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Attention Parents, Guardians, and Community Partners! Please take note of a schedule change for our upcoming Special Education Advisory Committee meeting.
The meeting previously scheduled for March 2nd has been moved. Please mark your calendars for the new date:
🗓️ NEW DATE: Monday, March 9th
🕙 TIME: 10:00 AM
📍 LOCATION: Central Office (Virtual option available!)
We want you to be a part of our team! Your voice and partnership are vital to supporting our students.
How to Join or Get Involved:
If you have questions or need the virtual link, please reach out to:
👤 Erin Fleming, Director of Student Services
📧 efleming@mcpsweb.org
📞 434-738-6111
At Mecklenburg County Public Schools, student safety and success are not just priorities. They are promises.
We are hiring for two key part-time positions that directly support our students and strengthen our schools.
🚌 Bus Driver
Want to be the reason a child starts and ends their day safely? Our Bus Drivers transport students to and from school, activities, and field trips with professionalism and care. If you are dependable, steady under pressure, and genuinely care about students, this role matters.
🔒 School Safety & Security Liaison
📍 Mecklenburg County High School | Baskerville, VA
💲 Starting at $26.50 per hour
This position plays a vital role in maintaining a secure campus environment. Responsibilities include monitoring building access, screening visitors, overseeing surveillance systems, and working alongside school administration and law enforcement partners.
If you have experience in security, military, or law enforcement and want to serve students in a meaningful way, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose.
At MCPS, our mission is clear. We provide a safe, student-focused learning environment that promotes academic excellence, creativity, and student wellness.
If you are ready to support students, serve families, and strengthen our community, we encourage you to apply.
📞 Questions? Contact Jennifer Carraway at (434) 738-6111 or jcarraway@mcpsweb.org
#NowHiring #WeAreMCPS #MCPSExcellence
On November 25th, homerooms will compete against one another in various games and relay races. The homeroom from each grade level with the most points will celebrate with an ice cream party at the end of the day. There will be a prize for every student in attendance, and drawings held during the Grade Level Games for various passes.
#Attendancematters #dontmissout #attendancepowerday
Students who are auditioning for the Speech Team should stay after school on Thursday, November 20th. Please have your audition packet with you. All rides should be here at 4:30pm for pick up in front of the school. Thank you!!
Join us Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6–8 PM at Mecklenburg High School for Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive session designed to help adults recognize signs of risky behavior in teens.
You’ll learn about:
✔️ Current drug trends
✔️ Common items in a teen’s room that could signal concern
✔️ Lock & Talk VA and opioid overdose response training
✔️ Resources, breakout sessions, and more
This eye-opening presentation is for adults only. Refreshments will be provided.
📍 Mecklenburg High School – 25001 Hwy 58, Baskerville, VA
📞 Questions? Contact Sgt. Jamie King (434) 210-2248, Deputy Kevin White (434) 265-3305, or Principal Dr. David Holzendorf (434) 447-1295
🔗 RSVP today — see what might be Hidden in Plain Sight.
A big shout-out to our top three teachers who posted the most announcements in Rooms during October! 👏 Your dedication to keeping families informed helps strengthen the home–school connection every day.
Parents: If you’re not yet connected with your child’s teachers in Rooms, it’s not too late!
📲 Download the free Mecklenburg Co. Schools, VA app today and get started—stay in the loop with class updates, announcements, and messages that matter most.
Stay tuned next month to see who will be our Top 3 for November!
#MCPSFamily #StayConnected #RoomsApp #ParentCommunication #OctoberSpotlight
Please join us in thanking our outstanding School Psychologists, Mrs. Crystal Walsh & Dr. Sharon Lyles, for the care, dedication, and expertise they bring to MCPS every day. You make a difference—today and always.
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!
✨ 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)
Need help?
We’ve compiled some useful support resources to walk you through getting started, logging in, or troubleshooting. From how-to guides and FAQs to login support and notification settings—everything you need is right there!
Click Here --> https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
Let’s keep the lines of communication open and strong—update your app today and check out the guide above!
Here’s to new beginnings, fresh notebooks, and bright smiles. The first day of school is here, and our halls are buzzing with energy, excitement, and possibility.
Here’s a look at just a few moments from this morning as we kicked off another amazing year at The Complex in MCPS!
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!
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!
