Mecklenburg County Public Schools

📢 Attention Mecklenburg County Families! 📢 The Gifted Advisory Committee will be meeting twice this year: ✅ February 17, 2025 ✅ April 21, 2025 📍 Location: Central Office, 175 Mayfield Drive, Boydton, VA 23917 📝 These meetings are open to the public, but there will be no public input. 🔗 Check out the flyer for more details! ⬇️

Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions, schools will be CLOSED for students tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th. All 12 month employees should report on a TWO HOUR DELAY.

Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 11th. - Parent/Teacher Conferences at the high school and middle school have been rescheduled to Thursday, February 13th (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM).

"Did You Know?" 📢 98% of CTE completers graduate with a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma! 🎓 Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills, preparing them for success in college and careers. 💼💡 🎉 Want to learn more? Join us at the CTE Connect Event on February 25 from 4-7 PM! If you’re in grades 4-11, come explore exciting career pathways! 🚀

📢 Calling all parents of future Pre-K, Head Start, and Kindergarten students! 📢 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM for PK/K Registration Day at Mecklenburg County Public Schools. 📌 What to Bring: ✅ Original Birth Certificate ✅ Immunization Record ✅ Proof of Residency (2 forms) ✅ Proof of Income (for Pre-K & Head Start only) ✅ Driver’s License or Passport 🔹 Pre-K students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2025 and attend with you for screening. 🔹 Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2025. 🔹 Head Start is free for qualifying families! Don't worry if you don’t have all documents—come register anyway! We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! 🎉 #EarlyEducation #MCPS #KindergartenRegistration #PreK #HeadStart

📢 Attention Future & Current MCHS Students! 📢 Course registration for the 2025-2026 school year is here! 📝🔥 🔹 For Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th Graders): ✅ Class Meeting & MCHS Tour: March 3 ✅ Registration: March 10 - 21 ✅ ORANGE course scheduling paper will be sent home and must be returned to your Math teacher by March 7 🔹 For Current 9th-11th Graders: ✅ Class Meetings: February 10 ✅ Registration: February 24 - March 7 ✅ Course Scheduling Paper Deadlines: 🔹 BLUE, PINK, & GREEN papers – Due to 1st Block teacher by February 14 📌 Important Reminders: 🖊 Parent signatures are required. 📅 Forms will be sent home after class meetings. Make sure to submit your forms on time and plan your future at MCHS! If you have any questions, contact the MCHS Counseling Department. 📞 #FuturePhoenix #MCHS #CourseRegistration #PlanYourFuture 🔥

🎉 February is CTE Month! 🎉 Governor Glenn Youngkin has designated February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month in the Commonwealth. Across the nation, we celebrate CTE to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of these programs that pave the way for a highly skilled workforce. This year's theme, “Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow!”, spotlights the success stories of excellence in CTE and its crucial role in shaping Virginia’s future. Join us on February 25 at the Mecklenburg MS/HS Complex for CTE Connect—your chance to see firsthand the incredible opportunities available for your student! Discover how CTE paves the way for a bright future through facility tours, hands-on demos, and engaging sessions with counselors and educators. Don’t miss out—come explore, experience, and connect at CTE Connect! https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/career-and-technical-education-month-2.html

📢 Attention Future MCMS Phoenix Families! 🔥 Course registration for the 2025-2026 school year is underway! 📝✨ 🚶‍♂️ 5th Grade Tours at MCMS: 📅 Feb 6 – South Hill & La Crosse 📅 Feb 7 – Chase City & Clarksville 🎓 Counselor Visits for Course Registration: 📍 March 5 – South Hill 📍 March 6 – Chase City & Clarksville 📍 March 7 – La Crosse 📌 Important Deadlines: 📄 Pink Paper (Rising 6th Graders) – Due Feb 28 📄 Yellow & Blue Papers (Rising 7th & 8th Graders) – Due March 7 (to math teacher) MCMS counselors will be working closely with students to ensure a smooth registration process. Don't miss these key dates! 📅🔥 #MCMS2026 #CourseRegistration #FuturePhoenix #MCMSProud

🌟 4th & 5th Grade Families – See What’s Next! Curious about middle school and how it connects with your child’s future? Join us for CTE Connect on February 25, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Mecklenburg MS/HS Complex! 🏫 Explore: • Tour the middle school with your own private tour guide. • Discover how middle school classes connect to high school career pathways. • Visit the Phoenix Farm to learn about agricultural programs and related career opportunities. 🛠️ Experience: • Participate in hands-on demonstrations to see the skills your child will build in both middle and high school. ✅ Connect: • Meet Mecklenburg Middle School CTE teachers to learn about the exciting opportunities available. • Talk to counselors and administrators to get answers to any questions you have about middle school. • Enjoy raffles, kids' stations, and parent resource guides. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, experience, and connect with your child’s future! 🍴 Bonus: The first 50 families to complete their task card will receive a take-home meal prepared by our MCHS Culinary students! Come and explore the next step in your child’s education!

📣 CTE Connect. Explore. Experience. Connect. Mecklenburg County Public Schools invites you to CTE Connect on February 25, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Mecklenburg MS/HS Complex! This event highlights how our elementary, middle, and high school classes work together to set students up for success. 🌟 Learn how CTE (Career and Technical Education) classes, hands-on learning, career exploration, and dual enrollment courses lead to incredible opportunities after graduation. ✅ Facility Tours ✅ Meet Counselors & Instructors ✅ Parent Resource Guide ✅ Hands-On Career Pathway Demos ✅ Financial Aid Workshop ✅Kids Stations 🍴 Bonus: The first 50 families to complete their task card will receive a take-home meal prepared by our MCHS Culinary students! This is your chance to see how CTE connects your child's education to their future goals. Don’t miss out!

Mecklenburg County Public Schools will open on a one-hour delay Friday, January 24th. All drivers should take advantage of this delay by allowing for some additional time for the drive to school. Breakfast will be served, and the lunch schedule will be as normal.

Due to icy conditions on many secondary roads within the county, schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. 12 month employees should report at 10 A.M.

Schools and offices will be open on regular schedule tomorrow (Wednesday, January 15, 2025).

Due to icy road conditions, MCPS will be closed Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 12 month employees should report at 10 am.

Schools and offices WILL be closed tomorrow. Monday will be considered a "remote day". As you know, students were sent home Friday with assignments in the event that schools would be closed Monday (January 13th). Students MUST submit their completed assignments immediately upon returning to school to be considered "PRESENT" during the remote day."

✨ Yesterday was a fun day at our Elementary Schools! ✨ There were some very special visitors who brought smiles and excitement to the classrooms and hallways.

Please see the following letter from the Southside Health District in regards to Pertussis (whooping cough).

Join us tomorrow for our Virtual Job Fair!

Special Education Advisory Committee Information

Help us Spread the word! Virtual Job Fair - December 10th! See details below!