Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 274

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

 

Published August 17, 2025

Volume 274

 
 

Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal

 

A Message from the Principal

Week two is in the books and what an incredible start to the school year it has been! We were blessed to welcome home our talented Student-Art performers who represented TCS at the National Fine Arts Festival in Orlando. Several of our students were honored for their outstanding performances, which is a true testament to their dedication and God-given gifts. I invite you to head over to the Performing Arts section of Inside The Pride for a complete listing of all our students recognized in the National Fine Arts Festival.  Great job Team, we are proud of you!

💬 We Value Your Feedback.  

As we prepare for Week 3, our students are beginning to settle into their routines, and there is a sense of excitement and momentum on campus. I would love to hear from you; how are we doing?  Your partnership means the world to us and your feedback helps us grow. Please feel free to email me anytime at james.wheeler@tcslions.org.

Due to weather conditions earlier this month, we had to postpone the original date for our end of summer bash.

So, we invite all new Trinity families to join us for the Welcome to the Roar: New Families Tailgate on Friday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place on our main campus. This special event is exclusively for first-time families, and will take place before the Friday Night Lights experience at the football game.

Save the Date: Fall Family Fest – Thursday, October 9
While the Welcome to the Roar tailgate is focused on welcoming our newest Lions, we’re also preparing a school-wide event for all Trinity families in October. Be sure to mark your calendars for the TCS Fall Family Fest on Thursday, October 9. More details will be shared soon!

🌍Go Week 2026 – Dates & Destinations Announced!

We’re thrilled to announce the dates and destinations for Go Week 2026! Mark your calendars for March 26–April 2 as we bring the heart of TCS to communities near and far.  This year, we are honored to partner with Operation Mobilization (OM) to serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Our mission at TCS is to follow God’s calling by meeting needs and sharing His love wherever we go. Every student will have the opportunity to participate through international, regional, and local opportunities, ensuring that everyone can be part of this life-changing experience. We encourage you to begin praying and considering how you might join us in this meaningful mission.   For those of you who are in a Spring Sport and just can’t participate in an international Go Week Mission during the dates above, we have a solution for you.  We are working on a Go Week Winter Mission trip.  More details to come. 

📅 Important Date – Go Week Parent Night: October 6th
📍Location: Multi-Purpose Room
🕒Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

This meeting is open to students and parents interested in learning more about our Go Week Mission Trips.  TCS and OM chaperones will share detailed trip itineraries, packing lists, safety procedures, and more. Come hear our heart for Go Week and prepare for registration to open shortly after!

🎒Senior Retreat Update

Excitement is building! Since last week, senior registration has doubled, and it’s clear our Class of 2026 is eager to spend this time together. We can’t wait to see the memories, friendships and spiritual growth that will come from this special retreat. There is still time to register.  Please click on the link below to get started. Snowbird Information

Academics Matters

Are you new to Blackbaud? Would you like more information about how to best utilize this helpful tool? Click here to find Blackbaud 101 for parents and students!

Friday, August 22 = WELCOME TO THE ROAR - a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families.

For detailed information, please click below.

📸 Picture Day is Coming Up!

  • Grades 9–11: Picture day is Monday, August 18th. Make sure to come to school in dress code and ready to smile!

  • Seniors: Retake days are scheduled for August 26th and 27th. This is for students who missed their summer session or would like a retake of their formal senior portrait.

Upcoming Spirit Days

SPIRIT WEAR GUIDELINES

                                          CLICK HERE FOR SPIRIT WEAR DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

Friday, August 22nd - All grades wear class shirts for 1st Pep Rally of the Year!

Thursday, August 28th - Wear College Shirts and Jerseys to kick off College Football Season

SENIORS

Senior Retreat

Please be sure to sign up for our Senior Retreat, which will be September 8-10 at Snowbird Wilderness in Outfitters, NC.  For more information, please click on the link below:Snowbird Information ITP

Friday Night Tailgates

Student Leaders  in Student Council will be organizing tailgates for their grades during the football season. The first one scheduled is for our freshmen class.

Looking Ahead with Friday Nights

Looking Ahead with School Dances

Prayer Requests

The High School Administrative Team would love to partner with families to lift up prayer requests you have. Please fill out the TCS High School Prayer Requests form to submit a request. These requests will be prayed over on a regular basis and kept confidential among the High School Administrative Team.

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

DROP/ADD PERIOD FOR HIGH SCHOOL

The drop/add period for high school classes ends on Friday, Aug. 22nd. Please note, only core classes can be adjusted. Students cannot drop an elective course now that school has begun.

POINT DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES START THIS WEEK

Semester one dual enrollment classes with Point University begin this Wednesday, Aug. 20th.

Dual Enrollment classes through Point University are held at TCS. It is important to note that these are college courses and that all communications are conducted by the student directly with the faculty and staff with those colleges. Dual enrollment professors at any college or university do not communicate via email with parents due to federal privacy law (FERPA). Additionally, TCS teachers, staff and administrators are not the point of contact for dual enrollment class questions. 

Dual enrollment classes do NOT meet on Mondays, even if they appear on your schedule.

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP AT UNG

The Army ROTC scholarship application at the University of North Georgia is now open!  Interested seniors are highly encouraged to start the application immediately so that there is maximum time to help them make their applications as competitive as possible.  There will be three national boards – October 25, January 26, and March 26 for students to start college in Fall of 2026.

The University of North Georgia is one of only six Senior Military Colleges in the nation. Applicants must be high school seniors who want to serve their nation as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. The Army ROTC Scholarship pays for room and board (up to $12,000 per year) or 100% of tuition and fees + $420/month stipend + $1,200/yr book allowance. Click HERE for eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply.

COLLEGE PLANNING

Wondering which college is right for you?

Niche is a great college-planning tool that can help you find your best-fit school. Create an account to refine your school search and apply for scholarships. Get started today!.

UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS

Colleges love sending their admissions recruiters to Trinity! This fall, we will host many college reps looking to connect with our students to let them know what their particular school has to offer. These visits typically happen during our lunch blocks from 11:00 - 1:00 on Tuesday - Fridays.

If you are a parent who is interested in connecting with a representative during this time, you are welcome to come. However, we ask that you set an appointment beforehand by calling our front office. This helps us to have a record of your visit and allows the representative to know you are coming so they can plan to meet with you and your child during their lunch period. 

Visits will be updated here weekly as they are scheduled. Here is our current list of upcoming visits: 

  • 9/4 - University of Georgia (Athens, GA)

  • 9/18 - Samford University (Homewood, AL)

  • 9/23 - University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA)

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Looking for ways to fund college? The document at the link below provides helpful information to various scholarship programs throughout Georgia, as well as national scholarships that can be applied to any academic institution. Additionally, at the end of the document are links to various scholarship search engines and some additional resources. We will update this document as we become aware of more scholarship opportunities and their deadlines so bookmark it and check back often.

Paying for College - Scholarship Resources

SAT DATES FOR FALL 2025

SAT DATES FOR 2025-26

Registration for fall and spring administration of the SAT is now live. You can register online here through the College Board. 

Seniors should consider taking the SAT during the fall semester of 2025 to improve their score for college admissions or scholarship opportunities. 

Juniors should target the spring semester of 2026 for their first administration.

To see dates and registration information for the ACT, click the link below. 

ACT Dates and Registration

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