Online form update!
We have 218 complete! Way to go superhero parents!
Ok...... 170 more families to go! Join the ranks of superhero!! Complete you paperwork today and avoid the lines at open house
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Say goodbye to that stack of first-night paperwork. This year, you MUST update it all online:
Already have an Infinite Parent account? Click here to begin: https://160.ncsis.gov/campus/psu160carteret.jsp?status=login
Need an account?
1. Locate your student's id number by sending a private Dojo message to your child's teacher.
2. Click here to begin: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Need assistance setting up this account: Watch this quick how-to: bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Questions? Your school’s data manager or front office is happy to help
We have 218 complete! Way to go superhero parents!
Ok...... 170 more families to go! Join the ranks of superhero!! Complete you paperwork today and avoid the lines at open house
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Say goodbye to that stack of first-night paperwork. This year, you MUST update it all online:
Already have an Infinite Parent account? Click here to begin: https://160.ncsis.gov/campus/psu160carteret.jsp?status=login
Need an account?
1. Locate your student's id number by sending a private Dojo message to your child's teacher.
2. Click here to begin: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Need assistance setting up this account: Watch this quick how-to: bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Questions? Your school’s data manager or front office is happy to help
Check out some of our MCPS students who are working hard to get their summer reading complete! So proud of Elijah, Reagan, and Kian!
Coming on Thursday to "Meet the Teacher" night? Bring your summer reading sheet to Mrs. McCall who will be out front with the Title Wave!
Lost yours? Use this like to access and print your copy!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bv5pC22zmFFVeyQHVNvhcdG3QClagRHt/view?usp=drivesdk
Everywhere you look, our first grade team is putting on the finishing touches as they gear up for "Meet the Teacher" night this Thursday! We can't wait to start the 26-27 school year!
Woo hoo! 46 more families completed their paperwork this past weekend!
Avoid the after-school paperwork pile! Get it done online this week.
Only 246 families left to complete their forms!
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Say goodbye to that stack of first-night paperwork. This year, you MUST update it all online:
Already have an Infinite Parent account? Click here to begin: https://160.ncsis.gov/campus/psu160carteret.jsp?status=login
Need an account?
1. Locate your student's id number by sending a private Dojo message to your child's teacher.
2. Click here to begin: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Need assistance setting up this account: Watch this quick how-to: bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Questions? Your school’s data manager or front office is happy to help
Avoid the after-school paperwork pile! Get it done online this week.
Only 246 families left to complete their forms!
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Say goodbye to that stack of first-night paperwork. This year, you MUST update it all online:
Already have an Infinite Parent account? Click here to begin: https://160.ncsis.gov/campus/psu160carteret.jsp?status=login
Need an account?
1. Locate your student's id number by sending a private Dojo message to your child's teacher.
2. Click here to begin: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Need assistance setting up this account: Watch this quick how-to: bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Questions? Your school’s data manager or front office is happy to help
Don't be this parent at Open House! Complete your forms online NOW!
Yesterday: 27 students complete!
Today: 132 students complete!
We are making progress. Only 292 of you left!
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Say goodbye to that stack of first-night paperwork. This year, you MUST update it all online:
Already have an Infinite Parent account? Click here to begin: https://160.ncsis.gov/campus/psu160carteret.jsp?status=login
Need an account?
1. Locate your student's id number by sending a private Dojo message to your child's teacher.
2. Click here to begin: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Need assistance setting up this account: Watch this quick how-to: bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Questions? Your school’s data manager or front office is happy to help.
Yesterday: 27 students complete!
Today: 132 students complete!
We are making progress. Only 292 of you left!
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Say goodbye to that stack of first-night paperwork. This year, you MUST update it all online:
Already have an Infinite Parent account? Click here to begin: https://160.ncsis.gov/campus/psu160carteret.jsp?status=login
Need an account?
1. Locate your student's id number by sending a private Dojo message to your child's teacher.
2. Click here to begin: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Need assistance setting up this account: Watch this quick how-to: bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Questions? Your school’s data manager or front office is happy to help.
What a great start to our first day back! HUGE thank you to First Methodist Church, Morehead City and MCPS PTO for the delicious breakfast that got us going this morning. We are excited to start the 2026-2027 school year as we "Catch the Wave at the Sandcastle"!
Today, our School Leadership Team came together to plan and prepare for an incredible 2026–2027 school year. Staff members arrived with reflective mindsets, positive attitudes, and a shared commitment to setting the course for a successful year ahead. Together, we collaborated, shared ideas, and laid the foundation for a year of growth, excellence, and success for our students, staff, and families. The momentum is building, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the Sandcastle!
Please join us for Open House on August 20. Please stop by anytime between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM!! During Open House, you can:
👩🏫 Meet Your Teacher
Explore the school, locate your classroom, and spend a few moments getting to know your teacher and our wonderful staff.
🤝 Visit Our PTO Table
Learn about PTO-sponsored events, volunteer opportunities, and ways you can support our Sandcastle community throughout the school year.
🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation
Stop by the transportation table to learn your child's bus route, bus number, and scheduled pickup/drop-off times.
🎒 Bring Your School Supplies
Save time on the first day by bringing your school supplies to Open House and leaving them in your classroom.
📋 School Supply Lists
Need a supply list? Visit our school website, click the "For Parents" tab, then "Supply Lists," and select your child's grade level to view the list.
We look forward to seeing your smiling faces as we kick off an amazing school year!!!
Title Wave Book Mobile is in the Morehead City area tomorrow. Out and about? Feel free to pull up at any location that works for you to get a few free books for your kiddos! Great time to pick out some books to knock out the summer reading challenge.
Mckenzie has already started her summer reading challenge!! Way to get after it you rockstar reader. Good thing you have those shades on...you're looking quite bright!
MCPS recognized Norma Jean Gomez today as she is retiring from the Sandcastle. We will miss your positive vibes but we know you have earned this retirement!
The MCPS staff was treated to a wonderful end of year picnic today thanks to the generous contributions from a number of businesses around the county. We are SO incredibly grateful to the following businesses for helping make our EOY lunch so delicious!
Smilemakers
El's
Panera Bread
Amos Mosquitoes
Parrott's on 11th
MCPS PTO
Special shoutout to our men on the grill- Rick McCall, Hunter McCall, and Eisen O'Brien!
The MCPS staff was treated to a wonderful end of year picnic today thanks to the generous contributions from a number of businesses around the county. We are SO incredibly grateful to the following businesses for helping make our EOY lunch so delicious!
Smilemakers
El's
Panera Bread
Amos Mosquitoes
Parrott's on 11th
MCPS PTO
Special shoutout to our men on the grill- Rick McCall, Hunter McCall, and Eisen O'Brien!
News Thursday, June 4th:
https://youtu.be/zSZNTXyNmnc
Welcome to the final day of the 2025-2026 school year! We have a half day and will get out at 12:10. Tune in as we send off our final news team and check out some of the fun that's been happening this week around the Sandcastle.
https://youtu.be/zSZNTXyNmnc
Welcome to the final day of the 2025-2026 school year! We have a half day and will get out at 12:10. Tune in as we send off our final news team and check out some of the fun that's been happening this week around the Sandcastle.
News for Wednesday, June 3rd:
https://youtu.be/WE5-98Kh9oE
Last full day of the 2025-2026 school year! Check out a special Pokemon segment featuring some third graders today. Also, tune in for our final Mystery Doug of the school year!
Mystery Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/ocean-salt?code=e46169c187632c9401e2755b37a699c6
We are close to selling out! Get your yearbook while we still have them!
We were so excited to see some of our students who started at MCPS walk the halls one last time as students of Carteret County Schools. We are so proud of you graduates and can't wait to see the great things your accomplish!
https://youtu.be/GAdNE5Swq4I
https://youtu.be/GAdNE5Swq4I
Hey Pre-K - 2nd grade parents...keep your eyes peeled for the Summer Reading Challenge coming home this week.
Just because the school year ends doesn't mean that students should stop reading! Be sure to keep up that reading by completing ONE of the challenges below. Click on the links below to read details about the challenges and to see which challenge works best for your child.
Summer Reading Challenge Cover Letter- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2IclteQpovbDBKPjuYreSa3mApWN9JZneiQmKXjhRc/edit?usp=drive_link
Summer Reading BINGO option- https://drive.google.com/file/d/16_oKyPPpMwIV4Cf4vy3ovcML-XY8S_V6/view?usp=drive_link
Summer Reading Read 25 Option- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ny3xqtYTXxAGC5Bkmn8NETa2IE4Cuzph/view?usp=drive_link
Morning News- Tuesday, June 2, 2026
https://youtu.be/H2YuLFA26Dg
Tune in today for 3rd grade "Potato Olympics", a media center book update, and a welcome home celebration for one of our own, Jackson!
29 YEARBOOKS REMAIN!
https://youtu.be/H2YuLFA26Dg
Tune in today for 3rd grade "Potato Olympics", a media center book update, and a welcome home celebration for one of our own, Jackson!
29 YEARBOOKS REMAIN!
Please help us locate these missing books!!
Morning News- Monday, June 1, 2026
https://youtu.be/ZtuUVcraWDc
Check out a recap of field day from Friday and our last few 2nd grade classes want you to hear more about some special National Parks that would make a great summer vacation!
https://youtu.be/ZtuUVcraWDc
Check out a recap of field day from Friday and our last few 2nd grade classes want you to hear more about some special National Parks that would make a great summer vacation!
