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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.
11 days ago, Amanda McCall
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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!
24 days ago, Amanda McCall
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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!
29 days ago, Amanda McCall
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"MooMoos and Movin' On" for the staff of MCPS!

Parents, tag- you're it!

https://youtu.be/VN2ZLcoJtNE
30 days ago, Amanda McCall
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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.
about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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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

about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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We are close to selling out! Get your yearbook while we still have them!
about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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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
about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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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

about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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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!
about 1 month ago, Morehead City Primary School
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Please help us locate these missing books!!
about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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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!

about 1 month ago, Morehead City Primary School
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Morning News- Friday, May 29, 2026
https://youtu.be/wc2q3iMUJ5M
Tune in today to check out some of our 3rd graders "Battle Bot" competition in Media/STEM and a library book collection update.

We have less than 40 yearbook remaining! Be sure to get yours today!
about 1 month ago, Morehead City Primary School
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Morning News- Thursday, May 28, 2026
https://youtu.be/qQGB6iFRO_w
Check out a story written by the students in Ms. Ross's 3rd grade class that was voted "Most Entertaining" by Mrs. Fairley's class.

REMINDER: Tomorrow is Field Day- dress ready to move and bring a water bottle.
about 1 month ago, Morehead City Primary School
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Morning News- Wednesday, May 27, 2026
https://youtu.be/DJL7y2HoN6U
Tune in today for another media center book collection update and some of Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Starnes class get us motivated for some National Park tours all over the US!

Don't forget Mystery Science today- "How do bees make honey?"
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/honey-bees?code=e75e26961797222e45e9d32dfa1b39be

about 1 month ago, Morehead City Primary School
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Morning News- Tuesday, May 26, 2026
https://youtu.be/DwnXtbD5aUo
Tune in today as we give a library update on book check outs and yearbook distribution happening this week!
about 1 month ago, Morehead City Primary School
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Friday, May 22 News:
https://youtu.be/me3MO-j1otg

Happy Friday! Today is the last day to order yearbooks online and for $22. They go up in price to $25 tomorrow. Also, all library backs are due back today. Check out the update regarding the number of books that are currently checked out!
about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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Thursday, May 21 Morning News:
https://youtu.be/48EzE2_49mQ

Good luck to our third graders who have their first day of EOG's today. You will rock it! Check out the second graders in Ms. Brown's class who collaborated with a high school class earlier this week. So much fun!
about 1 month ago, Amanda McCall
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Wednesday, May 20 News:
https://youtu.be/uv64Zn3wfec

Happy Hump Day! Today we have Mrs. Castro's and Starnes's class are featured sharing information about National Parks. Friday is the final day to order yearbooks online and to order for $22. Our Mystery Science segment is included today as well!

Mystery Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/dogs-sweat?code=8a057829785f2f474232636d48ebd32c
about 2 months ago, Amanda McCall
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MCPS has MANY accomplishments from this year. Here is just a peek at some of the stats from the media center.

#ReadersAreLeaders
about 2 months ago, Amanda McCall
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