Mecklenburg County Middle School

🎉 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!

📢 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

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.

Join Us for a Free Summer of STEM Exploration! Get ready to dive into a week of hands-on fun and high-tech learning at the Computer Science Summer STEM Camps! These exciting, no-cost camps are the perfect opportunity for rising 4th through 7th graders to explore the world of coding, robotics, and technology—no prior experience needed! ELEMENTARY STEM CAMP (Rising 4th & 5th Graders) 📅 Dates & Locations: June 9–13 at Clarksville Elementary and Chase City Elementary (Old BHS) June 23–27 at LaCrosse Elementary ⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 💻 Activities: Build and code using LEGO bricks, explore new tech tools, and enjoy creative problem-solving. 🚌 Transportation: Morning transportation available Monday–Thursday Afternoon pickup required Friday drop-off and pickup required 🥪 Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided—or bring your own! MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM CAMP (Rising 6th & 7th Graders) 📅 Date: June 23–27, 2025 📍 Location: Mecklenburg County Middle School ⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 💻 Activities: Use Hummingbird Robotics kits to build and code your own robotic creations. Imagination is required—no coding experience necessary! 🚌 Transportation: Morning transportation available Monday–Thursday Afternoon pickup required Friday drop-off and pickup required 🥪 Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided—or bring your own! 🚀 READY TO REGISTER? Visit www.mcpsweb.org and click the “Summer STEM Camp” link for more information and to sign up. These camps are funded through an ACSE grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity this summer!

We have exciting news! We have new Phoenix gear collection here at MCMS. If you would like to purchase an item, send cash or check with your child to purchase from our school *OR*if you have SCHOOL CASH ONLINE and would like to purchase with your debit card online, you will need to email Lori Poole at LPoole@mcpsweb.org with your child’s name and she will send you a link. Call the school if you have any questions. Thank you!

Paying for school items just got easier! Sign up to get started today. What is SchoolCash Online? SchoolCash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children's school fees. Check out the flyers below for more details on how to sign up today!

Middle School 2025 Testing Calendar

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.

Due to impending bad weather this evening, all after school activities will be Canceled for March 31, 2025.

Say hello to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MCPS app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.

Say hello to two-way messaging in the MCPS app! The same district app now offers class announcements and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after March 19. Download for Android https://aptg.co/87p_J7 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/9yLTv8

Statement Regarding This Morning's Incident at MCPS School Division

📢 Attention Parents & Community Members 📢 Mecklenburg County Public Schools is in the process of adopting a new Health & Physical Education textbook and curriculum for middle and high school students. As part of MCPS policy, we invite parents and community members to review the proposed materials and provide feedback. 📅 Dates: March 11th - March 17th ⏱️ Time: Anytime between 9:00am and 3:00pm 📍 Where: MCPS Central Office - 175 Mayfield Dr., Boydton, VA 23917 Your input is valuable in shaping the resources used in our schools! Please see the attached flyer for more details.

All after-school activities today are cancelled - Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

"CTE Credentials Matter!" 🏆 Virginia students earned over 158,452 industry-recognized credentials in 2022-23! From healthcare to IT to skilled trades, CTE certifications open doors to high-paying careers. 💼🔍 📢 Find out how YOU can earn CTE credentials! Join us at the CTE Connect Event TOMORROW, February 25 from 4-7 PM! If you're in grades 4-11, this is your chance to explore career options. 🎓

***UPDATE: Due to the conditions of the school parking lots, 12-month employees may work remotely*** Tomorrow, February 21st, will be a remote learning day.

Tomorrow, February 21st, will be a remote learning day. All 12-month employees should report at 10:00 AM.

Schools and Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, February 20, 2025. This shall be considered a REMOTE LEARNING DAY. 12 month employees are expected to check in and work from home, with the exception of Transportation and Maintenance (12-month) staff - who should contact their immediate supervisor for direction.

Due to the expected winter weather, tomorrow, February 19th, will be a remote learning day. Students will receive assignments today to complete at home. Information for 12-month employees will be shared at a later time.

"Fact Check!" ✅ More than 293,849 students enroll in CTE courses annually in Virginia! With 17 career clusters and multiple pathways, students gain hands-on experience and earn industry-recognized credentials. 💪🔧 📅 Want to see what CTE is all about? Join the CTE Connect Event on February 25 from 4-7 PM! Students in grades 4-11 can explore career pathways and hands-on learning opportunities. 🎯