TMS Community, the latest Topsail Times has posted on social media and our website https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/tms/documents/newsletters/685851.
Go Pirates!!

Potential athletes, this is a friendly reminder: We will be using StudentCentral(PlanetHS) to manage all eligibility paperwork online this year. You will not be permitted to try out if your documentation is not updated to this program. Fall sports will start Monday August 19th. Start and end times will be announced asap.
All forms can be found on the school athletics page or the Bigteams/Student Central website (PCS release , physical , calendar, concussion), including a help guide to establish your account, athletic physical paperwork, concussion form, consent to participate, release form, and also the middle school athletic calendar. If you have any questions, please reach out to: christopher_williamson@pender.k12.nc.us

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

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.

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

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

Looking for after school care? The Boys and Girls club will be on campus daily starting at dismissal until 6pm each day. For more info or to register, go to BGCSENC.ORG/PENDER

Parents/Guardians, thanks to everyone that has already submitted their student's encore class requests for 24-25. This is the last chance to make sure your students preferences are counted before we start the scheduling process. If you haven't done so already, please complete this form with your student's feedback and we will attempt to honor their choices. If you have any questions, please call the front office. https://forms.gle/5PbxeALEp3BdtFeE7

Congrats to TMS teacher, Ms. Kelly Czepiel for winning a scholarship to help her become a better educator to support our students!

Parents/Guardians, Please join us for TMS open house! 5th-8th grade will be on Wednesday, August 21st from 4p-6p. Students/parents new to TMS are encouraged to join Dr. Mac for a special session starting at 4p in the Aux gym. Check our website for additional info.

Fall sports will begin Monday August 19th. Please complete necessary forms before the 19th on the "bigteams" website to participate. This includes proof of a physical or sports screen(valid for 18 months), concussion protocol, and parental permission forms.
https://bigteams.my.site.com/support/s/article/Parents-Create-Your-Students-Account
Please email questions/concerns to: christopher_williamson@pender.k12.nc.us

🎉 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

Parents/Guardians, thanks to everyone that has already submitted their student's encore class requests for 24-25. If you haven't done so already, please complete this form with your student's feedback and we will attempt to honor their choices.
If you have any questions, please call the front office.
https://forms.gle/5PbxeALEp3BdtFeE7

Parents/Guardians, as we approach the 24-25 SY, we would like to offer our students the opportunity to choose their Encore classes this year. Please complete this form with your student's feedback and we will attempt to honor their choices. https://forms.gle/5PbxeALEp3BdtFeE7

Supporting public schools means supporting our future. See how they make a difference for everyone in a new NCSBA video "Public Education Does the Public Good." Watch and spread the word: bit.ly/publiceducationdoesthepublicgood #PublicEducationMatters #OnePender

Topsail Middle School Community, your opinion matters! If you haven't already done so, please take a minute to fill out this brief survey. https://forms.gle/opMiARZgQPtz2WRx7

Concerned about your kids' online security? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to discover ways to protect them in today's digital age! 📱👪 #OnePender

Parents, Guardians and Community, the TMS front office will be closed from June 28th until July 7th for cleaning. We will be happy to help when we return on July 8th.

