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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.

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.

Help FBLA support puppies! Now through January 30th, Ponax FBLA will be hosting a collection drive for Compassion Animal Rescue. The goal is to collect at least 100 items for the rescue. These items include: cleaning supplies such as lysol wipes, scented laundry pods, and dawn dish detergent, in addition to canned pumpkin and dog food, dog treats, leashes, collars, and more. See the poster outside room 207 for a complete list.

Congratulations to the following students for their recognition at this weekend's VHSL Multimedia Championships for their work in last year's school publications:

- Alleigh Sommers won first in the state for Candid Photography and second for Clubs and Organizations coverage
- Hannah Novick won first in the state for literary magazine cover art
- The 2024-25 Yearbook and Newspaper staffs earned a first place ranking
- The 2024-25 Literary Magazine staff earned a trophy class ranking, which is a state championship

Stop by the bulletin board outside of room 130 if you want to see their award-winning work, along with all of our honorable mentions!

Parents: Don't miss your chance to celebrate your senior in their final MHS yearbook! Go to Yearbook Order Center and enter MHS order number 13527 to order a senior yearbook ad today. The last day to order is February 2!

Please consider supporting vulnerable families in SCPS by snagging some merch to benefit Treasure House! The sale closes on Monday, October 20th! Please get your order submitted in time.

Here is the link: SCPS Social Work Order Page

This year, we have a variety of fun colors and a new popular brand—Comfort Colors! We're especially excited to offer a shirt geared towards elementary levels this year, as previous designs focused on mental health themes & suicide awareness. We aim to have something for everyone! Shirts will be delivered by early to mid-November and can be picked up from the MHS School Social Worker, Addie Besemer, when they arrive. Thank you!