Students opened and operated their very own holiday bakery, using real-world math to plan, measure, and bake delicious cookies and cakes for MES and division administrative staff.
From calculating ingredient quantities to managing “customer” orders, these young entrepreneurs proved that learning can be both educational and sweet!
December 15-20, 2025
🔵Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child(ren).
🔵Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
Webinars can be found here, and begin at 7:00 pm:
https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex
Out of an abundance of caution, MCPS will be closed Monday, December 8.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Monday - Emotional Regulation: Interrupting Negative Emotions webinar
Tuesday - Your Child's Anxiety webinar
Wednesday - Effects of Screen Time and Children's Mental Health webinar
Thursday - Emotional Regulation: Strategies to Replace Negative Emotions webinar
🔵Join LIVE caregiver webinars developed by licensed therapists.
🔵Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child(ren).
🔵Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
Webinars can be found here, and begin at 7:00 pm:
https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex
MCPS will be closed Friday, December 5 for our first snow day of the school year.
All families of children who receive special education services through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are asked to complete this short survey.
https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6opHcg0Cu3xcYYK
The VDOE will use the results to improve parental involvement in the special education process and improve outcomes for all students within the Commonwealth.
It is important to note that your responses are recorded anonymously and cannot be personally linked to your child.
Parents with more than one child receiving special education services through IEPs should submit one survey for each child. Please note that you will need to use a different browser (Safari, Google, etc.) or another electronic device (laptop, cell phone, iPad, etc.) if you complete surveys for multiple children.
VCU-ACE Parent Training Series- Stronger Together: Fostering Connections in Our Autism Community
VCU's Autism Center for Education is hosting a series of virtual parent training sessions this year, bringing together expert presenters, community resources, and family support in an easy-to-access format.
Virtual Sessions (6:00-7:00 PM):
Monday, December 8, 2025
Monday, February 2, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Registration Link: https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/webcasts/series/stronger.cfm
What to Expect at Our First Session (December 8th): We're kicking things off with a focus on one of the biggest transitions families face: supporting their child's move to adulthood. This session will connect families directly with statewide resources, including:
DARS representatives
Project Search
Center for Transition Innovations (CTI)
ACE IT in College
I'm Determined
And more!
Live stream and recordings are available at https://www.youtube.com/@sdunkelmcps/streams
🎨 Celebrating Collaboration & Creativity!
Arts in the Middle (AIM) has generously donated $500 to each of our schools to help strengthen and support our arts program. We are so grateful for their continued partnership!
From left to right: Elizabeth Parrish, Abby Parrish, and Patina Janisko — an inspiring group of educators dedicated to fostering creativity in our students.
November 26-28, 2025
November 24-29, 2025
ParentGuidance.org offers free one-on-one coaching for parents—because navigating parenting is easier when you don’t have to do it alone. 🧡
Whether you’re preparing for the holidays or managing everyday challenges, trained coaches are here to help you thrive.
✨ Scan the code or visit cookcenter.info/coaching to get started!
Let’s head into the season feeling supported, encouraged, and connected. 🍂
What a send-off! 💙🏐✨
Our central office staff lined the street to cheer on our Volleyball team as they head to the State Championship! The energy, pride, and support could be felt all around. Thank you to our community members for showing your support not only today, but for the entire season!
We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and the outstanding way they represent MCPS—on and off the court.
Go Chargers! 💙🤍🏐
Our Middlesex Chargers Volleyball Team is headed to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Middlesex will play Giles High School on Saturday at 2:15 pm at the Salem Civic Center.
Tickets are available at:
https://gofan.co/event/5238508?schoolId=VHSL
What an incredible week for our MCPS students!
👏 Congratulations to all of our talented musicians who were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society—your hard work and passion continue to inspire us!
🏆 And a huge shoutout to our Girls Varsity Volleyball Team, who are headed to the State Championship this Saturday in Salem, VA! We’re so proud of you—go Colts! 💙🤍
