Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 219

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

 

Published May 5, 2024

Volume 219

Kimberly Jones - High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

Endurance is not simply a test of physical stamina, but a testament of our inner strength rooted in faith.Our strength is renewed when we hope in the Lord. Like eagles, we rise above challenges. Endurance isn't about quick victories but steady progress, trusting in God's strength. Let's fix our eyes on Him and persevere, knowing our endurance leads to eternal glory. Help us to trust in His sustaining power and keep pressing forward until the end.

National Day of Prayer highlights

On Thursday, kindergarten through 12th grade students joined together in the stadium to pray during our schoolwide observance of the National Day of Prayer! It was a powerful time of worship and prayer as we covered the field with students and teachers. The worship team began the program, then Dr. Mark Anthony led in a time of prayer followed by Kimmy Jones who shared thoughts and introduced the students from elementary - high school who would read scriptures that coincided with different areas of the prayer focus. Ryan Tipton closed us out in prayer followed by a final song from the worship team. As we sang the moving song “Same God” we were reminded of God’s faithfulness through the ages: The same God of Jacob is the God of all of us in 2024! He “heard his children then” and He “hears his children now”!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LawxIZE9ePE

AP Exams - May 6-16  

Information to know:

  • All AP Exams will take place in building 1. 

  • Students with a morning exam should plan to be in their testing room by 7:30 am. 

  • Students with an afternoon exam will eat lunch 11 - 11:30 am and then report to their testing room. Afternoon exams may not finish by 3:15 pm. 

  • Snacks and water will be available during the break. Students with food allergies should bring their own snacks. 

  • Mrs. Hutcheson sent an email (Official Note) to students testing next week with their room assignments and other details. 

  • Please notify Mrs. Hutcheson as soon as possible if you become ill and are unable to take the AP Exam. 

  • Please note students are expected to attend afternoon classes on the day of the exam or morning classes if they have a morning exam

  • All students will continue to attend the AP course after the exam until the end of school

End of Course Assessments (Exam) Week Schedule

It is hard to believe we are only four weeks away from the end of the school year! As we move toward the finish line, here are some details to help you in your planning as we wrap up! 

It is important to note that our building will be open Monday - Thursday from 7:30-3:30.  

On Wednesday 5/22-Friday 5/24, students can be picked up after their exams at 12:15. Since the building will remain open until 3:30, students may wait in a designated area until they are picked up.  On Friday, the building will close at 12:30 so that teachers may finalize grades and wrap up the school year, so please make plans to pick up your student by 12:30 on this day. 

Since there will be no lunch provided due to our modified schedule for exam week, our meal option will be a breakfast buffet each morning beginning at 8:15 and ending at 8:50. 

Below is the schedule for the 9th-11th graders final week. Exams are highlighted in yellow, and note that period 1 exam is on Tuesday.

Service hours

We know that many of our students attended the GO Week opportunities and have already satisfied their service hour requirements for this school year. However, any students who did not participate in GO Week, should submit the HS Community Service Hour Form to their Bible teacher on or before Monday, May 13th for all seniors and Monday, May 20th for 9-11th grades. Bible teachers will be assigning a 10 point grade for this information. Please note that the service hours are cumulative and tracked on the student transcript as it is required as a part of the graduation requirements from TCS.

REDO deadline

Redo’s for all classes will be due on or before May 10th.  Please follow the directions for each class on how to request and submit the redo assignment.

CHALLENGES FROM Chapel

This past Wednesday at chapel was our first of two weeks of “Senior Moments” where we have the opportunity to hear from members of our senior class as they prepare to graduate very soon. We were blessed to have ten seniors share with us in a panel interview format. Each senior shared a spiritual takeaway, discussing what God has been doing in their lives this year or over the past several years, and each of them included a passage from God’s word. In addition to their spiritual takeaways, each senior also shared a takeaway from their time at TCS. Many of them have attended TCS since elementary school, so it was very meaningful to hear them discuss the impact that TCS has made in their lives. Many thanks to Emelia McBurnett, Caroline McPherson, Josh Savoy, Austin Cannon, Sara Beth Odom, Brady Peterson, Cam Matthews, Aubree Settle, Nathan Huff, and Emily Harris for sharing so wonderfully with us. Their messages were so faith-filled, based in scripture, and inspiring. We’re so grateful for their time here at TCS and we know God has incredible plans in store for their futures. We’re excited to hear from more members of our senior class next week as our celebration of the Class of 2024 continues.

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).  Shirts that were ordered after May 3rd are not guaranteed to arrive on time for the final days of school. 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

CLASS OF 2024 FINAL COUNTDOWN 

Friday - May 10th - Senior End of Course Assessments - Senior teachers will be providing more details on this in the classroom; however, all exams will be given by May 10th. 

Monday - May 13th - Seniors last day of classes

SENIOR HONORS NIGHT

DATE: Tuesday, May 14th

LOCATION: TCS gymnasium

TIME: 7:30pm

*Grateful Graduates drop in reception with light refreshments to be held in The Gathering Place for parents/guardians and seniors from 6:45pm to 7:20pm

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: Ending at the stadium

TIME: 11:20 am

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

DATE: Thursday, May 16th

LOCATION: Stadium

TIME: 7:30 pm

**More Senior Fun

Events for Seniors Only

SAVE THE DATE:

9th-11th GRADE HONORS NIGHT

DATE: Tuesday, May 21st

LOCATION: TCS football stadium

TIME: 7:30 pm

Graduation Cap and Gown Pictures Information

The Lab is still processing these images for you to be able to purchase. You will be able to view them online and receive the proofs with the access code to order approximately 4-6 weeks after the picture day has been processed. The pictures were taken on 4/15-4/16.

Rising Seniors Formal Portraits - 6/25-6/27

Check your email for important information regarding your rising senior formal portrait Summer appointment.

From the Counseling Department

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

There is one final test date available for the spring administration of the SAT. The June test date will be the last one until this fall. 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.

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

High School Administrative Contacts


Teacher emails utilize the firstname.lastname@tcslions.org address configuration.

THE ARTS CORNER

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Marching Band Senior Spotlights

We are so grateful for our amazing seniors. We are better because of them. We are growing because of them.  And we can go to the next level because of them. These three have set an amazing example of leadership and dedication both on and off the field. 

Kylie, Isaiah, and Anna we are so proud of you!  We pray that God will go before you as you go off to college and do amazing new things.  Keep the Lord close, He will never leave you EVER!  The Marching Lions will always be your home. 

Colossians 3:23-24

Marching Lions News

Important Upcoming Marching Lions Dates

Summer Camps!