MS In the Know - February 9, 2026

MIDDLE SCHOOL

2025-2026

Middle School In the Know - February 9, 2026

Letter from Ms. Grant

Good afternoon,

This week is the end of the trimester and President’s Day weekend. Students have no school on Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16. Looking forward, we have parent/student/advisor conferences next Wednesday, February 18.

The weather has warmed up so the students should be in regular uniforms.

Fifth Grade Dress Down Day

Congratulations to our 5th graders! They won our “Souper Bowl.” They had the most canned goods in the Seahawk’s bin. On Thursday, February 12, they can dress down in school appropriate clothing.

Congratulations to our Jr. Thespians troupe. All of our participants placed in last weekend’s State Competition. Well done!

College Counseling Webinars

The College Counseling Office has upcoming virtual events that all Shorecrest families are welcome to attend.

February 25 - Playing the Field, 12-1pm; Learn about College Athletic Recruitment and the Admissions Process, https://shorecrest.webex.com/shorecrest/j.php?MTID=m20f52207c8a7f5bdab3fa3c0d37b2807

March 25 - The Art of College, 12-1pm: Pursuing Performing and Visual Arts Programs, https://shorecrest.webex.com/shorecrest/j.php?MTID=mf85347b47ae5c39590b01098b3c04ac8

Have a great week,

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

MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Mark Your Calendars -

Friday, February 13
School Closed / Professional Development for Faculty

Monday, February 16
Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL)

Wednesday, February 18
Parent and Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
SCA Uniform Sale

Friday, February 20
MS Variety Show

Saturday, March 7
Shorecrest Gala

March 16-20
Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

Friday, March 27
Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Weekly Math Lab After School

Math Lab is a new peer tutoring program after school designed to help Middle School students feel more confident and successful with their math work. The program provides a structured, supportive environment where students can complete homework, review concepts and ask questions with guidance from trained peer tutors. Peer tutors are Shorecrest Upper School students who have met special qualifications. Students work in small groups organized by grade level, allowing for individualized attention and targeted support.

Math Lab is offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30–4:30pm in Ms. Stripling's classroom in the Sher & Razook Center's sixth grade hallway. A staff member is on site to oversee the program, manage sign-in and sign-out, and ensure a smooth and safe experience for all students. Snacks will be provided, and the cost is $20 per student, per session.

Sign Up Each Week:
Families are required to sign students up weekly through an online form (now shorter and easier!) Students who are not signed up will be sent to Middle School After Hours. Find the form on the CAE page of the Shorecrest website, and click "Middle School Math Lab Sign-Up".

ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Re-enrollment Open in FACTS through February 17 [Re-enroll Now]

Last Chance to Buy a Yearbook

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

Head of Upper School Search - Parent Sessions with Finalists

Three finalists for the Head of Upper School position are scheduled to visit campus on February 10, 12, and 18.

Parents will have the opportunity to meet with each of the three finalists and offer feedback. Please save these dates and times:

Tuesday, February 10 - 2:30pm in the Ohana Room
Thursday, February 12 - 2:30pm in the Ohana Room
Wednesday, February 18 - 2:30pm in the Ohana Room

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

Names and resumes will be sent the day prior to each candidate’s visit, so please keep an eye on your email. After each session, attendees will be emailed a survey to submit feedback on the finalists.

SCA Uniform Sale, Feb. 18

The next SCA Uniform Sale will be Wednesday, February 18 in the Athletic Center. The sale opens at 7:30am for faculty / staff and runs 8am-12pm for all Shorecrest families. Find used uniform pieces at steep price discounts!

If you have clean used uniforms to donate, please drop them off at the Athletic Center (preferred) or one of the school offices. While you are going through closets, other clothing items your children have outgrown may also be dropped off to be donated to Clothes to Kids. Clothes To Kids, Inc. provides new and quality used clothing to low-income or in crisis school-age children, free of charge.

Verify contacts for Grandparents & Special Friends Day

Grandparents and Special Friends Day presented by Bayway Dental is coming on Friday, March 27, 8am-1:30pm.

To be sure your family members receive an invitation, update grandparent contact information in FACTS by February 9.

How to:
Login to FACTS Family Portal > select Web Forms > click on SPS Family Demographics > and scroll to Grandparents Information.

Contact details for invitees who are not grandparents may be emailed to scleveland@shorecrest.org.

If your family is eager to RSVP now, they may do so here:

RSVP

Dads Night Out - Poker Night

Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm Dads Night Poker Tournament at Win! Derby Poker Room 10490 Gandy Blvd N., St. Pete. This is always a fun night and we raise money for the School while having a pretty good prize pool.

Cash only $80 buy-in at the cage - just tell them you are there for the Shorecrest Tournament
Rebuys until ~8:45pm to allow for more fun-raising
Derby Lane bar will be open before and after with tableside service
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can shuffle up and deal at 7:30

Register Now for Summer at Shorecrest

Summer at Shorecrest offers a huge variety of exciting, enriching, and FUN summer programs for students in preschool-12th grade. Featuring classic summer day camp, STEM camps, Performing and Visual Arts, Sports Clinics, Academic Enrichment/College Prep...and so much more! View the full catalog and register at www.shorecrest.org/summer.

With extended day care, camps are available 8am to 5:30pm, June 8-July 31. Additional camp sessions are offered June 1-5 and August 3-7 from 9am-3:30pm.

View the Camp Catalog - Ages 5+

Shop the School Store for your Florida Winter Shorecrest gear!

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

Upcoming Special Event Hours -

February 18 - Open 8:30am-4:30pm for Conference Day
February 21 - Open for the Robotics Tournament

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.