Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 276

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

 

Published August 31, 2025

Volume 276

 
 

Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal

 

A Message from the Principal

Last week, our Trinity community gathered for Evening with Dr. Anthony. It was a special night where Dr. Anthony cast a powerful vision of who we are as a school. He challenged us to look beyond the things that may divide or distract and instead focus on the culture we are building together, one rooted in Christ, marked by grace and truth, and strong enough to withstand any storm. We are grateful to everyone who joined us for a night of vision and unity.

Coffee & Donuts with the Principal and Administration 

These quarterly gatherings will give us the opportunity to connect in person and provide updates on topics such as:

  • News and notes for the 2025–2026 school year

  • Academic rigor assessment

  • Communication efficiency

  • SAT/ACT readiness

  • College entrance

  • Scholarships and financial aid

  • Other topics that are on your mind

Stay tuned for dates, times, and location.

Senior Retreat — Registration Reminder

Deadline is Monday, September 1st at 11:59 PM

Seniors and Senior Parents: If you haven’t registered yet for Senior Retreat (September 8–10), please take a moment to do so. This is a cornerstone experience for our seniors, and we want every student to be part of it. Use the registration link provided with this newsletter. Snowbird Information

Parents, you’re invited!
Join us on the football field for a special Breakfast and Prayer as we cover our seniors in prayer and send them off for an incredible retreat. Breakfast begins at 8:30 AM, followed by the official send-off at 9:30 AM. We can’t wait to see you there!

ANNUAL FUND 100% ALL IN!

Big news – our High School Teachers are 100% ALL IN for this year’s TCS Annual Fund! This full participation is a strong testament to their dedication to Trinity’s mission and their unwavering commitment to investing in the lives of your students and the future of our school. We are incredibly proud to serve alongside such a devoted and mission-minded school.

🌍Go Week 2026 – Dates & Destinations Announced!

The countdown is on! From March 26 - April 2, our entire school will step out in faith for Go Week 2026, a week set apart to impact lives, share the love of Christ, and see God move in powerful ways. Mark your calendars for September 15th! That’s the day we officially launch the Go Week 2026 landing page and reveal all the locations for this year’s trips. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

📅 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!

Academic Matters

Artificial Intelligence and the use of online resources is a hot button topic for students and parents alike. A 2024 study revealed that nearly 70% of high school students use AI in their schoolwork. Our responsibility as a school is to prepare our students for the future. One way we can do this is by teaching them how to use AI and other online resources. In Mrs. Wilcox’s Algebra II classes, she teaches her students how to utilize online resources to assist them in completing their work without relying on AI tools to do the work for them. This is helping prepare today’s students to impact tomorrow’s world by helping students be critical consumers of the information they find online! Thank you, Mrs. Wilcox!

ALL THINGS HOMECOMING

With Homecoming being just around the corner (Friday, September 26th), it is time to order your Homecoming shirt in the link below. The shirt will be perfect to wear to the Homecoming game since the colors will be black and white to go with the theme Star Wars Night. 

https://tcslions.org/special-orders/tcs-homecoming-2022-t-shirt-order-deadline-thursday-september-2nd-anek4

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK THEMES

September 22nd - September 26th

Here are the top choices that were voted on by HS students.

Besides the TCS Victory, who will it be? Georgia or Alabama?

Come and see as the game will be simulcasted as you dance the night away.

Ticket Purchases will be made online. 

Ticket Pricing 

  • Sept 4th - Sept 14th - $10

  • Sept 15th - Sept 21st - $15

  • Sept 22nd - 24th - $20

$30 (cash) at the door and only applies to our TCS students 

Dance Dress Code Guidelines for Girls

Dance Dress Code Guidelines for Guys

Guest Form

HOMECOMING  COURT

Looking Ahead with Friday Nights

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

FAYETTE COUNTY COLLEGE PROBE FAIR

The Georgia Probe College Tour is an annual program of college fairs to provide high school students access to college representatives from in and out of state. See the information below to register for the fair coming to Sandy Creek High School. We highly encourage sophomores and juniors to attend. 

Date: 9/18/25

Do you know what things are important to do each year as a high school student to get ready for college? The College Board along with BigFuture.org have outlined a timeline of activities to help students in each grade level as they prepare for college admissions. Click HERE to view and download the document and see what you can be working on at your grade level.

Our counseling team is here to assist you with any college related issues. Email your grade level counselor to set up a meeting or ask a question

FALL PSAT ADMINISTRATION FOR 11TH GRADE

The date for the fall administration of the PSAT for 11th graders has been set for Monday, Oct. 20th. All 11th graders are required to take the fall administration of the PSAT. The PSAT is now a digitally formatted test taken through the Bluebook app on their Chromebook. It helps prepare them for taking the SAT during the spring semester and gives them access to scholarship opportunities. The cost for the test is $15 and will be charged to their student account. 

After testing, students will attend afternoon classes. It is not a half-day of school. More test day details will be given at a later date.

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP AT UNG

UPCOMING COLLEGE REP LUNCH VISITS (11:15 - 1:30)

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

  • 9/11 - Georgia Highlands College 

  • 9/16 - Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA)

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

  • 9/19 - Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville, GA)

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

  • 9/25 - Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, AL)

COLLEGE PLANNING

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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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