Winter Break: December 20th - January 5th. See you back at school on Tuesday, January 6th!
Support the LifeSmarts Team by purchasing Cookie Jars for your teachers, friends, and family. Each jar makes about 36 cookies. Order yours before December 14 for only $10 online through the link in the announcement on CANVAS or this form.
Contact Mrs. Walters (gwalters@spotsylvania. k12.va.us) if you have questions.
Registration to Play:
$100 per player | $400 per team
Format: Captain’s Choice
Location: Lee’s Hill Golf Club, 10200 Old Dominion Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA
Mulligans and “Life Savers” available the morning of the event.
To register, email vlamberton@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
with team contact name, email, and phone number.
Make checks payable to Massaponax High School.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Par-Tee Planner – $1000: Logo on putting green or driving range, Instagram shoutout, free foursome
Golf Cart Sponsor – $600: Logo on carts, social media shoutout, half-price foursome
Hole Sponsor – $100: Logo at hole of choice, Instagram shoutout
Donations for silent auction or door prizes are also welcome. Donors by Jan. 30, 2026, receive an Instagram shoutout.
For questions or sponsorship details, please email vlamberton@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Registration for the Spotsy Online Virtual Accelerated Learning Program will OPEN on November 12, 2025 and CLOSE on December 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Details will be shared with all students and parents in grades 9–12.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools now offers a 100% virtual option for students who excel in the classroom and want to accelerate or broaden their learning beyond their regular school schedule. This opportunity is available to enrolled 8th–12th grade students interested in taking a new high school credit course.
Please note:
Students may register for NEW courses only.
Repeat or recovery courses cannot be taken through this virtual program.
Coursework is completed outside of the regular school day.
For general questions about SCPS online programs, please contact
onlinelearning@spotsylvania.k12.va.us.
For more detailed information, visit:
https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/scps/page/virtual-accelerated-learning-opportunity
Spotsy Online 100% Virtual Accelerated
Learning for NEW Courses
Registration will OPEN and information will be shared with 9-12 grade students and parents on November 12, 2025. Registration will CLOSE on December 3, 2025 at 4:00PM.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools now offers a 100% virtual option for students who are successful in the classroom and are looking to accelerate or expand their learning in addition to their day-to-day coursework. This option is currently available to enrolled 8th-12th grade students looking to take a new credit course for high school credit.
Students can ONLY register for NEW courses and may not register for repeat courses through this 100% virtual learning experience. Coursework in these virtual courses is completed outside of the school day.
For general questions about SCPS online programs, please contact onlinelearning@spotsylvania.k12.va.us.
For more detailed information, please click on this link:
Virtual Accelerated Learning Opportunity
The Academic Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, November 18th, at 6pm, in the MHS Auditorium. Students will be recognized for having a GPA above a 3.5, being an AP Scholar, earning a perfect SOL score, nominated as an Outstanding Student by a teacher, and/or for their performance on the PSATs. All awards are based on performance during the 2024/25 school year. Students that will be receiving an award have been mailed an invitation. We look forward to celebrating these accomplishment with you.
Attention Ponax sophomores: Are you interested in attending a Leadership conference this spring? If so, please email our GT Coordinator, Mr. Burner, to obtain information about an opportunity called HOBY. If you are chosen to attend, you will go to James Madison University and represent MHS from May 29 – 31, 2026. We will even pay for you to go! To get more information, please email Mr. Burner by Thursday Nov 20th.
Drop Deadlines
Full-Year Courses: Nov. 14
Semester Courses: Sept. 26 (Fall) | Feb. 20 (Spring)
After these dates, drops show as WF (Withdraw Fail) or WP (Withdraw Pass) on transcripts.
Contact your counselor with questions!
Virginia Boys State
What is Boys State?
Boys State is an educational program for high school students founded by The American Legion where they learn about city, county, and state government by participating in a hands-on, week-long simulated government. Participants elect officials, write and pass bills, and hold mock court proceedings, with the program providing lessons on leadership, government structure, and citizenship.
Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
Who is eligible to participate in Boys State?
High school juniors that possess Outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to their schools and community.
The applicant should exhibit an interest in the governmental process.
The applicant will have above average scholastic standing.
The prospective delegate and their parents must be residents of the state of Virginia.
How much does Boys State Cost?
The American Legion Covers the cost for students selected to Boys State
When is Boys State?
June 21 – 27, 2026
Where is Boys State?
Radford College
Check out the link below for more details about Boys State!!!
Boys State
***Interested applicants should complete the Google Form by November 28, 2025***
Boys State Google Form
Seniors! Ready for some Thanksgiving fun? Join us in the Senior Class Turkey Trade. See your email for rules to play!
Seniors: Your LAST CHANCE to take your senior picture for the yearbook will be Dec. 1-2. Please visit Victor O'Neill Studios to schedule your session.
Please remember that ALL yearbook photos must be taken by Victor O'Neill Studios. If you did not get your picture taken already and you did not get on the schedule for November, you must schedule an appointment in December if you want your portrait to be in the yearbook.
Get ready to explore your future! Join us for Massaponax Career Day where you will have the chance to meet professionals from a variety of industries, learn about exciting career paths, and get inspired for what's next after high school.
It's also Dress for Success Day so come dressed to impress and show off your best career ready look.
We can't wait to see you on November 3rd!!
November senior picture time slots are full. One last-chance session for senior pictures will take place December 1 and 2. Victor O'Neill Studios will make the sign-up available in a few weeks, so keep your eye on the school newsletter for a link. There will NOT be additional sessions opened after these dates!
Let us help you figure out dinner. FBLA is hosting a spirit night at the Cosner's Corner Panera on Monday, November 10, 2025. You can also use code FUND4U for all-day online, Rapid Pick-Up, and delivery orders. In-cafe orders placed between 4–8pm count too. Make sure you show them the flyer or tell them that you are here for the spirit night!
Starting Monday, November 3rd, FBLA will be selling paper purple flowers to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. This is a contest where the A1 class that raises the most amount of money will receive a donut party after the contest ends on November 20th. Flowers are $0.25/each cash and card payments will be accepted during all lunch shifts and in room 207. The fundraiser can also be support through the SchoolCash online payment portal.