We want to be able to showcase some of the great things our students are doing on our website and social media accounts, if you would NOT like your student to be in any of these photos, please fill out this form. This form will be open to complete until Monday, October 6th.
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Calling all TMS parents and community members! The NC Spot Festival is back on November 1st and 2nd in Hampstead, and we need YOUR help! This festival celebrates our coastal community and the beloved "Spot" fish. Originally a fundraiser for the local fire department, the festival now supports our schools in Hampstead/Topsail! 🏫
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below. Don't forget to let us know you're representing TMS!
👉 Sign Up Here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DACAA2DA6FC1-58436896-spot#/
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below. Don't forget to let us know you're representing TMS!
👉 Sign Up Here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DACAA2DA6FC1-58436896-spot#/
Good afternoon, TMS families.
The Topsail Times is ready to view! Please click the link below:
https://secure.smore.com/n/3kz68
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and see you tomorrow!
The Topsail Times is ready to view! Please click the link below:
https://secure.smore.com/n/3kz68
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and see you tomorrow!

This week marked the very first meeting of the Topsail Middle School MathCounts Club — and what an exciting start it was!
MathCounts pushes students to think critically, solve complex problems, and work both independently and as a team. It builds confidence, sharpens analytical thinking, and shows kids that math can be fun, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. 🧠💡
A huge thank you to all the parents who dropped their students off early and to our amazing parent-coach! We’re looking forward to a great year of math challenges, teamwork, and personal growth. Let’s go Pirates! 🏴☠️➗✖️
MathCounts pushes students to think critically, solve complex problems, and work both independently and as a team. It builds confidence, sharpens analytical thinking, and shows kids that math can be fun, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. 🧠💡
A huge thank you to all the parents who dropped their students off early and to our amazing parent-coach! We’re looking forward to a great year of math challenges, teamwork, and personal growth. Let’s go Pirates! 🏴☠️➗✖️

Seventh grade students dive into learning about how bias can change a narrative while learning about Protestant Reformation. Students used Martin Luther's example and "nailed" their thesis/concerns on Dr. Mac's office door for him to review.



**POSTPONED** Due to field conditions at Topsail High School our TMS Football game tonight is POSTPONED. Football and Cheer will have normal practices instead. Softball game is still scheduled to be played at it's normal time.

🚨📱 Hey Middle Schoolers! 📱🚨
Join Safe Haven for the Think Before You Send Challenge at Burgaw Middle School on Thursday, October 17, 2025, from 5–7 PM!
We’ll have:
🍕 Free food
🎉 Fun with friends
🎵 A TikTok Challenge
…and you’ll learn how to stay safe and smart online.
Don’t miss it! Bring your friends and let’s make it a great night.
🚨📱 ¡Hola estudiantes de middle school! 📱🚨
Únete a Safe Haven para el Think Before You Send Challenge en Burgaw Middle School el jueves, 17 de octubre de 2025, de 5 a 7 PM.
Tendremos:
🍕 Comida gratis
🎉 Diversión con amigos
🎵 ¡Un reto de TikTok!
…y aprenderás cómo estar seguro e inteligente en línea.
¡No te lo pierdas! Trae a tus amigos y hagamos que sea una gran noche.
Join Safe Haven for the Think Before You Send Challenge at Burgaw Middle School on Thursday, October 17, 2025, from 5–7 PM!
We’ll have:
🍕 Free food
🎉 Fun with friends
🎵 A TikTok Challenge
…and you’ll learn how to stay safe and smart online.
Don’t miss it! Bring your friends and let’s make it a great night.
🚨📱 ¡Hola estudiantes de middle school! 📱🚨
Únete a Safe Haven para el Think Before You Send Challenge en Burgaw Middle School el jueves, 17 de octubre de 2025, de 5 a 7 PM.
Tendremos:
🍕 Comida gratis
🎉 Diversión con amigos
🎵 ¡Un reto de TikTok!
…y aprenderás cómo estar seguro e inteligente en línea.
¡No te lo pierdas! Trae a tus amigos y hagamos que sea una gran noche.


Did you know humans used art to tell stories tens of thousands of years ago? 🎨 Sixth graders are channeling this spirit by recreating the Lascaux Caves to share their stories of today!
📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!


We want to be able to showcase some of the great things our students are doing on our website and social media accounts, if you would NOT like your student to be in any of these photos, please fill out this form. This form will be open to complete until Monday, October 6th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBa59IaeZHbKBT-LSrn4Gvsqc8ZleqOsyJXwnQVx07xFq_Sg/viewform
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Tomorrow, Tuesday September 30th, is the last day to order hoodies! While spirit wear is available for purchase at any time during the year, hoodies are not. They are available by preorder only. Hoodies are $28 and can be ordered and paid for by sending in check or cash with your student or with Venmo (@TopsailMiddlePTO). Please be sure to include your students name, homeroom teacher and size.
https://venmo.com/u/TopsailMiddlePTO
https://venmo.com/u/TopsailMiddlePTO

**POSTPONED** Tonight's (9/29) TMS Softball game has been postponed along with all other after school practices/activities.

Students in Mrs. Fabbie’s 5th-grade class had a great time diving into their historical fiction novel Thunder Rolling in the Mountains as part of our ELA curriculum!
To kick things off, she held a Book Tasting — a fun and interactive way to spark curiosity and excitement about reading. Book tastings allow students to “sample” a new text, notice important details, and start asking questions about what the story might hold.
Our young readers are off to a strong start, and we can’t wait to see where this journey through history takes them!
To kick things off, she held a Book Tasting — a fun and interactive way to spark curiosity and excitement about reading. Book tastings allow students to “sample” a new text, notice important details, and start asking questions about what the story might hold.
Our young readers are off to a strong start, and we can’t wait to see where this journey through history takes them!



FCA launched its first leader meetings to start planning for this year's huddles. This week, students came together to pray for the national "See You At the Pole" event. FCA huddles will begin in October at TMS.
We are grateful to our wonderful PTO for treating the TMS staff to a fantastic lunch! A big thank you to Texas Roadhouse for donating the delicious rolls, salad, and dressing, and to Publix for the tasty chicken tenders. What a great way to show appreciation!



What an incredible experience for our 8th grade band members at the first-ever Pender County Marching Band Showcase at Heide Trask High School this past Tuesday! They joined fellow musicians from across the county to play in the stands and cheer on high school performances. Everyone had a fantastic time!



In Mrs. Baer's 6th grade science class, students are engaging with complex concepts by creating 3D atom models. This hands-on approach not only enhances understanding, but also sparks curiosity in young minds.
Spirit Night Alert! Join us at Wendy's THIS THURSDAY from 4-8 PM! 10% of sales come back to TMS! Grab your friends and family for a tasty dinner while supporting our school!
🧼💙 Let’s work together to keep PCS classrooms healthy!
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html

Pender County is hosting a family-friendly fall fun THIS SATURDAY from 11 AM to 6 PM for the Pender County Special Olympics Fundraiser! A portion of the proceeds goes to support our amazing athletes in Pender County! 🏆
