoman Alicia Hawley and County Commissioner Jimmy Tate joined SCM's student council last week to share more about their roles in the community and answer student questions. We covered topics ranging from zoning laws to the county budget and how students can get involved with local government. We're so grateful for their time and energy investing in our students!
We’re wrapping up an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week this Friday—and we need a few more helping hands! 💙🦈
If you have an hour to spare, we’d LOVE for you to join us and help cover a lunch shift. It’s a fun, easy way to support our teachers and spend a little time at school!
We still have a few spots open—grab one and come hang out with us! 🙌
Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our staff! 💙✨
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BA8A72FA6FB6-63616039-teacher#/
If you have an hour to spare, we’d LOVE for you to join us and help cover a lunch shift. It’s a fun, easy way to support our teachers and spend a little time at school!
We still have a few spots open—grab one and come hang out with us! 🙌
Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our staff! 💙✨
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BA8A72FA6FB6-63616039-teacher#/
💙✨ It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨💙
This week, we’re celebrating the heart, dedication, patience, creativity, and love our teachers pour into our students every single day. 🍎📚
Students and families from across our district sent in video messages to help us say one big, heartfelt THANK YOU. To make sure every school community can be celebrated together, we’ve combined the messages into one special video per school, and we’ll be sharing them throughout the week. 🎥🏫
These videos are filled with smiles, gratitude, and reminders of the incredible impact teachers make far beyond the classroom. 💛
To every teacher: thank you for showing up, lifting up, encouraging, inspiring, and believing in our students. You are appreciated more than words can say. 🌟
SURF CITY MIDDLE YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtube.com/shorts/4nN_FYvx4Ck
This week, we’re celebrating the heart, dedication, patience, creativity, and love our teachers pour into our students every single day. 🍎📚
Students and families from across our district sent in video messages to help us say one big, heartfelt THANK YOU. To make sure every school community can be celebrated together, we’ve combined the messages into one special video per school, and we’ll be sharing them throughout the week. 🎥🏫
These videos are filled with smiles, gratitude, and reminders of the incredible impact teachers make far beyond the classroom. 💛
To every teacher: thank you for showing up, lifting up, encouraging, inspiring, and believing in our students. You are appreciated more than words can say. 🌟
SURF CITY MIDDLE YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtube.com/shorts/4nN_FYvx4Ck
Last week in science, our 6th graders took learning to a whole new level—literally! 👁️✨
Students explored the structure and function of the eye by dissecting cow eyes, gaining a hands-on understanding of how vision works. From identifying the cornea and lens to discovering the optic nerve, they approached the lab with curiosity, focus, and impressive maturity.
Experiences like this bring science to life and spark deeper connections to what we learn in class. Way to go, scientists! 🧪🔬
Students explored the structure and function of the eye by dissecting cow eyes, gaining a hands-on understanding of how vision works. From identifying the cornea and lens to discovering the optic nerve, they approached the lab with curiosity, focus, and impressive maturity.
Experiences like this bring science to life and spark deeper connections to what we learn in class. Way to go, scientists! 🧪🔬
These art students are creating an amazing Lost and Found mural!
Our amazing PTA and the fabulous Sea Witch Lounge spoiled our teachers and staff today with gifts and lunch. The lunch was delicious!! And, we are ready to hit the beach this summer in shark-style. Thank you all so much!
Families, please be aware that afternoon bus routes may be delayed today due to several non-school related traffic accidents in the Highway 17 area. Some cleanup efforts are still ongoing, which may impact transportation this afternoon.
Our transportation team is monitoring the situation and will work to get students home safely and as efficiently as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Tomorrow is the last day for online yearbook orders!!
See Mrs. Hall's weekly newsletter for the site and code.
Yearbooks will be distributed Monday during PA to students who purchased online.
See Mrs. Hall's weekly newsletter for the site and code.
Yearbooks will be distributed Monday during PA to students who purchased online.
5th graders from NTES and SCE came today for information and tours! We are excited to welcome these new sharks next year! Our Megalodons did a fantastic job making this event special!
SCMS 8th grade A Day Theatre class performed an adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Students created set pieces and props to represent the Chocolate Factory. The students performed amazingly well. They had the crowd laughing and clapping. One audience member said, " That was so awesome!" Another audience member said, " I loved it!" Mrs. Council, the theatre arts teacher, was so very proud of her students. Way to go!
There will be a second meeting for those interested in band class on Wednesday at 6pm. This meeting will cover all information for the class. Fuller’s music will also be here for instrument rentals! Students will be able to hold the instruments and will also be able to reserve their own instrument for next school year. If there are any questions, please email Mr. Judy at trevor_judy@pender.k12.nc.us
Good Morning Surf City Sharks. We are in need of a few proctors for end of year testing on 5/8 and 5/12. Please review this flyer and sign up if you are available.
SCMS Families:
This week's Shark Bites Newsletter is available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1paxNHlxQiZOHXPPfEF0i8o9vU0yCJYCA/view?usp=drive_link
SCM Families. We are looking for store-bought cookies—chocolate chip, M&M, sugar-free, and gluten-free options for the military ball tonight if possible. If you’re able, could you please drop them off at the elementary or middle school office anytime today? Thank you!
Mrs. Dapper's students read biographies today and took notes for their One Pagers. We really enjoyed a day of tech-free research!
Teacher Tuesday: Ms. Brandi Stettler — SCMS💙📘
Ms. Brandi Stettler serves students at SCMS and is known for her steady support and commitment to helping students succeed both in school and beyond. Staff and families describe her as someone who takes time to build real connections and supports students through a wide range of needs.
What stands out most about Ms. Stettler is her genuine care for students and families. She focuses on relationships and works to make sure students feel supported, especially during challenging situations.
One recent example shared in her nomination involved a meeting with grandparents who had just taken custody of a student. They arrived feeling overwhelmed and unsure. During the meeting, Ms. Stettler recognized them from more than 20 years ago. That connection immediately changed the tone of the conversation. What could have been a stressful meeting became more comfortable and supportive. The grandparents left feeling more at ease and better prepared to move forward.
Moments like this reflect the importance of relationships in schools and the role staff play in supporting families during difficult times.
Thank you, Ms. Stettler, for the care and support you provide to students and families at SCMS. 💛✅
Ms. Brandi Stettler serves students at SCMS and is known for her steady support and commitment to helping students succeed both in school and beyond. Staff and families describe her as someone who takes time to build real connections and supports students through a wide range of needs.
What stands out most about Ms. Stettler is her genuine care for students and families. She focuses on relationships and works to make sure students feel supported, especially during challenging situations.
One recent example shared in her nomination involved a meeting with grandparents who had just taken custody of a student. They arrived feeling overwhelmed and unsure. During the meeting, Ms. Stettler recognized them from more than 20 years ago. That connection immediately changed the tone of the conversation. What could have been a stressful meeting became more comfortable and supportive. The grandparents left feeling more at ease and better prepared to move forward.
Moments like this reflect the importance of relationships in schools and the role staff play in supporting families during difficult times.
Thank you, Ms. Stettler, for the care and support you provide to students and families at SCMS. 💛✅
Happy Sunday SCMS Sharks!
This week's Shark Bites newsletter is available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jsD1pPaz2f9OdfB6eiawaDMGT_9-Lqks/view?usp=drive_link
Introduction to pickle ball in PE class today!
