Topsail High School

🌍 English as a Second Language Classes at CFCC! 🌍 Looking to improve your English skills? Cape Fear Community College is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to help you succeed. Whether you're a student or community member, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your language abilities.📚 🌍 ¡Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma en CFCC! 🌍 ¿Buscas mejorar tus habilidades en inglés? Cape Fear Community College está ofreciendo clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) para ayudarte a tener éxito. Ya seas estudiante o miembro de la comunidad, esta es una oportunidad fantástica para mejorar tus habilidades lingüísticas. 📚

TOPSAIL HIGH SCHOOL INTRODUCES MR. MICHAEL KLINE AS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — Topsail High School is happy to welcome Mr. Michael Kline as our new Assistant Principal. Mr. Kline brings over 21 years of teaching experience and a passion for creating unique learning opportunities for students. Mr. Kline has served as a special education teacher in the Alamance-Burlington, Durham, and Wake County Public School systems. Most recently, he was an AIG Specialist with Onslow County Schools. He holds a Masters in School Administration from UNC-Wilmington and is dedicated to setting high expectations for all students. Mr. Kline looks forward to working with the exceptional staff at Topsail High School to help the school achieve at the highest level. His experience and commitment to educational excellence will be a great asset to our school community. We are excited to welcome Mr. Kline to the Topsail High School family and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students and staff.

"A huge thank you to True Blue Butcher & Baker for spoiling our staff today with fresh-baked goods and bread! 🥖🍪 We truly appreciate your support and generosity."

We're thrilled to announce the THS Open House on August 22nd from 4:00-7:00 PM! 🎉 Join us for an evening of fun, with food trucks on campus serving up delicious treats. 🍔🚚 Stay tuned for the schedule of grade-level meetings. See you there!

Thank you, @Starbucks Hampstead, for spoiling our staff with coffee this morning! ☕️ Today marks the first day back from summer break for our teachers, and this was the perfect pick-me-up treat to kick off the new school year! 🎉

Dear Class of 2025, Senior portrait sessions that were scheduled for Wednesday through Friday (August 7-9) will be rescheduled for Tuesday through Friday (August 27-30) in the THS auditorium lobby. Students who signed up for portrait sessions will automatically be rescheduled for the same day of the week and time of their original appointment. If you are unable to make your appointment time/day, please email Brooke Butterworth at brooke.butterworth@strawbridge.net to reschedule or request a refund. If you were unable to sign up for a senior portrait session in June or August, you have two options: Email Brooke Butterworth at brooke.butterworth@strawbridge.net to see if there are any times you can sign up for on August 27-30. During the week of September 3rd, seniors who have not had their portrait taken for the yearbook will be invited to sign up for a time on September 10th to have their portrait taken. This will just be the one pose for the yearbook and will be available for purchase through a link that will be emailed to parents from Strawbridge at a later date. Please email Amy Stuart, the THS Yearbook Advisor at amy_stuart@pender.k12.nc.us if you have any questions about senior portraits, senior yearbook ads, or pre-ordering your 2024-2025 yearbook!

Due to flooding, Pender County Schools will be closed for students on 8/9. Penderlea and Pender Early College will continue virtual learning. Staff can report if safe; contact your supervisor if working virtually. All after-school activities are canceled. Stay safe! #OnePender

There are no changes to our current status at this time. Virtual learning continues tomorrow for Penderlea and Pender Early College. No decision has been made yet for Friday. Stay safe! Updates will be provided via email, website, and social media. #OnePender

🌧️ Despite the weather cutting freshman orientation a bit short, we had an amazing time with 300 of our newest students on Monday and Tuesday! 🎉 From school tours and engaging sessions on expectations to team-building activities and discovering ways to get involved at Topsail High, it was a day full of excitement and connection. ✨ Students also had the chance to sign their graduation banner—what a great start to their journey with us! Mark your calendars for Open House on August 22 from 4-7 PM. We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back for another fantastic event!

Due to severe weather, all PCS facilities will close and after-school events are canceled starting at 4 PM today, August 6. This includes schools and admin buildings. Penderlea and Pender Early College students will dismiss on time. Emergency staff will be contacted if needed.

Topsail High will close today at 1pm ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Due to Tropical Storm Debby, all PCS will be closed for students and non-emergency staff on 8/7 & 8/8. After-school activities and athletics are canceled. Emergency staff will be notified individually. Stay safe! Updates via email, website, and social media. #OnePender

Please see attached for scheduling updates for THS events Wednesday and Thursday.

Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, 8/5/2024. We are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Student safety is our top priority. Any updates will be shared via email, our website, and social media. Stay safe! #OnePender

🔔 Don’t forget! There’s a vital discussion on "Cell Phone Safety" with Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools coming up. Discover effective strategies to safeguard your kids online. 📱👪 #OnePender

Attention Class of 2028!! On behalf of the faculty and staff of Topsail High School, we are excited to invite your student to join us for the Class of 2028 Freshman Orientation! The Freshman Orientation is an opportunity for each student to familiarize themselves with the campus, and to meet a few members of our faculty prior to their arrival on August 26. Over the years, the Freshman Orientation has helped our students settle into campus life here at THS, and lessen their anxiety about this major step in their growth and educational journey. We have a busy itinerary prepared. Students will first be welcomed by Principal Dr. Michael Sasscer, and be given a program overview from orientation director Thomas Mattos. From there, students will hear a presentation from the THS Counseling Staff, before being assigned to small groups. Each of those groups will follow a schedule that will introduce them to teachers from a wide range of academic and elective programs available at THS. After lunch, students will be given a teacher-led tour of the campus, so they can learn to navigate the building layout and soothe any nervousness in advance of their first day. Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria promptly at 2:30PM. To register for the orientation, please click on the link below to fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/BKDUDeU37zjMa1XC9 Please note that registration is capped at a maximum of 150 students per day, on a first come / first served basis. If the date is unavailable on the form, it is because registration has met the cap for that day. This allows us to make sure each class is a manageable size and give each and every student the attention they deserve. We are thrilled to meet each and every one of your students, and we look forward to spending four years assisting them in their pursuit of their goals. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Mr. Mattos directly: thomas_mattos@pender.k12.nc.us Program Schedule 8AM-8:30: Student arrival, Registration and Breakfast, THS Cafeteria 8:30-9:30: Welcoming Remarks from Principal Dr. Michael Sasscer, Orientation Director Thomas Mattos, and the THS Counseling Department. 9:30-11:45: Classes and Presentations from THS Teachers 11:45-12:15: Lunch 12:15-1:00: Campus Teacher-Led Tour 1:00-2:30: Classes and Presentations from THS Teachers 2:30PM: Dismissal from THS Cafeteria *While spending part of the day is possible, we strongly encourage you to allow your student to spend the entire day with us.

📣 Attention Parents of Fall Sports Student-Athletes! 📣 We're excited to invite you to a Parent Meeting on July 30th! Join us at 6 PM for an important session hosted by the Athletic Department. 📅 Date & Time: 6 PM, July 30th 📍 Location: Topsail High Auditorium We'll start with a general information session, then break into smaller groups by sport to discuss specific details. This is a great opportunity to get all the essential info, including: 🏅 Athletic guidelines 📸 Picture day schedule 🤝 Booster club information We encourage all parents and students to attend. Your participation is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful season for our athletes! We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Our Open House dates are set! Come meet the teachers and explore the classrooms. Check your school's specific date and time. Let's kick off the new year together! #OnePender

Please save the date! Strawbridge Studios will be with us on August 16th to take fall sports team and individual photos.

Our Fall Sports Season is quickly approaching! All potential student-athletes must have fulfilled all requirements in Planet HS to try out on July 31st. See the attached flyer for important information. Go Pirates!