Topsail High School

📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Renee Bailey, Media Coordinator at Topsail High School. She brings a love for reading & learning every day! Favorite book? "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes! Let’s celebrate the heart of our school libraries! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth

Bus 282 will have a sub driver and ride Bus 199 this morning

Here is the latest Pirate Post! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FANgylXizdh-Hh9VcdUKVXlWsY9H6CEW/view?usp=sharing

🚒🔥 Real-World Experience in Public Safety! 🔥🚒 Earlier this week, students from Mr. Kulas’ Public Safety class had the incredible opportunity to spend the day at Camp Lejeune Fire Station 10 and Training Facility! Students explored the hazmat truck, learned about drone operations, and got hands-on with the tools and equipment used in emergency entrapment scenarios. They also practiced first aid skills, handled a fire hose, and even used intubation tools on a training dummy! This new partnership with Camp Lejeune Fire is opening doors for our students to explore exciting and meaningful careers in the public safety field. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 Huge thank you to Camp Lejeune Fire for your support—we’re looking forward to continuing and expanding this amazing partnership! 💪 @Camp Lejeune Fire & Emergency Services

To celebrate March as Youth Art Month, the National Art Honor Society decided to sponsor a special art contest inspired by the 1990’s in honor of our THS Centennial Celebration. Students were encouraged to create and submit original artwork based on the theme of 90's culture; This could be about fashion trends, music, movies, TV, magazines, and more. Artworks were judged on creativity, overall design, how well it fits the theme and prizes were given to the winners. This year’s winners are: tied for first place senior Aydia Courtright and sophomore Sade Williams, second place junior James Russell and third place went to sophomore Sydney Evans. Aydia wrote of her artwork titled Sweet Chills: “I was really excited to show 90's fashion, and I also talked to my parents about what their life was like to make this as accurate as possible” Sade wrote “My art work is titled “En Vogue” meaning “In fashion” or “very fashionable”. I am personally inspired by the artistic value haute couture pieces had in the 90’s, which is why I have based my work around it. In the 90’s the theme of dramatic shapes and diva personalities on the runway were very prevalent, which I have portrayed through the expression of the model and symbols associated with “bold divas” (ex: The pouty lips and lightning bolts”. Along with this the model is presented on a 90’s electronic device.” James artwork Polaroids was inspired by common trends and celebrity icons “When I think of the 90’s, I think of Michael Jordan and Polaroid photos.” Sydney wrote of her artwork A Stroll through the 90’s: “I was inspired by the grunge era of the 90's, along with the other major changes and creations during this influential decade. I used sketching supplies (an ebony pencil, blending tools, and sketch paper) to create this.” Thank you to all students who submitted work and NAHS members look forward to hosting another competition next year!

Bus 282 has a sub bus driver and is expected to be about 15 minutes late this morning.

The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments! Please use the QR Code to complete the survey by April 16th. Thank you!

🚍 Help Us Prepare for 2025-26 Bus Routes! 🚍 The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments! 📢 Important Steps for Parents/Guardians: ✅ Check your child’s Parent Letter for their current bus stop details. ✅ If there are NO changes, return the form with all “YES”s circled by April 16, 2025. ✅ If changes are needed, update your info using the Student Ridership Survey (https://bit.ly/4lb0ZLF) by April 16, 2025. ⏳ Deadline Reminders: 🔹 Schools must update all transportation data in Infinite Campus by May 9, 2025. 🔹 The Google Form will NOT reopen during summer – all new student transportation requests will go through Infinite Campus. 📌 Let’s work together to ensure every PCS student has the right bus assignment on day one!

Here is the latest Pirate Post! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/12bQbu_0bHQUg_X07WVS3fCYeFEZGa2Ct/view?usp=sharing

Bus 318 will be split today between Bus 277, 281, and 301 both for the morning and afternoon routes. This is a similar split as was done two weeks ago.

Attention all THS families with Students will have an 8-minute homeroom Monday in order to receive a Pender County Schools Transportation Student Ridership Survey for next school year. The purpose of this survey is to help the transportation department prepare bus routing for next school year. Please complete the survey and return to school by April 16th. The letter will contain your student's current bus stop, if they are assigned one. If there are not changes please circle all yes responses and return to the school no later than April 16th. If changes are needed please circle no and complete the form to update information for routing. If needed, this form must also be completed by April 16th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRS35Z5ZiD-UhdPnbQBH4u0LqlwRRk5NVgcAPkWWIzSNpX7Q/viewform?usp=header

Bus 280 will be starting the THS route late this morning. The route likely will not start until 8:15.

🌟 Support Our Carpentry Students & Win Custom Patio Furniture! 🛠️ Looking to upgrade your outdoor space? Our talented Carpentry students have handcrafted beautiful patio furniture, and you have a chance to take it home! 🎉 🔹 How to Enter: 📲 Scan the QR code or 🏫 Stop by the front office to purchase your tickets! Every ticket supports our students’ hands-on learning experience. Thank you for your support! 💙 #THSCarpentry #SupportCTE #HandcraftedByStudents

Bus 270 will ride bus 199 this afternoon. There will also be a sub driver tomorrow morning and tomorrow afternoon. Students will resume riding bus 270 tomorrow afternoon.

📣 TEACHER TUESDAY: Kellie Henry, Topsail High School! 📚✨ With an incredible 30 years of teaching experience, Ms. Henry has taught every grade level from Pre-K to college graduate courses! Her passion for education started early—she always knew she wanted to work with children, serving as their friend, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. ❤️ Her favorite subject to teach? English! She loves discussing books and inspiring students to find joy in reading—her daily goal! 📖 Ms. Henry’s career is filled with countless special moments, from earning her National Board Certification and Doctorate degree 🎓 to the daily joys of connecting with students—whether it’s fist bumps, waves, or watching them shine in extracurricular activities. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading (often in her hot tub!), painting landscapes & animals, and spending time with her 10-year-old Jack Russell, Isabel—her "daughter" in a house full of boys! 🐶💖 Her favorite travel spots? Walt Disney World 🏰✨ and anywhere in the Caribbean. ☀️🌊 Her teaching philosophy? "The influence of a good teacher lasts forever." 🌟 🎉 Thank you, Ms. Henry, for your dedication to education and for inspiring a love of reading in your students! 👏

One of our students, James Russell has had two artworks selected to be part of a juried student art exhibition, and one of his artworks "Pondering" has won first place! Here is some information below as well as the attached artwork! "On behalf of this year’s juror, Abir Mohsen, Ceramics and Sculpture Instructor at Fayetteville Technical Community College, we are thrilled to announce that all submissions from our school have been selected for inclusion in the UNC Pembroke 44th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition at the A.D. Gallery! A juried art show is a prestigious exhibition where submitted artworks are reviewed and selected by an expert juror based on artistic quality, creativity, and execution. Being chosen for inclusion is a significant honor, as it reflects the artist's talent, dedication, and skill. It also highlights the importance of artistic mentorship and celebrates the encouragement provided by dedicated art teachers. James Russell, an 11th-grade student, had two outstanding works selected for this exhibition: Lost and Pondering. This is an incredible achievement and a testament to James’s artistic vision and hard work. The exhibition will be held from March 20 to 28, 2025, with a reception on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. University of North Carolina at Pembroke The UNC-Pembroke's A.D. Gallery celebrates the creative achievements of regional high school students through this professionally organized exhibition. The show not only honors student talent but also acknowledges the crucial role of art education in nurturing young artists. To learn more about the exhibition, visit: UNCP 44th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibition Congratulations again to James and all participating students! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing your continued artistic growth."

Here is the latest Pirate Post! Please use the link below to learn about important news and information from Topsail High School. Go Pirates! https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ceC7GyqorJ0Y9NBIDpb6zThWFJKtzUA/view?usp=sharing

📢TEACHER TUESDAY -Justine Christie, Topsail High School American History Teacher!🎊 Having worked for nine years, eight of which were spent in the NYC Department of Education, Ms. Christie has a deep passion for teaching. She became a teacher because she wanted to be the kind of mentor and support system she never had in school. She believes all students deserve to have an incredible high school experience with plenty of memorable moments. Her favorite topic to teach? American History! She loves presenting history as an engaging story that transports students to the past. One of her most rewarding experiences has been teaching at-risk youth in NYC, guiding students to reach their full potential. Outside of class, she enjoys reading mystery & thriller novels, making memories with her family and friends, and visiting new places. She also recently joined the Topsail High School family as the JV cheerleading coach!📣 She shares a busy house at home with her two dogs, Bowser & Apollo, and one cat, Gibson. 🐶🐈 Her favorite vacation spot? Disney World! 🏰✨ She and her family are all about Disney. Her motto in life? "Be the adult/teacher that you needed when you were a teenager in high school."💙 Thanks, Ms. Christie, for loving your students and for bringing history alive in your classroom!👏

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🎶 PCS Bands Shine at NCBA Music Performance Adjudication! 🎶 Our talented Pender County Schools band students recently showcased their hard work and musical excellence at the NCBA Music Performance Adjudication at the Minnie Evans Arts Center! This state-sanctioned event, held during Music in Our Schools Month, brought incredible performances from our schools. 🏆 Results: 🎼 Topsail High School – Superior (Wind Ensemble) & Excellent (Symphonic Band) 🎼 Topsail Middle School – Excellent 🎼 Surf City Middle School – Excellent 🎼 Burgaw Middle School – Participated for comments only and received amazing feedback! First time attending in 10 years! 🎼 Heide Trask High School – Excellent ALL of our ensembles earned Excellent or Superior ratings – the highest possible! 🎷🎺🎵 We are so proud of these dedicated students and their directors for representing PCS with outstanding musicianship.