Mecklenburg County High School

📢 Attention Future & Current MCHS Students! 📢 Course registration for the 2025-2026 school year is here! 📝🔥 🔹 For Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th Graders): ✅ Class Meeting & MCHS Tour: March 3 ✅ Registration: March 10 - 21 ✅ PINK course scheduling paper will be sent home and must be returned to your Math teacher by March 7 🔹 For Current 9th-11th Graders: ✅ Class Meetings: February 10 ✅ Registration: February 24 - March 7 ✅ Course Scheduling Paper Deadlines: 🔹 PURPLE, GREEN, & YELLOW papers – Due to 1st Block teacher by February 14 📌 Important Reminders: 🖊 Parent signatures are required. 📅 Forms will be sent home after class meetings. Make sure to submit your forms on time and plan your future at MCHS! If you have any questions, contact the MCHS Counseling Department. 📞 #FuturePhoenix #MCHS #CourseRegistration #PlanYourFuture 🔥

🎉 February is CTE Month! 🎉 Governor Glenn Youngkin has designated February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month in the Commonwealth. Across the nation, we celebrate CTE to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of these programs that pave the way for a highly skilled workforce. This year's theme, “Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow!”, spotlights the success stories of excellence in CTE and its crucial role in shaping Virginia’s future. Join us on February 25 at the Mecklenburg MS/HS Complex for CTE Connect—your chance to see firsthand the incredible opportunities available for your student! Discover how CTE paves the way for a bright future through facility tours, hands-on demos, and engaging sessions with counselors and educators. Don’t miss out—come explore, experience, and connect at CTE Connect! https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/career-and-technical-education-month-2.html

Mecklenburg County Public Schools will open on a one-hour delay Friday, January 24th. All drivers should take advantage of this delay by allowing for some additional time for the drive to school. Breakfast will be served, and the lunch schedule will be as normal.

Due to icy conditions on many secondary roads within the county, schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. 12 month employees should report at 10 A.M.

Schools and offices will be open on regular schedule tomorrow (Wednesday, January 15, 2025).

Due to icy road conditions, MCPS will be closed Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 12 month employees should report at 10 am.

Schools and offices WILL be closed tomorrow. Monday will be considered a "remote day". As you know, students were sent home Friday with assignments in the event that schools would be closed Monday (January 13th). Students MUST submit their completed assignments immediately upon returning to school to be considered "PRESENT" during the remote day."

✨ Yesterday was a fun day at our Elementary Schools! ✨ There were some very special visitors who brought smiles and excitement to the classrooms and hallways.

Please see the following letter from the Southside Health District in regards to Pertussis (whooping cough).

Join us tomorrow for our Virtual Job Fair!

Special Education Advisory Committee Information

Help us Spread the word! Virtual Job Fair - December 10th! See details below!

Please join us in congratulating our 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year! Chase City Elementary - Angela Eckler Clarksville Elementary - Heather Gwaltney LaCrosse Elementary - Victoria James South Hill Elementary - Janine Campbell Mecklenburg Middle - Sabrina Martin Mecklenburg High - Cristina Robinette We are so proud of these outstanding educators!

Join us for our next Virtual Job Fair December 10th! We look forward to seeing you there! https://app.jobsconnected.com/866967b5-858f-4a18-8020-3c4114d0d1c2/public

Reminder - School is closed for all Students on November 5, 2024!

My School Bucks can be used as an easy way to purchase additional items in the school cafeteria. Here is some helpful information!

Establishing Healthy Screen Time 🌟 Finding a balance between screen time and family interactions is essential! Here are a few tips: ⏰ Set Limits: Establish daily screen time guidelines for everyone in the family. 🚫 Create Screen-Free Zones: Designate areas, like the dining table, where screens are not allowed to encourage conversation. 🏃‍♂️ Encourage Breaks: Remind everyone to take regular breaks for physical activity or family activities. By working together, we can create healthier screen time habits for the whole family!

🚨 Cyberbullying: Protecting Our Kids Online 💻 As part of Digital Citizenship Week, let's take a moment to talk about cyberbullying. Our kids spend a lot of time online, and it's crucial that we help them navigate the digital world safely. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: 🗣️ Talk openly: Encourage your child to share if they or someone else is being bullied online. Open communication is key! 🛑 Set boundaries: Help your child understand the importance of kindness and respect in their online interactions. 👀 Monitor and support: Stay involved with your child's online activity and guide them in making positive digital choices. By working together, we can create a safer, kinder digital space for all kids.

Protect Your Privacy and Stay Secure Online! An important part of Digital Citizenship is learning how to be responsible and safe online! Protecting your privacy and staying secure in the digital world is important for everyone, especially young digital citizens. Here are some tips: 🔒 Create Strong Passwords – Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols to keep your accounts safe. 👀 Think Before You Share – Only share personal information with trusted sources. 🔗 Be Cautious of Links – Don’t click on links from unknown senders; they could be scams or harmful. Being a good digital citizen means protecting yourself and others. Stay smart and stay safe online!

🔍 Understanding the Importance of Your Digital Footprint 🌐 In today’s connected world, every click, share, and post leaves a mark. It’s important to be mindful of your digital footprint and how it can affect your future. Here are a few key points to keep in mind: 🤔 Think before you post: What you share online is permanent and can be seen by others, even years later. 🔒 Privacy matters: Adjust your privacy settings and be cautious about sharing personal information. 🌟 Create a positive presence: Your digital footprint shapes how others see you—use it to reflect your best self. Building a positive digital footprint today can help open doors for tomorrow!