Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 220

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

 

Published May 12, 2024

Volume 220

Kimberly Jones - High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us that in everything we do, whether at work, school, or home, we're actually working for God. This perspective shifts our approach from a performance evaluation to actually moving forward with every task, small or large, as an opportunity for worship.When we understand this, it changes how we see our work and how our work is done. May we find joy and fulfillment in knowing that every task, no matter how small, is an opportunity to serve the Lord and to glorify Him through it all. In doing so, let your light shine as such to allow your actions to share the love of Christ with others. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JUNIOR MARSHALS

Congratulations to our Junior Marshals from the Class of 2025. To be recognized as a Junior Marshal, a student must rank in the top 10% of their class. They will be assisting with senior events as we honor the 2024 class next week. 

We are so proud of these students and all they have accomplished! 

Pictured below are this year’s Junior Marshals: 

Caden Anderson, Chloe Cook, RJ Coker, Anderson Embry, Hannah Fourman, Preston Langford, Luci Lanier, Ainsley Lawson, Helene Lawson, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Nikolas Pagsisihan, Ryan Melton, Camden Rogers, Lilla Wise, Elyse Wiseley

ART WALK 

The TCS High School Art Department presented their first annual Spring Art Walk this past Monday and Tuesday evening. They were pleased to show a piece from each art student, from Visual Arts 1 classes to the Honors Studio Art class, and the AP/AP+ class.  The artwork was displayed in the Student Lounge of the High School in Building 5, one hour before the Spring Concerts. We hope you had a chance to check it out, but in case you missed it, here is a glimpse of the talent that was on display!

*Abstract Visionaries Club Creation and Donation

Our new Abstract Visionaries club just completed their first project, "A Dozen Doves", which was given to Piedmont Cancer Wellness Center.

The painting was inspired by the club founder’s father, who during the student’s freshman year, fought his own battle with cancer. The different designs stand for beauty and strength even in tough times- the dove represents peace- the hearts represent love- and the flowers represent hope. The main story behind this piece of art is the power of hope and perseverance- and it was created to share this hope and strength with our cancer-fighting community.

*Abstract Visionaries is a creative club at Trinity Christian School dedicated to showcasing the inspirational elements of art. The motivation behind our group is to shine a positive light to our local community through artwork. Focusing on the light at the end of the tunnel helps us all stay calm through our various storms. The students in the club:

Bryson Jones- founder

Luciana Arango- co-founder

Kyra Hill

Grace Scruton

Adeline Earley

Toni-Marie Timpson

Kyva Holloway

Taryn Johnson

Ainsley Lawson

Helene Lawson

Taylor Barrett

Feyi Ajayi

Emily Varela

Ethan Patterson

AP Exams Continue this week! -- May 13-16  

Information to know:

  • All AP Exams 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 11:00 am - 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 two weeks away from the end of the school year! Here are details you need to know as we wrap up this amazing school year! 

Wednesday 5/22 

  • Breakfast buffet begins at 8:15am and ending at 8:50am. 

  • Students can be picked up after their exams at 12:15pm. Since the building will remain open until 3:30pm, students may wait in a designated area until they are picked up.

Thursday 5/23

  • Breakfast buffet begins at 8:15am and ending at 8:50am.  

  • Students can be picked up after their exams at 12:15pm. Since the building will remain open until 3:30pm, students may wait in a designated area until they are picked up.

Friday 5/24  

  • Breakfast buffet begins at 8:15am and ending at 8:50am. 

  • The building closes at 12:30pm so that teachers may finalize grades and wrap up the school year, so please make plans to pick up your student by 12:30pm on this day. 

*Please note that there is no lunch on Wednesday - Friday.

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.

CHALLENGES FROM Chapel

We’re so thankful for our worship team leading us in an extended time of praise this past Wednesday at chapel. As the school days are winding down, having time in the middle of the week to worship and focus on the presence of God is so powerful. It was our privilege to hear from one of the members of our senior class, Natalya Manhertz. Natalya shared her testimony of faith and trust in God over this past year as she endured serious illness, amputation, and major changes in her life. Natalya is doing remarkably well, and her testimony is and always will be so inspiring to our TCS family. She shared three passages of scripture that have been particularly meaningful to her as she has navigated life over the past year. She read 2 Chronicles 15:7, Philippians 4:6, and Jeremiah 29:11, talking of how God has continually revealed His plan and purpose in her life in the midst of so much change. Many thanks to Natalya for her courage and willingness to share her story with us. Our final week of chapel is next Wednesday as we pray for and bid farewell to our senior class, and we will hear a message from God’s word by 10th grade Bible teacher Chris Paschal.

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

Reserving Space for Graduation

Families may begin “reserving” spaces in the general stadium seating for graduation on Wednesday 5/15 after 5pm. Anything put out prior to this time frame will be removed by the TCS Operations Team. Please note that areas may only be marked with painter’s blue or green tape.  This means that masking and/or duct tape are not permitted and will be removed by the TCS Operations Team. Full size camping chairs are NOT permitted in the stadium seating area - only stadium chairs.

CLASS OF 2024 FINAL COUNTDOWN 

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

All seniors are invited to join us for this time of celebration and honoring of your parents!

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

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 Photo Lab takes 4-6 weeks after the photos were taken at school to process the pictures. The pictures were taken on 4/15-4/16. Once that process is completed, you will receive an email to be able to view them online and receive the proofs. The access code will be provided in the email.

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

NEW SAT TEST DATES RELEASED FOR 2024-25

The new dates for fall and spring administration of the SAT have been released for the 2024-25 school year. Rising seniors should consider taking the SAT during the fall semester of 2024. Rising juniors should target the spring semester of 2025 for their first administration. 

It’s not too early to register for these dates. You can: Register online here

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. 

New Hire - Kara Joy Bragg

We would like to introduce our newest addition to the Performing Arts staff, Kara Joy Bragg!  She will graduate from Anderson University next month, and comes to us with a degree in Music Education, Vocal/Choral Emphasis, with minors in both Theatre and Dance.  She will be overseeing the Choral Department, including MS and HS Chorus classes.  She will also oversee MS Theatre including seasonal shows and the Jr. Thespian Troupe.  Her vision for choral music and theatre will be a perfect fit for the growing needs of Performing Arts next school year and beyond.

Kara Joy is a TCS graduate, and her mom, Shannon, works in the High School.  Please congratulate her when you see her on campus, she will be around some this May and then full time in the new school year. 

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

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