Music education gives students much more than the opportunity to learn an instrument. It builds confidence, discipline, teamwork and a sense of connection with the people around them. 🎺🥁🎷
As we continue celebrating Arts in Education Week, hear from Mr. Trevor Judy, Band Teacher at Surf City Middle School, as he shares his perspective on the importance of arts education and what students gain through their experience in band. 💙💛
Thank you to Mr. Judy and all of our PCS music educators for helping students find their sound, work together and grow through music.
🎥 Hear more from Mr. Judy in the video! - https://youtube.com/shorts/g8K_n5aZlFs?feature=share
Our morning got a whole lot brighter thanks to the PTA Breakfast Cart! ☕🥯🍓🥤
Our staff was treated to a delicious spread of bagels, cream cheese, fresh fruit, coffee, and soft drinks—the perfect way to start the day! We are so grateful for the time, thoughtfulness, and support our PTA continues to show our Sharks and staff.
Thank you for keeping us fueled, caffeinated, and smiling! 💙🦈
We appreciate you more than you know! 💙
What a fantastic first day of Survivor Club! 💪🌴 We have 27 brave 7th graders ready to outwit, outplay, and outlast their way to the title of SOLE SURVIVOR! 🏆
💚🌊 NALU TRIBE came out swinging and won a hard-fought Reward Challenge! Their prize? The legendary Dunkin’ Munchkin 50 Pack! 🍩🎉 Let’s just say… that tribe is feeling pretty good right now!
But remember… today's winners could be tomorrow's targets. 👀
Next week, the game gets REAL. 🗳️ We start voting each other off the island! Alliances will form. Friendships will be tested. Strategies will be questioned. And someone will be saying, “The tribe has spoken.” 😈🔥
It’s going to be a FUN season! Who will have what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition?
🏆 Who will be the Sole Survivor? 🏆
🎨 ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK 🎨
Art gives students a chance to create, explore and see things from a different perspective. 💙💛
As we continue celebrating Arts in Education Week, hear from Ashley Berdeau, Visual Arts Teacher at Surf City Middle School, as she shares her perspective on arts education and the role it plays in the student experience. 🖌️🖼️
Thank you to Ms. Berdeau and all of our PCS arts educators for giving students opportunities to discover their creativity and develop their own artistic voice.
🎥 Hear more from Ms. Berdeau in the video! https://youtube.com/shorts/tScCbfVfcYc
Our Autumn Arts Showcase will feature the amazing work and performances of our students in the arts. Come out and support our students as they share their talents, creativity, and hard work with our Shark Family and community!
🎭🎶🎨 Come celebrate the arts with us!
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Surf City Middle School
We can't wait to see you there! Let's show our Sharks how proud we are of their talents!
⏰ There’s still time to share your voice!
The PCS Community Priorities Survey is open through Friday, September 18. Your feedback will help guide planning for school assignment, future facilities and the continued growth of our district.
✅ Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4d0Q3O0
Please participate and share the survey with others across Pender County! 📲
Recordatorio de la encuesta — 14 de septiembre
⏰ ¡Todavía está a tiempo de compartir su opinión!
La Encuesta sobre las Prioridades de la Comunidad de PCS estará disponible hasta el viernes 18 de septiembre. Sus comentarios ayudarán a orientar la planificación relacionada con la asignación escolar, las futuras instalaciones y el crecimiento continuo de nuestro distrito.
✅ Complete la encuesta: https://forms.gle/sgWCWu8F1rXrxboTA
¡Participe y comparta la encuesta con otras personas en todo el condado de Pender! 📲
Shark Bites Weekly is Available!
Check out this week’s Shark Bites for important updates, upcoming events, athletics, and information for our SCMS Sharks and families!
On September 11, 2001, thousands of lives were lost, families were forever changed, and first responders answered an unimaginable call.
Today, Pender County Schools pauses to remember those who died, honor those who served and sacrificed in the years that followed, and recognize the families and communities who continue to carry the impact of that day.
For our students, September 11 is history. It is our responsibility to help them understand why we remember.
🇺🇸 We will never forget.
Together, we can take a moment to remember those who lost their lives, honor the heroes who served, and recognize the strength and unity that followed.
🇺🇸 Wear your red, white, and blue as we remember.
🦈 Surf City Middle School
The Sept. 22 deadline is quickly approaching for required health forms and immunizations.
📌 Incoming Kindergarten students and students who enrolled from out of state must provide their school nurse with:
• A completed NC Health Assessment Form from within the past calendar year
• A copy of their updated immunization record
💉 All 7th and 12th grade students also have required immunizations that must be completed by Sept. 22.
➡️ View grade-specific immunization requirements for Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Please contact your school nurse with any questions or to make sure your student’s records are complete.
⚠️ The Sept. 22 deadline is established by North Carolina state law, and the school district cannot make exceptions.
🏥 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE SOBRE LOS REQUISITOS DE SALUD ESCOLAR
Se acerca rápidamente la fecha límite del 22 de septiembre para entregar los formularios de salud y cumplir con los requisitos de vacunación.
📌 Los estudiantes que ingresan a Kindergarten y los estudiantes que se hayan matriculado provenientes de otro estado deben entregar a la enfermera de su escuela:
• Un Formulario de Evaluación de Salud de Carolina del Norte completado durante el último año calendario
• Una copia de su registro de vacunación actualizado
💉 Todos los estudiantes de 7.º y 12.º grado también tienen requisitos de vacunación que deben cumplirse antes del 22 de septiembre.
➡️ Consulte los requisitos de vacunación específicos para Kindergarten, 7.º y 12.º grado:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene preguntas o para asegurarse de que los registros de su estudiante estén completos.
⚠️ La fecha límite del 22 de septiembre está establecida por la ley del estado de Carolina del Norte, por lo que el distrito escolar no puede hacer excepciones.
Today, we welcomed our new Sharks and officially sorted them into their Frenzies! 🌊💙 These Frenzies are a big part of what makes our school community so special—building friendships, creating connections, showing school spirit, and giving every Shark a team to call their own!
Our newest Sharks are now officially part of one of six fierce Frenzies:
🦈 Tiger Sharks
🦈 Thresher Sharks
🦈 Mako Sharks
🦈 Hammerhead Sharks
🦈 Bull Sharks
🦈 Spinner Sharks
The energy, excitement, and school spirit were AMAZING! We can’t wait to see these new Sharks cheer each other on, compete, make memories, and show what it means to be part of the Surf City Shark family! 💙🩵
Welcome to the Frenzy, Sharks! Let the fun begin! 🌊🦈
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JuWvwp83XA7W2c7YRZKdHAMuerAEZHm8/view?usp=sharing
📣 The PCS Community Priorities Survey is open!
As Pender County Schools plans for continued growth, we want to hear from families, staff and community members. Your feedback will help identify the priorities and values that should guide future decisions about school assignment and facility needs.
📝 Complete the survey by Friday, September 18: https://bit.ly/4d0Q3O0
Your voice can help shape the future of our schools! 🏫
Lanzamiento de la encuesta — 7 de septiembre
📣 ¡La Encuesta sobre las Prioridades de la Comunidad de PCS ya está disponible!
Mientras las Escuelas del Condado de Pender planifican para el crecimiento continuo, queremos escuchar a las familias, al personal y a los miembros de la comunidad. Sus comentarios ayudarán a identificar las prioridades y los valores que deben orientar las futuras decisiones sobre la asignación escolar y las necesidades de las instalaciones.
📝 Complete la encuesta antes del viernes 18 de septiembre: https://forms.gle/sgWCWu8F1rXrxboTA
¡Su voz puede ayudar a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas! 🏫
🌟 Congratulations to:
🎨 Jessie Thorarinson – 7th Grade
🎨 Hailey Keller – 7th Grade
🎨 McKenna Shirley – 8th Grade
These students have demonstrated creativity, talent, and dedication, and we are so proud to see their hard work recognized!
Please join us in congratulating Jessie, Hailey, and McKenna, who were recognized at the Pender County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Way to go, Sharks! 🦈🎨🌊 We are proud of the way you Lead with Character. Learn with Purpose. Make Waves.
This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. Together, we have continued to grow, learn, and make waves!
To our Sharks—thank you for showing up, working hard, supporting one another, and believing in what we can accomplish together. 🦈
From a C to a B… and we’re just getting started! 🌊
We are proud to be Surf City Middle School—where we Lead with Character. Learn with Purpose. Make Waves.
What a great week to be a Shark! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping us kick off the school year with such positive energy. We are excited to see our students Lead, Learn, and Make Waves each day! Shark Bites Weekly Newsletter is now available.
🎓 Explore Dual Enrollment Opportunities!
Pender County Schools, in partnership with Cape Fear Community College, invites 7th and 8th grade students and their families to learn about the dual-enrollment options available to PCS students.
📍 Topsail High School
📅 September 1 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Heide Trask High School
📅 September 3 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Pender High School
📅 September 9 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us to explore pathways that can help students earn college credit while still in high school! 📚✨
🎓 ¡Conozca las oportunidades de inscripción dual!
Pender County Schools, en colaboración con Cape Fear Community College, invita a los estudiantes de 7.º y 8.º grado y a sus familias a conocer las opciones de inscripción dual disponibles para los estudiantes de PCS.
📍 Topsail High School
📅 1 de septiembre | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Heide Trask High School
📅 3 de septiembre | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Pender High School
📅 9 de septiembre | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
¡Acompáñenos para explorar programas que pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a obtener créditos universitarios mientras aún cursan la escuela secundaria! 📚✨
