👏 Congratulations to our PCS band students and directors on a strong showing at Music Performance Adjudication this year.
Five PCS schools with band programs participated in MPA, and the results reflect a lot of time, practice, and commitment from both students and staff.
🎶 Cape Fear Middle School Band — first time attending in 7 years
🎶 Topsail Middle School Band — Excellent
🎶 Surf City Middle School Band — Excellent
🎶 Heide Trask High School Symphonic Band — Superior
🎶 Topsail High School Symphonic Band — Superior
🎶 Topsail High School Wind Ensemble — Superior
For those unfamiliar with MPA, the ratings are given to the performing group and are similar to academic scoring:
⭐ Superior = A / 5
⭐ Excellent = B / 4
⭐ Average = C / 3
Thank you to our band directors for the work they are doing each day to support students and grow music programs across PCS. 🎺🥁🎼
Five PCS schools with band programs participated in MPA, and the results reflect a lot of time, practice, and commitment from both students and staff.
🎶 Cape Fear Middle School Band — first time attending in 7 years
🎶 Topsail Middle School Band — Excellent
🎶 Surf City Middle School Band — Excellent
🎶 Heide Trask High School Symphonic Band — Superior
🎶 Topsail High School Symphonic Band — Superior
🎶 Topsail High School Wind Ensemble — Superior
For those unfamiliar with MPA, the ratings are given to the performing group and are similar to academic scoring:
⭐ Superior = A / 5
⭐ Excellent = B / 4
⭐ Average = C / 3
Thank you to our band directors for the work they are doing each day to support students and grow music programs across PCS. 🎺🥁🎼
A big congratulations to the students from Cape Fear Middle, Surf City Middle, Heide Trask High, Pender High, and Topsail High who participated in Honor Band at UNC Pembroke this past weekend.
Students from across the state performed on Saturday at the Givens Performing Arts Center after spending just one day working with guest clinicians to prepare the concert. That is no small task, and our students did an outstanding job. We are proud to see them recognized for their talent and commitment.
We’re excited to share that the latest edition of our Shark Bites Newsletter is now available! This issue is filled with important updates, upcoming events, and highlights of the great things happening at our school.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXcPnKXC2Q6xW9PjXvM5CWfWFemZeqmr/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXcPnKXC2Q6xW9PjXvM5CWfWFemZeqmr/view?usp=drive_link
Congratulations to the 8th grade band on receiving a rating of Excellent at the North Carolina Bandmasters Association Music Performance Adjudication! The students played exceptionally well. Good job! The band will be playing at Carowinds next Friday.
The Book Fair will be open Monday morning since our first day was a rain out! Thanks so much for your support. It has been a great week!
Mrs. Clarke serves as our 7th Grade Exceptional Students Teacher and has quickly made a lasting impact on our school community. Her dedication to her students is evident in everything she does—from her strong organization and preparation to the intentional way she supports each learner’s individual needs.
She creates a caring and structured environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Mrs. Clarke is deeply committed to ensuring all students have access to success, and she consistently goes above and beyond to provide the academic and emotional support they need.
Her positive influence reaches far beyond the classroom, as she builds meaningful relationships and helps students gain confidence in themselves every day. We are grateful for her passion, her heart for students, and the difference she is making at SCM.
Congratulations, Mrs. Clarke! 🦈💙
She creates a caring and structured environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Mrs. Clarke is deeply committed to ensuring all students have access to success, and she consistently goes above and beyond to provide the academic and emotional support they need.
Her positive influence reaches far beyond the classroom, as she builds meaningful relationships and helps students gain confidence in themselves every day. We are grateful for her passion, her heart for students, and the difference she is making at SCM.
Congratulations, Mrs. Clarke! 🦈💙
From Mrs. Farmer's class...
PI Day Friday activity, students measuring diameter and circumference to see how close they come to 3.14.
PI Day Friday activity, students measuring diameter and circumference to see how close they come to 3.14.
Please review this week's Shark Bites for important updates and information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AfjUZeQ3fbYeIRwwjXQTczyl5OY0ZlDB/view?usp=drive_link
Today we celebrated Pi Day 3/14 with a friendly competition to see who could memorize the most digits of pi! Congratulations to our top finishers:
4th Marlowe 100
3rd Lillian 110
2nd Kaylina 140
1st place (and the pie) goes to Ethan with 144!!
Great job to all who participated!
4th Marlowe 100
3rd Lillian 110
2nd Kaylina 140
1st place (and the pie) goes to Ethan with 144!!
Great job to all who participated!
8th Grade Business and Entrepreneurship: Students are learning why we take notes in business, which includes the Cornell Note-taking strategy. Students received their EverFi Financial Literacy certificates and will now begin modules in Entrepreneurship. We had 41 students certify in EverFi Financial Literacy! Students have been learning about AI and workplace trends. They are reading an article and learning how to take Cornell notes for better class notes and for notetaking in the workplace.
7th Grade Career Explorations and Employment: Students have been simulating Job Shadowing Career Modules from Microburst. We have also been de-scrambling career occupations and researching what various careers entail.
6th Grade Keyboarding and Employment: Students worked on Microburst Job Shadowing modules to get ready for their opportunity next year to job shadow. Students continue to do warm-up cursive daily. Students have continued to learn about Google Office productivity, saving documents, naming documents, and uploading screenshots appropriately for assignments.
7th Grade Career Explorations and Employment: Students have been simulating Job Shadowing Career Modules from Microburst. We have also been de-scrambling career occupations and researching what various careers entail.
6th Grade Keyboarding and Employment: Students worked on Microburst Job Shadowing modules to get ready for their opportunity next year to job shadow. Students continue to do warm-up cursive daily. Students have continued to learn about Google Office productivity, saving documents, naming documents, and uploading screenshots appropriately for assignments.
These girls are getting the first sneak peek at our yearbook proof!
Don't miss out!
Order your yearbook today!
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB28111 $23 until 3/1/24
$30 after 3/1/24
Final deadline 4/15/24
ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.STRAWBRIDGE.NET ONLINE CODE: YB28111
Don't miss out!
Order your yearbook today!
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB28111 $23 until 3/1/24
$30 after 3/1/24
Final deadline 4/15/24
ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.STRAWBRIDGE.NET ONLINE CODE: YB28111
Surf City Middle School is proud to recognize Sherrie Turner as our Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Turner exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding educator. She is caring, kind, and deeply committed to helping students discover their interests and begin exploring possible paths for their future careers. Her passion for Career and Technical Education (CTE) shines through in her classroom as she connects learning to real-world opportunities for our students.
Beyond her classroom, Mrs. Turner is an incredible teammate who consistently supports and encourages her colleagues. She also serves as a Beginning Teacher Mentor, guiding and uplifting new educators as they start their careers. Her positive outlook, willingness to help others, and genuine love for working with students make a lasting impact on our school community each day.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, heart, and enthusiasm Mrs. Turner brings to Surf City Middle School. Congratulations, Mrs. Turner, and thank you for all you do for our students and staff! 🦈💙 #SCMSharks #TeacherOfTheYear #CTE #SharkPride
Beyond her classroom, Mrs. Turner is an incredible teammate who consistently supports and encourages her colleagues. She also serves as a Beginning Teacher Mentor, guiding and uplifting new educators as they start their careers. Her positive outlook, willingness to help others, and genuine love for working with students make a lasting impact on our school community each day.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, heart, and enthusiasm Mrs. Turner brings to Surf City Middle School. Congratulations, Mrs. Turner, and thank you for all you do for our students and staff! 🦈💙 #SCMSharks #TeacherOfTheYear #CTE #SharkPride
One week until the Book Fair! Don't forget to sign up for an eWallet at the link below!
PLEASE NOTE...SCE is also having a Book Fair next week, and they have a different site for their eWallets. Be sure you sign your middle schooler up through our link. Thanks so much!
https://t.message.scholastic.com/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=%40JCECmDNZqpofJPD%2BzgOcEJWawdUyxUiohKJ2mdPLgkY%3D&ET_CID=DM684319&ET_RID=-2143438345
PLEASE NOTE...SCE is also having a Book Fair next week, and they have a different site for their eWallets. Be sure you sign your middle schooler up through our link. Thanks so much!
https://t.message.scholastic.com/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=%40JCECmDNZqpofJPD%2BzgOcEJWawdUyxUiohKJ2mdPLgkY%3D&ET_CID=DM684319&ET_RID=-2143438345
Congratulations to Mrs. Frederique!
This week’s Shark Bites is now available! Be sure to check it out for the latest school updates, events, and important information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/139L9OTLU_UwEQWnyLsG4hsRP8GMWgTge/view?usp=drive_link
🎨🥚 Surf City Middle School Annual Egg Decorating Contest!
Get creative and show off your artistic skills by entering the Annual Egg Decorating Contest! Use paint, markers, fabric, clay, or other craft materials to design a unique egg display. Each entry must include at least 3 decorated eggs, be school-appropriate, and include a title and short description.
🏆 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place & Honorable Mention will be awarded, and every entry earns 20 Frenzy Points!
📅 Entries are due by March 30th at 2:30 PM in the Media Center. Judging will take place after school, and winners will be announced the next day on school news and social media.
Stop by the front office or the table outside the Art Room for entry forms and full contest rules
Get cracking and start decorating! 🐣🎨
Get creative and show off your artistic skills by entering the Annual Egg Decorating Contest! Use paint, markers, fabric, clay, or other craft materials to design a unique egg display. Each entry must include at least 3 decorated eggs, be school-appropriate, and include a title and short description.
🏆 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place & Honorable Mention will be awarded, and every entry earns 20 Frenzy Points!
📅 Entries are due by March 30th at 2:30 PM in the Media Center. Judging will take place after school, and winners will be announced the next day on school news and social media.
Stop by the front office or the table outside the Art Room for entry forms and full contest rules
Get cracking and start decorating! 🐣🎨
Don't forget the Spring Dance is Friday!!
Get your dance tickets ahead of time and breeze through the lines! (Link in comments).
📅 March 6, 4-6pm | 💲 Only $5
Dress to impress and enter our style contests:
• 🌸 Best Flower Wear
• 🏝️ Best Island Wear
• 💃 Best Hula Skirt
• 🌴 Best Tropical Outfit Overall
Bring your island vibes and dance the afternoon away!
Get your dance tickets ahead of time and breeze through the lines! (Link in comments).
📅 March 6, 4-6pm | 💲 Only $5
Dress to impress and enter our style contests:
• 🌸 Best Flower Wear
• 🏝️ Best Island Wear
• 💃 Best Hula Skirt
• 🌴 Best Tropical Outfit Overall
Bring your island vibes and dance the afternoon away!
🦈🎨 Shark Artists Shine at the 2026 YMTS T-Shirt Design Contest! 🦃🎡
Congratulations to two incredible Shark artists for their turk’riffic success in the 2026 Youth Market Turkey Show T-Shirt Design Contest!
This statewide contest invited artists ages 5–18 to design bold, original T-shirts celebrating:
🦃 Turkeys & poultry
🎡 The North Carolina State Fair
🌾 Youth in agriculture
🌎 North Carolina pride & culture
🥈 2nd Place – Dahlia Kuchta (8th Grade)
Dahlia earned 2nd Place overall with her stunning and richly detailed design!
Her artwork features a beautifully colored turkey standing proudly on North Carolina’s state flower, the dogwood. The turkey wears a “State Winner” sash, symbolizing excellence in youth agriculture and competition. Bold lettering reading “NC State Fair 2026” completes the design, making it eye-catching and perfect for a T-shirt graphic.
🥉 3rd Place – Ethan Wagner (8th Grade)
Ethan’s bold and playful design earned him 3rd Place overall!
His cartoon-style turkey marches confidently across the design while proudly holding the North Carolina state flag. “North Carolina State Fair” appears in large, dynamic lettering above and below the character. Bright colors, strong outlines, and expressive details made this design clear, energetic, and T-shirt ready — and it certainly captured the judges’ attention!
We are beyond proud of both artists' creativity, hard work, and artistic talent. Both represented our school and community with excellence!
Let’s give these Shark artists a huge round of applause! 👏👏
Congratulations to two incredible Shark artists for their turk’riffic success in the 2026 Youth Market Turkey Show T-Shirt Design Contest!
This statewide contest invited artists ages 5–18 to design bold, original T-shirts celebrating:
🦃 Turkeys & poultry
🎡 The North Carolina State Fair
🌾 Youth in agriculture
🌎 North Carolina pride & culture
🥈 2nd Place – Dahlia Kuchta (8th Grade)
Dahlia earned 2nd Place overall with her stunning and richly detailed design!
Her artwork features a beautifully colored turkey standing proudly on North Carolina’s state flower, the dogwood. The turkey wears a “State Winner” sash, symbolizing excellence in youth agriculture and competition. Bold lettering reading “NC State Fair 2026” completes the design, making it eye-catching and perfect for a T-shirt graphic.
🥉 3rd Place – Ethan Wagner (8th Grade)
Ethan’s bold and playful design earned him 3rd Place overall!
His cartoon-style turkey marches confidently across the design while proudly holding the North Carolina state flag. “North Carolina State Fair” appears in large, dynamic lettering above and below the character. Bright colors, strong outlines, and expressive details made this design clear, energetic, and T-shirt ready — and it certainly captured the judges’ attention!
We are beyond proud of both artists' creativity, hard work, and artistic talent. Both represented our school and community with excellence!
Let’s give these Shark artists a huge round of applause! 👏👏
Our Spring Book Fair is coming soon! Visit the Book Fair web page to set up an eWallet for your student so they don't have to to keep up with cash or a card. Thanks to our PTA and our families for supporting us!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/surfcitymiddleschool
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/surfcitymiddleschool
On Friday, Gabrielle Olson- freshman at Topsail High School- job shadowed with Mrs. Council, SCMS Theatre Arts teacher. Elle spent time engaging with students as they prepared skits that demonstrated proper theatre etiquette. She gave the students insight on high school theatre and acknowledged the role that her middle school theatre classes played in preparing for high school theatre.
