Topsail Times
Week of October 26th-30th
Here are a few Announcements and Reminders as we SAIL into this week.
- Thank you to everyone that supported our Color Run school fundraiser. With your help we raised over $30,000 for our school. Pledging is open for the rest of this week. Our last raffles are tomorrow, so get those pledges in before 11pm tonight for a chance to win those prizes. If you need to register your student, you can still do so at my booster.com
We are currently looking for representatives to join the TMS parent advisory committee. This group meets once a month on Wednesday mornings in the school media center. The purpose of this group is to represent parent voice in school decision-making. If you are interested in joining the group, please email tms_pac@pender.k12.nc.us. If you have any other questions, please reach out to Dr. Mac.
Information regarding District and State Testing- Parents Right to Know PCS 2026-2027 Topsail Middle School Testing Calendar
- Attention 6th Grade Families: On Friday, October 30, all Pender County Schools 6th-grade students will participate in “ICU In Your Future!”, our districtwide Healthcare Career Awareness Day at Heide Trask High School. Students will explore exciting healthcare and public safety careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactions with healthcare professionals, CTE students, and community partners. Additional information will be shared with families as we get closer to the event. We are excited to provide our 6th graders with this unique career exploration experience.
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1st! Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
- TMS Spirit Week- October 26th-30th. See flyer below for details.
Spirit Week
Boo Grams
TMS Dance
All absence notes must be submitted electronically through Infinite Campus.
- 📱 Please submit your student’s absence note through Infinite Campus.
- 🚫 Do not send a written note with your student to school.
- ⏰ Please submit absence documentation as soon as possible following your student’s absence.
- ✅ Using Infinite Campus will help us process absence documentation more efficiently and keep attendance records accurate.
Attendance Note Reminder-
If you are submitting an absence note several days after your child’s absence, please enter the date you are submitting the note. In the Comments section of Infinite Campus, please indicate the date of the absence the note is for. Our Data Manager will then update the system with the correct absence date.- Check-Out Reminder-Please remember that 12:45 pm is the check out time in order to be counted a full day and there will be no student check-outs after 3:00 p.m. This helps us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process.
Has your student misplaced a jacket, water bottle, lunchbox, or other personal item? Our Lost and Found is growing! Please remind your student to check the Lost and Found for any missing belongings. Labeling items with your student’s name can also help us return lost items to their owners. Thank you for helping us keep track of our TMS treasures! 🏴☠️
Families can review the school lunch menu to help students plan for meals each day.
- Pender County Schools is reminding families to submit a new application for free or reduced-price meals for the 26-27 school year. For more information, Click HERE
- Please fill out the linked survey if you would like to join your TMS student for a Thanksgiving meal at school on November 18th. See the flyer for information.
All student-athletes must have their FinalForms account completed and approved before participating in any workouts or tryouts.
Please remember:
- Workout and tryout schedules are subject to change.
- Check the TMS Athletics webpage regularly for the most current information.
- Follow TMS social media channels for athletic announcements, schedules, and updates.
We look forward to seeing our students demonstrate leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride throughout the fall season!
- Mark your calendars for our next spirit event! Join us this Veterans Day 11/11 starting at 4pm at High Tides Good Vibes. See the flyer below for more info.
- Our school dance is scheduled for November 6th from 6:30-8:30pm. We need help selling tickets, setting up, chaperoning and cleaning up. Please see the sign up below to volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DA4A62CA0F58-66445706-tmsdance#/
- Please remember to join the PTO for the 2026-27 school year! Go to our givebacks link to join.
- TMS PTO meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM in the media center. Please make plans to join us at our next meeting on November 12th
- Interested in PAINTING THE ROCK for your students birthday or special event? Sign up using our link:
https://app.givebacks.gives/tmsrock or text the word “tmsrock” to (919) 626-3277
Spirit wear is available now! Visit our givebacks site to purchase. T-shirt’s, Pura Vida bracelets and stickers are available for quick delivery.
https://rewards.lowesfoods.com/Account/SelectCard?mode=CartToClass
- Have you linked your Lowe’s Foods rewards card to support Topsail Middle School? You can’t support up to three schools. You must relink your card each year using the link:
Dance Permission Slip
TMS Spirit Event November 11th
PTO Membership & Swag Form
- The Pender County Sheriff's Office LOVES our opportunities to collaborate with Pender County Schools and appreciate the time we are allowed to interact with the students. One way we do this is through the D.A.R.E. program for 5th and 7th graders. Now we need EVERYONE'S help!. Our D.A.R.E. cars won 1st and 2nd place in the NC D.A.R.E. Officer's Association Conference this year. We are now entered in the D.A.R.E. America National Car Show and Competition. This is a virtual car show and the winners will be determined by the number of votes received. I would love to see a 1st and 2nd place repeat at the national level. The vehicles are strong enough to compete on that level but the amount of support that we enjoy in the community is what will put us over the top. Please take 30 seconds to visit this website for the car show and cast your vote for one of our D.A.R.E. vehicles. Please also feel free to share this link with friends and family to help us bring this win home for our students. https://dare.org/d-a-r-e-car-show-vote/
- The NC Spot Festival is coming to Hampstead on November 7–8! Since 1963, this community tradition has celebrated the Spot fish and the coastal community of Hampstead. Originally started as a fundraiser for the local fire department, the festival now supports schools on the Hampstead/Topsail side of Pender County. Last year, the Spot Festival Board of Directors distributed $36,000 to our local schools, with proceeds allocated based on volunteer hours worked. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our school community while being part of a long-standing local tradition! Volunteers are needed! Families can help make a difference by signing up for a volunteer shift. Every hour worked helps support our local schools and students.
