Topsail High School Band is hosting our 7th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, March 21st, from 10am-4pm. Please invite family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else you can think of. We need your help to find just one person who is already planning on buying a mattress and get them to come to the event. Not only will they get a great deal, but they’ll also sleep better knowing their purchase supports the Band.
Tomorrows track meet is ON! Wish them luck as they travel to Pender HS!
Haven Richardson will be competing in the regionals for Diving this Thursday!
Best of luck to all our Pirate athletes!
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As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
On February 27, students in grades 7–12 will have the opportunity to spend the day shadowing a professional in a career field of interest—either in person or virtually—while earning an excused educational opportunity absence. Last year, more than 700 students participated, and we are looking forward to an even greater impact this year!
Interested in Hosting a Student?
Business owners and community partners may complete the Host Interest Form (linked below) to participate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqkHj8ptVtfoB88iQgcYEBHO3AsVxd07NJoKS3xtfRwaZyhg/viewform?pli=1
Yearbook Sales Close Next Week! Order yours today!
Ms. Bailey Umbaugh is an ML (Multilingual Learner) teacher who supports students and staff across STE, TAE, NTE, TMS, and THS. She is in her 9th year of teaching and is a consistent support for ML students and families throughout the district.
Ms. Umbaugh builds strong relationships with students and families so they feel comfortable reaching out when they need help. She also serves as a resource for teachers and administrators in multiple buildings, helping staff think through how to best support students and respond when needs come up.
What stands out most about Ms. Umbaugh is her flexibility. With a schedule that spans five schools, she adjusts quickly and stays focused on what students need. During annual testing, staff in each building appreciate having her there to help things run smoothly.
Ms. Umbaugh is also known for being willing to step in wherever she’s needed and for keeping a positive attitude while doing it. Her sense of humor and steady presence help students, families, and staff feel supported.
Thank you, Ms. Umbaugh, for the work you do each day to support our ML students and school teams. 💛
Check out this weeks athletic schedule, announcements and updates!
Welcome to The Pirate Post! Enjoy the story of Topsail High told by the students of Topsail High. Please use the link below to learn about important news and information. Go Pirates!
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HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — Topsail High School has named Terry “T.J.” Albert as the school’s new head varsity
football coach.
Albert brings more than a decade of head coaching experience and a lifelong connection to football. He
played high school football before continuing his career at Georgia Southern University and Iona
College. After a career-ending injury, he began coaching at the request of his former high school coach
and has remained in the profession since that time.
Albert previously served as head coach at Community School of Davidson, where he compiled an overall
record of 92–67. Under his leadership, the Spartans reached the NCHSAA state playoffs in all but one
season and made multiple deep postseason runs, including an appearance in the Western Regional
Finals. Over the past five seasons, the program posted a 32–2 conference record, earned four Coach of
the Year honors, recorded a 6–5 playoff mark, and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs
three consecutive times.
In addition to team results, Albert has supported student-athletes in continuing their football careers
beyond high school. More than 20 of his former players have gone on to play at the collegiate level,
including several in Power 4 conferences.
Albert and his wife, Julie, have four children, Ashley, Brandon, Zack, and Kyle, and two black Labrador
retrievers, Newton and Aly.
T.J. Albert will assume his duties as head varsity football coach at Topsail High School immediately.
We also have quite a few athletes nominated for this weeks Star News Athlete of the Week! https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/12/wilmington-nc-starnews-athlete-of-the-week-poll-jan-12/88101854007/
If you see these students please congratulate them on this accomplishment!!
Portfolio Silver Key Award: "Moments of Stillness in Chaos" Achilleas Fertitta-Boutis
Gold Key Award: "The Seat Beside" Esme Burnau
Silver Key Awards:
"Through My Eyes" Nai'a Bever
"Power Play" Aila Brannon
"The Inherited Lens" Esme Burnau
"Bang" Kelsey Dixon
"The Light of Sound" Achilleas Fertitta-Boutis
"A Window of Priesthood" Achilleas Fertitta-Boutis
Honorable Mention:
"Homeward Tracks" Cosette Burnau
"Feeding Frenzy" Achilleas Fertitta-Boutis
We had an exciting week in athletics last week:
Swim beat Hoggard for the first time!
Cheer placed 3rd in their NCHSAA competition and Captain Hannah Bradshaw was awarded the Cheersounds Spirit Scholarship!
Ava Kita was named Star News Athlete of the Week!
Way to go Pirates!
Welcome to The Pirate Post! Enjoy the story of Topsail High told by the students of Topsail High. Please use the link below to learn about important news and information. Go Pirates!
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🎒🗣️ Student voices took center stage Friday as our Superintendent Student Advisory Council, made up of student leaders from across Pender County Schools, came together to share what’s really happening in their schools, from safety and school climate to academics and overall wellbeing.
🏫 Topsail High School proudly hosted the meeting, giving students from across the district a chance to see how a larger high school operates and learn from one another’s experiences.
💡 In small groups, students tackled big topics like homework, schedules, career and college opportunities, staff recruitment, and mental health supports, turning their ideas into clear recommendations for the Board and helping shape the future of our schools.
Our boys took 3rd overall and the freestyle relay team took 1st. The girls won first place over all, beating Hoggard for the first time ever!
Katie Andrison, Ellison Gosma, Camren Grace Reaves, Avery Procida all qualified for regionals!
Congratulations Pirates!
They will be celebrating Senior night next Thursday at Brunswick Community College!
