Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 216

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School

 

Published April 14, 2024

Volume 216

Kimberly Jones - High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

The Lord is always faithful to His promises. We can be certain of this because He made them on the basis of His truthful, unchanging character and the perpetual truth of His word. When we dwell on God’s faithfulness and let it nourish our hearts, our faith and trust in Him grows. Let us find ourselves delighting in God and allow our hearts to find peace and fulfillment in Him!

CHALLENGES FROM Chapel

This past Wednesday at chapel we had a powerful time of worship with our high school worship team. Their mission is to create an environment where people can encounter God, and we’re so grateful for their leadership. We were blessed to have JC Worley, Lead Pastor at GO Church in Sharpsburg, with us to share a challenging message from God’s word. JC really challenged our students with a message about fighting sin and overcoming the appetites of our flesh. Teaching from Romans 7, JC reminded us that it is only through Jesus that we can overcome the power of sin in our lives. We unpacked the cycle of sin to see how sin first forms as a thought, which then sparks our imagination, which leads us to justification, which leads to a sinful choice being made. The counter to our sin nature is to feed our appetite for the things of God. What we feed grows and what we starve dies, so we must feed our lives with prayer, God’s word, and Godly relationships that help us be with the right people in the right places doing the right things. Many thanks to JC for sharing these powerful truths with us. Please join us in praying that God will give our students a strong desire to starve out sin and feed Godly habits that lead to obedience in our lives!

Spring Picture Proofs/Orders

Your high school student was given their Spring Picture proof or order envelope during their Bible class this week.  Not all the high school students chose to have their picture taken. There will not be a makeup/retake day for Spring Pictures. Order information is on the proof envelope.  Questions, please contact mylifetouch.com. 

WHAT: Senior Graduation Cap and Gown Pictures

WHEN: Check your email from March to see what date/time your Senior was scheduled for - either Monday, April 15 or Tuesday, April 16

WHERE: Student Center, Building 1

Bring your cap, gown, tassel  and “T” stole  

(Prior to Picture Day - press your gown with a “cool” iron)

Boys - wear or bring a white shirt (not a t-shirt) AND a dark tie

Girls - wear or bring a white shirt (not a t-shirt)

Standardized Bible Assessment

Our HS student body will engage in a school-wide standardized Bible assessment this Monday, April 15th.  The assessment will assist in gaining data that will help us to improve upon our Bible course curriculum by demonstrating our student's Biblical literacy, theological awareness and aptitude to connect their faith to real-life situations.  While this test does not have a direct impact on the student's current course grade, we do desire for each student to take the test seriously and to put forth their best efforts! 

MicroMarket

We are excited to announce adding a small-scale convenience store in the High School Multi-Purpose room, giving students and faculty choices during transition times and any times that the students are not in a scheduled class before or after school. The micro-market is a cashless checkout system that will accept multiple payment options. The micro market features a self-checkout kiosk, cold drinks, and individually packaged snacks. Additionally, adding the micro market will eliminate the need for students to walk down to the local convenience which is a less than desirable environment for our students.

Tshirt Design Update

FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT - The Tshirt design submitted by Shiloh Stewart and Emma Kate Yeager has moved on to the finalist category in the American Legion competition.  We will find out next month if their design was selected as the winner! Stay tuned for more news as it comes our way.

Club Spotlight

The TCS High School Art Department would like to recognize a new club that meets on select Monday afternoons: "Abstract Visionaries".  It is an art club focused on creating pieces as a group that will be donated for the benefit of a local organization in the community.  Their first piece will be completed within the week and given to Newnan Piedmont Hospital to inspire hope and provide encouragement.  Contact Junior Bryson Jones for more information if you would like to join this creative group!

Senior Shirts For Upcoming Seniors

It is time for our current Juniors to order their Senior shirts. Use the link below to place your order. Shirts will be delivered on May 15th & 16th in the Junior Bible class in order for them to wear the shirts the last few days of school (May 17th -23rd).  Therefore, please order by May 3rd to guarantee that your student receives their shirt by May 15th/16th. There are even Senior Mom and Senior Dad shirts that can be ordered as well. Students may choose to have their last name or no name on the shirts. 

http://gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/tcs-senior-apparel

Senior Fun Event 

On Thursday, April 18th the seniors are scheduled to spend most of their day off campus.  As these students approach the final month of their high school experience, joining together in fellowship while participating in fun activities is our focus for this event.  Breakfast and lunch are included, and transportation will be provided by TCS.  Students are reminded to follow the TCS dress code policy, encouraged to wear spirit wear shirts, along with jeans.  

Requirements: Click on the links below, fill out, and submit forms: 

Main Event Atlanta

3101 Cobb Parkway SE Suite 104

Atlanta, GA 30339

More Senior Fun

Our Senior’s final days of high school are very near so to celebrate this milestone in  their life, Student Council has set aside some fun activities for them. Click below for more details. 

Events for Seniors Only

Looking ahead into Semester II

  • 4/15 - 4/16 - Senior Graduation Cap/Gown Pictures

  • 4/18 - Senior Fun Day at Main Event

  • 4/29  - Senior Sunset Picnic

SENIOR HONORS NIGHT

DATE: Tuesday, May 14th

LOCATION: TCS gymnasium

TIME: 7:30pm

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PRACTICE - SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY

DATE: Wednesday, May 15th

LOCATION: High School Auditorium

TIME: 8:30 am

SENIOR WALK

DATE: Wednesday, May 15th

LOCATION: TCS Main Campus

TIME: 10:30am

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

DATE: Thursday, May 16th

LOCATION: Stadium

TIME: 7:30 pm

From the Counseling Department

UPDATE - SPRING PSAT ADMINISTRATION FOR 10TH GRADE

Current 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT Monday, Apr. 22. Testing will occur in the morning. All students should arrive by 8:15 and report to the Student Center of Building 1. 

Please read the information at the following link: PSAT 10 Test Day Details. It provides information on what to do before test day, what to do the day of the test and what to bring and what not to bring. 

This is a required administration and the student’s account will be billed. The cost of the test is $18. 

After testing, students will attend lunch and afternoon classes. It is not a half-day of school.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE

If  you are planning on attending college this fall, it is not too late to apply for scholarships. Many scholarships have their deadlines in the spring and summer months. For example, check out THIS LIST of scholarships and their application deadlines at StudentScholarships.com. 

This is just one of many online database platforms that you can search to find money for college. We’ve compiled a list of other searchable databases where you can find money for college. You can find that information on the following document: Paying for College - Scholarship Information

JERRY FLURY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

FOR TRADE SCHOOL CAREERS

Jerry Flurry, founder of Clayton Appliances, believed teaching young people how to work with machines would provide a lifetime of opportunities. Mr. Flury’s family continues his passion for helping young men and women attend and succeed at an accredited trade school by providing a $2,500 scholarship to TCS students. The Jerry Flury Memorial Scholarship is open to current seniors who are in good academic standing at TCS, regardless of GPA, who will be attending trade school this fall. 

The deadline for applying for this scholarship is Friday, May 3rd. For more information, click HERE.

SAT Spring Test Dates

Registration is now open for the March, May, and June test dates for the digital SAT. Most colleges, including those that are test optional, consider SAT scores when making admission and placement decisions, and for certain scholarships. Your SAT score is a proven way to show what you’ve learned and stand out on applications.

Below are the upcoming test dates and registration deadlines for the spring administration of the SAT. You can find a test center near youto register. These seats will fill up, so don’t delay in registering in order to get the date that you would like. This mostly applies to juniors in preparation for the college admissions season in the fall.

Click below for information about ACT registration

THE ARTS CORNER

For all things Arts related, please visit our Performing Arts section of Inside the Pride. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • April 18 - Shuler Awards at the Cobb Energy Center, Atlanta

  • April 20 - Music in the Parks Music Festival - Carowinds, Charlotte, NC

  • April 23 - Performing Arts Awards Night

  • April 25-27 - Elementary Drama Club Spring Show - The Lion King JR.

  • April 28 - Fine Arts Festival Final Concert - 6:00pm

  • April 30 - Dance Recital - Wadsworth Auditorium, Newnan

  • May 2-4 - HS Spring Show - The SpongeBob Musical

  • May 6 - Recorders Concert 6:00pm

  • May 6 - Orchestra Concert 7:30pm

  • May 7 - Band Concert 7:00pm

  • May 8 - MS Talent Show

  • May 9 - Chorus Concert 7:00pm - First Baptist PTC

Marching Lions News

Important Upcoming Marching Lions Dates

April 

  • 16th - Mandatory Parent and student meeting for the 2024 marching season. 6:00 pm Band Room. 

  • 22nd - Music rehearsal for Greatest Showman. All winds and percussion  3:30-5:30 pm

ALL THINGS THEATRE


Thespian Troupe 8184

Congrats to all of our inducted Thespians!

This past Thursday, we honored 20 High school students into Troupe 8184 based on their excellence and merit in theatre!

We also had the privilege to induct 20 Middle School students as our first official Jr. Thespians!

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR…

Join our 6th-12th Grade ManeStage Performers and Roaring Dramatics as they take us all the way to Bikini Bottom! When Bikini Bottom is threatened by a deadly volcano, SpongeBob works to prove he is more than, "Just a Simple Sponge," and save his friends and home!

There are two casts for this show. Casts can be found on the description of each GoFan Link.

TICKETING NOTE: Bikini Bottom Way Seating is a VIP experience, but not like we see at our mainstage shows. It will include fun treats, intentional service, and reserved seating, but it is not table service like our January Musical.

CAST 1:

Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1479804?schoolId=GA72962

Friday, May 3rd at 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1479805?schoolId=GA72962

CAST A:

Saturday, May 4th at 2pm: https://gofan.co/event/1479806?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, May 4th at 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1479807?schoolId=GA72962

High School Administrative Contacts


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