Students may begin entering the building at 7:20 a.m. This is the time to get settled, grab breakfast, and get ready for the day. Arrival and breakfast end at 7:40 a.m., and all students should be in the building by then. By 7:45 a.m., students should be seated in their first block as the tardy bell rings and the Phoenix 5 Morning Show begins.
We also want to remind families about important forms that were recently sent home.
Students in grades 9 through 11 received course registration forms for next school year, along with transportation and census forms. Please review them carefully, make any needed changes, and send them back with your student.
Students in grades 11 and 12 received a military opt-out form that must be reviewed and signed.
All forms are due by Friday, April 3. Let’s make sure everything is completed and turned in on time.
Mecklenburg County High School’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in the MCHS gymnasium. Each senior will receive six tickets to graduation. Graduation tickets will be issued to the seniors on Friday, May 22nd, during the mandatory senior graduation practice. Each senior will be required to wear his or her cap, tassel, medal, gown and only stoles or cords issued by Mecklenburg County High School or Southside Virginia Community College Administration and Faculty. Boys will wear dark slacks (no jeans), white shirt, dark tie, and dark dress shoes (no tennis shoes, crocs, etc.). Girls will wear a dress, dress pants (no jeans) with a blouse or a skirt and blouse with dark dress shoes (no tennis shoes, crocs, etc.). Dresses should have a neckline, which cannot be seen above the collar of the robe. The dress or skirt should not fall below the bottom of the graduation gown.
Graduating seniors will enter the MCHS campus via the Highway 58 entrance only. The Wooden Bridge Road entrance will be closed. Seniors should display their cap on their car dashboard to identify themselves as graduates for parking staff. Parking staff will direct graduate traffic to park in the middle school parking lot on the western (left) side of the building. All individuals, including graduating seniors and guests, are encouraged to carpool as there are a limited number of parking spaces available on campus. Graduating seniors should enter the building via the main entrance/front doors of the high school and arrive no later than 7:00 A.M.
Guests to the 2026 Commencement Ceremony will enter the campus via the Highway 58 entrance only. The Wooden Bridge Road entrance will be closed. Guests will be directed to park in the high school faculty and student parking lots on the eastern (right) side of the building. Guests will enter the building via the cafeteria doors (rear of the building) starting at 7:30 A.M. Handicap parking will be available in the bus parking lot near the cafeteria entrance. No one will be allowed to enter after 9:00 A.M. Each individual attending the graduation ceremony will need a ticket to enter. All individuals, including graduating seniors and guests, are encouraged to carpool as there are a limited number of parking spaces available on campus. Each guest will be required to go through our metal detectors at the high school entrance.
MCHS will take certain measures to ensure our graduation is safe and successful. Metal detectors will be utilized at this event; all seniors and guests will walk through metal detectors when entering the building. No bags will be allowed, including, but not limited to, purses, diaper bags, bookbags, camera bags, satchels, fanny packs, and drawstring bags. Additionally, no tobacco, vapes, e-cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, or weapons are allowed on campus.
The ceremony will be live-streamed via the MCPS YouTube channel for those who are unable to attend graduation at MCHS. There will be no overflow seating available.
We look forward to recognizing the Class of 2026!
We would like to thank Avery Layne and Sarah Dejarnette for providing our class with the opportunity to be involved in this project.
Our Geometry students wrapped up their Quadrilateral unit with a hands-on paper folding activity! 📄✂️ By folding and analyzing paper shapes, students explored the properties of parallelograms, squares, rhombi, rectangles, and trapezoids in a fun, tactile way.
This activity allowed students to discover the properties themselves and included a rreview of interior and exterior polygon angle sum formulas to prepare for their upcoming unit test and SOL test! 🧠✨
Mrs. Mull and Mrs. Bevell are so proud of our nurse aide students during their clinical rotation with our amazing community partner, Chase City Health and Rehab. Each student completes 40 hours of hands-on clinical skills to finish the program—building confidence, compassion, and real-world experience.
Phoenix CNAs in the making! 🔥
💡 Did you know? The demand for Nurse Aides is projected to grow about 4% over the next decade, with hundreds of thousands of openings each year due to our aging population and increasing healthcare needs. The future is bright—and needed—for these students!
#PhoenixCNAs #FutureHealthcareHeroes #ClinicalRotation #CommunityPartnership #HealthcareCareers
Wednesday May 20 2026
Today in Mrs. Mull's Intro to Health and Medical Sciences class, students learned about vital signs—learning not just how to take them, but the science behind what they mean.
Students practiced checking pulse and blood pressure, building real clinical skills they’ll use in future healthcare settings. To bring it all to life, they measured their vitals at rest, then headed outside for some exercise before rechecking and comparing their pre- and post-activity results.
This real-world experience helped students see firsthand how the body responds to physical activity—and why vital signs are such an important tool in patient care.
Future healthcare professionals in the making!
#CTE #FutureHealthcareWorkers #HandsOnLearning #VitalSigns
To help ensure a smooth and magical evening, please review the following parking and traffic directions for Prom:
🚗 All prom traffic will enter through the main entrance off Highway 58. Students will enter prom through the front entrance of the building. Doors will open at 7:00 pm.
🚙 Students Driving & Parking
Please bear to the right upon entering.
You will be directed to the student parking lot.
🚙 Student Drop-Off
Vehicles dropping off students should also bear right and follow the car rider line.
📸 Spectators
Spectators should use the left lane and park in the middle school faculty parking lot.
After parking, spectators are asked to remain in the designated area in front of the building while waiting to take photos.
We can’t wait to celebrate a magical evening as we live our fairytale….✨ Once Upon a Dream ✨
Today, Mrs Phelps's students took their learning outside the classroom and into the real world! While staking out the dimensions of a shed, they applied the Pythagorean Theorem to ensure the diagonals were congruent and the corners formed perfect right angles.
By measuring carefully and checking their work, students saw firsthand how geometry is used in construction and design every day. Hands-on learning like this helps bring math to life and builds problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the classroom!
Great job to our students for applying what they’ve learned and working together to make math meaningful! 👏📏
Check out our Web Design students in action! 🖥️✨
We aren't just designing graduation announcements on a screen; we’re running a full-scale School-Based Enterprise right here in the classroom. From the first digital draft to the final precision cut, our team is ensuring every announcement is perfect for your big day.
🎓 Why Order From Us?
Student-Led Quality: Support your peers while getting a professional, custom product.
Hand-Crafted Care: As you can see, we’re hands-on with every single order!
Custom Designs: We work with you to make sure your personality shines through.
Real-World Skills: Every purchase helps us master the tools of the trade—from Adobe Suite to professional finishing equipment
Joshua Bancherau
Mecklenburg County High School is proud to recognize Joshua Bancherau as our April Senior of the Month—a student whose creativity, dedication, and positive spirit have made a meaningful impact on our school community. Joshua’s teachers describe him as an outstanding student whose intelligence, kindness, and strong work ethic set him apart. He consistently approaches challenges with a positive attitude and is always willing to support his peers and teachers. His eagerness to try new things and commitment to growth reflect a maturity that will serve him well beyond high school.
One of Joshua’s strongest skills is his talent in photography. As a talented photographer, he shows both creativity and technical ability in every project he takes on. His work on the school yearbook has been invaluable, as he played a key role in meeting deadlines and ensuring the final product captured the pride and spirit of Mecklenburg County High School. His knack for collaborating and leading behind the scenes reflects his character and dedication.
Along with his artistic talents, Joshua is very involved in school activities. He takes part in Beta, DECA, and FBLA, reaching the state level this year. He shows his dedication to academic and leadership excellence. He is also an active member of Phoenix 5, serving as an engineer, and competes in both indoor and outdoor track. Additionally, Joshua has taken initiative in his academic path by enrolling in courses at Southside Virginia Community College, where he is on track to earn his associate’s degree this summer—an impressive achievement that highlights his drive and ambitions.
After graduation, Joshua plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to pursue a degree in photography and film. We are incredibly proud to honor Joshua Bancherau as our April Senior of the Month. His dedication, creativity, and leadership truly embody the spirit of Mecklenburg County High School. Congratulations, Joshua!
-31 members who scored points for the team
-21 PRs from 5 girls and 16 boys
-13 members or relays earning medals
-A 4th place finish for the boys out of 15 teams!!!! And only 5 points out of 3rd!
-A 1st place finish for the girls with 113 points!!!
Some highlights included:
-Madison Oliver and Mariah Parker coming in 1st and 2nd in the 100m and the 200m!
-All girls and boys relay teams placing and earning points for the team!
-Girls 4x100 1st
-Girls 4x400 3rd
-Girls 4x800 2nd
-Boys 4x100 5th with a PR time of 46.71
-Boys 4x400 4th with a PR time of 3:53.06
-Boys 4x800 3rd
-All four discus throwers having big PR improvements!
-Kavon Crayton 95-0
-Cergeo Feggins 83-09
-Kyuntae Mays 76-11
Ty'Juan Townes 80-06
Thank you, as always, for your continued support! Now get pumped for our first home meet on Wednesday, April 1! Come out and see these amazing, hard working athletes!
Coach Beatty, Coach Boothe, Coach Geo, and Coach Lubambo
And a special shoutout to our graduating Puffs, Elijah Moore (Drama Club President), Sienna Lindsey, Kate Griffin, and Destiny Hymon!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Drama department at Mecklenburg County High School! 🎭
We’re so proud of our members and can’t wait to see what next year brings!
#FBLA #WorldOfSports #TeamBuilding #Success
