As we continue celebrating Youth Art Month, we’re proud to recognize Eva Hughes, a talented 7th grader whose determination and passion for creativity have set her apart.
✨ About Eva:
✅ Has taken art in both 6th and 7th grade, continuously growing her skills and artistic voice 🎨
✅ 2nd Place Winner in the State Fish Contest Writing category 🐟✍️
✅ Recipient of the prestigious Apprentice Artist Award
✅ Plays electric and bass guitar with the School of Rock in Wilmington 🎸🎶
✅ Favorite art media: Colored pencils ✏️
✅ Favorite art style: Contemporary Realism 🎨
✅ Favorite art piece: Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth 🌾
Eva’s journey is a testament to her determination and willingness to grow. Her creativity shines not just in her artwork but also in her music and writing. We’re proud to celebrate her this Youth Art Month and look forward to seeing where her artistic talents take her next!
Mrs Hill’s science class mimicked mechanical and chemical digestion in order to extract the DNA from strawberries.
In honor of Youth Art Month, we’re excited to spotlight Sadie Tranter, a creative and dedicated 7th grader whose passion for art shines through every piece she creates. Having taken art in both 6th and 7th grade, Sadie continues to grow as an artist while exploring new styles and techniques.
✨ Get to Know Sadie:
✅ Member of the Dungeons & Dragons Club 🎲⚔️
✅ Enjoys playing lacrosse and basketball 🥍🏀
✅ Loves writing and expressing her creativity through words ✍️
✅ Helped with set building for the school’s play and musical 🎭🎶
✅ Favorite art style: Realism 🎨
✅ Favorite media: Watercolor, acrylic paint, and graphite 🖌️✏️
✅ Flute player in the Surf City Middle School band for the past two years 🎶
✅ Recipient of the Superintendent's Choice Art Award – her artwork was selected from all 6th-8th grade submissions and will be proudly displayed for one year at the central office! 🌟🎉
Sadie’s dedication to her artistic journey, her school community, and her love of creative expression is truly inspiring. We’re proud to celebrate her achievements during Youth Art Month and can’t wait to see how her talents continue to flourish!
Sometimes the stars align and Coach Batts wears his favorite kid’s name on his jersey…..
Our Spring Book Fair is underway! It will be open until Friday at 2:00.
Thanks to all of the students who worked to set it up. They did a great job!
Congrats to Hazel Martin for participating in the UNCP Honor Band this past Saturday! Hazel played four pieces all learned in a single day with other middle students from various other schools in Southeast North Carolina. Great job Hazel on representing the arts at SCMS!
Today, we’re celebrating Josephine North, a creative 8th grader who has taken art in both 7th and 8th grade, continually growing her skills and artistic style!
✨ A Few Highlights About Josephine:
✅ Practices Muay Thai and Boxing 🥊
✅ Loves playing volleyball 🏐
✅ Believes that "all art is beautiful in a unique way" 🎨✨
✅ Favorite art media: Oil pastels, paint (any kind), and colored pencils 🎨🖌️✏️
✅ Loves art because it's a fun and creative way to express yourself
✅ Semifinalist in the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s 2024 Aviation Art Contest ✈️🎨
Josephine’s dedication to her craft and her passion for creative expression make her an inspiring young artist. We’re proud to celebrate her this Youth Art Month!
Join us for an informative session on the consequences and health effects of substance use, including its impact on adolescent brain development and the increased risk of addiction. This session, presented by the Poe Center, will cover:
✅ The latest research on youth substance use
✅ Risk factors & protective measures
✅ Strategies to empower youth in making healthy choices
✅ Tools & resources for ongoing conversations
📅 March 26 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 March 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
Let’s work together to educate and support our youth! 💙
Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa sobre las consecuencias y efectos del uso de sustancias, su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente y el mayor riesgo de adicción. Presentado por el Poe Center, hablaremos sobre:
✅ Últimas investigaciones sobre el uso de sustancias en jóvenes
✅ Factores de riesgo y medidas de protección
✅ Estrategias para ayudar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones saludables
✅ Herramientas y recursos para mantener conversaciones continuas
📅 26 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 27 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
¡Juntos podemos educar y apoyar a nuestra juventud! 💙
As part of Music In Our Schools Month, we are featuring 7th grader Scarlett Ferguson. Scarlett plays the saxophone and has auditioned for the NCBA All-District clinic while in Surf City Middle. Scarlett has also participated in the UNCG Summer Camp which takes place in Greensboro on the campus of UNCG. Congratulations on all that you’ve accomplished!
Mrs. Hill’s science class went old school last week. Since there was no internet we used old fashioned books to do research on animals in order to design a new hybrid organism. Students had to find animals that were of the same family group and similar habitats and draw and describe their new hybrid organisms.
🎶 PCS Bands Shine at NCBA Music Performance Adjudication! 🎶
Our talented Pender County Schools band students recently showcased their hard work and musical excellence at the NCBA Music Performance Adjudication at the Minnie Evans Arts Center! This state-sanctioned event, held during Music in Our Schools Month, brought incredible performances from our schools.
🏆 Results:
🎼 Topsail High School – Superior (Wind Ensemble) & Excellent (Symphonic Band)
🎼 Topsail Middle School – Excellent
🎼 Surf City Middle School – Excellent
🎼 Burgaw Middle School – Participated for comments only and received amazing feedback! First time attending in 10 years!
🎼 Heide Trask High School – Excellent
ALL of our ensembles earned Excellent or Superior ratings – the highest possible! 🎷🎺🎵 We are so proud of these dedicated students and their directors for representing PCS with outstanding musicianship.
🎶 PCS Musicians Shine at UNCP Honor Band! 🎶
Five talented Pender County Schools students participated in the UNCP Honor Band this past weekend! Representing three of our schools, these students joined musicians from 100 different schools for a full day of rehearsals and an incredible performance.
👏 Congratulations to:
🎼 Hazel Martin (SCMS - Clarinet)
🎼 Natalie Corbett (THS - Flute)
🎼 Elliot Kenan (THS - Tuba)
🎼 Adam Noonan (HTHS - Trombone)
🎼 Kayleigh McBride (HTHS - Clarinet)
Both the middle school and high school bands performed four outstanding pieces, showcasing their dedication and talent. We are so proud of these students for representing PCS so well! 🎷🎺🎵
Good afternoon Surf City Families,
Here is this week's Shark Bites. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7O2yrHc3AzY0DcPnl5BCE2pagirWgF3/view?usp=drive_link
Have a great week!
SCM Administration
Congratulations to the 8th grade band students on a FANTASTIC performance today at Ashley High School for the NCBA Music Performance Adjudication! The students received a rating of “Excellent” for their performance today and look forward to sharing their growth at their next concert on May 8th!
8th graders reliving their elementary school PE days.
Today, we’re shining Youth Art Month spotlight on Presley Thompson, a talented 6th grader who has loved exploring visual arts this year! Presley enjoys drawing and sketching, always bringing creativity and passion to her artwork.
✨ A Few Highlights About Presley:
✅ Member of the cheerleading squad for both football and basketball seasons 📣🏈🏀
✅ Loves playing volleyball 🏐
✅ Made history as the first 6th grader to have the winning design for the school yearbook cover! 🎉🎨
Presley’s creativity, school spirit, and dedication make her an inspiring young artist. We can’t wait to see her continue to grow and create!
The Book Fair is next week! Don't forget to set up an e-wallet for your student to make shopping easier. We accept cash and credit cards, as well. Thanks for your support!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5706666
Today, we’re recognizing Kevin Dale, an 8th grader who has shown incredible dedication to the arts! Kevin not only took 8th-grade art this year but also chose to challenge himself by enrolling in Advanced Art to continue growing his skills.
✨ A Few Fun Facts About Kevin:
✅ Played on the Surf City Middle School football team 🏈
✅ Loves basketball and drawing dogs 🎨🐾
✅ Member of the National Junior Honor Society 🌟
✅ Inspired by the bold style of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
✅ Always eager to challenge himself by learning new art techniques and styles 🎨✨
Kevin’s passion for creativity and dedication to both academics and athletics truly shine. We're proud to celebrate his hard work and talent this Youth Art Month!
Please be aware that the outage may impact school phone lines. Thank you for your understanding. UPDATE (11:43AM) Four County Electric is on site beginning repairs. The outage is expected to extend through the school day. UPDATE (5:00 PM) Internet has been restored.
Today, for Youth Art Month we’re celebrating Evelyn Suh, an 8th grader who has been dedicated to the arts throughout middle school—taking Art in grades 6, 7, and 8, and choosing Advanced Art to pursue her passion all year long!
✨ Evelyn's Accomplishments Include:
✅ Placing in the Azalea Festival Arts Contest
✅ Placing in the Spring Fest T-shirts Contest
✅ Being a finalist for the cover of the school yearbook all three years
✅ WonderWorks Artist – Her artwork is currently on display at WonderWorks in Myrtle Beach, where she was selected as one of only 10 artists from North and South Carolina!
But Evelyn’s talents don’t stop at visual art—she’s also an accomplished clarinet player, performing in the school band for the past three years.
