Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 217

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

 

Published April 21, 2024

Volume 217

Kimberly Jones - High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

Obedience to God's calling is not always easy. It often requires us to step out in faith, even when we can't see the whole picture or understand His plan. But the key is to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly, leaning not on our own understanding but on His wisdom and guidance.

When we submit ourselves fully to God and His will, He promises to make our paths straight. This doesn't mean the road will always be easy or without challenges, but it means that God will guide and direct us, leading us in the way we should go.

So let us commit ourselves to walk in obedience to God's calling, trusting in His faithfulness and relying on His strength each step of the way. As we do, we will experience the abundant life that comes from following Him wholeheartedly.

CHALLENGES FROM Chapel

It’s crazy to know that we only have four high school chapel gatherings remaining! This past Wednesday was such a blessing as our talented worship team led us so well. There is so much power in looking out across a room of over 500 students and teachers and seeing voices and hands lifting up praise to our God. The fact that we can experience a moment like that in the midst of our school day is such a blessing from God. Thank you worship team for leading well. We were blessed to hear a challenging message from computer science teacher and local pastor Mr. Kevin Jackson. Mr. Jackson challenged us to be attentive listeners to the Holy Spirit’s voice, following the Spirit’s leadership in every decision we make. Mr. Jackson challenged us to be committed to prayer, God’s word, worship, surrender, repentance, fellowship, practicing spiritual disciplines, and listening and obeying the Holy Spirit. In doing these things, we deepen our trust and dependency upon God. Thank you Mr. Jackson for the challenging message, and please join us in praying that our students will allow God to be both Savior and Lord of their lives who directs their steps and provides all that they need!

Spring Picture Proofs/Orders

Your high school student has been given their Spring Picture proof or order envelope. 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.

Dress Donations Needed

TCS is having a dress drive for Royal Family Kids Camp. This camp is a week-long overnight camp for foster care children. Their aim is to give each child a year’s worth of memories in one week. One of their annual activities is a formal Tea Party, in which the girls can borrow a dress. The camp is in need of dresses of various styles and sizes that will help the young ladies feel like a princess. So over the next two weeks, the high school will be collecting dress donations that will fit children and teens. There will be a collection box in the lobby of the high school building from Monday April 22nd - May 3rd for any dresses you would like to drop off.

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.

ORDERING SENIOR MERCHANDISE FOR UPCOMING SENIORS

It is time for our current Juniors to order their Senior shirts and Senior Sashes. Use the link below to place your order.

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

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. 

The sashes are for boys and girls to wear on the first day of Senior year with their Senior dress up day. First Day of School Attire for Seniors

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

Senior Fun Event 

This past Thursday several high school staff members joined our senior students at Main Event Atlanta. This time spent together offered an opportunity for our students to go off campus in a fun environment where they  participated in a variety of activities, including playing different arcade and innovative games, teaming up for a round of laser tag, and battling it out with a game of pool or bowling.

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

  • 4/29  - 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 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 

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

ALL THINGS THEATRE

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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