Dear Phoenix Fans and Visitors,
There will be no food or drinks allowed in the gym starting this winter. Please plan ahead to make sure all food and drinks are consumed in the MCHS or MCMS cafeterias. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
There will be no food or drinks allowed in the gym starting this winter. Please plan ahead to make sure all food and drinks are consumed in the MCHS or MCMS cafeterias. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Parents, caregivers, coaches, and teachers — this one’s for you.
Join us Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6–8 PM at Mecklenburg High School for Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive session designed to help adults recognize signs of risky behavior in teens.
You’ll learn about:
✔️ Current drug trends
✔️ Common items in a teen’s room that could signal concern
✔️ Lock & Talk VA and opioid overdose response training
✔️ Resources, breakout sessions, and more
This eye-opening presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
📍 Mecklenburg High School – 25001 Hwy 58, Baskerville, VA
📞 Questions? Contact Sgt. Jamie King (434) 210-2248, Deputy Kevin White (434) 265-3305, or Principal Dr. David Holzendorf (434) 447-1295
🔗 RSVP today — see what might be Hidden in Plain Sight.
Join us Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6–8 PM at Mecklenburg High School for Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive session designed to help adults recognize signs of risky behavior in teens.
You’ll learn about:
✔️ Current drug trends
✔️ Common items in a teen’s room that could signal concern
✔️ Lock & Talk VA and opioid overdose response training
✔️ Resources, breakout sessions, and more
This eye-opening presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
📍 Mecklenburg High School – 25001 Hwy 58, Baskerville, VA
📞 Questions? Contact Sgt. Jamie King (434) 210-2248, Deputy Kevin White (434) 265-3305, or Principal Dr. David Holzendorf (434) 447-1295
🔗 RSVP today — see what might be Hidden in Plain Sight.
Parents, caregivers, coaches, and teachers — this one’s for you.
Join us Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6–8 PM at Mecklenburg High School for Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive session designed to help adults recognize signs of risky behavior in teens.
You’ll learn about:
✔️ Current drug trends
✔️ Common items in a teen’s room that could signal concern
✔️ Lock & Talk VA and opioid overdose response training
✔️ Resources, breakout sessions, and more
This eye-opening presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
📍 Mecklenburg High School – 25001 Hwy 58, Baskerville, VA
📞 Questions? Contact Sgt. Jamie King (434) 210-2248, Deputy Kevin White (434) 265-3305, or Principal Dr. David Holzendorf (434) 447-1295
🔗 RSVP today — see what might be Hidden in Plain Sight.
Join us Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6–8 PM at Mecklenburg High School for Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive session designed to help adults recognize signs of risky behavior in teens.
You’ll learn about:
✔️ Current drug trends
✔️ Common items in a teen’s room that could signal concern
✔️ Lock & Talk VA and opioid overdose response training
✔️ Resources, breakout sessions, and more
This eye-opening presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
📍 Mecklenburg High School – 25001 Hwy 58, Baskerville, VA
📞 Questions? Contact Sgt. Jamie King (434) 210-2248, Deputy Kevin White (434) 265-3305, or Principal Dr. David Holzendorf (434) 447-1295
🔗 RSVP today — see what might be Hidden in Plain Sight.
🎉 Congratulations to our Top 3 Rooms Communicators for October! 🎉
A big shout-out to our top three teachers who posted the most announcements in Rooms during October! 👏 Your dedication to keeping families informed helps strengthen the home–school connection every day.
Parents: If you’re not yet connected with your child’s teachers in Rooms, it’s not too late!
📲 Download the free Mecklenburg Co. Schools, VA app today and get started—stay in the loop with class updates, announcements, and messages that matter most.
Stay tuned next month to see who will be our Top 3 for November!
#MCPSFamily #StayConnected #RoomsApp #ParentCommunication #OctoberSpotlight
A big shout-out to our top three teachers who posted the most announcements in Rooms during October! 👏 Your dedication to keeping families informed helps strengthen the home–school connection every day.
Parents: If you’re not yet connected with your child’s teachers in Rooms, it’s not too late!
📲 Download the free Mecklenburg Co. Schools, VA app today and get started—stay in the loop with class updates, announcements, and messages that matter most.
Stay tuned next month to see who will be our Top 3 for November!
#MCPSFamily #StayConnected #RoomsApp #ParentCommunication #OctoberSpotlight
At Mecklenburg County Public Schools, our School Psychologists are more than experts in learning and behavior. They are compassionate listeners, problem-solvers, and advocates who ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. From guiding families through challenges to empowering teachers with strategies for student wellness, their impact reaches every corner of our classrooms and community.
Please join us in thanking our outstanding School Psychologists, Mrs. Crystal Walsh & Dr. Sharon Lyles, for the care, dedication, and expertise they bring to MCPS every day. You make a difference—today and always.
Please join us in thanking our outstanding School Psychologists, Mrs. Crystal Walsh & Dr. Sharon Lyles, for the care, dedication, and expertise they bring to MCPS every day. You make a difference—today and always.
Announcement:🎓
Attention Mecklenburg Co. HS sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their parents. Herff Jones representatives will be at Mecklenburg Co HS to take senior orders, sophomore and junior ring orders, and achievement jacket orders on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. These are the final in-person order sessions at Mecklenburg Co. HS before our early discount pricing expires on December 5th. Please click on the attached links to view the senior and ring catalogues and pricing.
Please visit https://hjvirginia.com and select our school, Mecklenburg County High School, for more information.
Ring: https://issuu.com/hjvirginia.com/docs/mecklenburg_ring_catalog_2027_2028
SR: https://issuu.com/hjvirginia.com/docs/mecklenburg_sr_catalog_2026_
Attention Mecklenburg Co. HS sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their parents. Herff Jones representatives will be at Mecklenburg Co HS to take senior orders, sophomore and junior ring orders, and achievement jacket orders on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. These are the final in-person order sessions at Mecklenburg Co. HS before our early discount pricing expires on December 5th. Please click on the attached links to view the senior and ring catalogues and pricing.
Please visit https://hjvirginia.com and select our school, Mecklenburg County High School, for more information.
Ring: https://issuu.com/hjvirginia.com/docs/mecklenburg_ring_catalog_2027_2028
SR: https://issuu.com/hjvirginia.com/docs/mecklenburg_sr_catalog_2026_
Please see the letter from Dr. Holzendof.
Mecklenburg County High School proudly recognizes Mollie Deal as the November Senior of the Month. Mollie, the daughter of Josh and Nicole Deal, exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and service to the school and community. She is committed to her educational pursuits, attending the Governor’s School of Southside Virginia, plans to graduate with an Associate's Degree from SVCC, and maintains all A’s throughout her educational career. Beyond the classroom, Mollie is a member of the MCHS Marching Band, where she has served since eighth grade. Recently, she earned 1st Place Drum Major honors out of fourteen competitors. Mollie is a clarinet player recognized as an All-State Clarinetist (31st Chair, 2025) and a three-time All-District Band member.
Mollie has been a member of the Beta Club since sixth grade, contributing many hours to service projects and community initiatives, volunteering over 25 hours each year. She is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and a faithful attendee of Union Chapel Methodist Church, where she continues to demonstrate her commitment to faith and service.
In her spare time, Mollie enjoys reading, hunting, hiking, and traveling. After graduation, Mollie plans to attend Virginia Tech, where she hopes to major in Political Science and minor in Music. She has applied to the University of Virginia, George Mason University, James Madison University, and Old Dominion University. Congratulations to you, Mollie.
Mollie has been a member of the Beta Club since sixth grade, contributing many hours to service projects and community initiatives, volunteering over 25 hours each year. She is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and a faithful attendee of Union Chapel Methodist Church, where she continues to demonstrate her commitment to faith and service.
In her spare time, Mollie enjoys reading, hunting, hiking, and traveling. After graduation, Mollie plans to attend Virginia Tech, where she hopes to major in Political Science and minor in Music. She has applied to the University of Virginia, George Mason University, James Madison University, and Old Dominion University. Congratulations to you, Mollie.
Mecklenburg County Marching Phoenix earned a SUPERIOR rating today at VBODA marching assessment! The highest possible rating!
CALLING ALL INDOOR TRACK STARS!!!
Conditioning will take place November 10-13 from 3-5 pm and all participants will need a current physical on file. We are looking for all events; sprinters, mid and distance runners, throwers, jumpers, and hurdlers.
Tryouts will be November 17-18 and the parent meeting will be November 19.
Conditioning will take place November 10-13 from 3-5 pm and all participants will need a current physical on file. We are looking for all events; sprinters, mid and distance runners, throwers, jumpers, and hurdlers.
Tryouts will be November 17-18 and the parent meeting will be November 19.
This week in the EMS portion, students are learning how to check vital signs. Here are students checking pulse and respirations. They also added to their vital signs the ability to check a blood pressure AND THEY NAILED IT!!! Households- be warned! They’re coming to check you tonight and tomorrow night.
This week in Cross Country!
As we head into our true Championship season for cross country over the next two weeks, I wanted to give everyone an update on the fantastic week of racing our team experienced last week!
On Thursday, October 16, both our middle school and high school teams traveled to Angler's Park in Danville, Virginia for the Greater Danville Metro XC Championships hosted by Galileo Magnet School. As coaches we are happy to report that all of our teams finished within the top 50% of the schools in attendance! In addition 23 out of 32, Phoenix runners earned PRs at the event!
Our high school varsity boys team placed 6th scoring 162 points with an average time of 20:22. Scoring for the boys were Russell Sager, Holden Wells, Abram Flanigan, Christian Lecher, and Evan Hoffer.
Our high school varsity girls team WON the meet scoring 28 points with an average time of 22:29. We had 6 of our runners earn medals for finishing in the top 15. Scoring for the girls were Abby Mox, Lillian Beatty, Brooklynn Jackson, Helen Peters, and Olivia Griffin. McKenna Mull placed 15th.
On the middle school side, the boys earned 3rd place and the girls earned 2nd place! It was a tight race on both sides with the boys missing out on 2nd place by one point, and the girls missing out on 1st place by 6 points. Scoring for the middle school boys were Clinton Adams, Benjamin Moss, Eric Peregoy, Scott Lewis, and Cody Peregoy. Scoring for the middle school girls were Ava Dalton, who won the race in a time of 12:40, Lena Manning, Bristol Jenkins, Aubrey Chumney, and Lillian Peregoy.
From a coaching perspective, it has been a joy to watch our top runners dedicated themselves and some of their races to helping others improve and reach PR times. They have realized and taken ownership in the mantra that by putting others first the whole team improves! We are hoping that this proves true and helps us race to even faster times at the Piedmont District Championships and the Region 4D Championships in the coming weeks! We are also hopeful that our team is peaking at just the right time!
Over the weekend we also had four high school runners compete at The Virginia XC Showcase at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This event is one of the most prestigious in the country for XC runners, and we are so proud of the results! Our team competed in the Large School Division which raced at 2 pm and 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 18. Natalie Adams finished 12th out of 123 runners with a time of 20:54. Lillian Beatty finished 21st with a time of 21:24. On the boys side, Christian Lecher finished 6th out of 193 with a time of 16:46, and Holden Wells finished 32nd with a time of 17:39.
And finally THANK YOU! We COULD NOT do what we do and help drive our team to success without your support!
Your Phoenix XC Coaches
As we head into our true Championship season for cross country over the next two weeks, I wanted to give everyone an update on the fantastic week of racing our team experienced last week!
On Thursday, October 16, both our middle school and high school teams traveled to Angler's Park in Danville, Virginia for the Greater Danville Metro XC Championships hosted by Galileo Magnet School. As coaches we are happy to report that all of our teams finished within the top 50% of the schools in attendance! In addition 23 out of 32, Phoenix runners earned PRs at the event!
Our high school varsity boys team placed 6th scoring 162 points with an average time of 20:22. Scoring for the boys were Russell Sager, Holden Wells, Abram Flanigan, Christian Lecher, and Evan Hoffer.
Our high school varsity girls team WON the meet scoring 28 points with an average time of 22:29. We had 6 of our runners earn medals for finishing in the top 15. Scoring for the girls were Abby Mox, Lillian Beatty, Brooklynn Jackson, Helen Peters, and Olivia Griffin. McKenna Mull placed 15th.
On the middle school side, the boys earned 3rd place and the girls earned 2nd place! It was a tight race on both sides with the boys missing out on 2nd place by one point, and the girls missing out on 1st place by 6 points. Scoring for the middle school boys were Clinton Adams, Benjamin Moss, Eric Peregoy, Scott Lewis, and Cody Peregoy. Scoring for the middle school girls were Ava Dalton, who won the race in a time of 12:40, Lena Manning, Bristol Jenkins, Aubrey Chumney, and Lillian Peregoy.
From a coaching perspective, it has been a joy to watch our top runners dedicated themselves and some of their races to helping others improve and reach PR times. They have realized and taken ownership in the mantra that by putting others first the whole team improves! We are hoping that this proves true and helps us race to even faster times at the Piedmont District Championships and the Region 4D Championships in the coming weeks! We are also hopeful that our team is peaking at just the right time!
Over the weekend we also had four high school runners compete at The Virginia XC Showcase at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This event is one of the most prestigious in the country for XC runners, and we are so proud of the results! Our team competed in the Large School Division which raced at 2 pm and 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 18. Natalie Adams finished 12th out of 123 runners with a time of 20:54. Lillian Beatty finished 21st with a time of 21:24. On the boys side, Christian Lecher finished 6th out of 193 with a time of 16:46, and Holden Wells finished 32nd with a time of 17:39.
And finally THANK YOU! We COULD NOT do what we do and help drive our team to success without your support!
Your Phoenix XC Coaches
🎓 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR OFFICERS! 🎓
We’re excited to announce your Senior Class Officers for the 2025–2026 school year!
President: Brandy Whittle
Vice President: Jaleah Pulliam
Secretary: Aliza Hatcher
Treasurer: Kensley Neal
These student leaders will represent the Class of 2026 throughout the year—planning events, fundraisers, and creating unforgettable memories leading up to graduation! 🎉
Let’s give them a big Phoenix shoutout and show our support as they get to work making senior year the best one yet!
We’re excited to announce your Senior Class Officers for the 2025–2026 school year!
President: Brandy Whittle
Vice President: Jaleah Pulliam
Secretary: Aliza Hatcher
Treasurer: Kensley Neal
These student leaders will represent the Class of 2026 throughout the year—planning events, fundraisers, and creating unforgettable memories leading up to graduation! 🎉
Let’s give them a big Phoenix shoutout and show our support as they get to work making senior year the best one yet!
🎓 Attention MCHS 10th & 11th Grade Families!
Are you interested in advanced summer learning opportunities? Join us for a Parent Information Session about the Summer Residential Governor’s School (GS) Programs on November 3 at 6:00 PM at the MCPS Central Office.
These programs offer immersive experiences in:
🌾 Agriculture
🔬 Engineering, Marine Science, Medicine & Health Sciences
🎭 Visual & Performing Arts
🧠 Mathematics, Science, & Technology
💬 Humanities
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about applying and what these incredible programs offer!
📍 175 Mayfield Drive, Boydton, VA
📧 For questions, contact Tracey Rogers at trogers@mcpsweb.org
#WeAreMCPS #PhoenixProud #MCPSExcellence #DrivenByExcellence
Are you interested in advanced summer learning opportunities? Join us for a Parent Information Session about the Summer Residential Governor’s School (GS) Programs on November 3 at 6:00 PM at the MCPS Central Office.
These programs offer immersive experiences in:
🌾 Agriculture
🔬 Engineering, Marine Science, Medicine & Health Sciences
🎭 Visual & Performing Arts
🧠 Mathematics, Science, & Technology
💬 Humanities
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about applying and what these incredible programs offer!
📍 175 Mayfield Drive, Boydton, VA
📧 For questions, contact Tracey Rogers at trogers@mcpsweb.org
#WeAreMCPS #PhoenixProud #MCPSExcellence #DrivenByExcellence
Just some of our MCHS Spirit Week students!!!!!!!!!!!!
🍁📸 Fall Picture Retake Day is Coming! 😄
Say cheese one more time, Phoenix Family!
If you missed Picture Day or want a redo, here’s your chance to shine! ✨
🏫 School: Mecklenburg County High School Gymnasium
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29
🆔 Picture Day ID: EVT4DFD2K
Say cheese one more time, Phoenix Family!
If you missed Picture Day or want a redo, here’s your chance to shine! ✨
🏫 School: Mecklenburg County High School Gymnasium
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29
🆔 Picture Day ID: EVT4DFD2K
🎉📸 SENIORS ONLY! 📸🎉
Hey Class of 2025—it’s your LAST Homecoming!
Celebrate it with a special Seniors-Only Photo Booth on Pep Rally Day!
📅 When: Friday, October 17th
🍔 During YOUR lunch (must go during your own lunch!)
👯 Grab your friends, strike a pose, and capture the memory of your final Homecoming week!
Don’t miss it—this moment is just for YOU, seniors! ❤️🖤
Hey Class of 2025—it’s your LAST Homecoming!
Celebrate it with a special Seniors-Only Photo Booth on Pep Rally Day!
📅 When: Friday, October 17th
🍔 During YOUR lunch (must go during your own lunch!)
👯 Grab your friends, strike a pose, and capture the memory of your final Homecoming week!
Don’t miss it—this moment is just for YOU, seniors! ❤️🖤
We would like to give a big SHOUT OUT to our WONDERFUL CUSTODIANS! Thank you so much for all you do each and every day. Our schools would not run with out you!
Mecklenburg County High School and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Mecklenburg County High School
Address: 25001 Highway 58, Baskerville, VA, 23915
Room Name: GYM
Date: Thr Oct 2, 2025
Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Jennifer Compton
Click here to make an appointment
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Mecklenburg County High School
Address: 25001 Highway 58, Baskerville, VA, 23915
Room Name: GYM
Date: Thr Oct 2, 2025
Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Jennifer Compton
Click here to make an appointment
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
Your amazing Phoenix Cross Country team experienced another successful week at both the Halifax Regular Season Piedmont District meet and the Fork Union Cross Country Invitational! Results and highlights are as follows:
On Wednesday, September 17, both the girls and boys high school cross country teams competed at Edmunds Park in Halifax for a regular season Piedmont District Meet. We are happy to report that the Phoenix Girls finished in 1st place and the Phoenix Boys finished in 3rd place. For the girls, Brooklynn Jackson brought home the win with a time of 22:14. Helen Peters finished 3rd, McKenna Mull finished 4th, Abby Mox finished 8th, and Kiarah Mills finished 9th. On the boys side, Holden Wells finished 9th, Christian Lecher finished 12th, Evan Hoffer finished 15th, Reid Blackwell finished 23rd, and Uriah Neal finished 37th. Both the girls and boys team ran strategic races to help team members learn to pace a fast race and help them reach personal records.
On Saturday, September 20, both the middle and high school competed in the Fork Union Cross Country Invitational! It was an extremely successful day on a tough, hilly course!
After a 12th place overall finish last year, this year the middle school girls improved to 7th place! Scoring for the middle school girls were Ava Dalton, Lena Manning, Harmony Cox, Lillian Peregoy, and Lilly Jarman. Both Ava Dalton (10:42) and Rose Morrison (17:01) ran to a PR on this 2.5K course!
Our middle school boys only had four runners so they could not officially participate as a team. However, they scored well individually. Clinton Adams finished first for the Phoenix with an 11:06. Other runners were Benjamin Moss (11:19), Scott Lewis (11:32), and Cody Peregoy (15:37.)
Our high school girls ran in the Patriot 5K during the meet and after finishing 5th place last year, improved to 2nd place overall this year and brought home a cool wooden trophy! Abby Mox finished 1st overall with a PR time of 21:10, Natalie Adams was a very close 2nd (21:16), Lillian Beatty finished 7th overall (22:37), and also scoring for the Phoenix girls were Helen Peters (23:56) and McKenna Mull (25:13.)
For the high school boys, Christian Lecher finished 17th in the Colonial 5K with a time of 16:42. Six other Phoenix competed in the Patriot 5K and gained three spots over last year improving from 13th to 10th place overall. Holden Wells finished 5th overall in the Patriot 5K with a 17:49. Also scoring for the Phoenix were Abram Flanigan, Russell Sager, Warren York, and Uriah Neal.
On Wednesday, September 17, both the girls and boys high school cross country teams competed at Edmunds Park in Halifax for a regular season Piedmont District Meet. We are happy to report that the Phoenix Girls finished in 1st place and the Phoenix Boys finished in 3rd place. For the girls, Brooklynn Jackson brought home the win with a time of 22:14. Helen Peters finished 3rd, McKenna Mull finished 4th, Abby Mox finished 8th, and Kiarah Mills finished 9th. On the boys side, Holden Wells finished 9th, Christian Lecher finished 12th, Evan Hoffer finished 15th, Reid Blackwell finished 23rd, and Uriah Neal finished 37th. Both the girls and boys team ran strategic races to help team members learn to pace a fast race and help them reach personal records.
On Saturday, September 20, both the middle and high school competed in the Fork Union Cross Country Invitational! It was an extremely successful day on a tough, hilly course!
After a 12th place overall finish last year, this year the middle school girls improved to 7th place! Scoring for the middle school girls were Ava Dalton, Lena Manning, Harmony Cox, Lillian Peregoy, and Lilly Jarman. Both Ava Dalton (10:42) and Rose Morrison (17:01) ran to a PR on this 2.5K course!
Our middle school boys only had four runners so they could not officially participate as a team. However, they scored well individually. Clinton Adams finished first for the Phoenix with an 11:06. Other runners were Benjamin Moss (11:19), Scott Lewis (11:32), and Cody Peregoy (15:37.)
Our high school girls ran in the Patriot 5K during the meet and after finishing 5th place last year, improved to 2nd place overall this year and brought home a cool wooden trophy! Abby Mox finished 1st overall with a PR time of 21:10, Natalie Adams was a very close 2nd (21:16), Lillian Beatty finished 7th overall (22:37), and also scoring for the Phoenix girls were Helen Peters (23:56) and McKenna Mull (25:13.)
For the high school boys, Christian Lecher finished 17th in the Colonial 5K with a time of 16:42. Six other Phoenix competed in the Patriot 5K and gained three spots over last year improving from 13th to 10th place overall. Holden Wells finished 5th overall in the Patriot 5K with a 17:49. Also scoring for the Phoenix were Abram Flanigan, Russell Sager, Warren York, and Uriah Neal.
