Today we celebrate an incredible leader — our very own Mr. Simmons! 🌟
Every single day, Mr. Simmons walks through these halls with dedication, compassion, and a commitment to making Cape Fear Middle School the best it can be for every student, teacher, and family in our community. 💙
From the early mornings to the long afternoons, he leads by example — always putting our Grizzlies first. His door is always open, his encouragement is always genuine, and his impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls. 🐻💪
Mr. Simmons, thank you for being the leader of our school. Cape Fear Middle School is a better place because of YOU! We are so proud to have you leading our Grizzly pride. 🏆✨
Once a Grizzly, always a Grizzly — and we roar loudest for you today! 🐾📣
#NationalPrincipalsDay #MrSimmons #CapeFearMiddle #GrizzlyPride #CFMS #LeadingWithHeart #ProudToBeAGrizzly
🐻 Cape Fear Middle School Grizzly Families REMINDER 🐻
EOG testing starts NEXT FRIDAY! 📅
These end-of-grade scores matter — they help teachers and counselors make the best scheduling decisions for your student heading into next school year. We want every Grizzly to give it their all! 💪
📆 Testing Dates:
May 8 – Math
May 12 – ELA
May 14 – Science (8th Grade Only)
Here are a few ways you can set your student up for success:
😴 Prioritize sleep — A well-rested brain performs so much better. Make sure your Grizzly is getting a full night's rest during testing week.
🔋 Charge that Chromebook — Please make it part of your nightly routine to plug in and fully charge the Chromebook so it's ready to go each morning.
🎓 8th Grade Families — If your student is currently enrolled in a high school level course, their teacher will be giving out more information on when those exams will be scheduled.
We believe in every single one of our Grizzlies. Let's finish strong! 🏆
#CapeFeaMiddleSchool #GrizzlyPride #EOGSeason #FinishStrong #GrizzliesRoar
📸 🐻 🍽️ Meet Our School Lunch Heroes!
🌟 Pictured here are the wonderful people who make lunchtime special for every Grizzly, every single day! Our amazing cafeteria team works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students happy, healthy, and ready to learn. 🩶🐻
Again, thank you for all that you do. Cape Fear Middle School is so lucky to have you! 🍕🥗✨
#SchoolLunchHeroesDay #CapeFearMiddle #GrizzlyPride #ThankOurHeroes #CafeteriaHeroes
🎉 Grizzlies, let's give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible cafeteria staff! Every single day, our lunch heroes show up early, work hard, and serve our students with care, kindness, and a smile. 🐻💙
🥗 From hot meals to fresh options, they make sure every Grizzly is fueled and ready to learn. Their dedication behind the counter doesn't go unnoticed — today and every day, we are SO grateful! 🙌
If you see our lunch team today, give them a big Grizzly THANK YOU! 🍕❤️
#SchoolLunchHeroesDay #CapeFearMiddle #GrizzlyPride #ThankOurHeroes #CafeteriaHeroes
Video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/akbtc7N59yI?si=5IOwcxLBw2SL6Fwg
These young men and women should be proud of what they have accomplished. Wherever they are going next (the work force, college or the military), we are so proud to have called you a Grizzly. 🐻💙
Remember, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. DREAM BIG the future is yours!!!! 💫✨
Congratulations class of 2026!!!! You did it!!! 🎉🎊👏🏻
🏫 Cape Fear Middle School Families — 📢 Important EOG Retake Opportunity!
We want to share an important opportunity for your student. Any student who does not score at the proficient level on their End-of-Grade (EOG) tests will be given a chance to retake them. 🎯
❓ Why does this matter? EOG results play a key role in how we build student schedules for the upcoming school year — and this is important for ALL of our middle school students! 📅 By using the data from these assessments, we are able to make informed decisions about course placement and academic support, ensuring every student starts next year in the right place. ✅ This is especially critical for our current 8th graders who are rising to 9th grade. 🎓 These EOG scores will also be shared with the high school and used to help determine course placement and scheduling for their freshman year! 🏫➡️📚
💪 We encourage every student to take this retake opportunity seriously because this is another opportunity to prove how great we are at CFMS. 🌟
📝 Please complete this Google Form, https://forms.gle/JveLsMG6qvtePK3c9, to identify your intentions for your child to retest.
📋 Paper forms will also be available in the front office. Please stop by to pick one up for your student! 🙌
#CapeFearMiddleSchool 🦅 #EOGRetake ✏️ #StudentSuccess 🌟 #CFMSFamily ❤️
Grant is a 6th grader at Cape Fear Middle School, recognized for his kindness.
Grant is known for helping others when they need it. His family shared that he often talks about how he helps classmates during the school day. Whether it’s offering support with schoolwork or just being there for someone, he looks for ways to be useful and kind.
His actions help create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking for help.
Outside of school, Grant enjoys video games 🎮 and exploring science-related activities 🔬. His favorite food is hotdogs 🌭, and his favorite color is red ❤️. He has a cat 🐱 at home.
❤️ Thank you, Grant, for the kindness you show at Cape Fear Middle School.
🐻 IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR, GRIZZLIES! 🏆
🎉 Cape Fear Middle School's End of the Year Awards Assembly is almost here — and we can't wait to recognize our incredible students!
Please note the corrected time for 8th Grade below:
📅 Mark your calendars:
⭐ Monday, May 19th — 6th Grade | 1 PM
⭐ Tuesday, May 19th — 7th Grade | 1 PM
⭐ Wednesday, May 20th — 8th Grade | 8:30 AM ✅
We apologize for any confusion from our previous post! Come out and cheer on our amazing Grizzlies as we celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements this year. Let's give our students the recognition they deserve! 🎊📚
Recognize. Celebrate. Inspire. 💙🦾
#CapeFearMiddleSchool #GrizzliesPride #EndOfYearAwards #CFMSGrizzlies #RecognizeCelebrateInspire
🎉 Cape Fear Middle School's End of the Year Awards Assembly is almost here — and we can't wait to recognize our incredible students!
📅 Mark your calendars:
⭐ Monday, May 18th — 6th Grade | 1 PM
⭐ Tuesday, May 19th — 7th Grade | 1 PM
⭐ Wednesday, May 20th — 8th Grade | 8:30 PM
Come out and cheer on our amazing Grizzlies as we celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements this year. Let's give our students the recognition they deserve! 🎊📚
Recognize. Celebrate. Inspire. 💙🩶
#CapeFearMiddleSchool #GrizzliesPride #EndOfYearAwards #CFMSGrizzlies #RecognizeCelebrateInspire
A huge heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful families who came out last night for Transition Night and our Spring Band Concert! 🎒🎶 Your support means the world to our students, staff, and the entire CFMS community.
It was incredible to see so many familiar and new faces filling our hallways, connecting with teachers, and cheering on our talented Grizzly band members. 🎺🌸 Evenings like this remind us why we love being part of such an amazing school family!
We are so proud of our students and excited for everything the next school year has in store. Here's to a bright future ahead — Go Grizzlies! 🌟✏️
#CapeFearMiddle #CFMSGrizzlies #ThankYou #GrizzlyPride #CFMSFamily
📢 Volunteers Needed: EOG Test Proctors!
We are in need of test proctors for our upcoming End-Of-Grade testing. Test proctors will be trained the morning of testing at 7:00 AM and then help monitor during our test sessions, which run from 7:45 AM until approximately 11:00 AM. Volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Registration Form (link located the Google Form)and be at least 18 years of age.
Our EOG schedule is as follows:
Math EOG — Friday, May 8th
Reading EOG — Tuesday, May 12th
8th Grade Science EOG — Thursday, May 14th
Scan the QR code or click the link to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdryh3kHm3H9efXpaiqsz4NS79RRJuJbDFEU5INfX-Zeg_v5Q/viewform
Please let us know if you have any questions. We appreciate your support of our CFMS students. Go Grizzlies! 🐾
#CFMSGrizzlies #GoGrizzlies #CapeFearMiddleSchool #CFMSVolunteers #CommunitySupport
🏀🏈⚽ FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR CAPE FEAR ATHLETES! ⚾🎾🏐
Attention Cape Fear Middle School Grizzlies — and ALL Pender County student-athletes! Our amazing partners at EmergeOrtho are offering FREE sports physicals to get you ready to dominate the upcoming seasons! 💪🏽🏆
📅 TWO DATES TO CHOOSE FROM:
📍 May 4 – Heidi Trask High School
📍 May 6 – Topsail High School
Athletes can attend EITHER date — whichever works best for you! Best of all, physicals are valid for 395 days, covering you through the entire next school year. 🗓️✅
Don't let this opportunity slip by! Stay healthy, stay eligible, and stay ready to COMPETE! The Grizzlies are built to win — make sure YOU are too! 🐻💥
#GrizzlyPride #CapeFearMiddle #PenderCountySchools #FreePhysicals #EmergeOrtho #GrizzliesAthletics
⚠️ END OF YEAR LIBRARY BOOK RETURN ⚠️
All library books must be returned to the Cape Fear Middle School library by:
📅 FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
As we wrap up another great year with the Grizzlies, please help us make sure all library books make it back home! Check backpacks, bedrooms, and bookshelves — every book counts! 🔍
Thank you for your help and cooperation. Let's finish the year strong, Grizzlies! 💪🐾
#GoCFMS #GrizzlyPride #CapeFearMiddleSchool #EndOfYear #LibraryBooks
We hope to see you all at Transition Night TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 28th from 4:00–6:00 PM! 🎒 Come meet your child's teachers for next year and get ready for an awesome school year ahead! ✏️🌟
🎶 And when Transition Night wraps up — don't head home just yet! Stick around for our Spring Band Concert starting at 6:00 PM! Come cheer on our incredibly talented Grizzly band members as they close out the year in style! 🎺🎷🌸
It's a FREE night full of fun, music, and community — we can't wait to see you there! 🎉
#CapeFearMiddle #CFMSGrizzlies #TomorrowNight #TransitionNight #SpringBandConcert
🏫 Our incredible 5th graders from Cape Fear Elementary School and Rocky Point Elementary School have gotten a sneak peek at everything Cape Fear Middle School has to offer!
📚 From exciting clubs and classes to learning the expectations of middle school life — these future 6th graders now know exactly what it means to be a Grizzly! 💪
A huge thank you to Mrs. Todd and Ms. Bowman 🙌 for making this amazing experience possible! ❤️
#FutureGrizzlies #CapeFearMiddle #GrizzlyPride #MiddleSchoolReady
CFMS families, this is your reminder! Our whole school end-of-year CommonLit Diagnostic is TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 28th.
Students:
✅ Charge your Chromebooks TONIGHT!
✅ Get a good night's sleep!
✅ Come ready to show what you know!
You've been preparing for this—now it's time to shine! 💪✨
#CFMS #CommonLitDiagnostic #TomorrowIsTheDay #ChargeYourChromebook #StudentSuccess
Parents and guardians of incoming 7th graders for the 2026–27 school year, please take note! Per NC state law, your child must have updated immunization records on file with our school nurse before September 22, 2026.
📋 Required vaccines for 7th grade entry:
💉 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis booster) — 1 dose
💉 Meningococcal conjugate — 1 dose
Please provide updated records to the school nurse as soon as possible. The NC immunization requirement flyers (English & Spanish) are attached to this post for your reference.
🏥 Free Mobile Vaccine Clinics — Novant Health Community Health Services
Need to get your child vaccinated? Two upcoming FREE clinics are available for eligible children (birth–18 years):
📅 May 4, 2026 — Heide Trask, 14328 NC-210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 | 3:30–6:00 PM
📅 May 6, 2026 — Topsail High School, 245 N St Johns Church Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 | 3:30–6:00 PM
Eligible families include those enrolled in Medicaid, uninsured, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or underinsured children. Please register using the QR code and by Tuesday, April 28th.
⚠️ If your child has commercial insurance and needs immunizations, visit novanthealth.org/pf to find a provider near you.
Questions? Contact the school nurse. Go Grizzlies! 🐻💪
🐻 GRIZZLIES ARE HOME TODAY — DOUBLE HEADER! 🐻🏠🔥
Grizzly Nation, come out this afternoon as the Cape Fear Middle School Grizzlies host a BIG one at home! We've got action on the court AND on the field today! 🏐⚾💪
Come out and pack the stands and fill that gym with that Grizzly Nation energy! Our athletes need YOUR voice and YOUR support today! 📣❤️
🏐 VOLLEYBALL |🕓 5th Quarter starts at 4:15 PM | 🕓 Game starts at 4:30 PM
⚾ BASEBALL | 🕓 Game starts at 4:30 PM
Two sports, one house, ALL Grizzly! Let's make Cape Fear Middle School LOUD today and give our teams the home crowd advantage they deserve! 🏆🐾
LET'S GO GRIZZLIES! ROAR! 🐻🐾
#GrizzlyPride #CapeFearMiddle #HomeGame #Volleyball #Baseball #GoGrizzlies
Grizzly families, Transition Night is almost here! 🐻 Join us this Tuesday, April 28th from 4:00–6:00 PM as we get ready for an exciting new school year ahead. Come meet next year's teachers, pick up helpful resources, and get the inside scoop on what's coming! 🎒✏️
🎶 And don't leave when it's over — our talented CFMS Band will perform their Spring Band Concert right after at 6:00 PM! It's a free event and the perfect way to end a great evening with your school community. 🌸🎺
📅 Tuesday, April 28th
🎒 Transition Night: 4:00–6:00 PM
🎶 Spring Band Concert: 6:00 PM (right after!)
🎟️ Both events are FREE!
We hope to see you there — it's going to be a wonderful night! 🌟
#CapeFearMiddle #CFMSGrizzlies #TransitionNight #SpringBandConcert #SeeYouTuesday
Please click on this link, https://bit.ly/4vVnhGK, to view the CFMS Weekly Update. Go Grizzlies!
