Mecklenburg County Public Schools

Help us give a warm welcome to our new teachers! Sponsor a teacher or donate welcome items by July 14. Let’s show our educators how much our community cares!

Did you hear? MCPS is still hiring!

Explore our open positions and become part of an amazing team.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/work4MCPS or scan the code!

You’re invited! Join us for the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of the newly renovated Clarksville Elementary School!

1696 Noblin Farm Rd, Clarksville, VA

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

RSVP: (434) 374-8668

Get ready, MCPS families! It’s almost time for our Open House & Teacher Meet & Greet

Come meet your teachers, explore classrooms, and snap a First Day Preview Pic!
📅 Elementary – Monday, August 5 | 12:00–6:00 PM
📅 Middle & High School – Tuesday, August 6 | 12:00–6:00 PM

Let’s kick off the school year with smiles and school spirit!

Chase City Elementary Auction Information Click the link below: https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/4040308.html?kwd=&zip=&category=0

🎓 MCHS Class of 2025 Graduation – Livestream! 🎓 We’re so proud of our amazing graduates! If you can’t be with us in person, join us online and celebrate this milestone together. 📺 Watch the Graduation Live: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/_NfguaPmf1M?si=ZGEdBxXW28vr7CpG 🕒 Time: 9:00am Let’s cheer on the Class of 2025 as they turn the page to a new chapter. Don’t miss this special moment! 🎉🎓💫

🎉 MCPS Special Olympics – A Day to Remember! 🏅💙 📅 May 2nd, 2025 On May 2nd, we proudly came together to celebrate the incredible talents and spirit of our student-athletes at the MCPS Special Olympics! From the opening ceremony to the final finish line, the day was filled with joy, determination, and unforgettable moments of sportsmanship. 🌟 Our athletes gave it their all! The support from staff, volunteers, families, and peers made the day truly special. This event is a shining example of what inclusion and community look like in action. 👏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event a success, and especially to our amazing athletes. You continue to inspire us with your strength, courage, and heart!

📢 Attention Parents / Guardians! We are currently working on student accounts for the Virginia SUN Bucks program. To help ensure eligible students receive their benefits without delay, please confirm your mailing address is up to date with the school as soon as possible. ✅ Learn more about the program, eligibility, and FAQs here: https://virginiasunbucks.com

***Please note an important correction!*** 🎶 Attention Parents of Rising 6th Grade Band Students! 🎶 If your child is signed up for 6th grade band next school year (2025–2026), please note an important correction! Letters were sent home recently, but the date listed was incorrect. The correct information is below: 📅 Correct Date: Tuesday, May 20th 🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM 📍 Location: MCMS Auxiliary Gym Join us for Music & Arts Instrument Rental Night—a great opportunity to try out instruments, ask questions, and get everything your student needs to start band off right! Please see the corrected letter below. Thank you for your understanding! 📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Mingea at mmingea@mcpsweb.org

If you are still receiving this text message or email, ...don’t dismiss it! It is NOT a scam. It is your invitation to our new messaging system that our teachers will be using in the 2025-2026 school year. Sign up today using directions provided in the message. You can download the MCPS app by scanning the QR code in the image.

Join Us for a Free Summer of STEM Exploration! Get ready to dive into a week of hands-on fun and high-tech learning at the Computer Science Summer STEM Camps! These exciting, no-cost camps are the perfect opportunity for rising 4th through 7th graders to explore the world of coding, robotics, and technology—no prior experience needed! ELEMENTARY STEM CAMP (Rising 4th & 5th Graders) 📅 Dates & Locations: June 9–13 at Clarksville Elementary and Chase City Elementary (Old BHS) June 23–27 at LaCrosse Elementary ⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 💻 Activities: Build and code using LEGO bricks, explore new tech tools, and enjoy creative problem-solving. 🚌 Transportation: Morning transportation available Monday–Thursday Afternoon pickup required Friday drop-off and pickup required 🥪 Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided—or bring your own! MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM CAMP (Rising 6th & 7th Graders) 📅 Date: June 23–27, 2025 📍 Location: Mecklenburg County Middle School ⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 💻 Activities: Use Hummingbird Robotics kits to build and code your own robotic creations. Imagination is required—no coding experience necessary! 🚌 Transportation: Morning transportation available Monday–Thursday Afternoon pickup required Friday drop-off and pickup required 🥪 Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided—or bring your own! 🚀 READY TO REGISTER? Visit www.mcpsweb.org and click the “Summer STEM Camp” link for more information and to sign up. These camps are funded through an ACSE grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity this summer!

Middle School 2025 Testing Calendar

2025 Mecklenburg County HIGH SCHOOL Testing Calendar Please note: All students NOT taking an SOL will be required to take an exam unless they qualify for an exemption. Please see qualifications for exemption below: Exam Exemption (Seniors ONLY) pg. 19 of the MCHS Student Code of Conduct: -Seniors with a grade of "A" and no more than five (5) unexcused absences during the semester -Seniors with a grade of "A" and no more than ten (10) excused absences during the semester

Say hello to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MCPS app! With the addition of Classrooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features- another round of invites were sent this morning! Building admin are utilizing it the remainder of the semester, and teachers/staff will begin using it the 25-26 school year.

Due to impending bad weather this evening, all after school activities will be Canceled for March 31, 2025.

🌟 Happy National Social Work Month! 🌟 March is a time to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of social workers in improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. At Mecklenburg County Public Schools, we are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of Mrs. Shamia Moody & Mr. Darius Baskerville, our Family Liaison and Family Planning Specialist! 👏 They are an essential part of our Department of Student Services, supporting our students and staff every day. 💙 Join us in thanking them for their commitment to making a difference in our schools and community!

Mecklenburg Co. Schools, VA is moving all guardian-teacher chat to our MCPS app beginning the 25-26 school year. This method requires a one-time sign up- activate your account now to get ahead! A 2nd round of invites were sent via email/text this morning.

Say hello to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MCPS app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.

Say hello to two-way messaging in the MCPS app! The same district app now offers class announcements and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after March 19. Download for Android https://aptg.co/87p_J7 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/9yLTv8

🎨✨ Join us for the Mecklenburg County Public Schools ART EXPO! ✨🎨 📅 Date: April 10, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM 📍 Location: Mecklenburg County Middle School Cafeteria Come celebrate the incredible creativity of our students and experience an evening filled with inspiring artwork! Don't miss this chance to support our young artists . 🖌️