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🎉🚂 ALL ABOARD THE CELEBRATION STATION! 🚂🎉
Our very first MCPS Celebration Station was a SWEET success! 🍪🥨🍬
Today, our Celebration Station, “STEAMED” by Human Resources, made its way across the division, delivering a little extra appreciation to our hardworking MCPS staff!
As we wrap up the first quarter of the 2026–2027 school year, our staff enjoyed a variety of salty and sweet treats to give them that extra boost to finish the quarter strong! 💙💛
And the reactions? They said it all! 🥰
💬 “This is exactly what I needed today!”
💬 “This will get me through the rest of the day!”
💬 “This totally made my day!”
💬 “These local businesses sponsored this? How nice!”
❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible community partners! ❤️
🌟 Parsley's Site Works
🌟 CLAS Corporation
🌟 Bearing Insurance
Your generous sponsorships helped turn an ordinary workday into something special for our dedicated educators and staff. Your kindness is a wonderful reminder of what makes our Middlesex community so special!
At MCPS, we know that when our staff feel appreciated, our entire school community benefits! We are grateful for the businesses that help us celebrate the people who give so much to our students every single day.
🚂💨 The Celebration Station has officially left the station, and we're just getting started!
Our very first MCPS Celebration Station was a SWEET success! 🍪🥨🍬
Today, our Celebration Station, “STEAMED” by Human Resources, made its way across the division, delivering a little extra appreciation to our hardworking MCPS staff!
As we wrap up the first quarter of the 2026–2027 school year, our staff enjoyed a variety of salty and sweet treats to give them that extra boost to finish the quarter strong! 💙💛
And the reactions? They said it all! 🥰
💬 “This is exactly what I needed today!”
💬 “This will get me through the rest of the day!”
💬 “This totally made my day!”
💬 “These local businesses sponsored this? How nice!”
❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible community partners! ❤️
🌟 Parsley's Site Works
🌟 CLAS Corporation
🌟 Bearing Insurance
Your generous sponsorships helped turn an ordinary workday into something special for our dedicated educators and staff. Your kindness is a wonderful reminder of what makes our Middlesex community so special!
At MCPS, we know that when our staff feel appreciated, our entire school community benefits! We are grateful for the businesses that help us celebrate the people who give so much to our students every single day.
🚂💨 The Celebration Station has officially left the station, and we're just getting started!
The revenue generated by this referendum is RESTRICTED to school construction and renovation projects.
It CANNOT be used for teacher or staff salaries, instructional materials, day-to-day operating expenses, or other general school system costs.
It CANNOT be used for teacher or staff salaries, instructional materials, day-to-day operating expenses, or other general school system costs.
Our 5th-grade LEAP students are taking learning beyond the textbook through an interdisciplinary study of the Chesapeake Bay watershed!
Students started in the classroom with inquiry-driven activities—building a "Wonder Wall," mind mapping, and using hexagonal thinking to examine how geography, local economy, and ecosystems connect across our region. To bring these concepts to life, students took a field trip to Tangier Island! Located in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, Tangier provided a firsthand look at shoreline erosion and the heritage of local watermen who depend on a healthy Bay.
What's next for our LEAP researchers? Native Species Research: Students are currently studying native species and creating presentations on how each species supports food webs and water quality. Deltaville Maritime Museum Trip: An upcoming visit to explore local boatbuilding history and the traditional deadrise hulls. Recycled Electric Boat Challenge: Putting STEM principles to work by designing, building, and testing their own motorized boats out of recyclable materials to study circuits, energy, and hydrodynamics!
We are so proud of our students for representing Middlesex County so well and for taking active roles as future stewards of our waterways.
A huge thank you to our School Board, school leaders, families, and community partners for supporting these hands-on experiential learning opportunities!
Students started in the classroom with inquiry-driven activities—building a "Wonder Wall," mind mapping, and using hexagonal thinking to examine how geography, local economy, and ecosystems connect across our region. To bring these concepts to life, students took a field trip to Tangier Island! Located in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, Tangier provided a firsthand look at shoreline erosion and the heritage of local watermen who depend on a healthy Bay.
What's next for our LEAP researchers? Native Species Research: Students are currently studying native species and creating presentations on how each species supports food webs and water quality. Deltaville Maritime Museum Trip: An upcoming visit to explore local boatbuilding history and the traditional deadrise hulls. Recycled Electric Boat Challenge: Putting STEM principles to work by designing, building, and testing their own motorized boats out of recyclable materials to study circuits, energy, and hydrodynamics!
We are so proud of our students for representing Middlesex County so well and for taking active roles as future stewards of our waterways.
A huge thank you to our School Board, school leaders, families, and community partners for supporting these hands-on experiential learning opportunities!
HOMECOMING 2026: WHAT A WEEK TO BE A CHARGER!
Middlesex High School was filled with school spirit, Charger pride, and unforgettable memories as we celebrated Homecoming 2026! 🏈🎉
From the creativity and friendly competition of our hallway decorating contest to the excitement of the Homecoming Parade, our students went above and beyond to make this year's celebration one to remember!
👑 Congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen! We are proud to celebrate you and all of our Homecoming Court!
🏈 And what better way to cap off the festivities than with a CHARGER VICTORY over the West Point Pointers! Way to go, Chargers!
Most importantly, a HUGE thank you to our incredible Middlesex community for showing up in a BIG way! From cheering along the parade route to filling the stands on Friday night, your support and Charger pride are what make our school community so special.
One school. One community. ONE CHARGER FAMILY!
Middlesex High School was filled with school spirit, Charger pride, and unforgettable memories as we celebrated Homecoming 2026! 🏈🎉
From the creativity and friendly competition of our hallway decorating contest to the excitement of the Homecoming Parade, our students went above and beyond to make this year's celebration one to remember!
👑 Congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen! We are proud to celebrate you and all of our Homecoming Court!
🏈 And what better way to cap off the festivities than with a CHARGER VICTORY over the West Point Pointers! Way to go, Chargers!
Most importantly, a HUGE thank you to our incredible Middlesex community for showing up in a BIG way! From cheering along the parade route to filling the stands on Friday night, your support and Charger pride are what make our school community so special.
One school. One community. ONE CHARGER FAMILY!
Superintendent Tracy Seitz joined Middlesex Kiwanis Club members in serving dinner to the Middlesex High School football team. Partnerships like these reflect a shared commitment to supporting our students, celebrating our Chargers, and strengthening our community.
🎉 MCPS Celebrates Division-Wide Excellence! 🎉
Middlesex County Public Schools is proud to announce that our division is Fully Accredited, with all three MCPS schools earning the designation of Distinguished under Virginia’s 2026–2027 School Performance & Support Framework (SPSF)! 🌟
This is an achievement worth celebrating! Under the Virginia Department of Education’s School Performance & Support Framework, school performance is evaluated using multiple measures of student success, including academic mastery, student growth, readiness, and, at the high school level, graduation outcomes. Virginia Department of Education
The Distinguished designation represents schools that are exceeding the Commonwealth’s expectations for student performance. VDOE describes Distinguished schools as models of best practices from which other schools can learn. Virginia Department of Education
For every MCPS school to achieve this level of performance speaks volumes about the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, families, and community. From elementary school through graduation, our schools are demonstrating a shared commitment to high expectations and preparing every student for continued success.
Three schools. One division. All Distinguished. Fully Accredited.
Congratulations to the entire MCPS community on this outstanding accomplishment! Together, we continue to Engage, Inspire, Empower!
Middlesex County Public Schools is proud to announce that our division is Fully Accredited, with all three MCPS schools earning the designation of Distinguished under Virginia’s 2026–2027 School Performance & Support Framework (SPSF)! 🌟
This is an achievement worth celebrating! Under the Virginia Department of Education’s School Performance & Support Framework, school performance is evaluated using multiple measures of student success, including academic mastery, student growth, readiness, and, at the high school level, graduation outcomes. Virginia Department of Education
The Distinguished designation represents schools that are exceeding the Commonwealth’s expectations for student performance. VDOE describes Distinguished schools as models of best practices from which other schools can learn. Virginia Department of Education
For every MCPS school to achieve this level of performance speaks volumes about the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, families, and community. From elementary school through graduation, our schools are demonstrating a shared commitment to high expectations and preparing every student for continued success.
Three schools. One division. All Distinguished. Fully Accredited.
Congratulations to the entire MCPS community on this outstanding accomplishment! Together, we continue to Engage, Inspire, Empower!
💗 PINK OUT | PLAYING FOR MORE THAN THE SCORE 🏐
Last week, Middlesex Volleyball turned the gym PINK for a night that meant so much more than volleyball. Our Pink Out Game allowed fans and players to honor those who are fighting cancer, celebrate the survivors, remember the loved ones we have lost, and recognize the families, friends, nurses, caregivers, and support systems who stand beside them every step of the way. 🎀
The evening was made even more special as we celebrated two incredible seniors, Rori Stuart and Pollie Hammond. From countless practices and long seasons to challenges, growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories, Rori and Pollie have poured so much into the Middlesex Volleyball program. We are incredibly proud of the young women they have become and grateful for the impact they have made. 💙
And to top off a meaningful night, both JV and Varsity brought home WINS! 🏐👏
A night that reminded us some things will always mean more than what shows up on the scoreboard.
Last week, Middlesex Volleyball turned the gym PINK for a night that meant so much more than volleyball. Our Pink Out Game allowed fans and players to honor those who are fighting cancer, celebrate the survivors, remember the loved ones we have lost, and recognize the families, friends, nurses, caregivers, and support systems who stand beside them every step of the way. 🎀
The evening was made even more special as we celebrated two incredible seniors, Rori Stuart and Pollie Hammond. From countless practices and long seasons to challenges, growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories, Rori and Pollie have poured so much into the Middlesex Volleyball program. We are incredibly proud of the young women they have become and grateful for the impact they have made. 💙
And to top off a meaningful night, both JV and Varsity brought home WINS! 🏐👏
A night that reminded us some things will always mean more than what shows up on the scoreboard.
⛳🏆 ON TO STATES! 🏆⛳
Congratulations to our Middlesex High School Golf Team on an outstanding performance at the regional match! The Chargers finished 2nd in the region and have officially punched their ticket to the State Competition! 🎉
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that brought the team to this exciting accomplishment.
👏 Way to go, Chargers! Now, it’s time to tee it up at STATES! ⛳💙💛
Congratulations to our Middlesex High School Golf Team on an outstanding performance at the regional match! The Chargers finished 2nd in the region and have officially punched their ticket to the State Competition! 🎉
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that brought the team to this exciting accomplishment.
👏 Way to go, Chargers! Now, it’s time to tee it up at STATES! ⛳💙💛
🎖️ CONGRATULATIONS, CADET OF THE MONTH! 🎖️
Middlesex High School is proud to recognize Elliot Lease for being selected as the JROTC Cadet of the Month!
The Cadet of the Month program recognizes cadets who consistently demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic discipline, military bearing, physical fitness, and commitment to service.
Selection is based on performance across five key areas:
⭐ Leadership & Character — Leading by example, demonstrating accountability, teamwork, and the JROTC core values of duty, honor, respect, and selfless service.
🎖️ Uniform & Military Bearing — Demonstrating pride, discipline, attention to detail, drill proficiency, and military courtesy.
📚 Academic Excellence — Maintaining strong academic performance, classroom conduct, and commitment to learning.
💪 Physical Fitness & Participation — Demonstrating dedication to physical fitness while actively participating in JROTC teams, events, and activities.
🗣️ Board Appearance & Knowledge — Displaying confidence, communication skills, composure, and knowledge of JROTC, leadership, and unit history.
This recognition reflects a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom and represents the hard work, discipline, and character expected of a Middlesex High School JROTC cadet.
👏 Congratulations, Elliot Lease! We are proud of your dedication, leadership, and service to your school and community!
Middlesex High School is proud to recognize Elliot Lease for being selected as the JROTC Cadet of the Month!
The Cadet of the Month program recognizes cadets who consistently demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic discipline, military bearing, physical fitness, and commitment to service.
Selection is based on performance across five key areas:
⭐ Leadership & Character — Leading by example, demonstrating accountability, teamwork, and the JROTC core values of duty, honor, respect, and selfless service.
🎖️ Uniform & Military Bearing — Demonstrating pride, discipline, attention to detail, drill proficiency, and military courtesy.
📚 Academic Excellence — Maintaining strong academic performance, classroom conduct, and commitment to learning.
💪 Physical Fitness & Participation — Demonstrating dedication to physical fitness while actively participating in JROTC teams, events, and activities.
🗣️ Board Appearance & Knowledge — Displaying confidence, communication skills, composure, and knowledge of JROTC, leadership, and unit history.
This recognition reflects a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom and represents the hard work, discipline, and character expected of a Middlesex High School JROTC cadet.
👏 Congratulations, Elliot Lease! We are proud of your dedication, leadership, and service to your school and community!
Athletics for the Week
🍂 October Parent Guidance Newsletter is Here! 🍂
October is a great time to slow down, reconnect, and support one another as we settle into the rhythm of the school year. 💛
October is also Bullying Prevention Month, making this month’s Parent Guidance Newsletter an important read for families. Inside, you’ll learn about:
👀 The four types of bullying
⚠️ Warning signs to watch for
💬 How to talk with and support your child
🤝 Ways to strengthen connections and promote well-being
Take a few minutes to read this month’s newsletter and discover simple ways you can help your child feel safe, supported, and connected.
October is a great time to slow down, reconnect, and support one another as we settle into the rhythm of the school year. 💛
October is also Bullying Prevention Month, making this month’s Parent Guidance Newsletter an important read for families. Inside, you’ll learn about:
👀 The four types of bullying
⚠️ Warning signs to watch for
💬 How to talk with and support your child
🤝 Ways to strengthen connections and promote well-being
Take a few minutes to read this month’s newsletter and discover simple ways you can help your child feel safe, supported, and connected.
🎉 Celebrating Kinsley Horn! 🎉
Please see the notification below from the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) recognizing Kinsley Horn as a 2026 Product of Public Education! 📚✨
We are so proud to celebrate Kinsley and this well-deserved recognition. Her accomplishments are a wonderful reflection of the dedication, perseverance, and opportunities that public education can provide.
Congratulations, Kinsley! We are cheering you on and celebrating your success! 💙👏
Please see the notification below from the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) recognizing Kinsley Horn as a 2026 Product of Public Education! 📚✨
We are so proud to celebrate Kinsley and this well-deserved recognition. Her accomplishments are a wonderful reflection of the dedication, perseverance, and opportunities that public education can provide.
Congratulations, Kinsley! We are cheering you on and celebrating your success! 💙👏
Introducing Paige Greene-Morse! At the September regular school board meeting, Paige was announced as the 26-27 Middlesex School Board Student Representative. She is a senior at Middlesex High School who also attends Bridging Communities and is enrolled in the Pharmacy Tech I and II programs this year. Paige is a member of the MHS track team and a member of the Upper Middlesex Fire Auxiliary. She also volunteers with Hermitage Baptist Church participating in their fellowship and community service work.
Happy Human Resource Professionals Day!
📚✨ SCW Celebrates Dolly Parton Day! ✨📚
Our SCW students celebrated Dolly Parton Day with a day filled with books, imagination, and a whole lot of fun! 🎉
Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite book character and bring a book from their personal library to share in the celebration. From beloved characters to favorite stories, our school was filled with the joy of reading! 🦸♀️🧙♂️🐻👑📖
We love seeing our students celebrate the magic of books and build a lifelong love of reading! ❤️📚
“A book is like a dream that you hold in your hand.” — Dolly Parton
Our SCW students celebrated Dolly Parton Day with a day filled with books, imagination, and a whole lot of fun! 🎉
Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite book character and bring a book from their personal library to share in the celebration. From beloved characters to favorite stories, our school was filled with the joy of reading! 🦸♀️🧙♂️🐻👑📖
We love seeing our students celebrate the magic of books and build a lifelong love of reading! ❤️📚
“A book is like a dream that you hold in your hand.” — Dolly Parton
⛳🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆⛳
Congratulations to our incredible Golf Team on winning the District Tournament! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and determination paid off!
Now it’s time to tee it up at REGIONALS! 💪⛳
We’re so proud of you! Go represent and keep swinging for the win! 🏆💚
Congratulations to our incredible Golf Team on winning the District Tournament! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and determination paid off!
Now it’s time to tee it up at REGIONALS! 💪⛳
We’re so proud of you! Go represent and keep swinging for the win! 🏆💚
🗳️ Election Information: Know Before You Vote
Early voting starts TODAY — September 18!
The November 3, 2026 General Election is approaching, and Middlesex County voters will have a proposed 1% general retail sales tax referendum on the ballot. The referendum asks whether the county should add the tax to provide revenue solely for the construction or major renovation of Middlesex County Public Schools.
📋 What’s on the ballot?
Our graphics provide a closer look at the referendum and where it appears on the sample ballot.
📅 Early Voting: Begins September 18, 2026
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🔎 Before you vote: Review your sample ballot and make sure you understand the questions and candidates appearing on your ballot. Virginia’s Department of Elections provides voter registration, polling-place, and ballot information through its Citizen Portal.
Early voting starts TODAY — September 18!
The November 3, 2026 General Election is approaching, and Middlesex County voters will have a proposed 1% general retail sales tax referendum on the ballot. The referendum asks whether the county should add the tax to provide revenue solely for the construction or major renovation of Middlesex County Public Schools.
📋 What’s on the ballot?
Our graphics provide a closer look at the referendum and where it appears on the sample ballot.
📅 Early Voting: Begins September 18, 2026
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🔎 Before you vote: Review your sample ballot and make sure you understand the questions and candidates appearing on your ballot. Virginia’s Department of Elections provides voter registration, polling-place, and ballot information through its Citizen Portal.
🍂 Parent Guidance: Support for Every Parenting Moment 🍂
Parenting comes with big questions, everyday challenges, and plenty of moments when you could use a little guidance. Parent Guidance provides practical resources and real answers to help families navigate the moments that matter.
💬 Real answers for real parenting moments.
Whether you’re looking for support, strategies, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, Parent Guidance is here to help.
📲 Get started today! Visit CookCenter.info/Coaching
Parenting comes with big questions, everyday challenges, and plenty of moments when you could use a little guidance. Parent Guidance provides practical resources and real answers to help families navigate the moments that matter.
💬 Real answers for real parenting moments.
Whether you’re looking for support, strategies, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, Parent Guidance is here to help.
📲 Get started today! Visit CookCenter.info/Coaching
🦉🔬 Learning Science Through Discovery!
BIO II students got hands-on with an owl pellet lab, using their findings to uncover clues about an owl’s diet and ecosystem role. After identifying the remains of prey animals, students are using their data to estimate how many animals an owl may eat in a year and then putting that information to work by creating food webs and ecological pyramids. 🌎🌿
Who knew an owl pellet could teach us so much about an ecosystem? 🦉💡
BIO II students got hands-on with an owl pellet lab, using their findings to uncover clues about an owl’s diet and ecosystem role. After identifying the remains of prey animals, students are using their data to estimate how many animals an owl may eat in a year and then putting that information to work by creating food webs and ecological pyramids. 🌎🌿
Who knew an owl pellet could teach us so much about an ecosystem? 🦉💡
