We’re excited to recognize our top readers in the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge! Landyn Kysar is the top high school reader for November, while Yarinet Leon-Quiroz, Kimberly Ayala, Bethanny Ingram, Chloe Moore, and Weston Kitzman are our top PHS readers for this semester. In addition to this accomplishment- PHS has been recognized for having the highest number of minutes read per student for December!
Keep reading— let's see what we can do next! We are proud of ALL that YOU can accomplish! 💙❤️
At the Winter Band Concert, our talented band students showcased their musical skills, including a special performance by our Color Guard team, all led by our Band Director, Ms. Lambert. The celebration didn’t stop there—our band then proudly represented PHS by marching in the Burgaw Christmas Parade over the weekend!
Meanwhile, our Theater Department brought holiday cheer with the Holly Jolly Christmas Show, guided by our Theater teacher, Mrs. Faison. Adding to the magic, Ms. Spencer, our Art teacher, displayed her students’ artwork at the play, highlighting the incredible visual creativity of our school.
From music and movement to theater and art, the creative side of PHS is shining bright! 🌟
We are so proud of our students and staff for sharing their talents with our community. 💙💛
🏈 Pender-Topsail Post & Voice 2025 All-County Football Team Announced 🏈
The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice has released its 2025 All-County Football Team, recognizing standout players and coaches from across the county for their performances this season.
Athletes from multiple programs earned All-County honors after strong individual and team efforts, highlighted by Zy’Quan Murphy (Pender) being named All-County Player of the Year and Tom Eanes (Pender) earning Coach of the Year.
From big-game performances to consistent excellence on both sides of the ball, this year’s All-County selections reflect the depth of football talent across the region.
👉 Read the full All-County team and player breakdown from the Post & Voice: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AAxYn53bW/
A huge congratulations to Zy’Quan Murphy, who was voted the 2025 StarNews High School Football Player of the Year!🏈
Zy’Quan’s leadership, work ethic, and on-field excellence helped lead Pender to another record-breaking season and captured the attention of fans across the region.
👉 Check out the StarNews feature on Zy’Quan’s incredible year: https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/02/2025-starnews-football-player-of-the-year-poll/87525667007/
🎓 2025 - 2026 Graduation Dates
We look forward to celebrating our seniors and their hard work as they take this important next step.✨
If you have questions, please reach out to your school’s main office.
Pender High School celebrated another round of Order of the Patriot Award winners today! These students were recognized for their hard work, growth, and the everyday choices that show integrity and effort—stuff that doesn’t always get seen but definitely deserves to be celebrated.
Huge congrats to this semester’s recipients:
Chloe Moore, Jackson Kestler, Gianina Orwat, Malcolm Baldwin, Abigail Pate, Aiden Anderson, Gicel Sanchez-Cruz, Jared Sanchez-Cruz, Jasmine Ramirez Hernandez, Holly Smith, Keirisson Brown, Grace Stutts, Anthony Corbett, Yarinet Leon Quiroz, Johnah Murphy, Jenna Charlton, and Avery Lewis.
We’re proud of each of you! 👏❤️💙 https://youtube.com/shorts/tmkTc8t3-ec
