Surf City Middle School

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

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.

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

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! 👏🌊

Spirit Week fun!
Can you guess the rhymes?

You asked, and we listened! The SCM PTA has loaded up the Givebacks site with all your favorites – hats, hoodies, t-shirts, and more!!!
Show your Shark pride and stock up while you can!
Deadline to order: October 31, 2025
Click Here to Order: https://surfcitymiddle.givebacks.com/shop?fbclid=IwY2xjawNDw71leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHppr0hhlfBM20GBvNcNwT4t2oKHGZxoE0mlBbxQeGMtHacjf3cukyBoBy_XL_aem_XrWFqsXtNcY2mhb-DaeXDQ
Bulk order = no shipping costs!
Turnaround time: approx. 3 weeks after we submit the order
Head to our Givebacks website now and grab your Shark Swag before it’s gone! Fear the Fin!

Due to a traffic accident in the area and heavy traffic volume on HWY 17, delays are possible involving bus pickup and arrival at school. We appreciate your patience.

🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Results Are In! 🎃

Congratulations to all our talented student artists who made this year’s 2025 Pumpkin Decorating Contest a huge success! 🧡✨

🏆 1st Place: Dahlia Kuchta — Coraline: Split Worlds
🥈 2nd Place: Harper Henry — Life of a Spa Girl
🥉 3rd Place: Stella Santos — Musical Soul
🗳️ People’s Choice: Maddilyn Christmas — Scoop of Strawberry Delight
🎨 Best Traditional: Maddison Ingel — Mouseketeer
💡 Most Creative: Julia Leasialagi — Harry Potter
🐭 Most Adorable: Zoe Fisher — Sweater Weather
😱 Scariest Pumpkin: Kaia Hart — The Scream

We’re so proud of every student who participated and showed off their creativity this spooky season! 👏🕸️

Thanks once again to our amazing PTA and Southern Roots Grille for the wonderful breakfast yesterday! Y'all are the best!!

🎓 Pender Early College High School Parent Night Information Sessions! 🎓

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity for your student’s future? Join us to learn more about Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and how your child can earn college credits while completing high school!

📅 Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM
📍 CFCC Surf City Site

📅 Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 PM
📍 Pender Early College High School (PECHS)

👩‍🎓 Open to students currently in 8th–11th grades
✨ Come discover how PECHS helps students get a head start on college success!

Pink Out tomorrow for our games!

We hope to see you tonight for the 7th grade Autumn Arts concert at 6pm! The event is free and features the 7th grade band, 7th grade drama class, and the artwork of the Surf City Middle art classes. The concert with drama performances will be in the middle school gym.

Mrs. Dapper’s homeroom had a fun competition to see who could wear the most pink for today’s Spirit Day. One student even spray painted their hair pink!

Congratulations to Harry Roy! His artwork was selected to be our yearbook cover for the 2025-2026 school year!
Great job, Harry!!!

📣Join the Pender County Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) for a parent meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30–7:30 PM at Topsail High School. Meet the team, connect with others, and learn about available resources. 💙💛