Topsail High School

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Taylor Pollock is working with Pender County CTE to complete a summer internship. She is working hard with Heidi Trask to set up their school based enterprise and working with CTE teachers on updating classroom presentations. She has been a huge help in preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. Taylor plans to open her own business someday.

It's never too early for 🏈 Heide Trask HS hosted Topsail, Laney, Northside-Jacksonville, and Southwest Onslow for a little 7-on-7 Thursday morning to knock the rust off. Games begin to count Aug. 23rd #OnePender

Huge Shout out to Onslow Bay for your continued support in Pender County CTE. Maddox Kelly is spending his summer working with Onslow Bay running their social media and creating marketing videos. When he is not creating content he is working on boats. By the end of summer Maddox will have completed a 120 hour internship focusing on marketing.

Congratulations Carson Major and Juliet Timmons for earning your State FFA Degree!

The graduation day pictures have been posted on the Strawbridge website and are available for purchase. Please see the flyer for information.

Thank you Coastal Fitness for allowing Cameron to take part in a summer internship. Cameron is helping with lawn care, facility maintenance, cleaning, and evening filing paperwork. He is working on his customer service and project management skills!

Good luck Topsail and Heidi Trask FFA! Students will be spending the next three days competing and representing Pender County Schools in Raleigh at the FFA State Convention.

When Noah Farah is not out on the football practice field this summer, he is at Raise the Bar Physical Therapy interning. He plans to pursue a career in Physical Therapy after high school and this internship is allowing him to explore this career path further. Thank you Raise the Bar for your partnership and support.

Olivia Collins is spending her summer interning at Hot Mess Studios on Topsail Island. She has a passion for art and wants to bring this passion with her as she pursues a career in the medical field after high school. Art therapy can be used to reduce stress, improve cognitive functions, build self-esteem and improve social skills. Thank you Hot Mess Studios for sponsoring a student intern and your continued support for THS!

THS is excited to reveal the new name for our media center, the Jan Lewis Media Center. Mrs. Lewis was integral to the success of Topsail High School, donating several million dollars to the school over several years. Her funds were used for upgrades to the school’s stadium and track, band uniforms, computers, and other programs. Her donations also covered six teacher salaries during a time of financial hardship for the district.

Thank you Dance Express for hosting two student interns this summer. Alyssa Nelson and Caitlyn Dick are enjoying working with the students on their dance and tumbling skills. Both girls want to pursue a career in the dance industry. This internship is allowing them to not only work with students but to learn the business side of running and operating a dance studio.

Congratulations Kenzie Hansley ,Topsail class of 2017, for being crowned Miss North Carolina 2024.

Topsail High Football is excited to have Mack Woest working with them as she completes her summer internship. She is taking photos and assisting with their social media. After high school Mack wants to pursue a career in graphic design with a focus on sports media management. Thank you Topsail Football for hosting a student intern!

Cina Huston is spending her summer working hard at Shaka Taco. Not only is she learning the importance of customer service but she is getting valuable insight on how a successful business operates . Thank you Shaka Taco for supporting THS students and Pender County Schools.

Are you concerned about your kids' safety online? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to learn how to protect them in the digital age! 📱👪 #OnePender

Thank you Blue Water Candy for allowing Bodie Taylor to intern with you this summer. Bodie is spending 120 hours completing a summer internship and networking with industry professionals. He is not 100% sure what he wants to do after high school but knows it will involve the ocean. This summer internship has introduced him to another career option involving the water!

Registration for a few Drivers Ed classes are now open and are listed below. To register for classes, please make sure you have read the following information and fill out the appropriate link below. Each class is limited to 35 students. If the form does not allow you to register for a class, that means the class is full. You can try to sign up for another class if the class is already full. Please only register once per student. If you submit more than one form or fail to accurately complete the information required you may lose your son/daughter’s spot in addition to preventing other students from registering. Please pay attention as you complete the registration form and please enter information accurately. Please pay extra attention to your student's birthdate and your contact email. If your child IS NOT 14 1/2 years old BY THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS then he/she CAN NOT take this class. REQUIREMENTS: -Student must be 14 1/2 on the first day of class (no exceptions) -Parent and student MUST attend the required Parent/Student Meeting. -Registration is $65.00, money will be collected once the class is full. Details about payment methods will be given once the class is full. -Copy of Birth Certificate at the parent meeting (Will be given back at the end of the meeting) -Must attend ALL days of class -Misbehavior or failure to follow class/school rules will result in the student being removed from class. -Class will meet every day from 8am - 2pm for the 5 day classes during the summer. Classes during the school year will be held from 3:45 to 6:45 -Snacks/Drinks will NOT be provided, you must bring your own. **** Attendance is MANDATORY at all days of instruction**** Mandatory Parent Meeting -There will be a mandatory Student and Parent meeting that you must attend TBA - The parent meeting will be announced prior to each class starting. -Bring Copy of Birth Certificate (Will be checked and given back at the end of the meeting). -Bring a black or blue ink pen Registration Links: July 22-26: 8am to 2pm Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVmknz-l3TsTL-4xas7gpe4G3KoGxmzyqrffTjLrY_TgxytA/viewform August 5-9: 8am to 2pm Register Here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfys_6SiSeSqJ4DZ0jCTJX4K4G9Wyi6_RLeExgymJWJMp2nZw/viewform Sept 9-20: 3:45 to 6:45 Register Here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-2cGw8NTRU4H5IN4Ikw8PeGBRrWriSjtjxUox8yEdy-4Ow/viewform Oct 7-18: 3:45 to 6:45 Register Here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7NppOXT3QY7ZGTUcri4bEidfzTFhZEgsSRLW2ojV3_JIvw/viewform Nov 12-25: 3:45 to 6:45 Register Here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQZnO_v0uB0iI2zaG5dSVIm2ebi2NtuBaGnRduN-W4otYBAA/viewform

Please scan the QR code on the flyer below to find out more information regarding THS Summer Workouts. Thank you!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE DESK OF DR. LARRY OBEDA THS PRINCIPAL ***** June 13, 2024 Topsail High School will hold ceremonies this summer to officially rename two locations within the school to honor two people who have made the school what it is today. The Pender County Board of Education has approved requests to rename the school’s media center in honor of benefactor Jan Lewis and the school’s gymnasium will be renamed in honor of teacher and coach Jamie Rochelle. “Jan Lewis Media Center” Ceremony at 5pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024 Mrs. Lewis was integral to the success of Topsail High School, donating several million dollars to the school over several years. Her funds were used for upgrades to the school’s stadium and track, band uniforms, computers, and other programs. Her donations also covered six teacher salaries during a time of financial hardship for the district. “The additional teaching positions allowed Topsail High the opportunity to offer courses that allowed students to be more competitive when applying for college and scholarships,” Principal Dr. Larry Obeda said. “Simply put, her contributions made Topsail High School what it is today.” A plaque will be unveiled during the ceremony, along with new signage in the building. “Coach Jamie Rochelle Gymnasium” Ceremony at 5pm on Monday, July 8, 2024 The THS Student Council passed a resolution in the spring to rename the Topsail High School Gymnasium into the “Coach Jamie Rochelle Gymnasium” in honor of late teacher and coach James “Jamie” Rochelle, who passed away unexpectedly in June 2023. After graduating from Topsail High, Rochelle returned to his alma mater for 15 years as a Physical Education Teacher and was the Head Men’s Golf Coach at the time of his passing. In his years at THS, he was also a coach for football, basketball, taught driver’s education, and was always involved in several other extracurricular activities. “Coach Rochelle has three children (two of whom are currently enrolled at THS), but he had a fatherly presence in many students’ lives,” Student Council Vice President Peyton Schlossnagle wrote in a letter addressed to the BOE to accompany the request. “This remembrance would serve as a deserved recollection of Coach Rochelle’s impact on his students.” A plaque will be placed in the gymnasium, and signs will be built and hung outside the building by the THS Carpentry classes. All members of the community are invited to attend both ceremonies.