Topsail High School

Please see flyer for further information on completing the survey.

FOR ALL FAMILIES Parents, This year, our federally connected survey date is Friday, October 27, 2023. This survey will document the students that are federally connected by having a parent that is on active duty or a civilian employee on federal property. Federal regulations require that we collect this information EVERY YEAR even if you have already completed it in previous years. We have moved this process online via Scribbles instead of sending out the paper survey cards. Due to federal guidelines, we are required to have parents/guardians who are federally connected to complete a survey as of, and not prior to, our survey date, which is October 27, 2023. Please login to your Scribbles account and complete the Military Information Update form for each of your PCS students. This will enable us to capture accurate data to submit the Impact Aid Grant. We are asking that this be submitted no later than Friday, November 10, 2023. If you are unsure how to submit the form, please contact your school for assistance. Thank you!

The following are the dates, times, and locations of winter sports try-outs at THS. Please have all forms completed in Planet HS prior to try-outs. Contact the coach for more information. Men's Basketball - melvin_londonjr@pender.k12.nc.us Varsity - Main Gym - 10/30 & 10/31 - 7p-9p JV - Auxillary Gym - 10/30 & 10/31 - 5:30p-7:30p Women's Basketball - ingar_sidbury@pender.k12.nc.us JV & Varsity - Main Gym - 10/30 & 10/31 - 4p-6:30p Swimming - shannon_crate@pender.k12.nc.us Coastal Fitness - 10/30 - 6:45p-7:45p - Returning Swimmers (New swimmers who cannot attend Thursday or Friday) Coastal Fitness - 11/2 - 6:45p-7:45p - New Swimmers (returning swimmers who cannot attend Monday) Coastal Fitness - 11/3 - 5p-6p - Returning or new swimmers who could not attend other try-out times Coastal Fitness - 11/6 - 5:35p-8p - Fall athletes who were still in season the previous week Wrestling - pete@smithimpact.com THS Cafeteria - 10/30 & 10/31 - 4p-6p Winter Track - alexwilk28@gmail.com THS Track - 11/13 & 11/14 - 4p-5:30p Thank you, THS Athletic Teams

New Hanover County CACRAO College Fair When: October 26th from 5:30-7:30 PM Where: CFCC’s North Campus - McKeithan Center | 4500 Blue Clay Rd. Castle Hayne North Campus Map: https://cfcc.edu/about/maps-locations/north-campus/ Details: 50+ colleges and universities will be in attendance and available to answer student, family, and counselor questions! CFCC to Host Inaugural Trunk-or-Treat When: October 30th from 4:00-6:00 PM Where: CFCC’s North Campus | 4500 Blue Clay Rd. Castle Hayne North Campus Map: https://cfcc.edu/about/maps-locations/north-campus/ Details: This is a free and fun way for students and families to celebrate Halloween and connect with CFCC academic programs, faculty, staff, and student clubs. See attached handout. CFCC Fall Open Houses Wilmington Campus | Schwartz Center | 610 N. Front Street, Wilmington When: Thursday, November 9th from 5:30-7:30 PM Where: Schwartz Center (free parking in Student Lot#2 on Hanover Street) Downtown Campus Map: https://cfcc.edu/about/maps-locations/wilmington-campus/ North Campus | McKeithan Center | 4500 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne When: Tuesday, November 14th from 5:30-7:30 PM Where: McKeithan Center (free parking) North Campus Map: https://cfcc.edu/about/maps-locations/north-campus/ Join us at upcoming Fall Open Houses to explore academic programs, speak with representatives from admissions, academic advising, financial aid, learn about student life and athletics, and tour the campus! See attached handout. Career & College Night for Spanish Speaking Families Save the date - November 29th from 5:30-7:30 PM on CFCC’s Downtown Campus. In collaboration with CFNC, we are hosting a series of presentations specifically for Spanish speaking students and families. More details to follow.

Check out these upcoming CFCC events!

Here is the newest Pirate Post. Please look at the College Fair announcement for Wednesday!!. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFyApRuHps/-g0G4v420UZ_wGRPFB41AQ/view?utm_content=DAFyApRuHps&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Way to go Collen Dexter! Your Topsail family is so proud of you!!

Congratulations to the Marching Pirates on a great prelims and finals run at West Johnston High School on Saturday. 2nd place - 4A Drum Major 2nd place - 4A Percussion 2nd place - 4A Color guard 2nd place - 4A Music & Visual Performance 2nd place - 4A General Effect During our final run General Effect and Visual Performance was first place for the day. They ended the day in 4th place overall! We are so proud of our Topsail Marching Pirates!

Next week a representative from ACT will be offering two different student/parent information sessions for PCS families. See the flyer below for more information.

On November 2nd only, we are offering one free cookie to all students that eat both a school breakfast and a school lunch with us. When the student comes to the register for breakfast, they will receive a ticket. At lunch, they should bring this ticket back and give it to the cashier to receive their free cookie. Please note that both chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies will be offered, and they are both whole grain cookies.

SENIOR PARENTS: Senior Baby Ads are available for purchase now through December 15 through yearbookordercenter.com. Use code 397. This is your opportunity to honor your graduate and reserve a page of the book just for them!

Celebrate NC College Application Week! The week of October 16th, numerous colleges and universities in the state are offering fee waivers, a fantastic opportunity to cut down on your college expenses. Don't miss out! 🎓 #NCCollegeAppWeek https://bit.ly/3S1qP8S

📣Dive into our interactive game show on choices & consequences! HS families, learn the facts about alcohol, tobacco & more🚭 Enjoy family fun, insightful videos, and vital discussions. In collaboration w/Trillium Health, Poe Center & Roman Gabriel Show. Register to attend!

Check out this week's Pirate Post. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFxVGGeWpk/Iny4xwVRAMnZBwVZ2W9h0Q/view?utm_content=DAFxVGGeWpk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Yesterday, THS DECA took 47 students to complete at the regional competition. These students have worked hard studying for their competitive tests and role play events. The following students came home with medals and trophies: Lane Schott placed in the top 10 in the overalls for Apparel. Anthony Dresher and Oscar Philips placed in the top 3 for test scores in Entrepreneurship. Wesley Rhinehart placed in the top 3 for role play in Entrepreneurship. Wesley Rhinehart, Abby Holloman and Tanner Kereszturi placed in the top 10 in the overalls for Entrepreneurship and Abby Holloman took 3rd place overall. Kaila Grenier placed in the top 10 for Hospitality and Tourism overalls. For Principles of Marketing Role play, Cole Pearson and Audrey Hedge placed in the top 3, with both students placing in the top 10 for the overalls. Cole Pearson took 3rd place. Clara Smith and Dash Hoffman were recognized for their test scores in Quick Serve. Kailani Fisher and Clara Smith placed in the top ten for Quick Serve in the overalls, with Kailani placing 2nd overall. In Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Lucas Curtis placed in the top for test scores. Mac Woest and Sam Kessel placed in the top for role play. Luke Husby and Mac Woest placed in the top 10 in the overalls for Sports and Entertainment Marketing with Mac Woest taking 3rd place overall. We are so proud of all our THS DECA students and look forward to their States in February.

🎉 Marching Pirates made a splash at Clinton High School! 🏴‍☠️🎶 🥈 2nd - 5A Drum Major 🥁 2nd - 5A Percussion 🚩 2nd - 5A Color Guard 🎺 2nd - 5A Hornline 🌟 2nd - Overall Next stop: West Johnston High School! 🚌 Let's keep the momentum going! 🎉🎵 #ExperienceTheExcellence

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October is National Principals Month! 📚 Let's show our appreciation for the incredible school leaders who work tirelessly to guide our students, teachers, and staff towards success. Thank you for your dedication and leadership! 🙌💙 #ExperienceTheExcellence

Please use the link below to sign up for Driver's Ed. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1di4AzrmpEtP3jQEKFnJTQI61fSQiL1uM/view

Good Friday Afternoon Pirates!!! Here is the latest edition of the Pirate Post. Next week is HOMECOMING!!! We have festivities all next week. Don't miss out. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFv2pKeYQ8/RMLcBxk3HWRTGbo2w4dMTw/view?utm_content=DAFv2pKeYQ8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer