🌟Interested in government, community service, or gaining real-world work experience? Become a Student Election Assistant for the March 3, 2026 Primary Election!
🗳️ Eligibility & Key Details:
• Must be 17 years old on or before March 3, 2026
• Application deadline: January 13, 2026
• Must be available Election Day: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Pay: $11/hr for Election Day + $25 for training
This is a great opportunity to serve your community, build your résumé, and take part in the democratic process!
📩 Questions or completed applications?
Contact the Pender County Board of Elections.
🗳️ Eligibility & Key Details:
• Must be 17 years old on or before March 3, 2026
• Application deadline: January 13, 2026
• Must be available Election Day: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Pay: $11/hr for Election Day + $25 for training
This is a great opportunity to serve your community, build your résumé, and take part in the democratic process!
📩 Questions or completed applications?
Contact the Pender County Board of Elections.
Need more time for your picture? Left your entry form at home? The deadline for the coloring contest has been extended to TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 @3:45pm.
Sheets that are submitted after that deadline will not be accepted.
Sheets that are submitted after that deadline will not be accepted.
Looking for something creative to do today? Color your entry for the annual SchoolsIn coloring contest. Return your sheet to the HTHS library by 3:45pm TOMORROW, 11/12. If your picture is chosen, you could win a giftcard to starbucks or even an iPad (the grand prize)!
https://www.schoolsin.com/coloring-contest.html?srsltid=AfmBOop-eVWqFsxXTrHw2znKL-KKKziTPdj11KqAH7SslEl9zr_z8Lp0
Feeling under the weather? We’ve got you covered! 😷💻
Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!
➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063
Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙
¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻
¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!
➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063
¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙
Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!
➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063
Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙
¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻
¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!
➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063
¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙
🌡️ Is your student feeling under the weather?
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙
If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.
👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.
🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.
Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.
👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙
If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.
👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.
🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.
Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.
👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.
💙 Meet Kat Gallant, one of our school psychologists serving Malpass Corner Elementary, the Pre-K Westside team, and Heide Trask High School!
With 17 years as a school psychologist, including 12 right here in Pender County Schools, Kat brings deep experience and compassion to her work each day.
Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Kat says what she enjoys most about her job is that “no two days are ever alike.” Each day brings new opportunities to connect with students, collaborate with staff, and make a meaningful difference.
She wishes more people knew that school psychologists “are trained to not only think about what a child needs now, but to also look ahead so they can reach their potential through high school and beyond.”
Outside of school, Kat enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, and spending time in nature, and a fun fact: she once performed in musical theater in high school!
✨ “Compassionate, determined, and resilient” , that’s the heart of a school psychologist.
Thank you, Kat, for the care, creativity, and dedication you bring to your students and schools every single day! 💙
With 17 years as a school psychologist, including 12 right here in Pender County Schools, Kat brings deep experience and compassion to her work each day.
Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Kat says what she enjoys most about her job is that “no two days are ever alike.” Each day brings new opportunities to connect with students, collaborate with staff, and make a meaningful difference.
She wishes more people knew that school psychologists “are trained to not only think about what a child needs now, but to also look ahead so they can reach their potential through high school and beyond.”
Outside of school, Kat enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, and spending time in nature, and a fun fact: she once performed in musical theater in high school!
✨ “Compassionate, determined, and resilient” , that’s the heart of a school psychologist.
Thank you, Kat, for the care, creativity, and dedication you bring to your students and schools every single day! 💙
🎓 Reminder: CFCC Fall 2025 Open House!
Ready to explore your path to success?
Join us at Cape Fear Community College’s Fall 2025 Open House!
📅 Date: November 6, 2025
🕓 Time: 4–6 PM
📍 Location: Wilmington Campus – Schwartz Center (610 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC)
Meet faculty and staff, explore programs, and see what CFCC has to offer!
✨ Don’t miss your chance to start your journey toward a great future.
👉 Sign up today: cfcc.edu/openhouse
📞 Questions? Contact us at 910-362-7000 or admissions@cfcc.edu
Ready to explore your path to success?
Join us at Cape Fear Community College’s Fall 2025 Open House!
📅 Date: November 6, 2025
🕓 Time: 4–6 PM
📍 Location: Wilmington Campus – Schwartz Center (610 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC)
Meet faculty and staff, explore programs, and see what CFCC has to offer!
✨ Don’t miss your chance to start your journey toward a great future.
👉 Sign up today: cfcc.edu/openhouse
📞 Questions? Contact us at 910-362-7000 or admissions@cfcc.edu
Our SparkLab students participated in the Apple App Showcase, where this year’s theme was Teen Mental Health. Students designed and built interactive app prototypes using Keynote, showcasing creativity, empathy, and innovation. After a school-level competition, our winning team advanced to the state level. We’re thrilled to announce they’ve been selected as finalists! They’ll travel to Apple’s campus in Cary this December to pitch their app to a panel of industry professionals. We’re so proud of our Titans for sparking change through technology and compassion! 🍎💡 #SparkNC #AppleAppShowcase #TitanPride
🥫 Let’s Fill the Bins and Fill Hearts! 💙
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender
If you go trick-or-treating tonight, you'll encounter many different doors, but none will be as impressive as the entries from our HTHS door decorating contest! Congrats to the 3 winners and all other participants!
Looking for something fun to do this fall, Titans? Try one of these activities, especially reading a new book and visiting https://forms.gle/nMubhejY7DQBZg6j7 to log your hours for the PCS million minute challenge!
Quarter 1 report cards are now available in the Infinite Campus student and parent portals. If you have concerns about your student’s progress, please reach out to your child's teacher and/or our Student Services Department. Our staff remains available to assist students with their academic, attendance, and social-emotional needs.
Our Titans looked great in their athletic gear today! Unfortunately our powderpuff game has been canceled due to the inclement weather, but our spirit week fun will continue tomorrow with cozy sweaters and/or pajamas!
📣Join the Pender County Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) for a parent meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30–7:30 PM at Topsail High School.
Meet the team, connect with others, and learn about available resources. 💙💛
If you have not taken advantage of Free College Application Week (CAW), you still have today through Sunday to apply to participating colleges with NO COST! Be sure to show proof of your completed application to Ms. Esposito for a chance to win a prize!
Love all things Halloween?
Participate in school spirit and all of the fun festivities next week!
Monday 10/27 - Kickoff Monday for the Powder Puff Game with sports gear
- Powder Puff game at 6:30! Participants meet at the field at 6
Tuesday 10/28 - Cozy Sweaters or Pajamas
Wednesday 10/29 - Witch vs. Wizard day
Thursday 10/30 - Dress up for trick or treating in a school friendly costume (no masks)
- Don't forget the HTHS Trunk or Treat from 5-8 pm!
Friday 10/31 - Deck out in all things Halloween
Participate in school spirit and all of the fun festivities next week!
Monday 10/27 - Kickoff Monday for the Powder Puff Game with sports gear
- Powder Puff game at 6:30! Participants meet at the field at 6
Tuesday 10/28 - Cozy Sweaters or Pajamas
Wednesday 10/29 - Witch vs. Wizard day
Thursday 10/30 - Dress up for trick or treating in a school friendly costume (no masks)
- Don't forget the HTHS Trunk or Treat from 5-8 pm!
Friday 10/31 - Deck out in all things Halloween
🎓 Hey Pender County High School Students!
You could be one of the 70,000+ North Carolina students eligible for direct admission to college through NC College Connect — and this week, you can apply for FREE! 🙌
Don’t miss out on your chance to jump-start your college journey.
✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Explore participating colleges
✅ Apply today — no application fees!
👉 Visit NCCollegeConnect.org
for all the details.
🎓 ¡Atención estudiantes de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender!
Más de 70,000 estudiantes de preparatoria en Carolina del Norte califican para admisión directa a la universidad a través de NC College Connect, ¡y esta semana pueden aplicar gratis! 🙌
No pierdas la oportunidad de comenzar tu camino universitario:
✅ Verifica si calificas
✅ Explora las universidades participantes
✅ ¡Aplica hoy — sin pagar tarifa de solicitud!
👉 Visita NCCollegeConnect.org
para más información.
You could be one of the 70,000+ North Carolina students eligible for direct admission to college through NC College Connect — and this week, you can apply for FREE! 🙌
Don’t miss out on your chance to jump-start your college journey.
✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Explore participating colleges
✅ Apply today — no application fees!
👉 Visit NCCollegeConnect.org
for all the details.
🎓 ¡Atención estudiantes de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender!
Más de 70,000 estudiantes de preparatoria en Carolina del Norte califican para admisión directa a la universidad a través de NC College Connect, ¡y esta semana pueden aplicar gratis! 🙌
No pierdas la oportunidad de comenzar tu camino universitario:
✅ Verifica si calificas
✅ Explora las universidades participantes
✅ ¡Aplica hoy — sin pagar tarifa de solicitud!
👉 Visita NCCollegeConnect.org
para más información.
🚪Knock, Knock! Who's There?....Opportunity!!! This week there are numerous special opportunities for our Titans who plan to enroll in educational programs following high school.
1. Juniors & Seniors can attend the college fair during FLEX on 10/22.
2. Seniors can apply to a number of NC colleges and universities for FREE during College Application Week.
3. Students can learn more about ECU's health and human sciences program during FLEX on 10/23.
4. Students can get their CFCC registration questions answered in-person by Mr. Brown on 10/23.
1. Juniors & Seniors can attend the college fair during FLEX on 10/22.
2. Seniors can apply to a number of NC colleges and universities for FREE during College Application Week.
3. Students can learn more about ECU's health and human sciences program during FLEX on 10/23.
4. Students can get their CFCC registration questions answered in-person by Mr. Brown on 10/23.
Tomorrow, we will administer the Pre-ACT to 10th grade students at HTHS. We will also be on an alternate schedule due to this exam.
Happy Monday, Titans! Please don't forget that today is a half day for students, so we will follow our early release schedule.
📸🎓SENIOR picture day makeups are also today!!
