Parents, caregivers, coaches, and teachers — this one’s for 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.
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.
🎉 Congratulations to our Top 3 Rooms Communicators for October! 🎉
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
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
🧡✨ Unity Day – Wednesday, October 22 ✨🧡
Let’s stand together and show that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter!
Wear ORANGE this Wednesday to show we are united against bullying and committed to creating a school where everyone feels safe and supported.
Together, we rise. Together, we shine. 💙
Let’s stand together and show that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter!
Wear ORANGE this Wednesday to show we are united against bullying and committed to creating a school where everyone feels safe and supported.
Together, we rise. Together, we shine. 💙
🥕🍎 Feedmore Farm Market Style Event
📅 Wednesday, October 22
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 South Hill Elementary
Fresh produce and pantry items available—first come, first served!
Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your items.
You must have a child enrolled at SHE to participate.
Let’s nourish our community together! 💙
📅 Wednesday, October 22
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 South Hill Elementary
Fresh produce and pantry items available—first come, first served!
Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your items.
You must have a child enrolled at SHE to participate.
Let’s nourish our community together! 💙
🦈💥 SHARKS SHOW UP STRONG 💥🦈
Tomorrow is MCPS Attendance Power Day—September 30!
South Hill Elementary Sharks are ready to make waves 🌊 with STRONG attendance and SHARP school spirit!
✅ Be on time
✅ Be present
✅ Be POWERFUL
Let’s flood the halls with Shark pride and show Mecklenburg County that South Hill is ALL IN! 💙
Tomorrow is MCPS Attendance Power Day—September 30!
South Hill Elementary Sharks are ready to make waves 🌊 with STRONG attendance and SHARP school spirit!
✅ Be on time
✅ Be present
✅ Be POWERFUL
Let’s flood the halls with Shark pride and show Mecklenburg County that South Hill is ALL IN! 💙
ATTENDANCE POWER DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 🦈🎉
South Hill Elementary is diving into the first-ever MCPS Attendance Power Day—and we want every healthy Shark in the building!
✅ Come to school
✅ Show up strong
✅ Get a special treat just for being here!
Let’s make waves with our attendance and show that South Hill Sharks are present, powerful, and proud! 💪📚
South Hill Elementary is diving into the first-ever MCPS Attendance Power Day—and we want every healthy Shark in the building!
✅ Come to school
✅ Show up strong
✅ Get a special treat just for being here!
Let’s make waves with our attendance and show that South Hill Sharks are present, powerful, and proud! 💪📚
MCPS Launches First-Ever Attendance Power Day
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!
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!
🎉 FREE School Market at South Hill Elementary! 🥕🍎
South Hill Elementary families—you're invited to a Farmers Market–style event right here at school!
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 24
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Enter through the main front doors and head to the gym
🛍 First come, first served!
🧺 Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your goodies home.
South Hill Elementary families—you're invited to a Farmers Market–style event right here at school!
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 24
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Enter through the main front doors and head to the gym
🛍 First come, first served!
🧺 Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry your goodies home.
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!
Out Sick? Just Click! 📧 Email Your Doctor’s Note!
Thank you for helping us start the year strong across Mecklenburg County! A few reminders as we go into day 2....
South Hill Elementary students are getting into the swing of things on their first day back!
🦈🚗 Shark’s Got the Schedule—Do You?
Our car rider line is ready to roll! Here's your drop-off and pick-up guide:
📅 Morning Drop-Off Times:
• 🕖 Car Rider Line Opens: 7:50 AM
• 🐟 Early Drop-Off Begins: 8:07 AM
• 🦈 Regular Drop-Off Begins: 8:30 AM
• 🚪 All Students Must Be Inside by: 9:00 AM
📅 Afternoon Pick-Up Time:
• 🚗 Car Rider Line Opens: 3:30 PM
Let’s make every ride smooth sailing! 🌊
#SchoolDropOff #SharkOnTheMove #CarRiderCrew #BackToSchool
Our car rider line is ready to roll! Here's your drop-off and pick-up guide:
📅 Morning Drop-Off Times:
• 🕖 Car Rider Line Opens: 7:50 AM
• 🐟 Early Drop-Off Begins: 8:07 AM
• 🦈 Regular Drop-Off Begins: 8:30 AM
• 🚪 All Students Must Be Inside by: 9:00 AM
📅 Afternoon Pick-Up Time:
• 🚗 Car Rider Line Opens: 3:30 PM
Let’s make every ride smooth sailing! 🌊
#SchoolDropOff #SharkOnTheMove #CarRiderCrew #BackToSchool
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!
📒✏️2025 Supply List ✏️📒
🎉 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
***Please note an important correction!***
🎶 Attention Parents of Rising 6th Grade Band Students! 🎶
If your child is signed up for 6th grade band next school year (2025–2026), please note an important correction!
Letters were sent home recently, but the date listed was incorrect. The correct information is below:
📅 Correct Date: Tuesday, May 20th
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: MCMS Auxiliary Gym
Join us for Music & Arts Instrument Rental Night—a great opportunity to try out instruments, ask questions, and get everything your student needs to start band off right!
Please see the corrected letter below. Thank you for your understanding!
📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Mingea at mmingea@mcpsweb.org
📢Don't miss our last drive through school market event!
🥖🍇Feedmore, Wednesday, May 14th, 5:00 p.m.
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.
