Topsail High School

Bus 282 has a sub bus driver and is expected to be about 15 minutes late this morning.

The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments! Please use the QR Code to complete the survey by April 16th. Thank you!

🚍 Help Us Prepare for 2025-26 Bus Routes! 🚍 The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments! 📢 Important Steps for Parents/Guardians: ✅ Check your child’s Parent Letter for their current bus stop details. ✅ If there are NO changes, return the form with all “YES”s circled by April 16, 2025. ✅ If changes are needed, update your info using the Student Ridership Survey (https://bit.ly/4lb0ZLF) by April 16, 2025. ⏳ Deadline Reminders: 🔹 Schools must update all transportation data in Infinite Campus by May 9, 2025. 🔹 The Google Form will NOT reopen during summer – all new student transportation requests will go through Infinite Campus. 📌 Let’s work together to ensure every PCS student has the right bus assignment on day one!

Here is the latest Pirate Post! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/12bQbu_0bHQUg_X07WVS3fCYeFEZGa2Ct/view?usp=sharing

Bus 318 will be split today between Bus 277, 281, and 301 both for the morning and afternoon routes. This is a similar split as was done two weeks ago.

Attention all THS families with Students will have an 8-minute homeroom Monday in order to receive a Pender County Schools Transportation Student Ridership Survey for next school year. The purpose of this survey is to help the transportation department prepare bus routing for next school year. Please complete the survey and return to school by April 16th. The letter will contain your student's current bus stop, if they are assigned one. If there are not changes please circle all yes responses and return to the school no later than April 16th. If changes are needed please circle no and complete the form to update information for routing. If needed, this form must also be completed by April 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRS35Z5ZiD-UhdPnbQBH4u0LqlwRRk5NVgcAPkWWIzSNpX7Q/viewform?usp=header

Bus 280 will be starting the THS route late this morning. The route likely will not start until 8:15.

🌟 Support Our Carpentry Students & Win Custom Patio Furniture! 🛠️ Looking to upgrade your outdoor space? Our talented Carpentry students have handcrafted beautiful patio furniture, and you have a chance to take it home! 🎉 🔹 How to Enter: 📲 Scan the QR code or 🏫 Stop by the front office to purchase your tickets! Every ticket supports our students’ hands-on learning experience. Thank you for your support! 💙 #THSCarpentry #SupportCTE #HandcraftedByStudents

Bus 270 will ride bus 199 this afternoon. There will also be a sub driver tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon. Students will resume riding bus 270 tomorrow afternoon.

📣 TEACHER TUESDAY: Kellie Henry, Topsail High School! 📚✨ With an incredible 30 years of teaching experience, Ms. Henry has taught every grade level from Pre-K to college graduate courses! Her passion for education started early—she always knew she wanted to work with children, serving as their friend, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. ❤️ Her favorite subject to teach? English! She loves discussing books and inspiring students to find joy in reading—her daily goal! 📖 Ms. Henry’s career is filled with countless special moments, from earning her National Board Certification and Doctorate degree 🎓 to the daily joys of connecting with students—whether it’s fist bumps, waves, or watching them shine in extracurricular activities. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading (often in her hot tub!), painting landscapes & animals, and spending time with her 10-year-old Jack Russell, Isabel—her "daughter" in a house full of boys! 🐶💖 Her favorite travel spots? Walt Disney World 🏰✨ and anywhere in the Caribbean. ☀️🌊 Her teaching philosophy? "The influence of a good teacher lasts forever." 🌟 🎉 Thank you, Ms. Henry, for your dedication to education and for inspiring a love of reading in your students! 👏

One of our students, James Russell has had two artworks selected to be part of a juried student art exhibition, and one of his artworks "Pondering" has won first place! Here is some information below as well as the attached artwork! "On behalf of this year’s juror, Abir Mohsen, Ceramics and Sculpture Instructor at Fayetteville Technical Community College, we are thrilled to announce that all submissions from our school have been selected for inclusion in the UNC Pembroke 44th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition at the A.D. Gallery! A juried art show is a prestigious exhibition where submitted artworks are reviewed and selected by an expert juror based on artistic quality, creativity, and execution. Being chosen for inclusion is a significant honor, as it reflects the artist's talent, dedication, and skill. It also highlights the importance of artistic mentorship and celebrates the encouragement provided by dedicated art teachers. James Russell, an 11th-grade student, had two outstanding works selected for this exhibition: Lost and Pondering. This is an incredible achievement and a testament to James’s artistic vision and hard work. The exhibition will be held from March 20 to 28, 2025, with a reception on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. University of North Carolina at Pembroke The UNC-Pembroke's A.D. Gallery celebrates the creative achievements of regional high school students through this professionally organized exhibition. The show not only honors student talent but also acknowledges the crucial role of art education in nurturing young artists. To learn more about the exhibition, visit: UNCP 44th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition Congratulations again to James and all participating students! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing your continued artistic growth."

Here is the latest Pirate Post! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ceC7GyqorJ0Y9NBIDpb6zThWFJKtzUA/view?usp=sharing

Interested in joining Colorguard? Check out the flyer for more information!

📢TEACHER TUESDAY -Justine Christie, Topsail High School American History Teacher!🎊 Having worked for nine years, eight of which were spent in the NYC Department of Education, Ms. Christie has a deep passion for teaching. She became a teacher because she wanted to be the kind of mentor and support system she never had in school. She believes all students deserve to have an incredible high school experience with plenty of memorable moments. Her favorite topic to teach? American History! She loves presenting history as an engaging story that transports students to the past. One of her most rewarding experiences has been teaching at-risk youth in NYC, guiding students to reach their full potential. Outside of class, she enjoys reading mystery & thriller novels, making memories with her family and friends, and visiting new places. She also recently joined the Topsail High School family as the JV cheerleading coach!📣 She shares a busy house at home with her two dogs, Bowser & Apollo, and one cat, Gibson. 🐶🐈 Her favorite vacation spot? Disney World! 🏰✨ She and her family are all about Disney. Her motto in life? "Be the adult/teacher that you needed when you were a teenager in high school."💙 Thanks, Ms. Christie, for loving your students and for bringing history alive in your classroom!👏

Join us for an informative session on the consequences and health effects of substance use, including its impact on adolescent brain development and the increased risk of addiction. This session, presented by the Poe Center, will cover: ✅ The latest research on youth substance use ✅ Risk factors & protective measures ✅ Strategies to empower youth in making healthy choices ✅ Tools & resources for ongoing conversations 📅 March 26 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School 📅 March 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School Let’s work together to educate and support our youth! 💙 Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa sobre las consecuencias y efectos del uso de sustancias, su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente y el mayor riesgo de adicción. Presentado por el Poe Center, hablaremos sobre: ✅ Últimas investigaciones sobre el uso de sustancias en jóvenes ✅ Factores de riesgo y medidas de protección ✅ Estrategias para ayudar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones saludables ✅ Herramientas y recursos para mantener conversaciones continuas 📅 26 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School 📅 27 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School ¡Juntos podemos educar y apoyar a nuestra juventud! 💙

🎶 PCS Bands Shine at NCBA Music Performance Adjudication! 🎶 Our talented Pender County Schools band students recently showcased their hard work and musical excellence at the NCBA Music Performance Adjudication at the Minnie Evans Arts Center! This state-sanctioned event, held during Music in Our Schools Month, brought incredible performances from our schools. 🏆 Results: 🎼 Topsail High School – Superior (Wind Ensemble) & Excellent (Symphonic Band) 🎼 Topsail Middle School – Excellent 🎼 Surf City Middle School – Excellent 🎼 Burgaw Middle School – Participated for comments only and received amazing feedback! First time attending in 10 years! 🎼 Heide Trask High School – Excellent ALL of our ensembles earned Excellent or Superior ratings – the highest possible! 🎷🎺🎵 We are so proud of these dedicated students and their directors for representing PCS with outstanding musicianship.

🎶 PCS Musicians Shine at UNCP Honor Band! 🎶 Five talented Pender County Schools students participated in the UNCP Honor Band this past weekend! Representing three of our schools, these students joined musicians from 100 different schools for a full day of rehearsals and an incredible performance. 👏 Congratulations to: 🎼 Hazel Martin (SCMS - Clarinet) 🎼 Natalie Corbett (THS - Flute) 🎼 Elliot Kenan (THS - Tuba) 🎼 Adam Noonan (HTHS - Trombone) 🎼 Kayleigh McBride (HTHS - Clarinet) Both the middle school and high school bands performed four outstanding pieces, showcasing their dedication and talent. We are so proud of these students for representing PCS so well! 🎷🎺🎵

Here is the latest Pirate Post! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oaFkQ-xPOitvqc98WzIVIoCdpabIz5DR/view?usp=sharing

📣 March is Social Work Month! 🎉 Meet Faith Harper, one of our dedicated school social workers! Ms. Harper splits her time between North Topsail Elementary, Surf City Elementary, and Topsail High School. With two years of experience, she is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where students feel loved and empowered to overcome challenges. ✨ Jill Robertson -“We are so appreciative of Ms. Harper. Her compassion, dedication and unwavering support make such a positive impact on our school community. Whether she is offering a listening ear, providing resources or advocating for those in need, her kindness and hard work does not go unnoticed. NTE is thankful for the positive impact she makes every day!” 🎉 Fun Facts: She’s a big UNC-Chapel Hill fan, an iced coffee lover, and has a beagle-boxer mix named Milo who is about to turn 3! Join us in thanking Ms. Harper and all our amazing school social workers for their dedication! 💙👏

Topsail Families The NC Department of Public Instruction in conjunction with ACT have given schools the go-ahead to schedule a redo of the ACT. At this time Pender County Schools has decided to administer the ACT on March 19th. All students that were registered for the March 11 test date will be reregistered by ACT in order to retest. This includes students who may have been absent or arrived late. Any newly enrolled students will be registered for the next ACT window and that information will be communicated with families and students on a case by case basis. The process for the March 19th redo will be the same as the March 11th . All students should try and arrive on campus by 8:30 in order to begin testing promptly at 9. Students arriving after 9 will have to make up the test on a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustrations this reschedule has may have caused. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Kline , the school's testing coordinator