
Congratulations to our school community! Our students EXCEEDED growth for the 2023-2024 school year and our school grade is officially a B. Thank you to our staff, students, and community for your continued support and focus on academic excellence.


Mrs. Hill’s science class did their first lab activity where students had to design a lifeboat that would hold the most people (pennies) before sinking. This is their first time writing a lab report and using the scientific method this year. 2/2








Mrs. Hill’s science class did their first lab activity where students had to design a lifeboat that would hold the most people (pennies) before sinking. This is their first time writing a lab report and using the scientific method this year. 1/2




We can now accept online payments for chromebook repairs, lost chargers, and lost library books! If you have questions about technology or book charges, please email mary_tobin@pender.k12.nc.us.


We've had some intense chess games today!




Pender County Schools is in the first group of schools in NC that are moving from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus for the Student Information System (SIS). In an effort to continue effective and efficient communication with our parents, Pender County Schools will be utilizing Infinite Campus (the new SIS) to complete certain updates required at the start of the school year for access to grades, attendance, and other updates throughout the year. To request access to your Parent Portal Credentials, please complete the Google form found at the link below. This is for PARENTS and GUARDIANS ONLY. You only need to provide information for ONE student (Your Oldest Student) to receive parent portal access for all students. Once you create your account, you will be able to add/view your other student(s) information. ONLY COMPLETE THE FORM ONCE. This will avoid confusion and will provide a quicker process for releasing letters. Please allow 24-48 hours to process your request as the information provided must and will be verified before the letters are sent to families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKmysj2_d7IvuhzoND8ElUHaG5e32qc-9HiMJGLvxpb8aDXA/viewform


Happy Labor Day!
I hope you all had a great weekend. Please review the Shark Bites Weekly for important information and updates. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vfx_57J10HjMzxekWc4l_1l_kBwdkNch/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Mrs. Hall


Indoor PA is a great time for basketball, friends, art, and rubber duck foosball. Stay cool! 😎



AP Mr. Perkins reliving his 8th grade days at PA! ⛹️♂️🏀🦈




Mrs. D.’s math students have been working hard this week. They have been incredibly engaged as they have worked together to solve some very challenging math puzzles.






The morning news crew for this week got our year started off right!



Welcome back, Sharks! It's going to be a great year!











📚🍟 Fries for School Supplies is Back! 🍟📚
We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, our local McDonald’s owner-operators are hosting the Fries for School Supplies fundraiser in our school district!
Last year, over $110,000 was raised for our area schools, and we’re aiming to do even more this year! 🎉
From August 26th to 30th, McDonald’s will donate 10% of sales from all a la carte Fries to help support our schools. It’s a delicious way to contribute to our community! 🙌


Good afternoon Shark families!
We are looking forward to an outstanding school year! Please check out the Shark Bites Weekly for important updates and information. Please pay special attention to the Surf City Campus traffic patterns. There are many resources linked in the newsletter as well. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wxyyR-lh3rjVnipR_jVy515Jo7facYA0/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Mrs. Hall

Come out and support our Sharks!

A big shout out to Nurse Jamie Uhlman and our Project ADAM team. Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory) is a national program that was first launched in North Carolina by the Duke Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center in 2019. The program is dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in schools by establishing comprehensive emergency plans and promoting heart health awareness. At Surf City Middle we are committed to the safety of our students, staff, and visitors!


✂️ Back-to-School Haircuts! ✂️
Cape Fear Community College is offering free haircuts this Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Barber School located at 108 Walnut St.
No appointments needed—just walk in! All haircuts will be supervised by a licensed instructor and are first-come, first-served. Remember, students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Get ready for the new school year with a fresh look!


We are so excited to meet our students and families tonight from 4 - 6 PM. Please review the Open House reminders for important information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uBosdVk8ClVf9iB2JspazQhFDypf-Kun/view?usp=sharing


Were you looking for after-school options? Check out "The Club"! We have partnered with BGCSENC to offer our 6 - 8th grade students a safe space after school each day.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IYKrA1iSn6H9KdVUD6yXylLqy-pxnpqC/view?usp=sharing

Good evening,
Please review this week's Shark Bites for important events and updates about the upcoming school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E8QZtpMH2NmwDIrC3gi9OSQVOyDyEmtX/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Mrs. Hall
