📚 The countdown is on—just 38 days until students on our traditional calendar return to school on Monday, August 24!
As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, families are asked to complete their student’s Beginning of Year Information Update. This update is not required for newly enrolled students.
Keeping contact and emergency information current helps ensure a safe, smooth and successful start from day one.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back! 🚌✏️🏫
HTHS 2026-2027 Freshman Retreat Information
TitanTown 2026-2027 School Year Open House
🎓✨ Upward Bound is opening doors for PCS students!
This federally funded college-prep program serves eligible students at Pender Early College, Pender High, and Heide Trask High School through tutoring, mentoring, college visits, academic enrichment, and a six-week summer experience at Cape Fear Community College — all at ZERO cost to families.
Students are already making the most of the opportunity! Rising Pender Early College seniors Sal Madison and Maritza Mendoza were selected for the National Student Leadership Congress, where only 100 students from across the country were accepted. Maritza’s group even won the Mock Congress debate! 🙌
“TRIO has given me a lot of opportunities that I would’ve never thought I would’ve had,” Maritza said.
📚 Learn more and apply: https://www.cfcc.edu/upward-bound/
📧 Questions: cfcc.upwardbound@mail.cfcc.edu
This federally funded college-prep program serves eligible students at Pender Early College, Pender High, and Heide Trask High School through tutoring, mentoring, college visits, academic enrichment, and a six-week summer experience at Cape Fear Community College — all at ZERO cost to families.
Students are already making the most of the opportunity! Rising Pender Early College seniors Sal Madison and Maritza Mendoza were selected for the National Student Leadership Congress, where only 100 students from across the country were accepted. Maritza’s group even won the Mock Congress debate! 🙌
“TRIO has given me a lot of opportunities that I would’ve never thought I would’ve had,” Maritza said.
📚 Learn more and apply: https://www.cfcc.edu/upward-bound/
📧 Questions: cfcc.upwardbound@mail.cfcc.edu
CODE ART WITH MEANING
Only 4 Spots Left!
Create art through code and discover how technology can become a tool for creativity and self-expression.
✨ Design unique digital artwork
✨ Learn coding concepts in a creative way
✨ Leave camp with a finished project you created yourself
📅 June 15-18
⏰ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Spark Summer Camp
Interested?
📧 penny_wolff@pender.k12.nc.us
Where creativity meets code.
Only 4 Spots Left!
Create art through code and discover how technology can become a tool for creativity and self-expression.
✨ Design unique digital artwork
✨ Learn coding concepts in a creative way
✨ Leave camp with a finished project you created yourself
📅 June 15-18
⏰ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Spark Summer Camp
Interested?
📧 penny_wolff@pender.k12.nc.us
Where creativity meets code.
HTHS SparkLab Summer - Next week June 8-11 from 1pm - 5pm join us for Digital Maker Space. Come and explore ways to create on different digital platforms. Four spaces left!!! Email penny_wolff@pender.k12.nc.us if you want to join us! (Open to Pender County Students rising 8-12)
🎓🎉Congratulations to one of our own, Ms.Dashaniq Sidbury, on her recent graduation from the Pender County Schools Beginning Teacher Program. We are so proud of you and your impact on our students at Heide Trask High School! We can't wait to see what your future holds!
🎓✨ To the Heide Trask High Class of 2026: your hard work, resilience, leadership, and school spirit have left a lasting mark on your school community. You have grown, achieved, overcome challenges, and inspired those around you in ways that will be remembered for years to come. 💙
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/DHkAsq7CNQw
As you step into this exciting next chapter, know that your teachers, families, classmates, and community are cheering you on with pride. Wherever your path leads, carry with you the lessons, friendships, and memories that helped shape this moment. 🌟
Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🎉👏 YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/DHkAsq7CNQw
🎓🎶Cue the music! Our HTHS Class of 2026 is heading to the field!
🎉 Hats off to Heide Trask High School’s Class of 2026! 🎓 Join us in congratulating our Valedictorian, Sophie Williamson, and our Salutatorian, Riley Grace Parker. Your dedication, late nights, and perseverance inspired us all — we can’t wait to hear your remarks tomorrow and see what you accomplish next!
🎓 Ready for graduation tomorrow, May 28? 🎉 Join us at Titan Stadium at 9:00 AM — and don’t forget to snap a photo at the 2026 photo-op on the side of the fence (big thanks to Mr. Tarrant, Ms. Buckley, and OCS students for creating it!). Graduates, please be in the aux gym by 7:30 AM.
Seniors, please don't forget about graduation practice TOMORROW at 9AM! Also, if you still have your Chromebook from this year, that needs to be returned by 2pm TOMORROW (May 27). Students who are taking summer CFCC classes will have locked devices if they do not verify their device with Ms. Alvin in person.
Open Spark Lab hours for 5/27 & 5/28 from 1pm - 4pm. Students that want to come in and work on units can come on by.
🎓🎓🎓We have an exciting week ahead of us in Titan Town! Graduation practice will be on 5/27 at 9am (view the graphic for more info) and our 2026 Commencement ceremony will be on Thursday, May 28 at 9am in the Titan Stadium!🎓🎓🎓
We are ONE day away from the LAST day of school for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉🥳This also means that we're nearing the end of our 2025-2026 Chromebook Collection. Please be sure to return your device (or have it verified) by the end of the school day on 5-21.
Spark Lab will be open next week during school hours for any Spark Scholars that would like to work on completing units.
Good luck on your 1st Pd.Exams, Titans!!!! Don't forget your Chromebook and charger. After today's exams & lunch, you will report to 2nd pd.
Students should return their Chromebook& charger on the day of their last exam.
Finals time! ✨📚 Take a deep breath and give it your best! 1st period finals start 5/15. Think you may be exempt from your finals ? Confirm with your homeroom teacher before 1st pd. on 5/14. Students without missing work/finals can turn their Chromebooks in as early as 5/13!
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re recognizing Mr. Kirk Ohler, Assistant Principal at Heide Trask High School.
Mr. Ohler is a constant presence throughout the building. He spends time in classrooms, checks in with staff and students, and stays involved in the day-to-day work of the school. If a concern comes up, he takes it seriously and works to find a solution.
Staff know they can go to him with questions or issues, and he will follow through. Whether it’s a student concern, a building issue, or something related to instruction, he handles it in a steady and practical way. His experience shows in how he approaches situations and supports those around him.
His consistency and willingness to help allow teachers to stay focused on their classrooms and students.
💛💙 Thank you, Mr. Ohler, for the support you provide to the students and staff at Heide Trask High School.
This week we’re recognizing Mr. Kirk Ohler, Assistant Principal at Heide Trask High School.
Mr. Ohler is a constant presence throughout the building. He spends time in classrooms, checks in with staff and students, and stays involved in the day-to-day work of the school. If a concern comes up, he takes it seriously and works to find a solution.
Staff know they can go to him with questions or issues, and he will follow through. Whether it’s a student concern, a building issue, or something related to instruction, he handles it in a steady and practical way. His experience shows in how he approaches situations and supports those around him.
His consistency and willingness to help allow teachers to stay focused on their classrooms and students.
💛💙 Thank you, Mr. Ohler, for the support you provide to the students and staff at Heide Trask High School.
Today's the BIG day!!! First, we'll have fun learning in class, and then we'll have fun at CLASH! View the graphics for more info.
