The 90 Minute Parent/Teen Meeting for Driver's Ed (Grade 10) will take place in the MHS Auditorium on September 24, 2025 and January 20, 2026 at 6pm.
Students/Parents/Legal Guardians only need to attend one session.
This is a meeting required for students by the State of Virginia for all students participating in Driver Ed in 10th Grade. We STRONGLY encourage parents/legal guardians to attend. If parents/guardian are unable to attend, an opt out form must be submitted to the students Driver Ed teacher.
The session is intended for students/parents/guardians to hear what is being taught and ideas on how to help their student with Driver Ed, learning to drive, and the processes that go along with that privilege. If further information is needed, please contact the student's Driver Ed teacher.
The next senior portrait session will be Oct. 24.
Sign up today at www.vosphoto.com/massaponax
Please remember that all yearbook portraits must be taken through Victor O'Neill Studios on one of the designated photo days. Yearbook-only sessions are free of charge and the attire is provided.
There will be only one more session in November, so don't delay!
Contact seniors@vosphoto.com with any questions. Include your senior’s first and last name and “Massaponax Class of 2026” when emailing for faster assistance.
Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients 1 child from each branch of the services and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, DC with us and their families. Children are entered by nominations. Anyone that knows a military child can nominate any military child. So, you may nominate your students, friend’s children, children can nominate their siblings and best friends and so on. The awards are open to Active Duty, Reserves AND Veteran children.
The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children.
Nominations are OPEN NOW through December 2nd!!!
Use the link below to nominate a Military Child
https://operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year/
Are you interested in attending college someday? It is never to early to start checking out your options. Attend the College Fair at Spotsy Town Center on October 16th, from 6-8pm. Contact your School Counselor with any questions.
School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
Picture retakes and makeups will be October 20 for 9th, 10th and 11th graders and Oct. 24 for Seniors.
You can donate your spare change, dollar bills, and gift cards for any major restaurant or store during lunch at the table in the commons, or in room 207. If we exceed our goal, Dr. Lancaster will also be pied at the pep rally again this year. See Ms. White for more information. Donations can also be made through SchoolCash Online.
Any questions contact Ric Dugan @ wdugan@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or ricdugan@gmail.com
Attention Spanish students in grades 10, 11, and 12:
It's time to fill out your application for Spanish Honor Society!
Contact jlarimer@spotsylvania.k12.va.com for the Google Form application for Spanish Honor Society.
Requirements for eligibility: 3.0 overall GPA, 3.5 overall GPA in Spanish classes; 15 service hours during membership year; one-time joining fee due when accepted ($30 total); if not currently in a Spanish class, you will be an Associate Member -- no voting rights, but you participate in activities.
Applications must be received by Tues, Sept 30th.
Application 25-26
JUNIORS!
Do you think you might want to attend college after graduation?
It is never to early to start preparing for that step.
Check out the link below about the QUESTBRIDGE College Prep Scholars Program.
This opportunity is for current juniors only!
https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/college-prep-scholars-program
See or email Ms. White for an application or with any questions.
High School Diplomats Program at the University of Virginia
This is an opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors dedicated to establishing relationships between 20 American citizens and 20 Japanese citizens. The program is 10 days of complete immersion into cultural exchange. The accepted applicants do not pay for any program fees, such as room, board, or activities.
Contact Info: celinezapolski@highschooldiplomats.com
High School Diplomats Program at the University of Virginia
This is an opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors dedicated to establishing relationships between 20 American citizens and 20 Japanese citizens. The program is 10 days of complete immersion into cultural exchange. The accepted applicants do not pay for any program fees, such as room, board, or activities.
Contact Info: celinezapolski@highschooldiplomats.com
MHS DECA is Kicking Off their ‘CAN’ Do Food Drive to benefit the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
The drive starts today and continues through Sept 19th. Our goal is to collect 1200lbs of food! Reaching this goal will men almost 1400 meals for our local community!
Please know that in addition to canned goods, all non-perishable items are welcome (ex. Peanut butter, applesauce, mac and cheese, rice, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce and more:)
We have reusable bags -- if you would like a bag or two to fill and return please let us know and we will deliver it to you.
We appreciate your support of MHS DECA as we work to make an impact in our community.
Freshmen and sophomores will take their pictures during PE. Juniors will go during English.
Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001268943
Questions about Ordering? Email underclass@vosphoto.com
