👻 Fins, Frights, & Chick-fil-A Bites! 🐮
Join the SCMS PTA for a spooktacular Halloween Dance exclusively for SCMS students!
EVENT DETAILS:
* What: Fins and Frights Dance
* When: Friday, October 24th, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
* Where: Surf City Middle School
* Cost: $20 Admission
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
* 🎶 Dance
* 👻 Haunted House
* 📸 Photo Booth
* 🍰 Cake Walk
* 🏆 Costume Contest with Prizes!
PRE-ORDER MEAL DEAL:
* For just $10, pre-order a Chick-fil-A meal!
* Includes: Classic Chicken Sandwich, Chips, and a Drink.
* LIMITED QUANTITY! This is a pre-sale item only.
Grab your admission tickets and your limited-edition meal deal now!
https://surfcitymiddle.givebacks.com/shop?category=204271
Join the SCMS PTA for a spooktacular Halloween Dance exclusively for SCMS students!
EVENT DETAILS:
* What: Fins and Frights Dance
* When: Friday, October 24th, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
* Where: Surf City Middle School
* Cost: $20 Admission
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
* 🎶 Dance
* 👻 Haunted House
* 📸 Photo Booth
* 🍰 Cake Walk
* 🏆 Costume Contest with Prizes!
PRE-ORDER MEAL DEAL:
* For just $10, pre-order a Chick-fil-A meal!
* Includes: Classic Chicken Sandwich, Chips, and a Drink.
* LIMITED QUANTITY! This is a pre-sale item only.
Grab your admission tickets and your limited-edition meal deal now!
https://surfcitymiddle.givebacks.com/shop?category=204271


🎃✨ Surf City Middle School Pumpkin Decorating Contest! ✨🎃
Get creative and show off your pumpkin skills! 🖌️👻🍂
🏆 Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
People’s Choice (Voted on at Autumn Arts Festival
💥 Every entry earns Frenzy Points!
📌 Entry Details:
Entries accepted Oct. 28 & 29 in the Media Center
Judging on Oct. 29 after school
Winners announced at the Autumn Arts Festival & on school news/social media
Pick up pumpkins by Oct. 31 (unclaimed pumpkins will be disposed of after Nov. 1)
✅ Rules Highlights:
Main part must be a pumpkin (real or artificial)
School-appropriate designs only
Paint, glue, paper, props, and costumes allowed
No electrical devices or store-bought decorated pumpkins
One entry per person
Must include a title & description
Let’s see your most original, spooky, and creative pumpkin designs! 🍁🎨
Get creative and show off your pumpkin skills! 🖌️👻🍂
🏆 Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
People’s Choice (Voted on at Autumn Arts Festival
💥 Every entry earns Frenzy Points!
📌 Entry Details:
Entries accepted Oct. 28 & 29 in the Media Center
Judging on Oct. 29 after school
Winners announced at the Autumn Arts Festival & on school news/social media
Pick up pumpkins by Oct. 31 (unclaimed pumpkins will be disposed of after Nov. 1)
✅ Rules Highlights:
Main part must be a pumpkin (real or artificial)
School-appropriate designs only
Paint, glue, paper, props, and costumes allowed
No electrical devices or store-bought decorated pumpkins
One entry per person
Must include a title & description
Let’s see your most original, spooky, and creative pumpkin designs! 🍁🎨


CFA Pre-Sale Meal Ticket
$10.00
🎟️ Each ticket includes:
• (1) CFA Regular Chicken Sandwich
• (1) Bag of Chips
• (1) Drink
👉 Any additional food will need to be purchased separately. We will have other food available.
💲 Cost: $10 per ticket
📌 Get yours now before they sell out!
$10.00
🎟️ Each ticket includes:
• (1) CFA Regular Chicken Sandwich
• (1) Bag of Chips
• (1) Drink
👉 Any additional food will need to be purchased separately. We will have other food available.
💲 Cost: $10 per ticket
📌 Get yours now before they sell out!


The Surf City Sharks pulled off an incredible 20-6 win last night against the previously undefeated Cape Fear Middle School—the same team they lost to in their season opener, making this victory even sweeter! It was a night to remember, especially as it was 8th Grade Recognition Night, a special event to celebrate the hard work and leadership of our amazing 8th grade players.
Colby Roberts had a great performance with two touchdowns, while Robo De’Leon added 1 more touchdown to the scoreboard. The defense played tough all night, with big plays across the board, highlighted by Roman Harris’s clutch fumble recovery that gave the Sharks another key possession.
It was a true team effort, fueled by the support of our amazing fans!
The Sharks came out with intensity, focus, and determination, proving just how far they’ve come since that first game. . What a night for the Sharks — way to bounce back and finish strong!
Way to go, Sharks!
Colby Roberts had a great performance with two touchdowns, while Robo De’Leon added 1 more touchdown to the scoreboard. The defense played tough all night, with big plays across the board, highlighted by Roman Harris’s clutch fumble recovery that gave the Sharks another key possession.
It was a true team effort, fueled by the support of our amazing fans!
The Sharks came out with intensity, focus, and determination, proving just how far they’ve come since that first game. . What a night for the Sharks — way to bounce back and finish strong!
Way to go, Sharks!






Mrs. Botkin’s students worked diligently for weeks to complete the puzzle during lunch. It is finally complete!

🚨📱 Hey Middle Schoolers! 📱🚨
Join Safe Haven for the Think Before You Send Challenge at Burgaw Middle School on Thursday, October 17, 2025, from 5–7 PM!
We’ll have:
🍕 Free food
🎉 Fun with friends
🎵 A TikTok Challenge
…and you’ll learn how to stay safe and smart online.
Don’t miss it! Bring your friends and let’s make it a great night.
🚨📱 ¡Hola estudiantes de middle school! 📱🚨
Únete a Safe Haven para el Think Before You Send Challenge en Burgaw Middle School el jueves, 17 de octubre de 2025, de 5 a 7 PM.
Tendremos:
🍕 Comida gratis
🎉 Diversión con amigos
🎵 ¡Un reto de TikTok!
…y aprenderás cómo estar seguro e inteligente en línea.
¡No te lo pierdas! Trae a tus amigos y hagamos que sea una gran noche.
Join Safe Haven for the Think Before You Send Challenge at Burgaw Middle School on Thursday, October 17, 2025, from 5–7 PM!
We’ll have:
🍕 Free food
🎉 Fun with friends
🎵 A TikTok Challenge
…and you’ll learn how to stay safe and smart online.
Don’t miss it! Bring your friends and let’s make it a great night.
🚨📱 ¡Hola estudiantes de middle school! 📱🚨
Únete a Safe Haven para el Think Before You Send Challenge en Burgaw Middle School el jueves, 17 de octubre de 2025, de 5 a 7 PM.
Tendremos:
🍕 Comida gratis
🎉 Diversión con amigos
🎵 ¡Un reto de TikTok!
…y aprenderás cómo estar seguro e inteligente en línea.
¡No te lo pierdas! Trae a tus amigos y hagamos que sea una gran noche.


📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!


Chocolate Chip Cookie Archaeology! Ms. Muffett’s class exploring what it’s like to be archaeologists.








Ms. Muffett’s students doing a bit of crocheting during homeroom last week!

Game Day Update! 🦈🥎
Unfortunately, today's Lady Sharks home softball game has been rained out. But don't worry, we've rescheduled!
Join us on October 7th at 4:30 PM for all the action!
Admission: $5 cash for all games
Concessions: Will be open!
Come out and support your Surf City Middle School Lady Sharks!
Unfortunately, today's Lady Sharks home softball game has been rained out. But don't worry, we've rescheduled!
Join us on October 7th at 4:30 PM for all the action!
Admission: $5 cash for all games
Concessions: Will be open!
Come out and support your Surf City Middle School Lady Sharks!

Shout out to our amazing PTA for the breakfast deliveries last week!! We appreciate everything y'all do for our students and staff!
Keep raising money, Sharks!

Check out this week's Shark Bites for important updates and information! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nu3ip5iCH2Sc6JGlcP1-L8O_ESM9XLID/view?usp=sharing

The softball team had a thrilling comeback victory over Penderlea yesterday. After being down 7-3, they rallied and scored 10 runs in the 5th inning. Reagan Frost and Reagan Gilliland supplied the pitching, Avery Mulkusky and Gilliland led the way with 2 hits, while no doubt Reagan Ferris's loudness stirred the troops to victory! The last home game will be Monday. Come cheer on the Sharks!
Happy Book Face Friday and Six Seven Saturday! We hope your weekend is awesome!
The Sharks football team lit up the field last night with a thrilling 36–6 victory over Topsail Middle School! The stands were packed with cheering fans as Colby Roberts led the way with three touchdowns, while Robo De’Leon and Xander Scaldaferri each powered in for 1 touchdown of their own. The defense held strong, highlighted by a spectacular interception from Saul Botkin and some huge blocks that stopped TMS in their tracks. It was an unforgettable win for the Sharks! 🦈🏈




Students in Ms. Muffett’s class observe and make inferences from artifacts found in the trash (the collections were not collected from actual garage bins like gross banana peels and used diapers. They were carefully selected discarded items)







Our Color Run fundraiser is well underway. This Friday, we will celebrate the class with the most participants registered. They will receive a sweet treat from our awesome PTA. Register your student today at mybooster.com!
💙 Surf City Middle School Families!
We are SO excited to kick off our SCM Color Run on September 22, 2025! 🎉 Our goal is to raise $20,000 for school improvements—all while strengthening our Shark community! 🦈
Our school relies on fundraisers like this to provide exceptional opportunities that enhance student learning. This year, our needs are even greater, which means we need YOUR support more than ever!
👉 Even if your family isn’t able to give financially right now, you can still be a HUGE help by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and family online at MYBOOSTER.com. Remember: Sharing IS supporting!
📅 Mark Your Calendar!
September 22, 2025 – Registration is OPEN NOW!!!! MYBOOSTER.com. Register, SHARE, & GIVE!
October 10, 2025 – SCM Color Run! Save the date—you’re invited to come cheer on your Shark! 🦈🎉
We are so grateful for our Surf City Middle School family. Thank you for helping us make this year’s Color Run a JAWSOME success!
We are SO excited to kick off our SCM Color Run on September 22, 2025! 🎉 Our goal is to raise $20,000 for school improvements—all while strengthening our Shark community! 🦈
Our school relies on fundraisers like this to provide exceptional opportunities that enhance student learning. This year, our needs are even greater, which means we need YOUR support more than ever!
👉 Even if your family isn’t able to give financially right now, you can still be a HUGE help by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and family online at MYBOOSTER.com. Remember: Sharing IS supporting!
📅 Mark Your Calendar!
September 22, 2025 – Registration is OPEN NOW!!!! MYBOOSTER.com. Register, SHARE, & GIVE!
October 10, 2025 – SCM Color Run! Save the date—you’re invited to come cheer on your Shark! 🦈🎉
We are so grateful for our Surf City Middle School family. Thank you for helping us make this year’s Color Run a JAWSOME success!

🌡️ With this North Carolina weather....warm in the morning and chilly by the afternoon....students are shedding sweatshirts and leaving them behind around campus. 🧥
Please remind your student to check the Lost and Found for missing items. All unclaimed belongings will be donated at the end of the quarter.
Please remind your student to check the Lost and Found for missing items. All unclaimed belongings will be donated at the end of the quarter.

