We are excited to welcome our students and families back for a wonderful school year! Join us at our Open House on Wednesday, August 6th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Freshman Orientation will be held at 1:00 and 4:00 in the MCHS Auditorium. You will have the chance to meet our teachers and get your child's schedule. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Let's make this year the best one yet!
School Board Update | July 28, 2025
This week kicks off our annual bus driver training and safety meetings. The Transportation Department is leading four sessions to accommodate over 100 of our dedicated bus and car drivers, dividing them into smaller groups for a full day of focused training.
We are incredibly grateful for the commitment and care our current drivers bring to the job each day. However, we are still in urgent need of additional drivers, especially substitutes.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a positive impact in our schools and community, please consider joining our transportation team.
Safe transportation starts with great people, and we’re hiring!
Phoenix Athletics Heat Advisory – Schedule Updates for Monday, July 28
Due to dangerously high heat indexes, several athletic practices as well as band have been modified for the safety of our students. Please review the updated schedule below. The shuttle bus will still run as scheduled.
Adjusted Practice Schedule:
HS Football – 3:00–6:00 PM (Indoors Today)
MS Football – 3:00–6:00 PM in the Auxiliary Gym
HS Cross Country – 6:00–8:00 PM (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) in the HS Gym
HS Golf – 6:00–7:00 PM at KCC
MS Golf – Canceled Today
Band – 3:00–5:00 PM (Indoors)
Thank you for your flexibility and support!
Due to dangerously high heat indexes, several athletic practices as well as band have been modified for the safety of our students. Please review the updated schedule below. The shuttle bus will still run as scheduled.
Adjusted Practice Schedule:
HS Football – 3:00–6:00 PM (Indoors Today)
MS Football – 3:00–6:00 PM in the Auxiliary Gym
HS Cross Country – 6:00–8:00 PM (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) in the HS Gym
HS Golf – 6:00–7:00 PM at KCC
MS Golf – Canceled Today
Band – 3:00–5:00 PM (Indoors)
Thank you for your flexibility and support!
Due to extreme heat indexes today the following athletic schedules have been updated. The shuttle bus will still run.
HS Football--3-6 PM (Inside Today)
MS Football--3-6 PM in Auxiliary Gym
HS XC--6-8 PM M,W,F in HS Gym
HS Golf--6-7 PM at KCC
MS Golf--Canceled Today
Band will be inside from 3:00 - 5:00
TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR UPCOMING 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
We want to ensure that we are as accurate as can be for this upcoming school year.
If you did not turn in a transportation form at the end of last school year - please call Mecklenburg County High School 434-447-1295 so we can update your information
We had an amazing last week for the first conditioning sessions! Thank you to EVERYONE who showed up and worked hard! And thank you for getting those physicals turned in! We are looking forward to this week! IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN OUR CONDITIONING SESSIONS AND GET PREPARED FOR OFFICIAL TRYOUTS ON AUGUST 4!
Our schedule looks like this:
Monday, Today, July 14 from 6-8 pm at MCHS
Wednesday, July 16 from 6-8 pm at MCHS
Friday, July 18 from 8-9:30 am at Occoneechee State Park (We will meet at the entrance and carpool in together.)
Saturday, July 19 LAKEFEST 5K for anyone who would like to participate
🏐 Mecklenburg County High School Volleyball Tryouts & Conditioning 🏐
Are you ready for volleyball season?! Come join us for summer conditioning and open gym to get prepped for tryouts! 💪
📅 Conditioning/Open Gym (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
• Week 1: Tuesday, July 15th & Thursday, July 17th
• Week 2: Tuesday–Thursday, July 22nd, 23rd, & 24th
• Week 3: Tuesday–Thursday, July 29th, 30th, & 31st
📅 Team Tryouts (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
• Tuesday, August 5th & Wednesday, August 6th
📅 Official Team Practice Begins
• Thursday, August 7th
All athletes are encouraged to attend conditioning sessions to prepare for tryouts. Bring your water, court shoes, and a positive attitude!
Questions? Contact us!
Head Coach: Dare Williams – adw.williams22@gmail.com
Assistant Coach: Emma Jones – ejones@mcpsweb.org
Let’s get ready for an amazing season! 🔥💯
📢 SENIORS – EARLY RELEASE INFO!
Interested in early release for the 2025–2026 school year? You MUST meet the following requirements:
✅ Secure a job BEFORE early release can be added.
✅ Complete all SOLs.
⏰ You have only the first 5 days of school to apply — NO exceptions after that!
This deadline is VERY IMPORTANT — don’t wait!
📩 Reach out to Ms. Dunn (tdunn@mcpsweb.org) or Mrs. Sanford (esanford@mcpsweb.org) ASAP!
Interested in early release for the 2025–2026 school year? You MUST meet the following requirements:
✅ Secure a job BEFORE early release can be added.
✅ Complete all SOLs.
⏰ You have only the first 5 days of school to apply — NO exceptions after that!
This deadline is VERY IMPORTANT — don’t wait!
📩 Reach out to Ms. Dunn (tdunn@mcpsweb.org) or Mrs. Sanford (esanford@mcpsweb.org) ASAP!
The Summer Shuttle will be provided from the East and West side of the county. The bus will run Monday-Thursday starting on July 7. Below are the approximated times. Please arrive early to drop off and pick up until the time is better established.
East side of county:
1) Bracey Post Office (Bracey, Virginia) 2:00 pm/6:55 pm
2) Shade Store parking lot (LaCrosse, Virginia) 2:25 pm/6:35 pm
3) Food Lion – E. Atlantic Street (South Hill, Virginia) 2:40 pm/6:20 pm
West side of county:
1) Food Lion (Chase City, Virginia) 2:00 pm/6:55 pm
2) Food Lion (Clarksville, Virginia) 2:25 pm/6:35 pm
3) Dollar General (Boydton, Virginia) 2:40 pm/6:20 pm
East side of county:
1) Bracey Post Office (Bracey, Virginia) 2:00 pm/6:55 pm
2) Shade Store parking lot (LaCrosse, Virginia) 2:25 pm/6:35 pm
3) Food Lion – E. Atlantic Street (South Hill, Virginia) 2:40 pm/6:20 pm
West side of county:
1) Food Lion (Chase City, Virginia) 2:00 pm/6:55 pm
2) Food Lion (Clarksville, Virginia) 2:25 pm/6:35 pm
3) Dollar General (Boydton, Virginia) 2:40 pm/6:20 pm
📣Fall Sports Conditioning and Summer Workouts are back this week! And Fall Tryouts are just around the corner.
Conditioning information for each team is pinned to the top of the Boosters Facebook page and has been previously posted.
𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟--𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟖 5:00-6:30
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥--𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟏
HS Tryouts 3:00-6:00
MS Tryouts 3:00-6:00
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 / 𝐂𝐨-𝐄𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫/ 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲--𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟒
HS Volleyball--9:00--10:30 AM
MS Volleyball--4:00--5:30 PM
Co-Ed Soccer--4:00--5:30 PM
Cross Country--6:00--8:00 PM
All students participating in any conditioning workouts or tryouts 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 have a new VHSL physical on file with the school.
Conditioning and summer workout information has been posted previously.
Conditioning information for each team is pinned to the top of the Boosters Facebook page and has been previously posted.
𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟--𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟖 5:00-6:30
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥--𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟏
HS Tryouts 3:00-6:00
MS Tryouts 3:00-6:00
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 / 𝐂𝐨-𝐄𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫/ 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲--𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟒
HS Volleyball--9:00--10:30 AM
MS Volleyball--4:00--5:30 PM
Co-Ed Soccer--4:00--5:30 PM
Cross Country--6:00--8:00 PM
All students participating in any conditioning workouts or tryouts 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 have a new VHSL physical on file with the school.
Conditioning and summer workout information has been posted previously.
The Mecklenburg FFA Chapter attended the 99th annual Va State FFA Convention held June 9th-12th on the campus of Va Tech in Blacksburg.
Two teams competed in Floriculture and in Vet Science and did very well.
Hailee Hancock competed in the brand new Agriculture Education contest and placed 2nd in the state.
Jack Billings performed for the Talent contest. His efforts earned him the first place plaque and the opportunity to audition for the National Convention.
Several students from our chapter received the Va State FFA degree. This is the highest degree offered by the state association. This award was based on FFA activities throughout their high school career and on their work experiences while taking agriculture classes.
Congratulations to all of this years participants.
🎓 MCHS Class of 2025 Graduation – Livestream! 🎓
We’re so proud of our amazing graduates! If you can’t be with us in person, join us online and celebrate this milestone together.
📺 Watch the Graduation Live:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/_NfguaPmf1M?si=ZGEdBxXW28vr7CpG
🕒 Time: 9:00am
Let’s cheer on the Class of 2025 as they turn the page to a new chapter. Don’t miss this special moment! 🎉🎓💫
🎉 MCPS Special Olympics – A Day to Remember! 🏅💙
📅 May 2nd, 2025
On May 2nd, we proudly came together to celebrate the incredible talents and spirit of our student-athletes at the MCPS Special Olympics! From the opening ceremony to the final finish line, the day was filled with joy, determination, and unforgettable moments of sportsmanship.
🌟 Our athletes gave it their all! The support from staff, volunteers, families, and peers made the day truly special. This event is a shining example of what inclusion and community look like in action.
👏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event a success, and especially to our amazing athletes. You continue to inspire us with your strength, courage, and heart!
🎓🔥 Rising Above and Soaring High! 🔥🎓
Mecklenburg County High School is proud to introduce the top academic leaders of the Phoenix Class of 2025!
Please join us in celebrating our Valedictorian, Miss Grace Castle, and our Co-Salutatorians, Miss Gracie Poos and Mr. Ethan Petersen. Congratulations to these remarkable graduates — your Phoenix family is proud of you! 🖤❤️🎓
📢 Attention Parents / Guardians!
We are currently working on student accounts for the Virginia SUN Bucks program. To help ensure eligible students receive their benefits without delay, please confirm your mailing address is up to date with the school as soon as possible.
✅ Learn more about the program, eligibility, and FAQs here: https://virginiasunbucks.com
The English/Reading SOL and Math SOL’s given on May 13th-14th are new assessments for Virginia schools. MCHS has been notified by the VADOE that there may be a delay in receiving scores. The MCHS subject teachers will communicate those scores to students as soon as possibel.
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.
It's almost time for our graduation ceremony!
Event Date(s): May 24, 2025
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2025 Mecklenburg County HIGH SCHOOL Testing Calendar
Please note: All students NOT taking an SOL will be required to take an exam unless they qualify for an exemption. Please see qualifications for exemption below:
Exam Exemption (Seniors ONLY) pg. 19 of the MCHS Student Code of Conduct:
-Seniors with a grade of "A" and no more than five (5) unexcused absences during the semester
-Seniors with a grade of "A" and no more than ten (10) excused absences during the semester
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.