
This week at PHS!


Join us for an informative session on the consequences and health effects of substance use, including its impact on adolescent brain development and the increased risk of addiction. This session, presented by the Poe Center, will cover:
✅ The latest research on youth substance use
✅ Risk factors & protective measures
✅ Strategies to empower youth in making healthy choices
✅ Tools & resources for ongoing conversations
📅 March 26 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 March 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
Let’s work together to educate and support our youth! 💙
Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa sobre las consecuencias y efectos del uso de sustancias, su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente y el mayor riesgo de adicción. Presentado por el Poe Center, hablaremos sobre:
✅ Últimas investigaciones sobre el uso de sustancias en jóvenes
✅ Factores de riesgo y medidas de protección
✅ Estrategias para ayudar a los jóvenes a tomar decisiones saludables
✅ Herramientas y recursos para mantener conversaciones continuas
📅 26 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Heide Trask High School
📅 27 de marzo | 6:00-7:30 PM | Topsail High School
¡Juntos podemos educar y apoyar a nuestra juventud! 💙



Cancelled due to weather!


We are gearing up for another great week at PHS!
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It's Friday and time to celebrate with our seniors! Congratulations to the newest round of college acceptances!




🏅 A huge congratulations to the Pender High School students, who were recognized during the Board of Education meeting for bringing home over 40 awards from the BETA Convention in Greensboro, NC! Your dedication, talent, and hard work shine brightly. Well done! 🌟🎖️


🌟 A big congratulations to David Jackson from Pender High School, who was recognized as the Pender County Schools CTE Teacher of the Year at this week’s Board of Education meeting! Your commitment to shaping the future through Career and Technical Education is truly appreciated. Thank you for your dedication to our students! 🏆👏


Congratulations to Mr. Jackson, our incredible Carpentry teacher from Pender High School!
He has been named the PCS CTE NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. We are extremely proud of his work and dedication to his students!



SPORTS UPDATE: Games for today have been moved to tomorrow due to field conditions. We will still have sports pictures BEFORE the games! See your coaches for more information!

Thank you to all who attended our 8th grade open house in February! As promised, those who attended were entered into a drawing for door prizes and here is our list of winners!


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📢 Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Info Event! 🎉
📅 March 12 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Heide Trask High School
Join us for a fun & informative evening to help your child start school with confidence!
✨ What’s Happening?
✅ Meet PCS staff & community partners
✅ Fun games & entertainment for kids
✅ Kindergarten Readiness Bags for incoming students
✅ On-site Registration Station for easy enrollment
✅ Food trucks & more!
📌 Bring these to register:
✔ Birth Certificate ✔ Proof of Residence ✔ Health Assessment
✔ Immunization Records ✔ Parent ID
💻 Online registration opened March 1 - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
Don’t miss this exciting event—we can’t wait to welcome your family! 🎒✨
📍 Escuela Secundaria Heide Trask
¡Acompáñanos para una tarde divertida e informativa y prepárate para el primer día de clases!
✨ ¿Qué habrá?
✅ Conoce al personal de PCS y socios comunitarios
✅ Juegos y entretenimiento para niños
✅ Bolsas de preparación para Kindergarten
✅ Estación de Registro para inscribirte fácilmente
✅ ¡Comida deliciosa de food trucks!
📌 Para registrar a tu hijo, trae:
✔ Acta de nacimiento ✔ Comprobante de domicilio ✔ Evaluación médica
✔ Vacunas ✔ Identificación del padre/madre
💻 ¡La inscripción en línea abre el 1 de marzo - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll
¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Esperamos darte la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad escolar! 🎒✨



🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨
Great news for students interested in joining Pender Early College! The transfer application deadline has been moved to May 1, 2025—giving you more time to take advantage of this opportunity.
📚 Why Pender Early College?
✔️ Earn college credits while in high school
✔️ A head start on your future!
Don’t miss out—apply today! ⏳📅
For more details and to submit your application, visit: https://pender.k12.nc.us/o/pechs/page/admission


Congratulations to the PHS ROTC Raider teams. The men's team finished second overall, and the mixed team took first place. Next stop: Best of the Best!




Our Juntos members working hard to plan their next community service event!



PHS job shadowing day is well underway! A shout out to PHS graduate, Trey Jordan for taking time out of his day to do a virtual meet with our tech classes.



Wishing our Raider's the BEST this weekend as they are off to competition in Lee County.


Congrats to our Seniors!






Today is the LAST day to order your yearbook and place a senior ad. Everything will close out tonight at midnight.
