Here is this week's newsletter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XupUqntehviy9pBi2AhbT3OW2h_g5jBN/view?usp=sharing Pender County Schools has partnered with researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill to study the impacts of student technology use on mental health and academic outcomes. The information gathered will help guide our school’s digital literacy supports, evaluate the effectiveness of current policies, and inform future state-level decisions about technology use in schools.
To move forward, we need every parent/guardian to complete the consent form—whether you choose to grant or deny consent. Your participation is essential.
🔗 Please complete the Consent Form now! https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7O65QO7lLpejr70
You will receive a $5 gift card for completing the form.
Be sure to continue through each page until you see the message “Your response has been recorded.”
As an added incentive for our school community, Surf City Middle School will receive $1,000 if 70% or more of our forms are returned—regardless of parents’ consent choice.
For more information about the study, please visit the UNC project website or contact the research team directly:
A little ping pong and karaoke made this Friday extra FUN! Mr. Perkins celebrated his birthday schooling the kids in ping pong, and Mr Loher dropped in to show off his spin! Have a great weekend, Sharks!
Impromptu black pants day in Mrs. May’s 2nd period math class!
Feeling under the weather? We’ve got you covered! 😷💻
Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!
➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063
Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙
¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻
¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!
➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063
¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙
Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!
➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063
Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙
¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻
¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!
➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063
¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙
Here is this week's Shark Bites. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SGfBExQGPmDkYuXkIl1wKFYMZk7cTfDL/view?usp=sharing Boys' basketball and girls' soccer is in full swing. Come out on Monday to support our teams and show your Shark spirit.
It's been Election Week at SCM! Speeches, campaigning, and voting have all happened this week.. These student leaders are ready to help our school get better and better!
💙 Meet Jessie Campbell, school psychologist for Surf City Elementary and Surf City Middle!
With 21 years of experience, including five in PCS, Jessie is passionate about advocating for students’ rights and ensuring every child has meaningful participation in their education.
She loves collaborating with staff, parents, and students to build on strengths and support growth, and reminds us that school psychologists make the biggest impact when they can be involved early in the intervention process.
Originally from Virginia, Jessie enjoys outdoor activities, DIY projects, and time with her husband of 25 years and their three sons. A lifelong runner, she’s even competed in marathons and triathlons!
✨ “The heart of a school psychologist is one of resiliency, compassion, and dedication for students and the adults that support them.”
With 21 years of experience, including five in PCS, Jessie is passionate about advocating for students’ rights and ensuring every child has meaningful participation in their education.
She loves collaborating with staff, parents, and students to build on strengths and support growth, and reminds us that school psychologists make the biggest impact when they can be involved early in the intervention process.
Originally from Virginia, Jessie enjoys outdoor activities, DIY projects, and time with her husband of 25 years and their three sons. A lifelong runner, she’s even competed in marathons and triathlons!
✨ “The heart of a school psychologist is one of resiliency, compassion, and dedication for students and the adults that support them.”
From Mrs. Conway, our PTA President...
As I sit here trying to put this into words… I honestly don’t think there’s a perfect word that even touches who Officer Wyke is.
When I say he goes ABOVE + BEYOND — that is an understatement.
If he’s not on campus, he’s out coaching football.
If he’s not coaching, he’s on beach patrol — watching over the very same kids he protects at school — because he knows that’s where “his kids” are hanging out. He shows up everywhere. He shows up because he CARES.
He knows students by name.
He knows what they’re involved in outside of school — because he takes time to ask. He genuinely wants to know them — not just keep them safe.
I worked in law enforcement myself — and I have never, ever seen a school resource officer pour into a school community like this man does. Not even close.
Surf City Middle School.
Surf City Middle School Football.
This entire town.
We are lucky. WE ARE SO LUCKY.
Kids don’t look up to him because they’re supposed to. They look up to him because they WANT to.
He earns that — daily — and he does it with a smile.
Hats off to you, Officer Wyke.
You are appreciated.
You are respected.
You are LOVED. 💙🦈
Thank you for all you do for our kids and our community.
As I sit here trying to put this into words… I honestly don’t think there’s a perfect word that even touches who Officer Wyke is.
When I say he goes ABOVE + BEYOND — that is an understatement.
If he’s not on campus, he’s out coaching football.
If he’s not coaching, he’s on beach patrol — watching over the very same kids he protects at school — because he knows that’s where “his kids” are hanging out. He shows up everywhere. He shows up because he CARES.
He knows students by name.
He knows what they’re involved in outside of school — because he takes time to ask. He genuinely wants to know them — not just keep them safe.
I worked in law enforcement myself — and I have never, ever seen a school resource officer pour into a school community like this man does. Not even close.
Surf City Middle School.
Surf City Middle School Football.
This entire town.
We are lucky. WE ARE SO LUCKY.
Kids don’t look up to him because they’re supposed to. They look up to him because they WANT to.
He earns that — daily — and he does it with a smile.
Hats off to you, Officer Wyke.
You are appreciated.
You are respected.
You are LOVED. 💙🦈
Thank you for all you do for our kids and our community.
Mrs. Smith's 8th graders created wax paper watershed models. They explored how water flows through a watershed and proved just how easily pollution can spread.
🌡️ Is your student feeling under the weather?
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙
If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.
👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.
🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.
Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.
👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙
If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.
👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.
🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.
Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.
👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.
From the PTA...
Don’t forget! 🦈
YOU can have an awesome business banner hanging on the Surf City Middle School field fence this year!
Think of all the eyes that will see it every single day — morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, practices, games and school events!
Don’t miss out on a FULL year of advertising + supporting our Sharks at the same time!
Interested? Complete the form or message us here — let’s get your banner up! 💙🤍🦈
Forms Link: https://forms.gle/H4YaXeFfNkhxmRDWA
Don’t forget! 🦈
YOU can have an awesome business banner hanging on the Surf City Middle School field fence this year!
Think of all the eyes that will see it every single day — morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, practices, games and school events!
Don’t miss out on a FULL year of advertising + supporting our Sharks at the same time!
Interested? Complete the form or message us here — let’s get your banner up! 💙🤍🦈
Forms Link: https://forms.gle/H4YaXeFfNkhxmRDWA
Be like Diego and find your missing things by Friday November 7th. Anything left after school will be donated or trashed. 👚🧢🧥👕🛍️🥤
Meet Ms. Suzanne Buckley, a 7th and 8th grade teacher at Surf City Middle. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Ms. Buckley is known for her caring nature and the positive impact she has on her students each day.
What stands out most about Ms. Buckley is how deeply she cares for her students. She takes time to make sure everyone feels supported and included, whether that means bringing in clothes for students who need them or finding creative ways to make lessons more engaging.
Her students know they can count on her for kindness and encouragement, and her colleagues appreciate the energy and care she brings to the classroom.
💙☀️ Thank you, Ms. Buckley, for the light you bring to Surf City Middle and for always putting students first.
What stands out most about Ms. Buckley is how deeply she cares for her students. She takes time to make sure everyone feels supported and included, whether that means bringing in clothes for students who need them or finding creative ways to make lessons more engaging.
Her students know they can count on her for kindness and encouragement, and her colleagues appreciate the energy and care she brings to the classroom.
💙☀️ Thank you, Ms. Buckley, for the light you bring to Surf City Middle and for always putting students first.
Families of 8th grade parents, please join us for more information about Pender Early College High School tonight or Thursday! See details on the attached flyer.
🥫 Let’s Fill the Bins and Fill Hearts! 💙
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender
Good afternoon! Here is this week's Shark Bites. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKLPtubS0oY1kYJlrJOKEaeT58swv6z_/view?usp=drive_link
Please also review the SCM ATSI Notification Letter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10St_GlBh88mimCGIA8C9-md3NB4GvcgF/view
Many thanks to Ben Finch, a successful entrepreneur, for coming to speak to Mrs. Turner's 8th Grade Business and Entrepreneurship class this week. He had students engaged by creating collaboratively in teams to come up with a business plan- from creating a logo, defining work roles, creating a menu, and then presenting their ideas as a sales pitch to the class.
More Spirit Week fun!
🦈🎃 Our 7th Grade Sharks made a splash at the Annual Autumn Arts Showcase!
Last night was filled with creepy drawings, haunting performances, and spooky tunes. 🎨🎭🎶
Band, Drama, and Visual Arts students truly outdid themselves. What a fintastic night of talent and creativity! 👏🌊
Last night was filled with creepy drawings, haunting performances, and spooky tunes. 🎨🎭🎶
Band, Drama, and Visual Arts students truly outdid themselves. What a fintastic night of talent and creativity! 👏🌊
Spirit Week fun!
Can you guess the rhymes?
Can you guess the rhymes?
