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.
Next week the Bailey Center will be hosting a resource fair.
Here is our end of year testing and events calendars! Don't forget to order your yearbooks and sign up for the PTA!!!!
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!
Join us for this year's Art Export! This year our expo will include our students' coral reef on display, which was made from recycled materials found within our school. Every child has played an important role in this year's installation for the Art EXPO!
Student Highlight:
Te'Yona's artwork is featured on the flyer; she drew and painted the crab on the beach with watercolor paint, having drawn from observation. Her artwork was selected to represent CCES for Mecklenburg's elementary submission for the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA). At the conference, her artwork won 1st Place for the division at the elementary level and will be displayed at the regional office! She will be recognized by the school board at the April 21st meeting, along with the middle and high school students who participated also.
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.
Congratulations to the following students for being the top winners for the PTA's Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser.
Look out for information on how to join the PTA for next school year coming soon.
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.
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🎨✨ 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 . 🖌️
🎨✨ 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 . 🖌️
Statement Regarding This Morning's Incident at MCPS School Division
All after-school activities today are cancelled - Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Join us for an exciting March Madness Attendance Challenge as we compete to see which homeroom will be crowned Attendance Champions!
CCES will host our awards ceremonies the following dates.
These dates are subject to change.
"CTE Credentials Matter!"
🏆 Virginia students earned over 158,452 industry-recognized credentials in 2022-23!
From healthcare to IT to skilled trades, CTE certifications open doors to high-paying careers. 💼🔍
📢 Find out how YOU can earn CTE credentials! Join us at the CTE Connect Event TOMORROW, February 25 from 4-7 PM! If you're in grades 4-11, this is your chance to explore career options. 🎓
***UPDATE: Due to the conditions of the school parking lots, 12-month employees may work remotely***
Tomorrow, February 21st, will be a remote learning day.
Tomorrow, February 21st, will be a remote learning day. All 12-month employees should report at 10:00 AM.
Schools and Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, February 20, 2025. This shall be considered a REMOTE LEARNING DAY.
12 month employees are expected to check in and work from home, with the exception of Transportation and Maintenance (12-month) staff - who should contact their immediate supervisor for direction.
