Sources of Strength is a best practice, evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health promotion program. They provide exceptional training and curriculum for both youth and adults, using a Strength-based, upstream approach to prevent adverse outcomes like suicide, violence, bullying, and substance misuse, while promoting resiliency, help-seeking, healthy coping, and belonging.
Auditions are coming up for the Summer BEACH Visual Art, Choral Music, and Drama programs!
Students who will be rising 6th–12th graders are invited to audition on Tuesday, April 14 at Georgetown Middle School.
Nomination forms can be downloaded here:
Art - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15S8zG1e_0z80XVDTo5v82aZJxJDBoTl3/view?usp=sharing
Drama - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDierDKIPq0dGszeXs4aviUoK2mIZ2M7/view?usp=sharing
Choral Music - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NxFs-PcvwjWmdNSYo8M_bbxyenh2AGyj/view?usp=sharing
Forms may be completed by students, parents, or teachers, but all nominations must be submitted by March 25.
Students accepted into the program will participate June 2–4, June 8–11, and June 15–18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day.
For audition preparation:
• Art: Bring 4 artwork pieces, complete a drawing, and participate in a short interview
• Drama: Perform a 2–3 minute monologue, oral reading, or verbal improvisation
• Music: Perform a solo and complete a simple rhythm exercise

Hey Bear Family!
🌈 A Rainbow of Thanks from CBMSA STUCO! 🌈
Student Council poured out a little sweet sunshine for our educators and staff this morning.
We’re lucky to have such amazing educators — thank you for all you do! 🍀✨💚





Hey Bear Family!
Want a fun Saturday plan? 🐻🔥 Come support middle school athletes at the Carvers Bay Track & Field Meet!
Who: Carvers Bay Early College & Career HS
What: Middle School Track & Field Meet
When: March 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM
Where: Carvers Bay Big Bear Stadium
Admission: $8
Bring family & friends to cheer on the next generation of athletes — and don’t forget your Big Bears spirit! 👟🥇🏟️

Here's the Track and Field schedule for 2026!


This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, March 11 is an Early Dismissal Day. ⏰
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy will dismiss at 1:15 PM, so please make plans to receive your Bear(s) a little earlier than usual tomorrow.
On Thursday, 8th grade families are invited to visit Carvers Bay Early College and Career High School to learn about course offerings and the registration process at 6pm.
On Friday, we will celebrate Pi Day! Students can pay $2 to pie a teacher in the face. Students will also be able to pay $1 for slices of pie during lunch. Let's have some Pi Day fun!
Starting tomorrow students will be able to pay $5 to attend the March Madness Basketball activity scheduled for March 20th during 6th period. Students can purchase wristbands during lunch from Beta Club members. If a student wants to play on a March Madness team then their fee is only $3.
Thank you for your continued support of Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy. We appreciate our Bear families! 🐻💛
The prepay link is open and ready for use. Online orders end Monday March 9th @ 8:00 am. Thank you!


Hello Bear Family! More good news!!!
Please join us in congratulating Ms. LaShawna Armstrong, named Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy’s 2026-2027 Support Staff of the Year. She wears many hats and is always willing to step in wherever she is needed. With a heart of pure gold, she continually reminds us of the vital contributions support staff make to the success of our school and the achievement of our students. We love you Ms.Armstrong!

Hello Bear Family!
Countdown: 4 days until GCSD Magnet School Application Window 1 closes — March 9, 2026! ⏳✨ See your child thrive in a program that fits their passions. Schedule a campus tour today to explore classrooms, meet teachers, and get application support. 📚🏫 Call us to reserve your spot — don’t miss out! 📞

Clubs were nominated by their Sponsor through an online application process and evaluated by the Alumni Review Committee. From an impressive pool of nominations, the committee selected the top five clubs in each division based on their demonstrated impact within their schools and communities.
Award-winning clubs will receive the opportunity to send ten free members to the Regional Leadership Summit of their choice the following year, where students will further develop their communication, collaboration, and leadership skills alongside peers from across the country.
National Beta is honored to recognize CBMSA Junior Beta Club!

Concessions available during lunch Friday! Checkout the new Spicy Bowls feature!











Hello Bear Family!
📚🎉 Celebrate Read Across America Week with CBMSA — March 2–6! Each day we’ll dress up to match a genre:
Monday (3/2) — Adventure: explorers, pirates, mountain climbers 🌍
Tuesday (3/3) — Humor: silly outfits, mismatched clothes & crazy socks 🤪
Wednesday (3/4) — Sci‑Fi/Fantasy: aliens, wizards, superheroes 🚀🧙♀️
Thursday (3/5) — Animal Stories: dress as animals, zookeepers, vets 🐾
Friday (3/6) — Sports: jerseys and athletic gear ⚽🏀
We’re also celebrating our student authors and their published books (like "Fright Club - Lost In The Darkness," "Under the Sea ," A Collection of Stories", and "Creative Writing Club - Let's write"). Huge congrats to our published authors: Jaden, Temperance, Matthew, Zion, Tymel, William, Karizma, Emma, Cameron, Tiana, Kamden, Gabby, Kianna, Aubree, Arial, James, Harmony, Kayden, Janae, Michael, Aliya, and Keyiuna. 🎉

Our students will honor the past and showcase their talents through band and dance performances, poetry, and special presentations that highlight the strength, resilience, and brilliance woven throughout Black history. This program is a reflection of our commitment to empowering the present while inspiring the future.
Friday, February 27 at 10:00 AM
At Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy

Hello Bear Family!
Looking for a meaningful way to help local families in crisis? 💜 Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy Student Council is running a Community Service Project in partnership with the Family Justice Center of Georgetown County. Your donations will help women and children as they recover from domestic situations.
📅 Donation window:
02.05.26−02.11.26
UPDATE (Now accepting until 2.27.26!)📍
Drop off at CBMSA with Ms. McCray
Items needed: • Makeup products • Make-up wipes • Nail supplies • Coloring books • Books
If you can, please help us stock care packages and bring some comfort to those who need it most? Please share and tag anyone who might want to contribute. 🙏💜
Thanking you in advance,
Student Council

Hello Bears!
Kona Ice will be at Carvers Bay Middle on Thursday, 2/26/26! 🌞🐧

More Big News! Please help us congratulate Mrs. Diana Miller — Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy’s 2026–2027 Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🎉👏 Mrs. Miller is a special education teacher who the students absolutely love — and she lives the banner behind her: “I believe in meeting students where they are.” 👩🏾🏫📚 We love you Mrs. Miller!💜👏
#RookieTeacher #SPED #CarversBaySTEAM #MeetStudentsWhereTheyAre

Big news! Please join us in welcoming Mrs. MaLuisa Andrada — Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy’s 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year! 🎉👏 Her dedication to STEM/Lego Robotics and student success shines bright. We love you Mrs. Andrada!!!🎉🎉👏
#TeacherOfTheYear #CarversBaySTEAMAcademy #AndradaRocks

