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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! 💙💛
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.
The radar shows improving conditions and a favorable window to host graduation outdoors at 9am. Graduates are to report to the TMS gym in their cap and gown by 7:45am. Gates will open at 8am. Guests requiring a handicap shuttle may be dropped off in the designated area pictured below. Let's get ready to celebrate the Class of 2025! See you soon!
Thank you for your patience.
An Internet outage is currently impacting Topsail and Surf City Schools, potentially affecting both Internet and phone lines at these locations. Four County Electric has confirmed that the issue stems from a fiber line that was cut. At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration. We are actively working with Four County Electric to monitor the situation and will post updates on our website and social media channels as soon as more information becomes available.
I am pleased to shared that graduation will take place today, 5/29, at 6:30pm in the stadium. Gates will open at 5pm and graduates are to report to the TMS gym in their cap and gown at 5:30pm. Guests requiring a handicap shuttle may be dropped off in the designated area pictured below. We look forward to coming together as a proud Pirate community to celebrate the Class of 2025! See you soon!
Actualmente, una interrupción del servicio de Internet está afectando a las escuelas de Topsail y Surf City, lo que podría impactar tanto el Internet como las líneas telefónicas en esas ubicaciones. Four County Electric ha confirmado que el problema se debe a una línea de fibra óptica que fue cortada. En este momento, no hay un tiempo estimado para la restauración del servicio. Estamos trabajando activamente con Four County Electric para monitorear la situación y publicaremos actualizaciones en nuestro sitio web y canales de redes sociales tan pronto como haya más información disponible.
Congratulations to THS Men's Golf Coach John Calarco - 2025 Coach of the Year for the Men's Golf Mideastern Conference!! Coach led the Pirates to a second place finish in the Conference Championship - David Quinones finished 13th in the state as an individual. Peers in the Mideastern recognized the impact Coach Calarco has on his golfers - if you know him you shouldn't be surprised! 🏴☠️⛳
Familias y graduados: A medida que se acercan las graduaciones, estamos atentos al pronóstico del tiempo para finales de esta semana. Si el clima obliga a realizar cambios en el horario, cada escuela anunciará los detalles de inmediato por teléfono, correo electrónico, redes sociales y el sitio web de la escuela. Como la graduación de Pender Innovative Learning Academy se realiza en un lugar cerrado, sigue según lo programado. Gracias por su paciencia mientras trabajamos para garantizar una celebración segura e inolvidable para cada estudiante.
Families and graduates: As graduations are getting closer, we’re keeping an eye on the weather forecast for later this week. If weather forces any changes in the schedule, each school will announce details right away through phone, email, social media, and school website. As Pender Innovative Learning Academy has an indoor graduation, they're on as scheduled. Thanks for your patience as we work to ensure a safe, memorable celebration for every student.
🎓 Big News for HS Seniors! 🎓
If you had a 2.8+ weighted GPA at the end of your JUNIOR year, you’re already admitted to college through NC College Connect — no essays, no stress, just opportunity. ✅
This program connects you with colleges and universities across North Carolina where you already meet admissions requirements — including UNC System schools, NC Independent Colleges & Universities, and your local community college.
As the school year winds down, keep this information in mind Juniors.
Learn more and take the next step: https://5il.co/3gmnk
Class of 2026, it's time to schedule your senior portraits! Appointments will fill up quickly, so schedule soon for our June dates. If slots fill up for the June dates, there will be more dates available in August. Please use the link below to schedule your time.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-56943475-hampstead#/
Have a great summer!
⚓ Topsail High Coast Guard JROTC Honored
Members of Topsail High School’s Coast Guard JROTC were celebrated at the Board of Education meeting for their outstanding performance and community leadership this school year.
From drill competitions to service projects, these cadets have represented PCS and the Coast Guard with honor and excellence.
🎓 Thank You, Board Interns!
A big thank you to our Board of Education student interns Morgan Augustine and Dayleen Murillo for their service during the 2024-2025 school year! (Janiyah James not pictured)
These students provided valuable insights and represented their peers with maturity and professionalism throughout the year.
We appreciate your voice and commitment to PCS!
THS Families, please allow extra time to drive to school safely and on time. Drivers may experience localized flooding on roadways, including Hwy 17 South.
📚 Meet Dr. Kellie Henry, 9th Grade English Teacher at Topsail High School! 🍎
🎓 30 Years in Education | 📖 National Board Certified | 🎓 Doctorate Degree Holder
Dr. Henry knew from a young age she was meant to teach—calling it a “calling from God.” Inspired by her grandmother, a teacher and her greatest life mentor, Dr. Henry has spent three decades bringing passion, empathy, and dedication to the classroom.
She teaches English because she loves reading and writing, and finds true joy hearing students talk about the books they love. For her, it’s the relationships that matter most—those daily check-ins from former students are what keep her inspired.
Outside the classroom, Dr. Henry is a travel consultant who loves to explore the Caribbean and Walt Disney World. She also enjoys painting, doing puzzles, and spending time with her spirited Jack Russell terrier, Isabel. 🐾
Her teaching philosophy? "Students may not remember everything you taught them, but they will remember how you made them feel."
