Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 295

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

 

Published February 1, 2026

Volume 295

 
 

Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal

 

MR. WHEELER’S WEEKLY WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Dear Trinity Families,

One of the most powerful truths we can rest in is this: we are deeply and unconditionally loved by Christ. Scripture reminds us that we are not just followers, but children of God. That identity shapes everything about who we are and how we live. “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are.” (1 John 3:1)

As His children, we are called to reflect His love in our daily actions, decisions, and relationships. Our staff models this beautifully each day through patience, grace, leadership, and servant-hearted care for our students. The way we speak, the way we teach, the way we correct, and the way we encourage all serve as living reminders of Christ’s love to those watching us. What a privilege it is to be used by Him in such an intentional and meaningful way.

When we truly understand how deeply we are loved, it changes how we love others. It strengthens our unity, renews our purpose, and reminds us that everything we do is ultimately for His glory.

As we continue this quarter together, we invite you to join us for our upcoming Coffee & Donuts gathering, where we will share the heart and vision behind GO Week. As a reminder, GO Week is more than an event on the calendar, it is an intentional opportunity for our students and staff to live out Christ’s love through service, which we believe is a branch of our faith in action. These mornings are designed to create space for connection and a deeper understanding of how God is shaping our High School.  

We hope you will join us on Thursday, February 5th at 8:30 a.m. in the MPR as we look ahead together and celebrate the ways God is calling Trinity to love and serve beyond our campus.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN ANNOUNCED

With all first semester grades now completed, we are pleased to announce the students who have achieved the rank of one and two in the Class of 2026 based on core courses taken.

Our valedictorian for this year’s class is Kathryn Andrews.

Kathryn shared, “I have been at TCS for 11 years and have been involved in a variety of activities, including Soccer, Beta Club, NHS, Student Council, and GO Week trips. After graduating, I plan to attend the University of Georgia to continue my education.”

Our salutatorian for this year’s class is Evan Osterman. 

Evan shared, “I have attended TCS for 12 years, where I’ve been actively involved in both academics and extracurriculars. During my time here, I have played baseball and am a member of the NHS and Beta Club. I am continuing my academic and athletic journey at Oglethorpe University, where I will study business while playing baseball.”

Congratulations to both of these students for all their hard work to reach this great achievement! We look forward to hearing from them both as they speak at graduation. 

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR.

  • Feb 5: Coffee (and tea) & Donuts with Admin Team. RSVP Here!

  • Feb 6: Wear any Jersey to kick off Super Bowl Sunday. 

  • Feb 13: Wear Pink or Red for Valentines Day

  • Feb 16 - 20: Enjoy your Winter Break!

  • March 9: Spring Pictures (grades 9-11)

  • March 13: End of 3rd quarter

  • March 26-April 1: GO Week! 

Last week in Chapel

Last week in High School Chapel, Dr. Anthony invited students to reflect on the Tenth Commandment, “You shall not covet,”and what it reveals about the human heart. Through the biblical story of King Ahab and Naboth’s vineyard, students saw how coveting begins not with outward actions but with inward desires, and how unchecked comparison can quietly shape our attitudes, relationships, and sense of worth.

Connecting the commandment with the Lord’s Prayer, students explored how Jesus teaches us to move from coveting to contentment - learning to trust God’s provision and to find joy in what He has already given. Practical, relatable stories from high school life illustrated how comparison often shows up in academics, friendships, athletics, and social media, and how a spirit of gratitude can transform the way we see ourselves and others.

The chapel concluded with a simple challenge: students were encouraged to name what they are tempted to covet and to intentionally practice gratitude, discovering that contentment is not about having more, but about learning to see life as a gift from God. Our prayer is that students continue to grow in hearts marked by gratitude, humility, and deep trust in Christ.

Come join us February 5th 8:30AM in the MPR for Coffee (&tea) and Donuts with the Principal and Admin team! RSVP Here!

BACKPACK BUDDIES MAC N CHEESE FOOD DRIVE

Backpack Buddies is a non-profit organization in Newnan, GA created to supply economically disadvantaged children in the Coweta County School System with food for the weekend. They are in need of some specific food items - one in particular is Mac & Cheese boxes. 

The Chick-fil-A Leader Academy class at TCS has been serving at Backpack Buddies this year. To help with this need, the class is sponsoring a Mac & Cheese food drive. The drive will start on Monday, Jan. 26 and run through Wednesday morning Feb. 4th. The goal is 1,000 boxes!

Please only donate Mac & Cheese boxes - NO CUPS. They can be dropped off by the main office of the high school in Building 5. Thank you in advance for helping those in need and supporting this great organization! 

Click below for 2026 Prom Dress Code Guidelines

DRESS CODE

If you plan to bring a date that does not go to this school or is in a lower grade at TCS, you will need to have them fill out a guest form and provide the needed adult signatures.  DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 9th.

Click below for GUEST FORM

Stay Tuned for more prom details. 

GUEST FORM

SENIORs

We would love to hear about your acceptances into the college/universities you have applied to. Please fill out this form to share the good news with us, so we can celebrate with you! 

Senior Acceptance Google Form

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

PRAYER REQUEST FORM

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

PAGE STAR STUDENT AWARD

2026 Star Student: Laura Lawton

2026 Star Teacher: Christy Faircloth

Each year, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) STAR program honors Georgia’s highest achieving high school seniors and the teachers who have been instrumental in their academic development. We are pleased to announce that this year’s STAR Student award for TCS goes to Laura Lawton. 

To obtain the STAR nomination, high school students must have the highest score on any single SAT test date taken through November of their senior year and be in the top 10% of their class based on their grade point average. 

STAR students are asked to nominate their STAR teacher. This year, Laura chose her AP Biology teacher, Christy Faircloth. Both, along with TCS administration, will attend a luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 11th at the Nixon Center for Performing and Visual Arts in Newnan

Congratulations Laura and Christy on this great honor!

DERM ELEVATE SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE

The DermElevate Scholarship Initiative is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of healthcare-related degrees. Their mission is to make education accessible and affordable for students from diverse backgrounds. They are currently taking applications for up to five, $5,000 scholarships. To apply online, students can scan the QR code in the image below or go to www.DermElevate.org. 

The deadline for these scholarships is April 1st.

Apply

2026 COWETA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER SCHOLARSHIP

The University of Georgia Extension is offering this scholarship that is open to students who reside in Coweta County, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are looking to pursue a career in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science or a related field. 

Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students. 

For more information and to access the application, click HERE.

The deadline for this scholarship is March 27th. 

Apply

UPCOMING LOCAL COLLEGE FAIR

Register

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE WEEKEND AT

UNIV. OF NORTH GA

The University of North Georgia's Corps of Cadets will host National Leadership Challenge (NLC) Weekend March 27-29, 2026, for JROTC cadets and other high school students who are considering a military program in college. NLC Weekend is offered twice per year (fall and spring), and space is limited to 200 students per semester.

Students will rappel down a sheer rock cliff at the Army's Mountain Ranger Camp in Dahlonega, construct a rope bridge across a mountain stream, negotiate obstacle and leadership reaction course elements, observe demonstrations by UNG cadet organizations and meet some of our cadets. They will be assigned to small teams with current UNG cadets mentoring and guiding them through the weekend's events. 

Click the link below for more information and to register. 

Register

SAT DATES FOR Spring 2026

Registration is 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 stands out on applications. 

Below are the upcoming test dates and registration deadlines for the spring administration of the SAT. These are high target dates for 11th graders especially to be taking the SAT. These seats will fill up fast, so don’t delay in registering in order to get the date that you would like.

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

ACT Dates and Registration

COLLEGE PLANNING

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