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South Edgecombe Middle School South Edgecombe Middle School, home of the MIGHTY DRAGONS, is a grade 6-8 school located in Pinetops

This week in Athletics!
10/11/2026

This week in Athletics!

Good afternoon Dragon Families,We have had another great week at SEMS! Please review our announcements for this week.Co...
10/08/2026

Good afternoon Dragon Families,

We have had another great week at SEMS! Please review our announcements for this week.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week!
Date: 10/5-10/9
6th Grade - Addison Batts
7th Grade - Brystol Brewer
8th Grade - AemilioSantiago, Zedekiah Mumford
Enhancements: 6-Alexa Melton, 7-London Ward, 8-Estrella Oviedo

Upcoming School Events- October Fridge Notes
October 16th: End of Grading Period
October 19th: Picture Day
October 21st: PBIS Celebration 7th Grade (Roller skating- $10)
October 22nd: PBIS Celebration 8th Grade AM/6th Grade PM (Roller skating- $10)
October 23rd: No school- Planning Day for Teachers
October 23rd: 8th Grade Band Night @ SWE
Athletic Events
October 12th: Soccer & Volleyball @ Pattillo
October 14th: Soccer & Volleyball Home vs. Parker (Senior Night)
October 15th: Football Away @ Rocky Mount
October 19th: Sports Pictures
October 19th: Soccer & Volleyball @ West Edgecombe
October 20th: Soccer & Volleyball @ Rocky Mount (Rescheduled from Sept. 23)
October 21st: Soccer & Volleyball Playoffs- 1st Round (TBA)
October 22nd: Football Home vs. West Edgecombe (Senior Night)

Homecoming Dance
Our Homecoming Dance will be tomorrow from 1:30-3:15. The cost is $5 for admission. Students will pay in homeroom. Concessions will also be sold. Students can dress down for free and they do not have to dress up for the dance. Remember, tomorrow is Twin Day!

Candy Man Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who supported our Candy Man Fundraiser! We truly appreciate your support of our Dragons! Once all money has been turned in, we will announce the highest-earning grade level and highest-earning homeroom. Our top individual sellers will be recognized and announced at the Main Event in November. Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser a success!

Picture Day
Fall School Pictures and Fall Sports Pictures are on October 19th. Order forms for school pictures were sent home today. Coaches will send order forms for sports pictures next week. Digital flyers are also attached to this email.

1st Quarter PBIS Celebration Announcement (Reminder-See attached flier)

We celebrate the incredible people who work behind the scenes to keep South Edgecombe Middle School clean, safe, welcomi...
10/05/2026

We celebrate the incredible people who work behind the scenes to keep South Edgecombe Middle School clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff each day! 🧡💙

Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but your impact is seen everywhere. From early mornings to long days, you make sure our school is a place where everyone can learn, grow, and feel proud to call SEMS home.

Thank you for your dedication, your consistency, and for taking such great care of our school family. You are an essential part of our team, and we appreciate you more than words can say!

At SEMS, every role matters—and you are definitely one of our stars!

Good afternoon Dragon Families,We have had another great week at SEMS! Please review our announcements for this week.Co...
10/01/2026

Good afternoon Dragon Families,

We have had another great week at SEMS! Please review our announcements for this week.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week!
Date: 9/28-10/2
6th Grade - Yaritza Pedraza-Rubio
7th Grade - Vanessa Butler, Brylynn Wiggins
8th Grade - Joshua Rodriguez Marquez
Enhancements: 6- Gage McGary, 7- Alayah Rose, 8- Zuri Bynum

Upcoming School Events- October Fridge Notes
October 5th-9th: Spirit Week (Homecoming Pep Rally, Game, & Homecoming Court on October 8th.)
October 6th: CandyMan Fundraiser Orders and Money Due
October 6th: Coastal Credit Union Financial Literacy Program (8th Grade)
October 8th: Pep Rally
October 9th: Homecoming Dance (Casual Dress, 1:30-3:15, $5 Admission)
Athletic Events
October 5th: Soccer & Volleyball Home vs. Southern Nash
October 7th: Volleyball @. Phillips
October 8th: Football Home vs. Pattillo (Homecoming)

Candy Man Fundraiser
We have four more days to support our Candy Man Fundraiser! Thank you in advance for supporting this important initiative! Orders and money are due October 6th. One of the easiest ways to boost sales is by sharing your fundraiser through social media and text messages. It’s a quick and easy way to reach more people and maximize support for our Dragons! If you or your family would prefer not to sell or purchase items, there is also a donation option available.And remember, there’s a little extra motivation!

Homeroom with the highest sales: Pizza Party!
Grade level with the highest sales: Open Gym!
Let’s finish strong, Dragons, and help make this fundraiser a success!

Homecoming/Spirit Week- October 5th-9th SEE FLIER BELOW

1st Quarter PBIS Celebration Announcement (Reminder) SEE FLIER BELOW

Dress Down on Fridays Only
1. Tomorrow is a Dress Down Day! Please remember the expectations for Dress Down days!
Attire cannot be substantially disruptive, provocative or obscene, and/or does not endanger the health or safety of the student or others. (ECPS BOE Policy 4316). Students will pay either $1 for wearing one non-uniform top or bottom or $2 for wearing both non-uniform top and bottom. A staff member will collect the money upon arrival.

Tops:
School appropriate shirts that do not meet uniform requirements may be worn on Fridays for fundraising purposes. Funds will support United Way as well various student/staff/community needs throughout the year. ($1 charge)
Use good judgment and think school appropriate.

Bottoms:
School appropriate pants that do not meet uniform requirements may be worn on Fridays for fundraising purposes. Funds will support United Way as well various student/staff/community needs throughout the year. ($1 charge)
Students may wear athletic style pants/shorts, joggers, and sweatpants.
Students may also wear jeans with rips, tears, and holes as long as it is appropriate for school and is not substantially disruptive, provocative or obscene, and/or does not endanger the health or safety of the student or others.
Use good judgment and think school appropriate.

Staff Planning Day. No school tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30th.
09/29/2026

Staff Planning Day. No school tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30th.

This week in Athletics!
09/27/2026

This week in Athletics!

Good afternoon Dragon Families,We have had another great week at SEMS! Please review our announcements for this week.Co...
09/24/2026

Good afternoon Dragon Families,

We have had another great week at SEMS! Please review our announcements for this week.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week!
Date: 9/21-9/25
6th Grade - Nova Brown
7th Grade - Jeremiah Edwards
8th Grade - Bryson Vick, Jakyra Edwards
Enhancements: 6- Jakiyah Jones, 7-Jaxey Clark, 8-Austin Clark

Upcoming School Events-
September 30th: No School- Planning Day

Athletic Events
September 28th: Soccer & Volleyball Home vs. West Edgecombe 4:00
September 29th: Soccer & Volleyball Home vs. Rocky Mount 4:00
October 1st: Football Home vs. NECP
Progress Reports

Progress reports were sent home on Wednesday. Please take some time to review your child’s progress and have a conversation about their performance. Celebrate their successes, identify areas for growth, and work together to set goals for the remainder of the grading period. Also, remember that you can access your child's grades at any time by logging in to Infinite Campus. Parents can set up an account or you can have your student log in to theirs. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success!

Candy Man Fundraiser
Our Candy Man Fundraiser kicked off Wednesday and will run through October 5th! Thank you in advance for supporting this important initiative! Orders and money are due October 6th. One of the easiest ways to boost sales is by sharing your fundraiser through social media and text messages. It’s a quick and easy way to reach more people and maximize support for our Dragons! If you or your family would prefer not to sell or purchase items, there is also a donation option available.

Homecoming/Spirit Week- October 5th-9th SEE FLIER BELOW

1st Quarter PBIS Celebration Announcement (Reminder) SEE FLIER BELOW

Dress Down on Fridays Only
1. Tomorrow is a Dress Down Day! Please remember the expectations for Dress Down days!
Attire cannot be substantially disruptive, provocative or obscene, and/or does not endanger the health or safety of the student or others. (ECPS BOE Policy 4316). Students will pay either $1 for wearing one non-uniform top or bottom or $2 for wearing both non-uniform top and bottom. A staff member will collect the money upon arrival.

Tops:
School appropriate shirts that do not meet uniform requirements may be worn on Fridays for fundraising purposes. Funds will support United Way as well various student/staff/community needs throughout the year. ($1 charge)
Use good judgment and think school appropriate.

Bottoms:
School appropriate pants that do not meet uniform requirements may be worn on Fridays for fundraising purposes. Funds will support United Way as well various student/staff/community needs throughout the year. ($1 charge)
Students may wear athletic style pants/shorts, joggers, and sweatpants.
Students may also wear jeans with rips, tears, and holes as long as it is appropriate for school and is not substantially disruptive, provocative or obscene, and/or does not endanger the health or safety of the student or others.
Use good judgment and think school appropriate.

ECPS Fall Into Attendance Event - SEE FLIER BELOW

09/23/2026

Volleyball and soccer games are canceled for today.

Volleyball will have practice today until 5:00

There is no soccer practice today. Soccer will have practice on Thursday until 5:00

Congratulations to our Star Teacher of the Month Ms. Bottoms and our Star Staff Member of the Month Coach Rose! Thanks f...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to our Star Teacher of the Month Ms. Bottoms and our Star Staff Member of the Month Coach Rose! Thanks for all you do at South Edgecombe Middle School.

Address

230 Pinetops-Crisp Road
Pinetops, NC
27864

Opening Hours

Monday 7:25am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:25am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:25am - 4pm
Thursday 7:25am - 4pm
Friday 7:25am - 4pm

Telephone

+12528275083

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