Thank you to all of our 8th grade parents and guardians who joined us on August 13th for our parent meeting for students enrolled in high school credit-bearing courses.
During the meeting, we shared important information to help families understand the expectations and requirements associated with earning high school credit while in middle school. We appreciate our families for partnering with us as we work together to support our students’ academic success! ❤️💛🐻
If you were unable to attend, you can view the recording of the meeting here:
https://youtu.be/5oNL1kGzcbc?si=o4rgoZ6kS9cGQs4K
Great things are happening at The Bay! 🐻📚
#CBMSA #TheBay #8thGrade #ParentEngagement #StudentSuccess #STEAMAcademy
Why join?
• Get in serious shape (cardio, full-body strength, speed)
• Compete against others — and your personal best 🏆
• Be part of a close-knit team: travel, relays, lifelong friendships
Note: This is NOT a learn-to-swim program — you must already be a competent swimmer and pass a swim assessment. No prior competitive experience required — we’ll teach strokes, starts, turns, technique, strategy, and relays.
Compete. Improve. Represent Carvers Bay.
For information, contact Coach Cribb at 843-558-6920.
Carvers Bay High Early College and Career High School.
Yesterday, we kicked off i-Ready testing week with an exciting i-Ready Pep Rally! Our Bears brought the energy as we encouraged our students to stay focused, work hard, and show what they know! 📚💻✨ Congrats to our 6th graders on winning the Spirit Stick! Special shoutout to our cheer squad and dance team on keeping the crowd energized. Our AVID Bears led the students in our iReady chant.
Our students are participating in i-Ready testing this week, and we want each of them to remember to take their time, do their best, and give every question their best effort. This is their opportunity to show how much they know and help us see where they are ready to grow! 💪🏾📈
We believe in our Bears and know they are READY for i-Ready! ❤️💛🖤
#CBMSABears #ReadyForIReady #iReadyTesting #BearPride #STEAMLearning #GreaterThingsAreHappeningAtTheBay
Check the full schedules and mark your calendars — ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. BE PROUD. BEAR NATION!
#BearNation #Volleyball #CrossCountry #FallSports #SchoolPride #GoBears
Check out the full 2026 JV schedule — most games start at 6:00 PM. Come support the team at home and on the road!
8/19 @ Latta (A) — 6:00 PM
8/26 @ Marion (A) — 6:00 PM
9/2 vs Green Sea Floyds (H) — 6:00 PM
9/9 vs Lake View (H) — 6:00 PM
9/16 @ Mullins (A) — 6:00 PM
9/23 vs Johnsonville (H) — 6:00 PM
9/30 @ Andrews (A) — 6:00 PM
10/21 vs Hannah Pamplico (H) — 6:00 PM
#GoBears #JVFootball #High-MiddleSchoolSports #TeamSpirit
Hello Bear Families!
Morning routines matter! ☀️🐻
Our daily schedule ensures structured learning times and smooth transitions. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:30PM. The school day begins with breakfast at 7:45 AM and Homeroom/WIN at 8:11 AM, followed by seven instructional blocks and a dual-wave 4th block lunch system. Announcements and dismissal occur at 3:30 PM — check your student’s schedule so they don’t miss a bite! 🍽️
#CarversBay #STEAM #SchoolLife #MiddleSchool #MorningRoutine #FullSTEAMAhead
Did you make it to Open House at Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy tonight? From 5–7:30 PM students and families met teachers, toured classrooms, met the principal and assistant principal, connected with PTO, picked up schedules, and enjoyed a light meal before heading home. It was wonderful seeing our community come together—here’s to great things this year, Bears! Full STEAM Ahead!!!
#CarversBayMiddleBears #FullSTEAMAhead #BackToSchool
Hello Bear Families!
Curious about next school year? Join us for Open House on Wednesday, July 29! 🎉
5:00 PM — 6th Grade Students & New Families 🐾
5:30 PM — Returning Students & Families ⏰ Event ends at 7:30 PM.
Come see classrooms, meet teachers, and get ready for a great year! We'll see you at 5:00 or 5:30.
🎉 Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy has officially been named a 2025–2026 National Beta School of Merit! 🎉
This prestigious recognition celebrates our Junior Beta Club’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership, character, and service.
The National Beta School of Merit Award honors schools that demonstrate a strong dedication to Beta by maintaining active membership across all eligible grade levels. This year, 6,103 Beta clubs nationwide earned this distinguished recognition, and we are honored that Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy is among them.
Congratulations to our outstanding Beta members, families, faculty, and our Junior Beta Sponsor, Mrs. Tucker, for their hard work and dedication. Thank you for continuing to represent the Bear family with excellence!
❤️💛 #CBMSABears #NationalBeta #SchoolOfMerit #AcademicExcellence #BetaSOM #Leadership #CarversBaySTEAM #BetaClub
Our Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy educators had an incredible experience at the National Arts Integration and STEAM Conference in St. Louis, where we connected with innovative educators from across the country who are passionate about transforming teaching and learning through STEAM.
We were especially excited to partner with our Georgetown County colleagues from Browns Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Performing Arts, strengthening local collaboration while gaining new strategies to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement.
The best professional learning happens when great educators come together with a shared purpose. We can’t wait to bring these ideas back to our classrooms and continue creating meaningful learning experiences for our scholars! ❤️💛 #CBMSA #STEAMEducation #ArtsIntegration #ProfessionalLearning #StrongerTogether #TeamGCSD #CreativeLearning #FutureReady
2026–2027 School Supply List
4 packs of wide-ruled paper
4 packs of No. 2 pencils (mechanical or regular)
Multicolor highlighters
Colored pencils
Crayons
Pencil erasers
Pencil sharpener (manual or automatic)
Pencil pouch
3-inch, 3-ring binder
Plastic sheet protectors for 3-ring binders
2 packs of 100 standard-size index cards
Scientific safety glasses
Optional Classroom Wish List
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Thank you for helping our Bears start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to an amazing 2026–2027 school year!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another outstanding school year! Join us for our 2026 Open House on Wednesday, July 29, to meet teachers and staff, receive important information, and prepare for a successful first day of school.
Open House Schedule
5:00 PM: 6th Grade Students & New Families
5:30 PM: Returning Students & Families
Event Ends: 7:30 PM
During Open House, families will have the opportunity to:
Meet your child's teachers and our outstanding staff.
Pick up student schedules.
Learn about our academic programs, expectations, clubs, and opportunities at CBMSA.
Become familiar with the school campus and important procedures before the first day of school.
This evening is designed to help students and families feel informed, prepared, and excited for the new school year. Whether you are joining the Bear family for the first time or returning for another year, we look forward to seeing you!
Please see the attached Open House flyer for additional details.
We can't wait to welcome you back to The Bay, where great things are happening!
Go Bears!
We are excited to welcome our students and families for the upcoming school year! Please take a moment to complete your child's online registration as soon as possible. Online registration is required for all returning and new students who will attend the school in which they are zoned by residence.
Please note:
Students must reside with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to be eligible for enrollment.
Only a parent or legal guardian may complete the registration process.
Register online here:
https://gcsd.powerschool.com/
If you need assistance completing the registration, our staff will be available to help in person on:
Thursday, July 16
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a successful school year. We look forward to seeing our Bears back on campus soon!
This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and excellence our students demonstrate every day. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school, community, and the state of South Carolina on the national stage.
Congratulations to our students, our Beta Sponsor, families, and everyone who supported this unforgettable journey. Thank you for believing in our Bears!
Great things are happening at the Bay! Congratulations, National Trophy Winners!
Team Members:
Taylor Hunter
Quentin Miller
Zarihana Windley
Gabriella Morton
Samiya Thomas
Brayden Baker
Mrs. Tucker, Sponsor
#CBMSABears #NationalBeta #BetaBlitz #NationalTrophy #STEAMExcellence #BearPride #TeamGCSD
At Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy, students experience innovative learning through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics while developing the skills needed to become future leaders, problem-solvers, and creators.
📅 Application Window 3
🗓 Opens: June 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🗓 Closes: July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to become part of our award-winning STEAM community where learning goes beyond the classroom!
📌 Final selections sent to families: July 20, 2026
📌 Parent acceptance deadline: July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Apply today and discover what it means to be a Carvers Bay Bear!
Learn more and apply here:
https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/page/magnet-programs
🌞📚 Join our 2026 Summer Reading: UNEARTH A STORY!
Choose a “just right” book. Books will be located and can be picked up from our office. Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. Mrs. Woodward will be available at the school until June 17th for any questions. However, you can come anytime during office hours and select a book
Make reading a daily habit — even 15 minutes counts! ⏰
Create a final project: a 1–3 minute book trailer or a character scrapbook with 5 artifacts and short explanations. 🎥🖼️
Follow the steps to upload your project in Google Classroom and click “Turn In.” Projects are a minor assessment—check with your ELA teacher for due dates.
👀🦕 #SummerReading #UnearthAStory #BookTrailer #StudentProject #ReadingGoals
Hello Bear Family!
Did you catch the final night of the Lion King JR at Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy on May 27, 2026? What an incredible show! 🎭🦁 Our talented students gave a performance full of energy, heart, and creativity. Special thanks to Ms. Gwen Smith for directing, instructing, encouraging, and motivating our cast — your leadership made this possible. Thank you also to Ms. Fraiser, Dr. Poston, Ms. Tucker-Young for the use of the school, all the staff who helped, and the parents and community for your support. Most importantly: our students — we are so proud of the time, effort, and talent you put on display! 🌟
#LionKingJR #CarversBaySTEAM #SchoolTheatre #StudentStars #ProudMoment #TheatreKids
