Please join me in welcoming our newest Assistant Principal, Mr. Lancaster, to The Ship!
I am excited to join Topsail High School as an Assistant Principal. Over the past four years, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Orange High School in Hillsborough, NC. Prior to that, I worked as a School Counselor at Eastern Alamance High School for six years.
I earned my undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and my Master's degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—Go Heels!
I am passionate about supporting students and teachers, building strong relationships, and fostering a positive school culture. I look forward to working with the Topsail community and contributing to the continued success of our students and school.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, Chapel, going to the gym, running, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates, UNC Tar Heels, and New England Patriots.
I am honored to join the Topsail family and excited to help cultivate a community of lifelong learners. Go Pirates!
I am excited to join Topsail High School as an Assistant Principal. Over the past four years, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Orange High School in Hillsborough, NC. Prior to that, I worked as a School Counselor at Eastern Alamance High School for six years.
I earned my undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and my Master's degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—Go Heels!
I am passionate about supporting students and teachers, building strong relationships, and fostering a positive school culture. I look forward to working with the Topsail community and contributing to the continued success of our students and school.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, Chapel, going to the gym, running, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates, UNC Tar Heels, and New England Patriots.
I am honored to join the Topsail family and excited to help cultivate a community of lifelong learners. Go Pirates!
Support our girls Basketball program!
🎓✨ To the Topsail 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/D5e-TpmHaAI
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/D5e-TpmHaAI
Class of 2026...It's time to Graduate!
For our safety and to provide a quality ceremony, graduation will begin at 7:00pm. Gates will open at 6:00pm. Graduates need to arrive to TMS at 6:00pm. Please take traffic into consideration and arrive early. You may line up to enter the stadium prior to the gates opening. You may want to bring a towel to wipe off bleacher seats. Thank you for your patience and flexibility. We look forward to celebrating the special milestone with you this evening! Go Pirates!
Good Morning Graduates and Families,
We continue to closely monitor the weather for this evening (NOAA). Current models are trending more favorable for a safe and quality graduation ceremony. Below are several scenarios we are considering so you may make informed decisions.
Scenario 1 : On-time start (6:30pm)
Gates will open at 5pm. This is weather dependent. We will only bring in guests and take tickets once we are clear of adverse weather.
Graduates will report to TMS by 5:30pm.
Scenario 2: Delayed start (7pm)
Gates will open at 6pm. This is weather dependent. We will only bring in guests and take tickets once we are clear of adverse weather.
Graduates will report to TMS by 6pm.
Scenario 3: Delayed start (7:30pm)
Gates will open at 6:30pm. This is weather dependent. We will only bring in guests and take tickets once we are clear of adverse weather.
Graduates will report to TMS by 6:30pm
Scenario 4: Postpone graduation to Friday (9am)
Gates will open at 8am.
Graduates will report to TMS by 8am.
In each scenario, please take traffic into consideration and arrive early. You may line up to enter the stadium - at your own risk of getting wet - prior to the gates opening. You may want to bring a towel to wipe off bleacher seats. Please see the attached graphic for the location of our handicap shuttle service. We plan to make a decision about our start time and communicate with you by 3:30pm. Again, we appreciate your patience as we work to make this evening a safe and quality celebration! See you soon!
We continue to closely monitor the weather for this evening (NOAA). Current models are trending more favorable for a safe and quality graduation ceremony. Below are several scenarios we are considering so you may make informed decisions.
Scenario 1 : On-time start (6:30pm)
Gates will open at 5pm. This is weather dependent. We will only bring in guests and take tickets once we are clear of adverse weather.
Graduates will report to TMS by 5:30pm.
Scenario 2: Delayed start (7pm)
Gates will open at 6pm. This is weather dependent. We will only bring in guests and take tickets once we are clear of adverse weather.
Graduates will report to TMS by 6pm.
Scenario 3: Delayed start (7:30pm)
Gates will open at 6:30pm. This is weather dependent. We will only bring in guests and take tickets once we are clear of adverse weather.
Graduates will report to TMS by 6:30pm
Scenario 4: Postpone graduation to Friday (9am)
Gates will open at 8am.
Graduates will report to TMS by 8am.
In each scenario, please take traffic into consideration and arrive early. You may line up to enter the stadium - at your own risk of getting wet - prior to the gates opening. You may want to bring a towel to wipe off bleacher seats. Please see the attached graphic for the location of our handicap shuttle service. We plan to make a decision about our start time and communicate with you by 3:30pm. Again, we appreciate your patience as we work to make this evening a safe and quality celebration! See you soon!
Best of luck to our boys lacrosse team at they travel to take on Cardinal Gibbons in the final four tonight!
🎶 BIG NEWS, PIRATE NATION! 🎶
We are beyond excited to officially announce that the Topsail High School Marching Pirates have been invited to march in the 42nd Annual London New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2028!
This is an incredible honor and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to represent Topsail High School, Pender County Schools, and the great state of North Carolina on an international stage.
The Marching Pirates were nominated and officially selected for this prestigious event — and what makes this invitation even more special is that the original nomination was made completely unbeknownst to anyone in the band program!
This extraordinary opportunity would not be possible without the support of Dr. Sasscer, Dr. Breedlove, and Dr. Taylor, whose belief in the transformative power of music education has helped make this dream a reality. We are also incredibly thankful for our Music Boosters organization and their continued financial support and dedication to our students and program.
🎥 Be sure to watch the attached video all the way to the end for the official invitation and surprise announcement! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bI9kX78FimYKnctwRpnshlY2VXTEoyDk/view?usp=sharing
We cannot wait to begin this exciting journey and look forward to sharing more details as preparations for London 2028 continue. Congratulations to our amazing students, directors, families, and supporters — the world is about to see what it means to be a Marching Pirate! 🏴☠️🎺🥁
We are beyond excited to officially announce that the Topsail High School Marching Pirates have been invited to march in the 42nd Annual London New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2028!
This is an incredible honor and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to represent Topsail High School, Pender County Schools, and the great state of North Carolina on an international stage.
The Marching Pirates were nominated and officially selected for this prestigious event — and what makes this invitation even more special is that the original nomination was made completely unbeknownst to anyone in the band program!
This extraordinary opportunity would not be possible without the support of Dr. Sasscer, Dr. Breedlove, and Dr. Taylor, whose belief in the transformative power of music education has helped make this dream a reality. We are also incredibly thankful for our Music Boosters organization and their continued financial support and dedication to our students and program.
🎥 Be sure to watch the attached video all the way to the end for the official invitation and surprise announcement! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bI9kX78FimYKnctwRpnshlY2VXTEoyDk/view?usp=sharing
We cannot wait to begin this exciting journey and look forward to sharing more details as preparations for London 2028 continue. Congratulations to our amazing students, directors, families, and supporters — the world is about to see what it means to be a Marching Pirate! 🏴☠️🎺🥁
Boys Basketball summer workout info!
Last call for Chromebooks & chargers! Any device not turned in by 2:00 pm on 5/27 will be disabled and marked as missing. 🔌💻
🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
Kora is a 12th grader at Topsail High School, recognized for her leadership.
Kora has taken on a leadership role outside of school as an assistant coach for a Surf City Recreation Center volleyball team. In that role, she works with players to build their skills and encourages them to support each other as a team. She focuses on helping each player grow and keeps a positive, steady attitude during practices and games.
Her approach has helped the team work together and build trust, which carries over into how students interact with each other.
Outside of school, Kora enjoys volleyball 🏐, spending time with friends at the beach 🌊, and taking her dog Banner 🐶 for walks at Kiwanis Park. Her favorite food is Cuban sandwiches 🥪, and her favorite color is blue 💙.
One fun fact—when Kora was 6 years old, she once tried racing cars with her brother 🚗.
💙 Thank you, Kora, for the leadership you show in your community.
Kora is a 12th grader at Topsail High School, recognized for her leadership.
Kora has taken on a leadership role outside of school as an assistant coach for a Surf City Recreation Center volleyball team. In that role, she works with players to build their skills and encourages them to support each other as a team. She focuses on helping each player grow and keeps a positive, steady attitude during practices and games.
Her approach has helped the team work together and build trust, which carries over into how students interact with each other.
Outside of school, Kora enjoys volleyball 🏐, spending time with friends at the beach 🌊, and taking her dog Banner 🐶 for walks at Kiwanis Park. Her favorite food is Cuban sandwiches 🥪, and her favorite color is blue 💙.
One fun fact—when Kora was 6 years old, she once tried racing cars with her brother 🚗.
💙 Thank you, Kora, for the leadership you show in your community.
Please join us in honoring two scholars who committed themselves to rigor and attaining the highest academic marks throughout their time at Topsail High. The Valedictorian (Anna) and Salutatorian (Elizabeth) are models amongst their peers for their consistent approach to the classroom and relentless pursuit of excellence! We are so proud of you both and wish you well in your future endeavors!
Our lacrosse teams continue their post season runs tonight! Girls play at 5, boys at 7! Go Pirates!
Reminder that season passes do not work for playoff games!
Reminder that season passes do not work for playoff games!
Reminder: Chromebooks & chargers due by the last day of school! 🔌💻
Post season continues this week for our soccer and lacrosse teams! Go Pirates!
Huge congratulations to our very own Rico Mabberley on winning a State Championship today in the shot put at the NCHSAA Track & Field Championships! Way to go Rico!
Head out to the ship tonight to cheer on our lacrosse teams in round 2 of the state playoffs!
Come support our soccer team tonight as they take on Clayton in the second round of the state playoffs!
Reminder that season passes do NOT work for playoffs!
Reminder that season passes do NOT work for playoffs!
🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
Liam is a 9th grader at Topsail High School, recognized for his leadership, kindness, and positive attitude.
Liam comes to class each day ready to work and gives consistent effort in his assignments. His teacher shared that he often finishes his work and then looks for ways to help others. He checks in with classmates, offers support, and encourages them to stay on track.
Liam’s approach in the classroom helps create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking for help and working together.
Outside of school, Liam enjoys soccer ⚽, gaming 🎮, and drawing 🎨. His favorite food is steak 🥩, and his favorite color is blue 💙. He has two dogs 🐶, three snakes 🐍, and two bearded dragons 🦎.
💙 Thank you, Liam, for the example you set at Topsail High School.
Liam is a 9th grader at Topsail High School, recognized for his leadership, kindness, and positive attitude.
Liam comes to class each day ready to work and gives consistent effort in his assignments. His teacher shared that he often finishes his work and then looks for ways to help others. He checks in with classmates, offers support, and encourages them to stay on track.
Liam’s approach in the classroom helps create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking for help and working together.
Outside of school, Liam enjoys soccer ⚽, gaming 🎮, and drawing 🎨. His favorite food is steak 🥩, and his favorite color is blue 💙. He has two dogs 🐶, three snakes 🐍, and two bearded dragons 🦎.
💙 Thank you, Liam, for the example you set at Topsail High School.
Class of 2027! Appointments are now available for your senior photography session with @strawbridgestudiosinc! Book here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-63963022-hampstead
All Students must return Chromebooks and chargers before the last day of school. Make sure you remove any personal stickers before turning in the device. Please see the flyer for the collection schedule. Note: Any student taking CFCC summer courses should notify Mrs. Bailey. Failure to do so will result in a Chromebook being disabled.
