Making Safe & Responsible Choices! 🍎🚔📚
Our 5th graders are learning to "Keep it REAL" with the help of our dedicated School Resource Officers! Through the 10-week D.A.R.E. program, students are gaining essential life skills, from handling stress and resisting peer pressure to mastering the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model.
Our 5th graders are learning to "Keep it REAL" with the help of our dedicated School Resource Officers! Through the 10-week D.A.R.E. program, students are gaining essential life skills, from handling stress and resisting peer pressure to mastering the D.A.R.E. Decision-Making Model.
Get ready for a night of creativity and talent! 🎨🎷💃
Mecklenburg County Public Schools is thrilled to invite you to our Fine Arts Festival on April 22nd. From vibrant gallery walks to live stage performances, come see the incredible work our students have been doing all year long.
📅 Event Details
When: April 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Mecklenburg County Middle School
🎭 Performance Schedule
Don’t miss a beat! Catch our student performers on stage:
5:00 – 5:25: MCHS Dance
5:30 – 5:45: LCE Keyboards & CES Recorders
5:45 – 6:00: CCES Violins
6:00 – 6:15: SHE Ukuleles
6:15 – 6:30: MCMS Band
6:30 – 6:45: MCHS Band
Note: Student artwork from all schools will be on display in the MCMS Cafeteria throughout the entire event. Come support our young artists!
#MCPSFineArts #SupportTheArts #StudentTalent #MecklenburgCounty #ArtsFestival
Mecklenburg County Public Schools is thrilled to invite you to our Fine Arts Festival on April 22nd. From vibrant gallery walks to live stage performances, come see the incredible work our students have been doing all year long.
📅 Event Details
When: April 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Mecklenburg County Middle School
🎭 Performance Schedule
Don’t miss a beat! Catch our student performers on stage:
5:00 – 5:25: MCHS Dance
5:30 – 5:45: LCE Keyboards & CES Recorders
5:45 – 6:00: CCES Violins
6:00 – 6:15: SHE Ukuleles
6:15 – 6:30: MCMS Band
6:30 – 6:45: MCHS Band
Note: Student artwork from all schools will be on display in the MCMS Cafeteria throughout the entire event. Come support our young artists!
#MCPSFineArts #SupportTheArts #StudentTalent #MecklenburgCounty #ArtsFestival
Due to the potential for hazardous weather conditions tomorrow, March 16th, Schools will be closed for students.
All employees should report at 8:00 am and will be released at 12:00 pm, except maintenance staff who will receive direction from the Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Dalton.
PreK, Kindergarten and 5th Grade students only: Cap and Gown picture day will be held Thursday, March 26th. Please ensure your child is at school on time, as we will begin taking pictures first thing in the morning.
REMINDER: MCPS will be closed Friday, March 13th for students.
Reminder: MCPS will be open for students on Monday., March 9th.
Friday, March 13th, school will be closed for students.
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🏎️ Save the Date: 4th Annual PHOENIXFEST! 🏎️
Looking for the perfect Saturday plan? Join us for a day of cars, food, and prizes at the MCHS Student Parking Lot! Whether you're a gearhead or just looking for some family fun, there’s something for everyone.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 25001 Highway 58, Baskerville, VA 23915
🔥 What’s Happening:
Car Show: Show off your ride for just a $5 entry fee!
Win Big: Bingo, 50/50 Raffle, and Door Prize raffles.
Custom Raffle: Don't miss your chance to win a custom-built fire pit from our Welding department!
Shop: Official Phoenixfest apparel will be available for purchase.
🌭 Good Eats: Come hungry! We’ll have a Hot Dog Stand and the Hutch Smoking Grill food truck on-site serving up the good stuff.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This event is CASH ONLY. Please plan accordingly!
Questions? Reach out to Tonya Jett (tdunn@mcpsweb.org) or Paul Groves (pgroves@mcpsweb.org).
See you there!
#Phoenixfest2026 #CarShow #BaskervilleVA #CommunityFun #MCHS #SupportLocal
🏎️ Save the Date: 4th Annual PHOENIXFEST! 🏎️
Looking for the perfect Saturday plan? Join us for a day of cars, food, and prizes at the MCHS Student Parking Lot! Whether you're a gearhead or just looking for some family fun, there’s something for everyone.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: 25001 Highway 58, Baskerville, VA 23915
🔥 What’s Happening:
Car Show: Show off your ride for just a $5 entry fee!
Win Big: Bingo, 50/50 Raffle, and Door Prize raffles.
Custom Raffle: Don't miss your chance to win a custom-built fire pit from our Welding department!
Shop: Official Phoenixfest apparel will be available for purchase.
🌭 Good Eats: Come hungry! We’ll have a Hot Dog Stand and the Hutch Smoking Grill food truck on-site serving up the good stuff.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This event is CASH ONLY. Please plan accordingly!
Questions? Reach out to Tonya Jett (tdunn@mcpsweb.org) or Paul Groves (pgroves@mcpsweb.org).
See you there!
#Phoenixfest2026 #CarShow #BaskervilleVA #CommunityFun #MCHS #SupportLocal
🎒 Save the Date: Pre-K, Head Start, & Kindergarten Registration!
Is your child ready to start their school journey? Mecklenburg County Public Schools is hosting a one-day registration event for the 2026-2027 school year!
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Where: Please register at the school in your specific attendance zone.
What to Bring:
Make sure to bring an original birth certificate, immunization records, a driver’s license, and two forms of proof of residency. If you are applying for Pre-K or Head Start, please also bring proof of income.
💡 Important Note: If you are applying for Pre-K, your child MUST attend the registration with you for a potential screening.
Is your child ready to start their school journey? Mecklenburg County Public Schools is hosting a one-day registration event for the 2026-2027 school year!
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Where: Please register at the school in your specific attendance zone.
What to Bring:
Make sure to bring an original birth certificate, immunization records, a driver’s license, and two forms of proof of residency. If you are applying for Pre-K or Head Start, please also bring proof of income.
💡 Important Note: If you are applying for Pre-K, your child MUST attend the registration with you for a potential screening.
📢 Meeting Update: Special Education Advisory Committee
Attention Parents, Guardians, and Community Partners! Please take note of a schedule change for our upcoming Special Education Advisory Committee meeting.
The meeting previously scheduled for March 2nd has been moved. Please mark your calendars for the new date:
🗓️ NEW DATE: Monday, March 9th
🕙 TIME: 10:00 AM
📍 LOCATION: Central Office (Virtual option available!)
We want you to be a part of our team! Your voice and partnership are vital to supporting our students.
How to Join or Get Involved:
If you have questions or need the virtual link, please reach out to:
👤 Erin Fleming, Director of Student Services
📧 efleming@mcpsweb.org
📞 434-738-6111
Attention Parents, Guardians, and Community Partners! Please take note of a schedule change for our upcoming Special Education Advisory Committee meeting.
The meeting previously scheduled for March 2nd has been moved. Please mark your calendars for the new date:
🗓️ NEW DATE: Monday, March 9th
🕙 TIME: 10:00 AM
📍 LOCATION: Central Office (Virtual option available!)
We want you to be a part of our team! Your voice and partnership are vital to supporting our students.
How to Join or Get Involved:
If you have questions or need the virtual link, please reach out to:
👤 Erin Fleming, Director of Student Services
📧 efleming@mcpsweb.org
📞 434-738-6111
Mecklenburg County Public Schools is proud to celebrate Read Across America Week!
📚✨ March 2 through March 6 ✨📚
All week long, our elementary students will enjoy special guest readers who are taking time to share their love of reading and connect with our learners in meaningful ways. There is nothing more powerful than a great story read aloud by someone who believes in the magic of books.
Even more exciting, every elementary student will receive a free book to take home and keep. We want our students building home libraries, growing their imaginations, and discovering that reading can take them anywhere.
Families, ask your child what they are reading this week.
Community members, thank you for being part of the story.
#WeAreMCPS #MCPSProud
📚✨ March 2 through March 6 ✨📚
All week long, our elementary students will enjoy special guest readers who are taking time to share their love of reading and connect with our learners in meaningful ways. There is nothing more powerful than a great story read aloud by someone who believes in the magic of books.
Even more exciting, every elementary student will receive a free book to take home and keep. We want our students building home libraries, growing their imaginations, and discovering that reading can take them anywhere.
Families, ask your child what they are reading this week.
Community members, thank you for being part of the story.
#WeAreMCPS #MCPSProud
Monday, February 23rd will be MCPS Power Attendance Day. CCES will celebrate by creating crafts to share with our community members while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa and cupcakes. All students who "SHOW UP" this day will be entered to win a prize from our attendance display case. Remember 100% attendance is always our goal!
Monday, February 23rd will be MCPS Power Attendance Day. CCES will celebrate by creating crafts to share with our community members while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa and cupcakes. All students who "SHOW UP" this day will be entered to win a prize from our attendance display case. Remember 100% attendance is always our goal!
🚍🔒 NOW HIRING AT MCPS | Make a Real Impact Every Day
At Mecklenburg County Public Schools, student safety and success are not just priorities. They are promises.
We are hiring for two key part-time positions that directly support our students and strengthen our schools.
🚌 Bus Driver
Want to be the reason a child starts and ends their day safely? Our Bus Drivers transport students to and from school, activities, and field trips with professionalism and care. If you are dependable, steady under pressure, and genuinely care about students, this role matters.
🔒 School Safety & Security Liaison
📍 Mecklenburg County High School | Baskerville, VA
💲 Starting at $26.50 per hour
This position plays a vital role in maintaining a secure campus environment. Responsibilities include monitoring building access, screening visitors, overseeing surveillance systems, and working alongside school administration and law enforcement partners.
If you have experience in security, military, or law enforcement and want to serve students in a meaningful way, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose.
At MCPS, our mission is clear. We provide a safe, student-focused learning environment that promotes academic excellence, creativity, and student wellness.
If you are ready to support students, serve families, and strengthen our community, we encourage you to apply.
📞 Questions? Contact Jennifer Carraway at (434) 738-6111 or jcarraway@mcpsweb.org
#NowHiring #WeAreMCPS #MCPSExcellence
At Mecklenburg County Public Schools, student safety and success are not just priorities. They are promises.
We are hiring for two key part-time positions that directly support our students and strengthen our schools.
🚌 Bus Driver
Want to be the reason a child starts and ends their day safely? Our Bus Drivers transport students to and from school, activities, and field trips with professionalism and care. If you are dependable, steady under pressure, and genuinely care about students, this role matters.
🔒 School Safety & Security Liaison
📍 Mecklenburg County High School | Baskerville, VA
💲 Starting at $26.50 per hour
This position plays a vital role in maintaining a secure campus environment. Responsibilities include monitoring building access, screening visitors, overseeing surveillance systems, and working alongside school administration and law enforcement partners.
If you have experience in security, military, or law enforcement and want to serve students in a meaningful way, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose.
At MCPS, our mission is clear. We provide a safe, student-focused learning environment that promotes academic excellence, creativity, and student wellness.
If you are ready to support students, serve families, and strengthen our community, we encourage you to apply.
📞 Questions? Contact Jennifer Carraway at (434) 738-6111 or jcarraway@mcpsweb.org
#NowHiring #WeAreMCPS #MCPSExcellence
📣 Mark your calendars, Mecklenburg families! 🎒✨
It’s time to start the journey into the classroom! Mecklenburg County Public Schools is hosting a one-day registration event for Pre-K, Head Start, and Kindergarten.
Whether your little one is just starting out or moving up to the "big kid" school, we can't wait to meet our newest students!
🗓️ The Details
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Where: Please register at the school in your child’s attendance zone.
📝 What to Bring
To make the process smooth, please bring the following:
Original Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Proof of Residency (2 forms required)
Driver’s License
For Pre-K & Head Start Only: Proof of income (W-2, pay stubs, or benefit statements).
💡 Important Notes
Pre-K Applicants: Your child MUST attend with you for a possible screening.
Don’t have everything? Come anyway! You can still begin the process, though residency and income are needed to determine eligibility.
Age Requirements: Children must meet the age requirements (3, 4, or 5 years old) on or before September 30th, 2026.
Help us spread the word! Tag a friend with a little one or share this post to help our community get ready for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎📚
#MecklenburgSchools #BackToSchool #PreKRegistration #KindergartenBound #CommunityStrong
It’s time to start the journey into the classroom! Mecklenburg County Public Schools is hosting a one-day registration event for Pre-K, Head Start, and Kindergarten.
Whether your little one is just starting out or moving up to the "big kid" school, we can't wait to meet our newest students!
🗓️ The Details
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Where: Please register at the school in your child’s attendance zone.
📝 What to Bring
To make the process smooth, please bring the following:
Original Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Proof of Residency (2 forms required)
Driver’s License
For Pre-K & Head Start Only: Proof of income (W-2, pay stubs, or benefit statements).
💡 Important Notes
Pre-K Applicants: Your child MUST attend with you for a possible screening.
Don’t have everything? Come anyway! You can still begin the process, though residency and income are needed to determine eligibility.
Age Requirements: Children must meet the age requirements (3, 4, or 5 years old) on or before September 30th, 2026.
Help us spread the word! Tag a friend with a little one or share this post to help our community get ready for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎📚
#MecklenburgSchools #BackToSchool #PreKRegistration #KindergartenBound #CommunityStrong
Mecklenburg County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow January 30. 12 month employees report to work (10:00 am-4:00pm)
CCES will be celebrating our commitment to "SHOWING UP" every day for our education on January 20th. All students will be treated to ice cream and their name will be entered for an opportunity to win a prize from our attendance display case!
Good evening Chase City Elementary,
Our winter dance scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, December 12th has been postponed to a later date. We will get that information out to you all as soon as it’s available. If you have already purchased your tickets, no worries, we will have those ready for you for our rescheduled date. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you will have an opportunity to do so on a later date. If you have any questions please call us at 434-372-4770.
Our winter dance scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, December 12th has been postponed to a later date. We will get that information out to you all as soon as it’s available. If you have already purchased your tickets, no worries, we will have those ready for you for our rescheduled date. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you will have an opportunity to do so on a later date. If you have any questions please call us at 434-372-4770.
CCES School Market will be held tomorrow, December 11th from 4:15 PM-5:45 PM. This is open to all currently enrolled CCES students. This event is on first come first serve basis and open only until supplies last. No guests will be allowed to park until after 4PM to allow ample time for dismissal.
Congratulations Chase City Elementary!! We are MCPS Attendance Power Day winners for the month of November. Let's keep the trophy with us this December!! Remember 100% Attendance is the goal!!
Due to the possibility of hazardous weather tomorrow, Friday, December 5th, and out of an abundance of caution, Schools will be closed and the day will be a remote day for students. One day's worth of homework is being sent home for students to complete and return once schools are back in session. Tomorrow will also be a remote work day for all twelve-month employees. Maintenance staff, please contact your direct supervisor for any additional information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
