about 21 hours ago, Kelley Warren
We are excitedly getting ready for our author visit with Dusti Bowling on Tuesday! She will sign copies of her books, so don't forget to grab a book if you'd like it signed! Also, please remind your students to sign up on our google form if they would like to attend her presentation or the writer's workshop. They can find the form in the media center or ELA teacher's google classrooms. Keep reading, Sharks!
5 days ago, Surf City Middle
Ethan Houston, a junior at Topsail High School, spent the day teaching our 6th grade science classes about space exploration- past, present, and future. He did a great job, and we're pretty sure we have some future astronauts in these photos.
Thanks, Ethan!
6 days ago, Surf City Middle
Ms. Muffett’s 6th grade social study classes learned about papyrus in their ancient Egypt unit. Then they made their own! They put it to the test using it to complete their god/goddess project.
6 days ago, Surf City Middle
Mrs. Clarke’s 7th grade Learning Lab students participated in a small “Friendsgiving” potluck on Monday, Nov. 24th. The students previously worked on money and budgeting through a math computation activity. Students planned a Thanksgiving menu and recorded the prices of five items they selected. After that, they partnered up to create a new Thanksgiving menu—this time with a $40 budget based on their previous choices. The lesson gave students a hands-on look at the kinds of decisions families often make when planning holiday meals, especially when working within a budget. The “Friendsgiving” celebration was a fun way for students to come together, practice social and life skills, and celebrate the season. 🦃🥧
6 days ago, Surf City Middle
A huge shoutout to every artist who entered our 4th Annual Not Your Average Hand Turkey Contest. You all blew us away with your creativity!
🏆 This year’s winners:
🥇 1st Place: Makyala Parmentier – The Nutcracker Ballet
🥈 2nd Place: Ava Dalton – The End of the Dinosaurs
🥉 3rd Place: Alex Ware – Surf City Spirit Turkey
We are so proud of these talented artists and every student who took part!
Great job, Sharks! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday 🦈💙 🎨🦃
7 days ago, Surf City Middle
8 days ago, Kelley Warren
🎉 Congratulations to 8th grader Josie Cina! 🎉
Her beautiful colored pencil drawing has been selected as one of the 2025 Pender County Holiday Card Winners!
Josie’s artwork will be professionally printed and mailed across the entire state this holiday season. An incredible honor and a testament to her hard work, creativity, and talent.
She will be recognized, along with the other winners, at the Pender County Board of Education meeting on December 9. We are so proud of you, Josie! 💙🦈🎄
11 days ago, Surf City Middle
It's not too late to help your favorite class win our friendly competition! Thanks for supporting our Food Drive!
11 days ago, Surf City Middle
The students loved hearing from Officer Wilkes today in Mrs. Turner’s Career Explorations class. We have been learning about Public Safety and Non-traditional careers in the workforce.
12 days ago, Surf City Middle
Tomorrow, we are excited to welcome families to campus for our Thanksgiving Lunch. The cost is $7.00 for the pre-ordered adult meals. Please bring cash.
12 days ago, Surf City Middle School
Edible cell part 3
12 days ago, Surf City Middle
Edible cell part 2
12 days ago, Surf City Middle
Hand turkey entries are due tomorrow!
12 days ago, Surf City Middle
Thanks to our WONDERFUL PTA for the breakfast deliveries this morning!! Once again, y'all rock! We are so THANKFUL for you!!
12 days ago, Surf City Middle
Edible cell....Part 1
Mrs. Hill’s Science class is applying their knowledge of cell structures and the differences between plant and animals by creating an edible cell out of candy (the organelles ) and icing (the cytoplasm).
12 days ago, Surf City Middle
Join us for Spirit Night tonight!
13 days ago, Surf City Middle
Thank you to the Pender County Arts Council (PAC) for supporting our students!
This fall, PAC generously lent our school display panels for our Annual Autumn Arts Showcase, and even allowed us to keep several for our Student Council elections. For the past two years, their support has helped us seamlessly “bookend” these two major events for our school community. We appreciate the support they give to our school all year long! 🎨💙🦈
14 days ago, Surf City Middle

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:
15 days ago, Surf City Middle School
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!
17 days ago, Surf City Middle