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Middle School In the Know - December 15, 2025
Middle School In the Know - December 15, 2025
Letter from Ms. Grant
Letter from Ms. Grant
Good afternoon,
Congratulations to our band students for a fantastic performance last Thursday evening. It was a great display of student talent. Our competitive LEGO robotics teams also had a very successful weekend. Both teams won awards and qualified to move on to the Regional competition in January.
Holiday Dress Code
Holiday Dress Code
Tuesday, December 16 - Snowman Scavenger Hunt (regular uniform day)
Wednesday, December 17 - Holiday Socks (regular uniform day)
Thursday, December 18 - Sweat pants day with Shorecrest Spirit Wear tops
Friday, December 19 - Spirit Wear and early dismissal
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade
Drop Everything and STEAM Week is underway in fifth grade. We are excited to showcase our students' work to fifth grade parents/guardians on Friday, December 19.
Snowflake Soiree
Snowflake Soiree
Seventh and eighth graders, save the date for the Snowflake Soiree on Friday, January 30, from 6-8pm in the MS Breezeway! More details to follow…
I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year,
Kris Grant
Head of Middle School
kgrant@shorecrest.org
727-456-7526
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
As a reminder as we head into Winter Break, if your family is experiencing food insecurity, please reach out to the School so that we may assist you. We have received a generous gift from a donor to provide Publix gift cards for Shorecrest families in need.
Contact Julie Meyer at jmeyer@shorecrest.org, who can provide more information. All requests will be kept confidential.
Mark Your Calendars -
Mark Your Calendars -
Friday, December 19
Early Dismissal
Monday, December 22
Winter Break (through January 4)
Monday, January 5
Return to School
Friday, January 9
Shorecrest Spirit Night
Monday, January 19
MLK Day of Service (NO SCHOOL)
Friday, January 30
Snowflake Soiree (7/8th grades)
Thursday, February 5
International Festival
Friday February 6
Shorecrest Movie Night
Friday, February 13
School Closed / Professional Development for Faculty
Monday, February 16
Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL)
Lost & Found
Lost & Found
The Athletics Department will have several tables of non-uniform Lost and Found items set up in the Athletics Center lobby from 8am on Monday, December 15 through 1pm on Wednesday, December 17. Please stop by and claim any lost non-uniform clothing, water bottles (there are over 100 water bottles!), bags, or other miscellaneous items that were found in the athletic locker rooms, in our gyms and on the athletic fields. Any items that are not claimed will be donated.
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2026-2027 General Calendar Published
2026-2027 General Calendar Published
The general calendar for the 2026-2027 school year is now published:
Inspire the Next Generation at Shorecrest Career Day!
Inspire the Next Generation at Shorecrest Career Day!
We invite current Shorecrest families, alumni, and valued community friends to share their professional journey as a presenter at Shorecrest Career Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide in-person (and virtual) mentorship to our Upper School students by hosting a 45- minute breakout session on your career path, industry insights and universal skills (like work ethic and tenacity) that lead to success.
Career Day is on Monday, April 13, from 8:30 - 3:30pm at Shorecrest
If you are interested in inspiring students and sharing your experience, please express your interest by completing a Speaker Interest Form.
Financial Aid for the 2026-2027 School Year - APPLY NOW
Financial Aid for the 2026-2027 School Year - APPLY NOW
The Financial Aid portal for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Past recipients who wish to continue receiving financial aid must reapply annually. All families interested in receiving financial aid must submit an application through FACTS, the external tool used by Shorecrest and many independent schools to determine need.
The application fee is $45 and supporting documentation is required including past year's W2s and tax returns. The application also includes a place to share your family's extenuating circumstances confidentially with the Financial Aid Committee. The deadline to apply for aid for the 2026-2027 school year is January 31, 2026.
New Student Applications to Shorecrest
New Student Applications to Shorecrest
Families who have students they wish to send to Shorecrest for the 2026-2027 school year who are not currently enrolled (e.g. younger siblings) now is the time to apply. The application deadline is February 1, in order to be considered for the first round of admissions decisions.
The re-enrollment process for students who are currently enrolled to commit to returning for the 2026-2027 school year is in February.
Re-enrollment for Current Students
Re-enrollment for Current Students
Re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year at Shorecrest will take place February 2-16, 2026. This is the time during which currently enrolled families with students who are eligible to return for the 2026-2027 school year are asked to complete their re-enrollment contracts and pay a non-refundable tuition deposit. This deposit and contract hold your child’s seat for the 2026-2027 school year.
Re-enrollment is completed through the FACTS Family Portal. New this year, re-enrollment packets will be assigned by family (not by student), meaning that families with multiple children re-enrolling at Shorecrest will have fewer steps to complete the re-enrollment process.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
Shorecrest volunteer needs can also be found by clicking Volunteer Info on the menu here, or on the Shorecrest Parent App.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
I.C. Coffee Meetup
I.C. Coffee Meetup
Parents / Guardians are invited to a casual coffee meetup after drop off on Wednesday, December 17 at Bandit Coffee, 2662 Central Ave, St. Pete
Grandparents & Special Friends Holiday Craft Time
Grandparents & Special Friends Holiday Craft Time
Thursday, December 18, 3-4:30pm
Enjoy an afternoon with your grandchild(ren) filled with holiday cheer -- and a craft that you can create together! All supplies will be provided by SCA. Limited to 20 students and their Grandparent or Special Friend.
Spirit Night 2026
Spirit Night 2026
Mark your calendar for Shorecrest Spirit Night at Chargers Basketball - Friday, January 9, 2026.
A night of community building and cheering on the Chargers with giveaways, food trucks and photos with Sparky the Lightning Bolt as we kick off the new year.
Festivities begin at 4:30pm
Girls Varsity Soccer starts at 5pm
Girls Varsity Basketball starts at 6pm
Halftime Competition during the basketball game sponsored by SPOCS Orthodontics starts around 6:45pm.
Charger Chat
Charger Chat
Friday, January 16
A monthly series of casual chats with Head of School Nancy Spencer. After Lower School Town Meeting (roughly 8:30am) in the Raymund Center.
All-School Calendar
All-School Calendar
The School Store
The School Store
Celebrate the holiday season with merch from The School Store. We have ornaments, stuffies, footballs, ties — and of course our usual selection of tees, hoodies and more!
Extended Holiday Store Hours:
December 15-18: 8:30am-4:30pm
December 19: 8:30am-1pm
Holiday Raffle:
Holiday Raffle:
December: 8-18, one entry per shopper per day. Prizes include 10 Shorecrest Store $10 gift cards! Winners will be announced December 18 at 11:30am and shared via Shorecrest social media.
Middle School Contacts
Middle School Contacts
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