Topsail sophomore Lenora Simms is a typical teen - she likes to play 🎸 read 📚 and a good baked 🥔but there's much more to her. According to her teacher she's "an inspiration to her peers" and is the latest Star News Student of the Week 👏👏👏 https://bit.ly/3EbG99R
As the 2022 Statewide Primary is nearing (May 17), a reminder that the distribution or display of political materials is prohibited.
IT'S A "FAMILY" AFFAIR - Topsail High School's Advanced Theatre Arts program is presenting "The Addams Family Young@Part" April 29-May 1 at the Kenneth I. Lanier, Jr. Performing Arts Center. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
NAILED IT! - the bands at Surf City Middle, Topsail Middle and Topsail High nailed their performances at Music Performance Adjudication which was held at Havelock HS. Each band received either an excellent or superior rating! Congratulations to all who participated
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - congrats to the students who recently competed against others from the SE Region (13 total teams). Topsail's varsity team finished 4th and is headed to the State Tournament. Heide Trask finished 7th overall. THS's JV Fast Facts team also qualified for States
EL TIEMPO SE ESTÁ ACABANDO - Hay muchas oportunidades de becas para los estudiantes de último año que se gradúan este año. Aquí hay un enlace a algunas becas que podrían poner dinero en sus bolsillos para continuar su educación.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT - There are plenty of scholarship opportunities out there for graduating seniors. Here's a link to just few that could put money in your pockets to continue your education. https://sites.google.com/pender.k12.nc.us/pcs/students/scholarships
SPRING INTO ACTION - The Topsail Band paid a visit to Walt Disney World over spring break - it performed at the various parks as part of the 50th anniversary celebration. Congrats to Jessica Holcomb and Daniel Li for making the All-State Band as well!!
CLASS OF 2022 - Two spring open house events are scheduled for next week at Cape Fear Community College. Now's the time to sign up and secure your spot and take charge of your future.
THAT'S A WRAP - Burgaw Middle 8th grader Perry Kim and Topsail junior Jakob Gruntfest were both in the cast of Opera House Theatre's production of "Footloose" which performed to sold-out audiences for two weeks and closed on Sunday at Thalian Hall.
Join us for some fun! February 21-25, is National FFA Week. Show your Pirate Pride and help support our awesome THS FFA.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT - Over 30 nations represented, 15 international high school teachers all coming together at Topsail High School lfor a night of teaching, learning and fellowship. https://youtu.be/_2ERf6HBlWw
MUSIC TO OUR EARS - Topsail High School is well represented in the 2021-22 NCBA Eastern District Honor Band - 6 musicians are eligible for All-State honors, 18 were selected to represent THS when the band plays Feb 18 & 19 at UNCW. Congrats to all! http://topsailmusic.weebly.com
BEST OF THE BEST - Topsail wrestler Ethan Blevins is ranked number one in the state with a perfect 36-0 record. Jackson Fuller from the StarNews caught up with the junior. You can read the story here https://bit.ly/3zTW9ez
During the Board of Education meeting Christie Brown (PECHS) and Dr. Larry Obeda (THS) accepted certificates from the State recognizing their outstanding graduation rates. Board Chair Brad George accepted for Pender County Schools which was named a Top Ten district.
Walk the Walk - Pender County Schools was recently recognized as a "Top Ten" school district for graduation rates (93.2%). Pender Early College High School achieved 100% graduation for 2020-21, Topsail High School achieved 95.2%.
https://bit.ly/3K2mT12
A big thanks to Topsail Magazine for putting the spotlight on Superintendent Hill's personal path and the one he envisions for students in Pender County Schools to succeed.
https://www.topsailmag.com/a-clear-path-forward/
After averaging 12 points in two wins over the holiday break,, Topsail's Lexie Dawson was named the StarNews Athlete of the Week
https://bit.ly/3qbgF71 (photo courtesy - Star News)
After averaging 12 points in two wins over the holiday break,, Topsail's Lexie Dawson was named the StarNews Athlete of the Week https://bit.ly/3qbgF71 (photo courtesy - Star News)
