INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 & WEEKEND
All Spotsylvania County Public Schools are closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. 12-Month Employees are Code 2 - report 2 hours late as safety permits. Essential personnel and food services staff will report at specified times. All school and non-school activities including student externships are canceled for January 30, 31, and February 1, 2026.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - JANUARY 29, 2026
Due to icy conditions, all Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026. 12-Month Employees: Code 1 - essential personnel report to perform emergency services as necessary.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - JANUARY 28, 2026 - Due to icy conditions, all Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. 12-Month Employees: Code 1 - essential personnel report to perform emergency services as necessary.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - JANUARY 27, 2026
All Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. 12-Month Employees: Code 1 - essential personnel report to perform emergency services as necessary.
All Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. 12-Month Employees: Code 1 - essential personnel report to perform emergency services as necessary.
SpotsyCTC Applications Are NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Apply here: Application (Links to an external site)
Students must be signed into their SCPS Google account to access the application.
Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center offers 20 incredible programs for Spotsylvania County students to explore career pathways and prepare for their future!
What is SpotsyCTC?
No matter which diploma path you’re on—or where life takes you after high school—SpotsyCTC provides you with real-world skills that last a lifetime. We welcome students from all five SCPS high schools and offer hands-on, experiential learning that prepares you for what’s next.
Whether your plans include college, a trade, the military, or entering the workforce, our programs help you:
-Earn industry credentials
-Build confidence
-Gain hands-on experience
-Stand out for your future
If you have questions, stop by and talk with your school counselor. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!
FCCLA members interested in competing at the Virginia State Competition in April must attend our interest meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, directly after school in Room 127. We will go over trip requirements and cost details. Attendance is required for all competitors.
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