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
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!
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
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
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! ❤️🖤
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.
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.
October Senior of the Month
Teriyonna Olds
Mecklenburg County High School is proud to recognize Teriyonna Olds as our October Senior of the Month. Teriyonna is the daughter of Teri Olds and William Gregory. She has been an active and dedicated member of the Mecklenburg County Marching Band since her freshman year in 2022, during which she has served in leadership roles for three years. Teriyonna has earned recognition in music, having been selected to the District 3 All-District Band for two consecutive years. She is also a member of Mecklenburg DeltaGEMS, an organization she joined in her sophomore year. Through DeltaGEMS, she has gained valuable skills in financial management, history, and community service that will help prepare her for the future.
Outside of school, Teriyonna shares her musical gifts with the community. She plays electric bass for New Light Baptist Church in Skipwith, Virginia, and also serves as a background vocalist for her godfather’s gospel group. Additionally, she is a talented multi-instrumentalist, playing bass guitar, electric and acoustic guitar, piano, brass instruments, and saxophone. She also enjoys solving puzzles and playing video games in her free time.
Teriyonna has maintained A’s and B’s throughout her high school career. Additionally, she was recognized by the SVCC President. She is currently a dual enrollment student at the Governor’s School of Southside Virginia. Teriyonna aspires to attend a four-year college to study forensic science with the goal of becoming a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI). Congratulations to you, Teriyonna.
Mecklenburg County Public Schools (MCPS) is excited to announce our first Attendance Power Day on September 30, 2025!
On this special day, every school will be competing for the Power Attendance Award, a recognition that celebrates the importance of showing up—every student, every day. The school with the highest attendance rate will take home the Power Attendance School Banner and earn the honor of displaying the Division Traveling Trophy.
In addition to these awards, MCPS will highlight and recognize students for their engagement, effort, and commitment to learning.
MCPS invites families, staff, and community members to help spread the word and encourage students to be in school on September 30. Let’s work together to make Attendance Power Day a huge success—and show that MCPS is truly Driven by Excellence. Designed for Every Learner.
👉 Be present, MCPS!
Hello from Phoenix Five. We are happy to announce that we will begin airing our Daily Show through our new live stream site.
You can find the site at: mcpsphoenix.live
MCPSPhoenix.live
This will take you to our daily show, which can be found in the "Phoenix Five Live," tab. You can also find links to the MCPS district page. Coming soon, we will be presenting recorded football home games, in its own tab.
Our shows will begin daily at 2:30 pm. Don't worry about missing the show, because you can also watch past shows (beginning today) in our "On Demand" tab.
We hope you enjoy the shows and thank all Phoenix Nation for your continued support.
Respectfully,
The Phoenix Five
The fee is $19 and can be paid by cash, check, or School Cash Online. Please make sure your student is paid and confirmed by Monday to secure their spot.
If you have questions, reach out to Cecile Singleton at csingleton@mcpsweb.org.
Thank you for your support!
This is an incredibly high and well-deserved honor, and we are beyond proud of her dedication and talent. Emily will be representing the MCHS Band and our school at the Regional Orchestra event on November 14th and 15th at James River High School.
Way to go, Emily — your Phoenix Family is cheering you on!
Mecklenburg County High School
Picture Day is Monday, September 22, 2025!
Get ready to smile and dress your best — all students and staff will have their photos taken for the yearbook.
📝 Important Ordering Information
Picture orders after Picture Day must be placed online only.
Use Picture Day ID: EVTQDWZSG when placing your order.
Let’s make this year’s pictures the best yet — don’t forget to bring your brightest smiles.
Parents & teens, mark your calendars! Join us for a Parent/Teen Safe Driving Course on March 17, 2025, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
🐦🔥Mecklenburg County High School is proud to recognize Slate George, son of Kevin and Candie George, as the September Senior of the Month. Slate is an outstanding member of the Phoenix Family whose involvement reaches across academics, athletics, and service. He is a dedicated member of BETA, DECA, FFA, the MCHS Golf Team, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, he is an active member of Clarksville Baptist Church, where he shares his musical talents by playing the drums and participating in the praise band. When he is not serving in school or church, Slate enjoys golf, fishing, and watching sports. He has also demonstrated a strong work ethic, having been employed at Kinderton Country Club for years. Academically, he challenges himself by attending the Governor’s School of Southside Virginia, which further prepares him for his future goals. Following graduation, Slate plans to attend a four-year college and pursue a career as a pediatric nurse, with the goal of helping children and their families face medical challenges. We are proud to honor Slate as our September Senior of the Month. His leadership, dedication, and service reflect the values of Mecklenburg County High School, and we look forward to seeing all that he accomplishes in the future.
🎓Congratulations, Slate.
✨ Spotlight on Leadership: MCMS & MCHS Principals and Administrative Teams ✨
At Mecklenburg County Public Schools, our mission is to provide a safe, student-focused learning environment that fosters academic excellence, innovation, and wellness. This mission is made possible by the exceptional leadership teams at Mecklenburg County High School and Mecklenburg County Middle School.
Mecklenburg County High School Leadership Team
Dr. David Holzendorf – Principal
Amy Wright – Assistant Principal
Sterling Williams – Assistant Principal
Kim Throckmorton – Assistant Principal
Cecile Singleton – Assessment and Student Services Administrator
Mecklenburg County Middle School Leadership Team
Melissa Chumney – Principal
Stephanie Holloway – Assistant Principal
Reagan Cannon – Assistant Principal
Stacy Newell – Assessment and Student Services Administrator
Mecklenburg County High School and Mecklenburg County Middle School Leadership Team
Denise Hall – Student Services Administrator (Grades 6–12)
Crystal Elmore – CTE Administrator
These passionate educators work tirelessly to support student growth, build strong relationships, and champion the success of every Phoenix. From fostering career and technical education to supporting assessment, student wellness, and innovation—this team is #DrivenByExcellence.
🎉 Join us in celebrating and thanking our leaders for their dedication, service, and heart.
They are the heartbeat of our schools, guiding students toward a future full of purpose and promise.
#MCPSProud #PhoenixRising #LeadershipSpotlight #MCMS #MCHS #ExcellenceInAction
Parents and guardians—want to stay connected with your child’s teachers and school in the most seamless, secure way? Be sure you’re using the updated version of Rooms within your district’s app! The latest version ensures you have access to new features and improvements. If you don’t see recent updates, you may need to update or reinstall the MCPS district app (Mecklenburg Co., Schools, VA)
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Let’s keep the lines of communication open and strong—update your app today and check out the guide above!
