Topsail High School

🎓 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!

🎓 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!

⚓ 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.

📚 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."

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.

Good morning Topsail Families With the end in sight, and exams approach we wanted to reach out to see if anyone is willing and available to help us proctor/monitor our exams. We definitely need the most help on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week May 20 and 21st. If you are able to, or interested please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3zP9Z9MrEUTwMMMzb4a0cBNRfRfixjR7PiM8WL8MK9m9KNQ/viewform?usp=sharing To be a proctor or volunteer individuals must be 18 or older, not a current student, and must have completed the Pender County Schools background check process: https://appgarden2.app-garden.com/VolTrackNC710.nsf Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bus 223 will ride Bus 214 this afternoon.

This is the final edition for the 2024-25 school year. Thank you to Coach Schmidt and our Journalism students for telling our story! Job well done! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13svpyOiPLWmAM7ntLVas9Wjt5Si1t0FC/view?usp=sharing

Due to a late start, students taking the afternoon AP exam are not going to be finished until after 4 o'clock. The school will have a bus on standby for students who need transportation home.

Full Topsail High Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7PYDFhwztnY5Z_JwCHewrjbL

🍽️ Support Our Culinary Students! Our amazing Culinary classes are selling cookbooks and spice blends they created themselves! 🌿📚 Stop by the main office or contact Sherry Storms at sherry_storms@pender.k12.nc.us to purchase yours. These make great gifts and support student learning—thank you for your support! 💙👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 #CTE #CulinaryArts #StudentMade #SupportOurSchools

Bus 258 will be rerunning its morning route for THS. If your student did not get picked up, please have them by the stop. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Attention Graduates...Strawbridge is pleased to share a digital copy of the ordering information for our 2025 Graduation. Images for Graduation are posted online approximately one week after the event. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

All buses coming from Surf City will be late this afternoon. Affected buses include Bus 280, 310, 318, 258, 281, 278, and 301.

Bus 324 will take over the route for 214 starting this morning.

Here is the penultimate edition of the Pirate Post! Next week will be the final edition for the 2024-25 school year. Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bC5BH_er9s5cvoh6ktxRCYQ4NnDCTGaV/view?usp=sharing

🎉 Employee Spotlight on Paula Hassell! 🎉 Paula Hassell, a longtime bus driver and instructional assistant at Topsail High School, is truly the heart of the transportation team. With over 20 years of service, she knows every road in Hampstead and is always ready to lend a hand—helping other drivers with their routes and offering support wherever it’s needed. Loved and respected by students, coworkers, principals, and parents alike, Paula is known for her kindness, wisdom, and her heart of gold. 💬 “She’s a God-fearing, lovable soul who always brings a smile, encouraging words, and even little bus charms to brighten someone’s day.” Thank you, Ms. Hassell, for your years of dedication and the joy you bring to everyone around you! 💛🚌

Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉🏫 Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who guide our schools with heart, strength, and vision. 👏❤️ Our principals wear many hats—mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and champion for students and staff alike. 🎓📝🧠 To all our incredible principals across Pender County Schools: THANK YOU for your dedication and leadership. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! #OnePender

Bus 270 will ride Bus 199 this afternoon Bus 223 will combine with Bus 258 Bus 280 will ride Bus 293