New this year, Pender County Schools will implement Clear Bag Policy 5021 for all major events held on the campus of PCS high schools, including football and basketball games.
Except for the approved exceptions to the clear bag policy listed below, all bags carried by event attendees must be either a) clear plastic or vinyl bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” in size, or b) clear plastic freezer/sandwich bags (gallon-size or smaller). All attendees carrying non-approved bags will be denied entry and asked to return the bag to their vehicle or other off-campus location before entering the event.
Approved exceptions: (need not be clear, but will be subject to appropriate inspection at the entrance)
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand), with or without a handle or strap
Medically necessary items
Diaper bags with an attending infant/toddler
Except for the approved exceptions to the clear bag policy listed below, all bags carried by event attendees must be either a) clear plastic or vinyl bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” in size, or b) clear plastic freezer/sandwich bags (gallon-size or smaller). All attendees carrying non-approved bags will be denied entry and asked to return the bag to their vehicle or other off-campus location before entering the event.
Approved exceptions: (need not be clear, but will be subject to appropriate inspection at the entrance)
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand), with or without a handle or strap
Medically necessary items
Diaper bags with an attending infant/toddler
We are hiring a Family and Consumer Science Teacher to teach Food & Nutrition courses and inspire the next generation of culinary professionals! See the attached flyer for more information!
This summer HTHS SparkLab students connected with industry experts, innovators, university faculty and politicians. SparkNC Exchange 2025 included a night of food, networking and fun! Students met Senator Michael Lee and Kevin Fudge of American Student Assistance
#SparkNC #NetworkingTheFuture
With SparkNC, students choose what and when to start. They have the flexibility to change their topic.
Spark Scholars are driven by their passion and interests. Igniting their futures in tech by working with industry experts today. This Fall @ HTHS
Spark Scholars are driven by their passion and interests. Igniting their futures in tech by working with industry experts today. This Fall @ HTHS
📅 Open House is almost here! 🎒
Come meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
🗓 Open House Dates:
Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Middle Schools: August 20, 4-6 PM
High Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Pender Innovative Learning Academy: August 20, 4-6 PM
Let’s start the year strong — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛💙
Come meet your child’s teachers, explore classrooms, and get ready for a great school year!
🗓 Open House Dates:
Elementary Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Middle Schools: August 20, 4-6 PM
High Schools: August 21, 4-6 PM
Pender Innovative Learning Academy: August 20, 4-6 PM
Let’s start the year strong — we can’t wait to see you there! 💛💙
🚌 Plan ahead for the first day of school!
Our Bus Stop Lookup tool is now updated with routes, pickup times, and drop-off times for the new school year. This is the easiest way to confirm your child’s bus information before the year begins.
📍 Click here to check your stop: https://bit.ly/3HtS5tz
Let’s make the first day run smoothly for everyone!
Our Bus Stop Lookup tool is now updated with routes, pickup times, and drop-off times for the new school year. This is the easiest way to confirm your child’s bus information before the year begins.
📍 Click here to check your stop: https://bit.ly/3HtS5tz
Let’s make the first day run smoothly for everyone!
📢 North Carolina law now requires all public schools to show safety education videos to students in grades 6–12 within the first five days of the school year.
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed. Look for information from your school in your email or sent home with your student once classes begin.
Learn more from the State here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed. Look for information from your school in your email or sent home with your student once classes begin.
Learn more from the State here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
Attention Students: Here is some important information regarding schedules and schedule change requests!
If you would like to meet with your counselor and preview your schedule, make adjustments, or meet with Mr.Brown regarding CFCC, see the flyer with times and dates for your grade level.
📣 Big News, Trask Titans! 🎓📘
👉 Yearbooks are HERE!
Pick yours up on August 5th at Heide Trask! Don’t forget your photo ID — you can only pick up your own.
📸 Class of 2026 — Senior Picture Time!
Mark your calendars for September 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. Legacy Studios will be on campus to capture your moment! Visit legacystudios.com for more info.
👉 Yearbooks are HERE!
Pick yours up on August 5th at Heide Trask! Don’t forget your photo ID — you can only pick up your own.
📸 Class of 2026 — Senior Picture Time!
Mark your calendars for September 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. Legacy Studios will be on campus to capture your moment! Visit legacystudios.com for more info.
HTHS Rising 9th graders TITAN Retreat.
YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/mCfYTVl2jxw
Even when school is out for summer, Pender County Schools continues to support our students and families. 🌞🍎
PCS is proud to partner once again with the NC Department of Public Instruction, No Kid Hungry NC, and the Carolina Hunger Initiative to offer free summer meals for children 18 and younger. Beginning Wednesday, June 18 through July 30, families can pick up 5 days’ worth of breakfast 🥣 and lunch 🥪 at four school sites—South Topsail, C.F. Pope, Malpass Corner, and Rocky Point Elementary—every Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. 📍⏰
✅ No application is needed, but pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/9ywM682HA52263Vy8
📋 Just bring your child’s name and age when picking up meals.
Together, we’re helping every child stay healthy, nourished, and ready to learn! 💪🎒
🎒 Enroll Now for 2025-26! 📝
Just a reminder that registration is open for all new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year — including incoming kindergartners!
Getting started early helps ensure a smooth transition and proper planning for our schools.
📍 Start the enrollment process here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
We can’t wait to welcome your student to the PCS family! 💙💛
🎒 ¡Inscríbete ahora para el año escolar 2025-26! 📝
Solo un recordatorio: ¡la inscripción ya está abierta para todos los nuevos estudiantes que ingresarán a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender en el año escolar 2025-26, incluyendo los nuevos estudiantes de kindergarten!
Empezar temprano ayuda a garantizar una transición sin problemas y una mejor planificación en nuestras escuelas.
📍 Comienza el proceso de inscripción aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a tu estudiante a la familia PCS! 💙💛
A Driver Education class will be held at Heide Trask High School from Monday, June 9, to Friday, June 13, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. Students must be at least 14 years and 6 months old on the first day of class. Please register on the Pender County Schools website.
A parent meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on the first day of class. Please bring your child’s birth certificate and $65.00 in cash (no checks will be accepted).
Students should bring a notebook and a pencil each day. This is a great opportunity for student-athletes to complete Driver’s Ed without missing practice.
A second Driver Education class will be offered from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, 2025, and the same guidelines apply.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Wilkins at sylvia_wilkins@pender.k12.nc.us.
Thank You!
Aviso Importante para los Negocios Locales
Hemos sido informados de una estafa relacionada con una empresa llamada Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) que está afirmando falsamente representar a Pender High School y a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender mientras solicita fondos de patrocinio. Según informes de otros distritos, varios negocios ya han sido engañados.
Para aclarar, ninguna escuela del Condado de Pender trabaja con empresas externas de mercadeo para conseguir patrocinios. Las únicas organizaciones autorizadas a recaudar fondos para nuestros programas deportivos son los Booster Clubs (clubes de apoyo).
Si su negocio es contactado por alguien que dice representar a nuestras escuelas para fines de publicidad o patrocinio, le recomendamos verificar su identidad y comunicarse directamente con la escuela.
Puede leer más sobre esta estafa en el sitio web del Better Business Bureau:
🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130
Gracias por ayudarnos a proteger a nuestra comunidad.
🚨 Important Notice for Local Businesses and Our Community
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a company called Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) that is falsely claiming to represent Pender High School and Pender County Schools while seeking sponsorship funds. Reports from other districts indicate that multiple businesses have already been misled.
To be clear, no Pender County School partners with outside marketing companies to secure sponsorships. The only legitimate organizations authorized to collect funds for our athletic programs are the Booster Clubs.
If your business is contacted by anyone claiming to represent our school for advertising or sponsorship purposes, we encourage you to verify their identity and contact your school directly.
You can read more about this scam on the Better Business Bureau website:
🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130
Thank you for helping us protect our community.
ATTENTION 25-26 HTHS seniors! A 2nd dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine is due for all 12th grade students by 8/25/25. Students who haven't received this vaccine can visit their healthcare provider's office, our School Based Health Centers, or the Pender Health Department for assistance.
Yesterday, we celebrated our Titan seniors! Today, we celebrate another important Titan, Angel Gallido! He was recently recognized by HES & Pender County as being an outstanding custodian. Way to go, Angel! We know you'll always "be there" for us, and Titan Town will be there for you, too!
