
Here is a midweek update for our CFMS Attendance competition. As of today, Ms. Ferrentino, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Mills, Mr. Elmore, Mr. Barbour, Ms. Elmore, Mrs. Radcliff, and Mr. Zeigler are in the lead. We still have two days to go this week's competition!!!!!
We have 266 students with perfect attendance from March 10th-today (March 19th). Way to go Grizzlies!!!!! Keep it up!!!
Aquí tienen una actualización de mitad de semana sobre nuestro concurso de asistencia de CFMS. A día de hoy, la Sra. Ferrentino, la Sra. Dunn, la Sra. Mills, el Sr. Elmore, el Sr. Barbour, la Sra. Elmore, la Sra. Radcliff y el Sr. Zeigler van a la cabeza. ¡¡¡Todavía nos quedan dos días para el concurso de esta semana!!!
Tenemos 266 estudiantes con asistencia perfecta desde el 10 de marzo hasta hoy (19 de marzo). ¡¡¡Bien hecho, Grizzlies!!! ¡¡¡Sigan así!!!


Our STEAM Night is next week. We hope to see you there!!!
Nuestra Noche STEAM es la semana que viene. ¡Esperamos verte allí!



Join us for an informative session on the consequences and health effects of substance use, including its impact on adolescent brain development and the increased risk of addiction. This session, presented by the Poe Center, will cover:
✅ The latest research on youth substance use
✅ Risk factors & protective measures
✅ Strategies to empower youth in making healthy choices
✅ Tools & resources for ongoing conversations
📅 March 26 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 March 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
Let’s work together to educate and support our youth! 💙
Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa sobre las consecuencias y efectos del uso de sustancias, su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente y el mayor riesgo de adicción. Presentado por el Poe Center, hablaremos sobre:
✅ Últimas investigaciones sobre el uso de sustancias en jóvenes
✅ Factores de riesgo y medidas de protección
✅ Estrategias para ayudar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones saludables
✅ Herramientas y recursos para mantener conversaciones continuas
📅 26 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 27 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
¡Juntos podemos educar y apoyar a nuestra juventud! 💙



Congrats to Johanna, Brodi, Ayleen and Pamela for being named the February 8th grade Students of the Month! Keep up the good work


Congrats to Abigail, Yedzell, Larry and Bryson for being named our February 7th grade Students of the Month! Keep up the good work.


Congrats to Aiden, Valeria, John and Jasmine for being named our February 6th grade Students of the Month! Keep up the good work.



Congratulations are in order for the following homerooms for winning this week's attendance competition and will move on to the next round: Mrs. Bove's Boomers, Mr. Elmore's Eagles, Mr. Barbour's Bulldogs, and Ms. Gill's Gators.
Great job Grizzlies for being: In school, on time and engaged.
Updated Bracket:


Ms. Morin's students are exploring their career interests by working their way through their top four career clusters. Each "center" has a notebook of engaging information, a To Do list, and several tasks related to those careers. All materials are in a box and students work in pairs to accomplish the tasks. In the process, they learn more about the careers like what high school courses align, working conditions, and more. They have the opportunity to complete a small project related to that career as well. Thanks for all your hard work preparing these centers Ms. Morin!






Mark your calendars!!! On Thursday, March 27th we will be having our Family STEAM Night from 4 pm-6 pm. There will be various activities our families can participate in throughout the school, our elective classes will be showcased. We hope to see you there!!!!!
¡Apúntenlo en sus calendarios! El jueves 27 de marzo tendremos nuestra Noche Familiar STEAM de 4 p. m. a 6 p. m. Habrá diversas actividades para que nuestras familias participen en toda la escuela, y se presentarán nuestras clases optativas. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!



🚀🤖 Get ready for an electrifying showdown of innovation and technology! 🤖🚀
📅 Date: April 17, 2025
📍 Location: Heide Trask High School
⏰ Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Our talented students are gearing up to showcase their incredible robotics skills in the Pender County Schools Robotics Competition! 🏆💡 Watch as teams battle it out, putting their problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork to the test!
Come support our future engineers and innovators as they bring their robotic creations to life! 🔧⚙️✨


We have kicked off our March Madness Attendance Competition. Over the next few weeks, homerooms will compete for prizes and bragging rights. This week Bove, Tarzia, Schwantes, Mr. Elmore, Barbour, Mrs. Strong, Merritt, and Gill's homerooms battle it out to go to the level.
Remember our motto: In school, on time and engaged.
Good luck Grizzlies!!!!


Sportsmanship is the foundation of education-based athletics. PCS middle and high schools emphasize sportsmanship in all programs and at all contests.
Congratulations to our basketball and cheer sportsmanship award winners. The boys' and girls' basketball teams from Surf City Middle were selected, and the cheer squads from West Pender and Cape Fear Middle also received recognition for this season. Teams are nominated by their peers based on the criteria below.
-Coaches, athletic director, and administrators provide a welcoming environment for visiting teams, officials, and fans.
-Coaches serve as role models for their student-athletes and parents, displaying respect for players, opponents, and officials.
-Players compete with integrity, perseverance, and a sense of fair play.
-Parents demonstrate respect for all players, coaches, officials, parents, and fans.
-A team must be ejection-free for the season and must participate in the nomination process to qualify.


📢 Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Info Event! 🎉
📅 March 12 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Heide Trask High School
Join us for a fun & informative evening to help your child start school with confidence!
✨ What’s Happening?
✅ Meet PCS staff & community partners
✅ Fun games & entertainment for kids
✅ Kindergarten Readiness Bags for incoming students
✅ On-site Registration Station for easy enrollment
✅ Food trucks & more!
📌 Bring these to register:
✔ Birth Certificate ✔ Proof of Residence ✔ Health Assessment
✔ Immunization Records ✔ Parent ID
💻 Online registration opened March 1 - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Don’t miss this exciting event—we can’t wait to welcome your family! 🎒✨
📍 Escuela Secundaria Heide Trask
¡Acompáñanos para una tarde divertida e informativa y prepárate para el primer día de clases!
✨ ¿Qué habrá?
✅ Conoce al personal de PCS y socios comunitarios
✅ Juegos y entretenimiento para niños
✅ Bolsas de preparación para Kindergarten
✅ Estación de Registro para inscribirte fácilmente
✅ ¡Comida deliciosa de food trucks!
📌 Para registrar a tu hijo, trae:
✔ Acta de nacimiento ✔ Comprobante de domicilio ✔ Evaluación médica
✔ Vacunas ✔ Identificación del padre/madre
💻 ¡La inscripción en línea abre el 1 de marzo - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Esperamos darte la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad escolar! 🎒✨



PCS CTE Job Shadow Day - Dakota is a 7th grader at Cape Fear Middle School. She shadowed her mom a Kindergarten Teacher at Malpass Corner Elementary School. Ms. Beatty, BS. ECE. & ECSE.
Malpass Corner Elem. Kindergarten Teacher




More pictures from today's Job Shadow Day.






More pictures from today's Job Shadow Day.






Newsletters -
Elective newsletter - https://5il.co/393jj
6th Grade newsletter - https://5il.co/3920f
7th Grade newsletter - https://5il.co/393jb
8th Grade newsletter - https://5il.co/3920i

Today, many students at CFMS participated in Pender Job Shadow Day which allows students to gain first-hand information about the workplace and explore the possibilities for their future careers. It’s an opportunity for Pender County Schools students to make connections between school and the real-world.







🏀🏈⚽ FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR PCS ATHLETES! ⚾🎾🏐
Pender County student-athletes, mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our partners at EmergeOrtho are providing FREE sports physicals to help you gear up for the upcoming seasons.
📍 April 30 – Topsail High School
📍 May 13 – Trask High School
Athletes may attend either date to receive their physical, which will be valid for 395 days—covering you through next school year!
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay healthy, eligible, and ready to compete! 💪🏽🏆
🏀🏈⚽ ¡EXÁMENES FÍSICOS DEPORTIVOS GRATIS PARA LOS ATLETAS DE PCS! ⚾🎾🏐
¡Atletas de Pender County, marquen sus calendarios! 🗓️ Nuestros socios de EmergeOrtho ofrecerán exámenes físicos deportivos GRATIS para que estén listos para la próxima temporada.
📍 30 de abril – Topsail High School
📍 13 de mayo – Trask High School
Los atletas pueden asistir a cualquiera de las dos fechas para hacerse su examen físico, el cual será válido por 395 días, cubriéndolos durante todo el próximo año escolar.
¡No pierdan esta oportunidad para estar saludables, elegibles y listos para competir! 💪🏽🏆

