Topsail Middle School won the regional middle school Battle of the Books competition on March 25 in New Bern.
With this win, the team will move on to the state Battle of the Books competition on April 27 in Statesville. Pender County Schools also recognizes Amy Engle, media coordinator and head coach, and Jennifer Medwick, 7th grade math teacher and assistant coach, for their work supporting the students and helping prepare the team.
Battle of the Books is a statewide reading competition that gives students the opportunity to read selected titles, work together as a team, and compete against other schools.
“Congratulations to the students at Topsail Middle School on this achievement,” said Dr. Brad Breedlove, Superintendent of Pender County Schools. “Advancing to the state competition reflects the time they spent reading, preparing, and working together. We are proud of the way these students are representing their school and Pender County Schools.”
“This team has put in a lot of steady work over time, and it was good to see that effort pay off at regionals,” said Dr. Alan McNaughton, principal of Topsail Middle School. “Battle of the Books asks students to stay committed, support one another, and be ready on competition day. I’m thankful to Ms. Engle and Ms. Medwick for the leadership and support they provided, and I’m proud of our students for the way they conducted themselves throughout the event.”
Pender County Schools is incredibly proud of the Topsail Middle School team and wishes them the very best as they prepare for the state competition on April 27 in Statesville.