This is a friendly reminder that Open House is this Thursday from 4-7pm! Come learn about our Pirate Excel Program (PEP), pick-up bus passes, tour the school, meet teachers, explore our club offerings, and support our Student Council by purchasing a delicious bite to eat from one of our participating food trucks! See you soon!
Register today: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/driver-education
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Exciting news Pirates! You can now stream all regular season home events on HUDL!
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Chris McGee (Health/PE), Molly McConnell (English), Lauren Porter (School Counselor), Rebecca Morr (Math), Tino Mangone (Math), Sydney Criado (Math), Colin Tracy (Social Studies), Walter Graves (Science), Amy Johnson (EC), Courtney Terry (CTE), Ty Lovette (CTE), Sadie Johnson (EC), Marlene Barrett (EC), Jean Wirthlin (EC), Jennifer Hale (EC)
📢 North Carolina law now requires all public schools to show safety education videos to students in grades 6–12 within the first five days of the school year.
🛡️ As part of the Protecting Our Students Act (S.L. 2023-128), these age-appropriate videos help students recognize and report signs of abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations—and emphasize that reporting is always confidential.as permitted by law.
🎥 Pender County Schools is committed to complying with this mandate and making sure students know how to stay safe and seek help if needed.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HbOqAq
Ready, Set, Go! Student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year are now available for review in Infinite Campus! We are so excited to welcome you and can't wait to see you "Make Your Mark" in the classroom and beyond! Go Pirates!
A lot of effort went into honoring student requests and balancing our course sections. The schedule you see is for the entire 2026-2027 school year. If you believe an error has been made, you make request a change. Schedule correction requests for both semesters must be made now through August 13th to allow our team time to finalize schedules by August 28th. Any spring semester adjustments made after this date will require Principal (and/or designee) approval. Please use the link below to complete a schedule correction form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXvRPHWwWlFR9ASBulVmTzaNyB5oeOqTy8QGRrXiJflbSe8w/viewform
If you need help accessing Infinite Campus, please contact the main office.
🚌 Need school bus transportation on day one?
All students who need bus transportation for the first day of school must be registered by August 10.
Requests submitted after the deadline cannot be guaranteed service during the first 10 school days. Register by August 10 to help ensure your student has transportation available when school begins.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful start to the school year!
Enroll - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
🚌 **¿Necesita transporte en autobús escolar desde el primer día?**
Todos los estudiantes que necesiten transporte en autobús escolar el primer día de clases deben estar inscritos a más tardar el **10 de agosto**.
No se puede garantizar el servicio durante los primeros 10 días de clases para las solicitudes recibidas después de la fecha límite. Complete la inscripción antes del 10 de agosto para ayudar a garantizar que su estudiante tenga transporte disponible cuando comiencen las clases.
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a prepararnos para un inicio seguro y exitoso del nuevo año escolar!
Inscribirse - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Mrs. Stacy Papke brings more than 25 years of experience in education to her new role as Assistant Principal. She began her career in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught mathematics and computer science for 13 years. Later advancing into school leadership as Dean of Academics and then as Principal.
After relocating to Surf City, North Carolina, Mrs. Papke returned to the classroom with Onslow County Schools, where she taught for five years before joining Topsail High School. During her time at Topsail, she has taught mathematics, served as the Mathematics Department Chair, and contributed to numerous school and district committees focused on curriculum, school improvement, and student success.
Known for her collaborative leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and dedication to building strong relationships with students, staff, and families, Mrs. Papke is excited to continue serving the Topsail High School community in her new role as Assistant Principal. She looks forward to supporting student achievement, empowering teachers, and helping foster a positive, engaging learning environment where all students can thrive.
Outside of school, Mrs. Papke enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, and making memories with her husband, Bart, and their two sons, Thomas and Jack - both THS graduates. She is honored to continue serving the Topsail High School community and is excited to support students, staff, and families in this new leadership role.
🎓Interested in serving your country while pursuing a college education?
Students and families are invited to attend the Military Academies Fair to explore opportunities at U.S. service academies, senior military colleges and ROTC programs.
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Eastern North Carolina Regional Skills Center
Representatives are expected from West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Norwich University Corps of Cadets and Navy ROTC.
Whether you’re beginning to explore your options or preparing to apply, this regional event is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about pathways to college, leadership and military service. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. 📚
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ Free and open to the entire community! School supplies will be available while supplies last.
🎒✏️ ¡Prepárense para el nuevo año escolar! Black River Health Services invita a las familias a un evento GRATUITO de regreso a clases con útiles escolares, actividades para niños, recursos familiares y organizaciones comunitarias.
📅 Jueves, 6 de agosto
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Black River Health Services
301 S. Campbell St., Burgaw
❤️ ¡El evento es gratuito y está abierto a toda la comunidad! Los útiles escolares estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.
