🚨 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.
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.
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.
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! 🏴☠️⛳
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.
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.
🎓 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.
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."
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.