We will spend the rest of the week highlighting bus drivers and monitors. Today’s first feature will highlight the tri-pact team of Mrs. Tara Lumpkins, Mrs. Kisha Bannerman, and Mrs. Kia Beady.
Mrs. Tara Lumpkins is in her second year as a bus driver for Pender County Schools after driving for three years for Franklin County Schools. Prior to becoming a bus driver, Mrs. Lumpkins was in restaurant management. A mother of three, Mrs. Lumpkins’s philosophy is that educators and bus drivers should try to treat each of their kids as if they were their own. Mrs. Lumpkins has enjoyed her time thus far working for Pender County Schools and she credits that to her teammates and bus monitors, Mrs. Kisha Bannerman and Mrs. Kia Beady.
Mrs. Bannerman has been with Pender County Schools for 17 years and has served as both an exceptional children’s teacher assistant and bus monitor.
Mrs. Beady just started with Pender County Schools after previously serving in the healthcare profession.
All three of these ladies work really well together and are all assets to Heide Trask High School and Pender County Schools. We are grateful for all you do for Trask County.
If you ride Mrs. Lumpkins's bus, please take time to write her, as well as Mrs. Bannerman and Mrs. Beady, a letter thanking them for all that they do for you on a daily basis.
Please check back later today for more bus driver appreciation highlights.
State Employees Credit Union Scholarship is due to Mrs. Yates by March 1st. Seniors and parents can review all scholarship offerings in their Google Classroom.
Parents please encourage your student to participate in our Job Shadow Day on February 28th. Students will receive an excused absence for this day with a completed application. Applications can be found in Student Services or at the front desk.
The ASVAB will be held Thursday, February 23rd, for students in 10th-12th grades. The ASVAB is not only for military placement, but also for students who want to learn more about their career interests. A sign up link has been sent to students in the Google Classroom.
On Monday, February 20th from 5-6:30pm, Cape Fear Community College will be at HTHS to talk to parents and current 10th & 11th grade students about the Career and College Promise Program. Join us to learn how taking Cape Fear classes while in high school can benefit you!
Congratulations to our Titans of the Week!
9th: Caleb Radford
Caleb is a pleasure to have in class. He completes his work on time. When completing assignments in class he always answers questions that have been asked. Caleb is putting his all into class.
10th: Lucy Serafina
Lucy is in her sophomore year. She is an active member of JROTC. Recently, she qualified for the Rifle Team due to her skilled marksmanship. She is also a member of the FFA Club and has been working to collect animal food to donate to our local shelters. She has almost 100 chicks that she is responsible for at home. In addition, she helps take care of about 10 new piglets to ready them for sale. Keep following the Titan DREAM principles as you move forward in life. Good job, Lucy!
11th: Ianna Taylor
Ianna has a kind, gentle spirit and she positively impacts everyone around her. She is dedicated to doing her best academically and she balances her time well between schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Ianna is a great example of someone who lives the dream on a daily basis!
12th: Alex Pedro-Hernandez
Alex is a hard-working student that is empathetic and kind. When he sees a student is having difficulty, he quickly offers his help.
Let's go, Titans!
Photo Credit: Jan Richardson
Congratulations to our DREAMKeeper of the Week, Mrs. Dietzen!
"Mrs. Dietzen gives her all at HTHS. She is currently teaching 4 classes, running a stellar yearbook and journalism program, and helping with our new peer mentoring program. She also helps run the NERDS program and mentors so many of us unofficially. Her hard work does not go unnoticed!"
This week’s spotlight continues with Ms. Heather Jones.
Ms. Jones is a tremendous asset to Heide Trask High School and currently serves in many different capacities including as a teacher assistant, the work supervisor for the OCS program, bus driver, and a CIS (After School Program) assistant. In addition to serving in so many roles at Trask High School, Ms. Jones has also been working on finishing her Bachelor’s Degree from the University Of North Carolina at Wilmington. Pending completion of her degree, Ms. Jones plans on applying to become a Math Teacher at the end of the school year. A mother of four children, Jones has had to overcome many obstacles and challenges to reach this point in her career. Her story will prove to be influential and a true motivation to other students and staff members who are facing the same obstacles. We are lucky that Ms. Jones is on our team; thanks for all that you do for Heide Trask High School and we are continually rooting for you to finish your race. If you ride bus 300 in the morning, please write a letter thanking or personally thank Ms. Jones for what she does for you on a daily basis.
Please tune in tomorrow as the spotlight series will continue for bus driver appreciation week at Heide Trask High School.
Congrats to Heide Trask High School's Ainsley Heath for finishing 3rd in the 1000m at the Indoor Track State Championship this past Saturday with a time of 3:18.77!! #PCSPride Link to results https://bit.ly/3RXVG3Q
Congrats to Heide Trask High School's Ainsley Heath for finishing 3rd in the 1000m at the Indoor Track State Championship this past Saturday with a time of 3:18.77!! #PCSPride Link to results https://bit.ly/3RXVG3Q
Attention Juniors:
Did you order a class ring through Herff Jones?
If so, see below for important information in regard to your ring ceremony!
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week!
Today's driver is Mrs. Kim Carr.
Mrs. Kim Carr, who drives bus 293, has been driving since 1998. This gives her more than 25 years of experience as a bus driver. Even more amazing, she has devoted all 25 years of service to Pender County Schools. Mrs. Carr is a tremendous asset to Heide Trask High School and Pender County Schools as a whole. She runs a tight ship on her buses and is always willing to go above and beyond to serve our students. Thank you for being a wonderful bus driver, Mrs. Carr. If you ride her bus, please be sure to personally thank her or write her a letter expressing your gratitude for all that she does for you on a daily basis.
Please tune in tomorrow as the spotlight series will continue all throughout this week.
Today, the Heide Trask High Titan basketball teams will make the short drive to Pender High School to take on the Pender Patriots. JV gets things started with tip off at 4:30.
Let's go, Titans!
Heide Trask is hosting this year's Sports Physicals for our surrounding schools.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to have your athlete's physical completed, free of charge. Please have the Guardian portion of the NCHSAA health history form (pg 1 & 2) completed before arriving at school.
English: https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/PPE_English_2022.pdf
Spanish: https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/PPE%20Spanish_2022.pdf
On Wednesday, HTHS welcomed 8th graders and their parents to an after school elective fair! Attendees were able to meet HTHS' elective teachers and learn more about how these classes can help students pursue their personal and career interests!
On Wednesday, HTHS welcomed over 150 eighth graders for our Transition Day! While on campus, the middle school students were able to ask questions to a panel of current HTHS students, meet school administrators and counselors, and even take a campus tour! It was a great day!
See below for important information regarding a pre-season parent/athlete meeting for HTHS Spring Sports.
Congratulations to our Titans of the Week!
9th: Zyair McPhail
Zyair was nominated twice! He comes to our school ready to work hard, ask questions, and try his best.He constantly volunteers to help and has shown leadership qualities by setting an example to those around him. Zyair is kind to all. He truly displays the Titan DREAM principles. He has overcome many obstacles in his life, and yet, he always stays positive and shows up every day with a smile. Great job in your first year at HTHS, Zyair!
10th: Sophie Williamson
Sophie always has a positive attitude and shows leadership within the classroom. Sophie is a bright light to those around her.
11th: Gavin Cole
Gavin is a phenomenal student. He is very concerned with his studies, shows up with a positive attitude every day, and is just an all around good person. He truly is a pleasure to teach.
12th: Adela Cruz
Adela lives the titan dream daily! She is always there to help and is so observant. She is mature and responsible.Adela can be trusted to run errands and complete tasks. She never complains. She always has a positive attitude and encourages others around her to do the same.
It's a Titan game day!
