Career Technical Education Proof of Learning means demonstrating real, measurable skills students can use on the job. Check out the graphic for more information about CTE's Proof of Learning requirements. 💼Our students not just credentialed, they are truly career-ready!!!
📚 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS!
Cape Fear Community College is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Cape Fear Middle School for adults ages 18 and older.
📅 October 5 – December 10
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
Registration orientation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Cindy Fischer at 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu or 📞 910-362-7184.
Please share this opportunity with family, friends and community members who may be interested! 💙📖
📚 ¡CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS!
Cape Fear Community College ofrecerá clases GRATIS de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) en Cape Fear Middle School para adultos de 18 años en adelante.
📅 5 de octubre – 10 de diciembre
🗓️ Lunes, martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
La orientación para la inscripción es solo con cita previa. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con Cindy Fischer al 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu o 📞 910-362-7184.
¡Comparta esta oportunidad con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados! 💙📖
Cape Fear Community College is offering FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Cape Fear Middle School for adults ages 18 and older.
📅 October 5 – December 10
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
Registration orientation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Cindy Fischer at 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu or 📞 910-362-7184.
Please share this opportunity with family, friends and community members who may be interested! 💙📖
📚 ¡CLASES GRATIS DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS!
Cape Fear Community College ofrecerá clases GRATIS de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) en Cape Fear Middle School para adultos de 18 años en adelante.
📅 5 de octubre – 10 de diciembre
🗓️ Lunes, martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Middle School
La orientación para la inscripción es solo con cita previa. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con Cindy Fischer al 📧 cfischer@cfcc.edu o 📞 910-362-7184.
¡Comparta esta oportunidad con familiares, amigos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan estar interesados! 💙📖
🎓 PCS SENIORS: You may already have a college acceptance waiting for you!
Through NC College Connect, every North Carolina public school senior who is on track to graduate now has direct admission to at least one participating college for fall 2027. More than 90 colleges and universities across the state are participating. 🎉
✅ Every on-track senior is directly admitted to their local community college.
✅ Students with a 2.8 weighted GPA or higher who are taking a fourth-level math course may also receive offers from participating UNC System universities and independent colleges.
✅ No essay, test score or recommendation letter is required for the direct-admission offer.
📲 What should you do now? Log in to your CFNC student account at NCCollegeConnect.org to see your offers, then talk with your school counselor about your options, financial aid and next steps.
📅 College Application Week is Oct. 19-25, and students who accept an NC College Connect offer during that week can avoid most application fees.
Your offer is just the beginning — explore your choices and find the path that works for you! 🎓📚
🎓 ESTUDIANTES DE ÚLTIMO AÑO DE PCS: ¡Es posible que ya tengan una admisión universitaria esperándolos!
A través de NC College Connect, todos los estudiantes de último año de las escuelas públicas de Carolina del Norte que estén en camino de graduarse ahora tienen admisión directa a por lo menos una universidad participante para el otoño de 2027. 🎉
✅ Cada estudiante que esté en camino de graduarse recibe admisión directa a su colegio comunitario local.
✅ Los estudiantes con un GPA ponderado de 2.8 o más que estén tomando un curso de matemáticas de cuarto nivel también pueden recibir ofertas de universidades participantes del Sistema UNC y universidades independientes.
✅ No se requiere ensayo, puntaje de examen ni carta de recomendación para recibir una oferta de admisión directa.
📲 ¿Qué deben hacer ahora? Inicien sesión en su cuenta estudiantil de CFNC en NCCollegeConnect.org para ver sus ofertas y luego hablen con su consejero escolar sobre sus opciones, ayuda financiera y próximos pasos.
📅 La Semana de Solicitudes Universitarias será del 19 al 25 de octubre, y los estudiantes que acepten una oferta de NC College Connect durante esa semana podrán evitar la mayoría de las tarifas de solicitud.
¡Revisen sus opciones y encuentren el camino que mejor se adapte a sus planes para después de la escuela secundaria! 🎓📚
Through NC College Connect, every North Carolina public school senior who is on track to graduate now has direct admission to at least one participating college for fall 2027. More than 90 colleges and universities across the state are participating. 🎉
✅ Every on-track senior is directly admitted to their local community college.
✅ Students with a 2.8 weighted GPA or higher who are taking a fourth-level math course may also receive offers from participating UNC System universities and independent colleges.
✅ No essay, test score or recommendation letter is required for the direct-admission offer.
📲 What should you do now? Log in to your CFNC student account at NCCollegeConnect.org to see your offers, then talk with your school counselor about your options, financial aid and next steps.
📅 College Application Week is Oct. 19-25, and students who accept an NC College Connect offer during that week can avoid most application fees.
Your offer is just the beginning — explore your choices and find the path that works for you! 🎓📚
🎓 ESTUDIANTES DE ÚLTIMO AÑO DE PCS: ¡Es posible que ya tengan una admisión universitaria esperándolos!
A través de NC College Connect, todos los estudiantes de último año de las escuelas públicas de Carolina del Norte que estén en camino de graduarse ahora tienen admisión directa a por lo menos una universidad participante para el otoño de 2027. 🎉
✅ Cada estudiante que esté en camino de graduarse recibe admisión directa a su colegio comunitario local.
✅ Los estudiantes con un GPA ponderado de 2.8 o más que estén tomando un curso de matemáticas de cuarto nivel también pueden recibir ofertas de universidades participantes del Sistema UNC y universidades independientes.
✅ No se requiere ensayo, puntaje de examen ni carta de recomendación para recibir una oferta de admisión directa.
📲 ¿Qué deben hacer ahora? Inicien sesión en su cuenta estudiantil de CFNC en NCCollegeConnect.org para ver sus ofertas y luego hablen con su consejero escolar sobre sus opciones, ayuda financiera y próximos pasos.
📅 La Semana de Solicitudes Universitarias será del 19 al 25 de octubre, y los estudiantes que acepten una oferta de NC College Connect durante esa semana podrán evitar la mayoría de las tarifas de solicitud.
¡Revisen sus opciones y encuentren el camino que mejor se adapte a sus planes para después de la escuela secundaria! 🎓📚
See you tomorrow, Titans! Students should report to school as usual, and buses will run on their regular schedules.
Please remember that starting tomorrow (9/23), seniors CANNOT come to school if they don't have the Meningococcal vaccine (or proper documentation).
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Today’s Pender County Schools Marching Band Showcase at Heide Trask High School has been canceled due to the water main issue and the cancellation of after-school activities at HTHS.
Stay tuned to our social media platforms for updates on future band performances.
Pender County Schools will dismiss students early from Heide Trask High School and six other schools TODAY, Tuesday, September 22, following a water line break along U.S. Highway 421 near Blueberry Road.
For more information, view the PCS article here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pcs/article/3145253?fbclid=IwY2xjawUfiotwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5xBchXYsx3_kNcsUaEAKLpdUb6sTlONAyU-u4VGRhONZIG3Q-GcB-GrNHcEA_aem_ybcooyzAHhHG2y257_MdNg
For more information, view the PCS article here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pcs/article/3145253?fbclid=IwY2xjawUfiotwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5xBchXYsx3_kNcsUaEAKLpdUb6sTlONAyU-u4VGRhONZIG3Q-GcB-GrNHcEA_aem_ybcooyzAHhHG2y257_MdNg
💉The Senior Immunization List was updated this morning. 12th grade students without the proper immuizations CANNOT come to school starting tomorrow (9/22) if they do not have their vaccine or proper documentation .
The Pender Co. Heath Department is open today from 7am-7pm to assist families in this matter.
The Pender Co. Heath Department is open today from 7am-7pm to assist families in this matter.
📅 Save the date! Pender County Schools will hold a community forum on future growth and school planning.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the planning process and share your perspective. The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📅 ¡Reserve la fecha! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender llevarán a cabo un foro comunitario sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre el proceso de planificación y compartir su perspectiva. El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS para quienes no puedan asistir.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, September 29
🕕 6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the planning process and share your perspective. The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel for those unable to attend.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📅 ¡Reserve la fecha! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender llevarán a cabo un foro comunitario sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar.
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 29 de septiembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre el proceso de planificación y compartir su perspectiva. El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS para quienes no puedan asistir.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools
📚 Don’t miss out on the memories!
The 2026–2027 Heide Trask High School Yearbook is available to order now! Capture the moments, friendships, accomplishments, and memories that make this school year special.
📱 Scan the QR code to order yours today!
🔗 YearbookOrderCenter.com
Make sure you have your copy—once the year is over, these memories are priceless! 💙
The 2026–2027 Heide Trask High School Yearbook is available to order now! Capture the moments, friendships, accomplishments, and memories that make this school year special.
📱 Scan the QR code to order yours today!
🔗 YearbookOrderCenter.com
Make sure you have your copy—once the year is over, these memories are priceless! 💙
💉ATTENTION: The DEADLINE for the required Meningococcal Vaccine is TOMORROW, Tues. September 22, 2026.
Students that do not have their vaccine WILL be excluded from school on September 23,2026 (this includes students with Cape Fear Classes as well). Students can visit the Pender Co Health Department (298 Progress Dr. Burgaw, NC 28425) Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM. No appointment needed.
🏈Sunday may be for football, but Tuesday is for marching band! Join us this Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00pm for our 2026 marching band showcase! 🎵🎶🎼
🎭🎨💃🎺 It’s the end of Arts in Education Week, & we’re so grateful for the amazing teachers who bring our HTHS arts programs to life. Ms. LC has been inspiring HTHS students in theatre for years. Ms. Buckley lights up the art room with joy. Ms. Emmerich fills the stage with fun and creativity, and Ms. Smith pours countless hours & heart into our band program.
💉ATTENTION: The DEADLINE for the required Meningococcal Vaccine is TUESDAY September 22, 2026.
Students that do not have their vaccine WILL be excluded from school on September 23,2026 (this includes students with Cape Fear Classes as well). Students can visit the Pender Co Health Department (298 Progress Dr. Burgaw, NC 28425) Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM. No appointment needed.
🚨 Today is the final day to complete the PCS Community Priorities Survey!
Help ensure community priorities and values guide future planning for Pender County Schools.
📝 Complete the survey today: https://bit.ly/4d0Q3O0
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their feedback! 💬
Recordatorio final de la encuesta — 18 de septiembre
🚨 ¡Hoy es el último día para completar la Encuesta sobre las Prioridades de la Comunidad de PCS!
Ayúdenos a garantizar que las prioridades y los valores de la comunidad orienten la planificación futura de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
📝 Complete la encuesta hoy:https://forms.gle/sgWCWu8F1rXrxboTA
¡Gracias a todos los que ya compartieron sus comentarios! 💬
Become a member of the Heide Trask High School Robotics Team. See the flyer and QR code attached below.
Friday Night, the Titans are back under the lights!! Come out on Friday, September 18, as Trask takes on Lumberton. Bring your friends, bring the energy, and show your support for the Titans as we take on another Friday night mashup. Lets pack the stands and make some noise for Trask! 🏈💙
The Lady Titans are back on their home courts Thursday, September 17th, taking on Southwest Onslow! Come out and support Trask Girls Tennis as they serve up some competition and fight for the win! 🎾💙
The Lady Titans are back on their home court Thursday, September 17th, taking on Southwest Onslow! Come out, bring the energy, and help us cheer on Trask Volleyball! 💙🏐
🎨💙 Teacher Tuesday: Ms. Lily Buckley — Heide Trask High School
Ms. Lily Buckley is an art teacher at Heide Trask High School and is in her third year of teaching. She is known for the energy she brings to her classroom and her willingness to support students and colleagues throughout the school.
Ms. Buckley’s enthusiasm for art comes through in her teaching. She works to create a classroom where students can express themselves, develop their skills, and feel comfortable being who they are. She also contributes to a number of programs and activities at Trask, often helping behind the scenes wherever she is needed.
What stands out most is the attention Ms. Buckley gives to her students as individuals. She notices when someone may be having a difficult day and takes time to check in. By building relationships based on respect and understanding, she helps students work through challenges while encouraging them to set their own goals and recognize what they are capable of accomplishing.
Thank you, Ms. Buckley, for the care and enthusiasm you bring to your students and the Heide Trask High School community. 💛🎨
Ms. Lily Buckley is an art teacher at Heide Trask High School and is in her third year of teaching. She is known for the energy she brings to her classroom and her willingness to support students and colleagues throughout the school.
Ms. Buckley’s enthusiasm for art comes through in her teaching. She works to create a classroom where students can express themselves, develop their skills, and feel comfortable being who they are. She also contributes to a number of programs and activities at Trask, often helping behind the scenes wherever she is needed.
What stands out most is the attention Ms. Buckley gives to her students as individuals. She notices when someone may be having a difficult day and takes time to check in. By building relationships based on respect and understanding, she helps students work through challenges while encouraging them to set their own goals and recognize what they are capable of accomplishing.
Thank you, Ms. Buckley, for the care and enthusiasm you bring to your students and the Heide Trask High School community. 💛🎨
