MS In The Know

MIDDLE SCHOOL

2025-2026

Middle School In the Know - September 29, 2025

Letter from Ms. Grant

Good afternoon,

Last week I reached out to everyone via email regarding monitoring your student’s technology. As you know, the challenges our students face are ever changing and quite challenging. It is very hard to stay up to date on all of the new apps and artificial intelligence (AI).

To continue our partnership, I am linking my letter from last week in case you missed it. I am also providing a link to the Shorecrest Responsible Use Policy (RUP). This policy and the AI policy are embedded in the Middle School Handbook.

Navigating Social Media Letter

Shorecrest Responsible Use Policy (RUP)

Please review this policy closely with your student and sign the acknowledgement that they have read the RUP.

Once they have read the policy, they will need to login to FACTS Family Portal using their Shorecrest email and password at https://sps-fl.client.renweb.com/pwr/.

Once they are logged in, they should access School > Web Forms > MS Policy Acknowledgements

This week we continue our friendship focused workshops with the students. The Friendship Coach returns and the Navigator’s Course will be engaging in an engineering project based on a real world scenario.

Please read the All School news carefully. There are a number of dates coming up in October that pertain to Middle School families.

Have a great week,

Kris Grant
Head of Middle School
kgrant@shorecrest.org
727-456-7526

MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Mark Your Calendars -

Tuesday, September 30
Sophomore Strategies - College Counseling Seminar

Thursday, October 2
Dads Night Out

October 10-13
Fall Long Weekend, No School Friday & Monday

Wednesday, October 15
The Shorecrest Advantage - Exploring Upper School

Friday, October 17
Charger Chat with Nancy Spencer; Alumni Homecoming Tailgate; Homecoming varsity football game and Homecoming court crowning

Saturday, October 18
STEAMakers Open House

October 20-24
Homecoming Week

Wednesday, October 22
International Connection Potluck

Saturday, October 25
Shore to Shorecrest 5k

Wednesday, October 29
Picture Retake Day

Saturday, November 15
Electric Fall Festival (More Info coming soon!)

From the Clinic - Nut Allergy Awareness, Reminder

We are asking families to be mindful that we have many students with peanut and tree nut allergies which are life threatening. Please refrain from sending any peanut and or tree nut products to school for the safety of all the students. This includes but is not limited to peanut butter, Nutella, and granola bars containing any kind of nut. Thank you!

Shorecrest Babysitting List

The Shorecrest Babysitting List is a list of Upper School students who are open to babysitting younger Shorecrest students. The list includes their full names, contact info, and any relevant babysitting / background information. This information is provided annually as a service to Shorecrest families and is not intended to be shared outside of our school community.

While Upper School student babysitters often appreciate referrals, please ask the student for permission before sharing their contact information with outside parties. Login to the Shorecrest Community Site with your Shorecrest-assigned login credentials to access the Shorecrest Babysitting List. The link will also be available in the Shorecrest Parent App.

Babysitting List (login required)

Athletics Winter Sports Sign Ups

ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN A WINTER SPORT MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH THE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE SYSTEM* 72 HOURS BEFORE THEIR FIRST PRACTICE. Click here for the Athletic Clearance Guide to help you with this process.

*The Athletic Clearance system is used for collecting athletic physicals and other important Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) information for student participation in sports.

Winter Sports Info

SCA Presents: Middle School Moms Night Out - Thursday, October 16

Join other Middle School Moms for a special MS Moms Night Out at Malio's Beach House on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30-8pm. Tickets include passed hors d'oeuvres and 2 glasses of wine or prosecco.

Space is limited to 40 attendees so be sure to purchase your ticket to reserve your spot! Please note all ticket purchases are final sale.
To make the most of your night out, plan to eat dinner before or after the event. You can make a reservation at Malio's.

Get Tickets

ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

How to Order Yearbooks

If you or your child would like a copy of the 2025-2026 Crestviews Yearbook, which features the full Alpha-Grade 12 school, please place your online order using the link below. Yearbooks are $80. (Families of seniors do not need to order yearbooks. They are a part of the senior fee.)

Order Yearbooks

STEAMakers Open House - Saturday, October 18

Current and prospective families with toddlers through 4th graders are invited to experience the campus, classrooms, and hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities with their favorite Shorecrest teachers on a Saturday!

Attendees will also have the opportunity to chat with our Admissions team, meet Student Ambassadors and more in this family-friendly campus playdate. This is a great opportunity for current families to bring friends to experience Shorecrest!

Contact the Admissions Office for more information at admissions@shorecrest.org.

RSVP to STEAMakers

Early Experience with Shorecrest College Counseling

The Shorecrest College Counseling Office offers comprehensive programming to support students and families throughout the college search and placement process. While many College Counseling events are tailored toward particular grade levels, all interested Shorecrest families are invited to attend these College Counseling events this fall:

Sophomore Strategies

Tuesday, September 30 @ 6pm
Location: Janet Root Theatre
Dedicated programming for tenth grade students and their families

The Shorecrest Advantage: Exploring Shorecrest's Upper School

Wednesday, October 15 @ 7pm
Location: Virtual
Dedicated programming for families of seventh and eighth grade students

Director of Diversity & Inclusion Search - Share Your Insight!

Join Greg Otis of HKS Advisory Services to offer your perspective as we embark on the search for the next Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Shorecrest. The information gathered at these in-person sessions will help inform the position description, as well as the intended skills and experience of the individual who will fill this important administrative role at Shorecrest.

Sessions are open to all within each group (students, parents, faculty, etc.) Any Shorecrest community members may attend the community engagement evenings on October 7 and 14. Please save the date and plan to attend!

Tuesday, September 30
12:35-1:20pm Lunch with Students
1:30-2:30pm Parent Session
3:15-4:15pm Board of Trustees

Thursday, October 2
3:30-4:30pm Faculty Session

Options for Evenings for Community Engagement
Tuesday, October 7 & Tuesday, October 14
6-7:30pm

All events will be held in the Ohana Community Room on the second floor of Charger Commons.

PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS

Middle School Musical

Shorecrest Middle School Performing Arts presents “All Shook Up - Young@Part” an Elvis-themed musical starring students in grades 6-8 on November 6-8 in the Janet Root Theatre. Ticketing information is coming soon.

Upper School Fall Play

Shorecrest Performing Arts presents "Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play" on Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 at 7pm in the Janet Root Theatre. Ticketing information is coming soon.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Register for the Sparky Sprint at the Shore to Shorecrest 5k!

Join us on Saturday, October 25 for the third annual Shore to Shorecrest 5k presented by Dermaclinique, Dr. Priya Nayyar, M.D. This event also features the Sparky Sprint for Chargers 8 and under!

The Sparky Sprint is a separate registration and fee from the official 5k and includes a separate bib number and commemorative medal. Sparky Sprint registrants may compete in the on-campus race even if their grown-ups aren't doing the 5k!

Learn More or Register

3rd Annual SHORE to SHORECREST 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, October 25

5k Start: 8am

Start Line: Flora Wylie Park

Finish Line: Shorecrest Campus

Also returning: the Sparky Sprint for children 8 years & younger and the Wellness Village! Every participant receives:

commemorative race T-shirt
finisher’s medal
delicious breakfast to refuel and celebrate!

*Please note that the Sparky Sprint for children 8 and under is a separate registration than the Shore to Shorecrest 5K.

Race Registration and Details

Save the date for an electrifying, family-friendly event! Electric Fall Festival is coming Saturday, November 15, 5-8pm in the Rec Gym at Shorecrest.

Expect activities, games, music and more for the whole school community!

More details and ticketing information coming soon.

Volunteer with SCA

SCA's new Instagram!

Dads Night Out

Thursday, October 2

Join other Shorecrest dads at Cheeky's Fish & Raw Bar, 2823 Central Ave, St. Pete, at 7:30pm.

The first round will be graciously gifted by SCA!

SCA Greenery Bow Tying

Friday, October 3

Help make the season merry! The SCA Greenery team invites you to a bow-making masterclass so you can help dress beautiful wreaths and swags! Join us for coffee, festive treats and bow tying in the Ohana Community Room on the 2nd floor of Charger Commons. Register here.

A SCA Coffee Meetup will also be at the coffee cart outside Charger Commons beforehand.

Charger Chat

Friday, October 17

A monthly series of casual chats with Head of School Nancy Spencer. After Lower School Town Meeting (roughly 8:30am) in the Raymund Center.

International Connection Potluck Lunch

Wednesday, October 22

Shorecrest adults are invited to come together for a potluck lunch. Share a favorite dish from your culture & celebrate community through food and friendship.

School Store Restocked!

Your favorite T-shirts and other merch are restocked in the School Store. If we didn't have your child's size, we do now!

We also have tote bags, plushies and new Sparky water bottles. Stop by and see what's new!

School Store Hours

Shop the School Store for Shorecrest spiritwear, gifts, snacks, drinks and more!

Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Credit cards, checks, and Apple Pay accepted (sorry, no cash or SAGE accounts). Students under grade 9 must have parent/guardian present to purchase during the school day.