We celebrated our Olympians this morning with a hallway parade. Check out the excitement with this link🔗 https://bit.ly/4k8AHZe

🌟 Want to make a difference in just one morning? We're seeking volunteers to serve as testing proctors. 🧠🎯 Help us finish the year strong – sign up for TRAINING here: https://bit.ly/4d0DpgK Sign up for TESTING DAYS here: https://bit.ly/4jZ4Vxw

3:45 UPDATE - Campus has been cleared, students are in the gymnasium awaiting pickup.

Surf City Campus Buses Running 45 min -1 hour late

Good afternoon Surf City Families,
We want to inform you of a natural gas leak near the back of the building which has resulted in the evacuation of students and staff outside of the front of campus.
We understand that safety is of the utmost concern, and we want to reassure you that all necessary precautions have been taken. Fire crews are on scene.
Due to the current situation there will be a delay that will affect car riders and buses.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to address this issue swiftly and safely.
Thank you

4th grade students are wrapping up their study of the novel, Walk Two Moons, by writing about the lessons that the main character learned in the story. They are working on filling out a graphic organizer before writing/typing their papers. Great job, writers! ✏️




Mrs. Mercer's 2nd grade class has been working on arrays and repeated addition in math. Today, they are working on creating their own array city! Great work, mathematicians!
Hello, Sea Turtle families. I hope you have all had a wonderful weekend. Please use the link provided to access this week's edition of The Turtle Times. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZVLvzOECiLSil2di86EcamPRvavdKWa/view?usp=sharing

Our awesome EC department and students spent a sunshine filled day at Heide Trask High School during the annual Special Olympics Spring Games. Congratulations to all of the athletes. Your school is proud of you! ❤️










Want to treat a teacher but not sure what they love? The PTA has got you covered—check out the staff’s “Favorite Things” list for gift inspiration. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3EOPuJr
This morning we celebrated Topsail High seniors as they walked the SCE & SCM hallways one last time before they graduate. Congratulations to the 2025 graduating class. We know you will do great things! 💛🏴☠️🖤
Good morning Surf City families. Bus 331 will be approximately 1 hour late this morning. We are sorry for the late notice and inconvenience. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

STEAM night tonight was a HIT! We had an amazing night filled with discovery, creativity, and Sea Turtle spirit! 💙🐢💚 A HUGE shoutout to Mrs. Faircloth for crafting such fun, hands-on stations - you made STEAM come alive for our students and families. 🧠🛠️







We're happy to share with you that Carolynn E. from Ms. O'Brien's 3rd grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week for the week of April 28 - May 2. Carolynn, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚

Our exceptional butterflies for our exceptional children. 🦋






Mrs. Holt's second graders are using blocks and tiles to make arrays. This is getting them ready for 3rd grade multiplication!




Check out Mrs. Burnett's third graders. They're studying soil samples to see what materials make up soil and identify the types of soil.





Dear Surf City Elementary Families,
The second route of bus 313 will be 1 hour late this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the front office if you would like to make alternate transportation arrangements. sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us

Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉🏫
Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who guide our schools with heart, strength, and vision. 👏❤️
Our principals wear many hats—mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and champion for students and staff alike. 🎓📝🧠
To all our incredible principals across Pender County Schools: THANK YOU for your dedication and leadership. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! #OnePender

Today we're celebrating our amazing principal, Mr. Bailey! Thank you for your tireless efforts and for providing our school with amazing support this year. We appreciate all you do for our community, students and staff. 💙🐢💚
