Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 296

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

 

Published February 8, 2026

Volume 296

 
 

Mr. James Wheeler - High School Principal

 

MR. WHEELER’S WEEKLY WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Dear Trinity Families,

One of the great comforts of our faith is this truth: “God is more than enough.”  In every season, whether marked by challenge or celebration, He meets us exactly where we are. When we feel stretched, tired, or unsure, God does not ask us to supply what we lack; He simply asks us to trust the One who never lacks.  Scripture reminds us, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Did you catch that…..Not some needs…...Not most needs…..But EVERY NEED.

As a school community, we experience many seasons, whether it’s busy weeks, big performances, academic pressures, family transitions or moments of celebration. Through it all, we can rest in the assurance that God’s grace is sufficient, His timing is perfect and His presence is constant. When we rely on Him, we discover that what feels overwhelming to us is never overwhelming to Him.

My prayer this week is that our students, staff and our families would walk in confidence and not in their own strength, but in the knowledge that the Lord goes before them. He is more than enough for today and He will be more than enough for tomorrow.

Performing Arts Celebration

We would like to extend a heartfelt shout-out to our Performing Arts Department and to every student who participated in “The Little Mermaid”. My family and I had the joy of attending Sunday’s performance and I could not have been more proud of our students. Their preparation and commitment were evident in every scene.

Congratulations to our Performing Arts Director, Lizzie Perez, for her vision, leadership and continued investment in our students, even during a season of great personal joy. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Nicholas Yeakley, who graciously stepped in to support the program while Lizzie was on FMLA welcoming baby Esther.  I also want to thank the many parent volunteers who put in countless hours in preparation for this event.  THANK YOU!

This production was a beautiful reminder of what happens when hard work meets talent and teamwork.  Well done to all.  Our Trinity community is better because of you!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR.

  • Feb 13: Wear Pink or Red for Valentines Day

  • Feb 16 - 20: Enjoy your Winter Break!

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

  • March 14: Prom!

  • March 26-April 2: GO Week! 

  • April 6-10: Enjoy your Spring Break!

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND COURSE REGISTRATION WORKSHOP

In preparation for the upcoming course registration week, the counseling department will be hosting an informational workshop for all 9th -11th grade students and parents on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm in the Student Center of Building 1. At this workshop, our team will discuss best practices for course selection, the benefits of Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, HOPE scholarship information and more.

Sign-up

Last week in Chapel

Last week Griffin Gulledge, pastor of FBC Fayetteville, preached to TCS students in HS chapel. His teaching reminded students that the Third Commandment calls us to honor God’s name—not just with our words, but with our lives. God’s name represents who He is: holy, faithful, and worthy of reverence. We break this commandment not only through careless speech, but when we claim God’s name yet live in ways that misrepresent Him. Jesus teaches us to pray, “Hallowed(Holy) be your name,” asking that God’s holiness would be honored in the world and in us. For Christians, this prayer reshapes everyday life: our speech, choices, and character are meant to reflect the greatness of the God whose name we bear.

GO Week 2026

We can not wait for our upcoming GO Week 2026! Our first trip sets out February 12th to Israel. We will be visiting Holy Sites and serving the Jerusalem School in Bethlehem. Pictures to come! 

Local GO Week: Local assignments will be released the last week of February. Here are some of the organizations we are excited to partner with! 

  • Bridging the Gap

  • Backpack Buddies

  • RiverLife Center

  • Midwest Food Bank

  • Rise Against Hunger 

  • Real Life Center

  • Bloom

Spots are still available for our 2-day Clarkston experience. If you are staying local and are interested in this education GO Week opportunity, email brooklyn.anthony@tcslions.org and we will add you to the list!

Details

If you have any questions please email robin.witherington@tcslions.org

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

SPRING PSAT ADMINISTRATION FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADE

Current 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT on Monday, March 16th. More details regarding test day administration will be given at a later date. 

This is a required administration and the student’s account will be billed. The cost of the test is $18. 

After testing, students will attend lunch and afternoon classes. It is not a half-day of school.

COURSE REGISTRATION Q & A

Mrs. Hutcheson, our 9th and 10th grade counselor, will be available to answer questions about course registration on March 3rd and 4th in the high school student lounge for any parents that would like to come. This is a drop-in event with no specific agenda other than to answer individual student and parent questions. 

SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT WEST POINT

West Point Military Academy is looking for high-achieving young people who are in great standing with their school and community and who want to challenge themselves. This week-long summer leadership program is open for current juniors (Class of 2027) this summer. Participants take part in academic workshops, physical and mental challenges, leadership and character development and discussions with West Point cadets.

USMA West Point's SLE Week 1 Summer 2025 Recap

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GEORGIA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME - SCHOLARSHIP

The “Hope in Action” scholarship has been established for the purpose of providing financial assistance for college or university attendance to students who reside within the communities of Georgia Baptist Children’s Home campuses. This $2,500 scholarship is open to seniors who will be pursuing a degree in social services. See the following links for more information and to apply. (Guidelines)

Apply

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. 

The deadline for this scholarship is March 27th. 

Apply

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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