January 26, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
12:15 pm
🍎✨ Virginia Principals Week ✨🍎
This week, Middlesex County Public Schools proudly celebrates the incredible leaders who guide, inspire, and support our schools each day.
Today, we are honored to recognize Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, Principal of St. Clare Walker Middle School. Dr. Sanders’ commitment to student growth, academic excellence, and a positive school culture helps create an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed. Her leadership makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students, staff, and families throughout the school community.
Thank you, Dr. Sanders, for your dedication and leadership. 💙
🍎✨ Virginia Principals Week ✨🍎
This week, Middlesex County Public Schools proudly celebrates the leaders who guide, inspire, and support our schools every day.
Today, we shine the spotlight on Mrs. Susan Fleet, Principal of Middlesex High School. Her dedication to students, staff, and the entire school community makes a lasting impact far beyond the classroom walls. Through her leadership, commitment, and care, Middlesex High School continues to be a place where students are encouraged to grow, succeed, and believe in themselves.
Thank you, Mrs. Fleet, for all you do to lead with heart and purpose. 💙
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)
January 12-17, 2026
https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
Live stream and recordings are available at https://www.youtube.com/@sdunkelmcps/streams
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! 💙⚓
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
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
