Our 2025-2026 School Board
front row (l to r): Karen McMinn (Hartfield District); Dr. Dana Burnett, Board Chair (Saluda District); Tiffany Robins, Board Vice Chair (Pinetop District)
back row (l to r): Elliott Reed (Jamaica District), Dr. Tracy Seitz, Division Superintendent; Dr. Byron Bishop, Division Assistant Superintendent; Thomas Kennedy (Harmony Village District)
front row (l to r): Karen McMinn (Hartfield District); Dr. Dana Burnett, Board Chair (Saluda District); Tiffany Robins, Board Vice Chair (Pinetop District)
back row (l to r): Elliott Reed (Jamaica District), Dr. Tracy Seitz, Division Superintendent; Dr. Byron Bishop, Division Assistant Superintendent; Thomas Kennedy (Harmony Village District)
Middlesex Athletics
January 12-17, 2026
January 12-17, 2026
See a topic that could be beneficial for you and your family? Register for this FREE resource and plan to attend! All sessions start at 7:00pm.
https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
Access the agendas at https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/mcpsk12/Board.nsf/Public
Live stream and recordings are available at https://www.youtube.com/@sdunkelmcps/streams
Live stream and recordings are available at https://www.youtube.com/@sdunkelmcps/streams
January's Newsletter is here!
New Year, new habits! Start your Parent Coaching journey today!
🌟 Harbor Light Recognitions 🌟
MCPS is proud to shine a light on our newest Harbor Light honorees: The Middlesex Moose Lodge & Arts in the Middle. Both of these organizations have gone above and beyond to support our students, colleagues, and community, making a meaningful impact across our schools. Thank you for being guiding lights and for the dedication you bring to MCPS—we are grateful for you! 💙⚓
MCPS is proud to shine a light on our newest Harbor Light honorees: The Middlesex Moose Lodge & Arts in the Middle. Both of these organizations have gone above and beyond to support our students, colleagues, and community, making a meaningful impact across our schools. Thank you for being guiding lights and for the dedication you bring to MCPS—we are grateful for you! 💙⚓
👀Looking ahead at this week's upcoming topics:
Monday - Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion webinar
Tuesday - Depression: You're Not Alone webinar
Wednesday - Grief: The Healing Process After Loss webinar
Thursday - Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved 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
Monday - Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion webinar
Tuesday - Depression: You're Not Alone webinar
Wednesday - Grief: The Healing Process After Loss webinar
Thursday - Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved 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
Do you have an 8th or 9th grade student who is interested in Governor's School? This is a great time to ask any questions!
Our fifth graders put their math skills to work in the tastiest way!
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!
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!
Middlesex Athletics
December 15-20, 2025
December 15-20, 2025
🔵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
🔵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
Due to the conditions of some roads and the ice in our parking lots, MCPS will be closed Tuesday, December 9. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these weather conditions. Everyone please be safe.
MCPS will operate on a two hour delay opening Tuesday, December 9.
The school board meeting originally scheduled for today, Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm has been moved to a start time of 5:00pm. The location will remain at St. Clare Walker Middle School.
We have been monitoring the Winter Weather Advisory in place for tomorrow. Although snowfall predictions differ, the most recent forcasts show the snow starting in the morning and continuing into the afternoon.
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.
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.
👀Looking ahead at this week's upcoming topics:
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
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.
