Massaponax High School - Together, we prepare our students for their future.

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!

We're taking care of your dinner plans on October 13! Stop by the Chipotle in Southpointe between 4p-8pm, and 25% of the sales will be donated to MHS FBLA. Make sure to tell them you're there for the spirit night!
Online and mobile orders placed through the Chipotle website and/or mobile app count as well using our code: CBX2TDA

Address: 5420 SOUTHPOINT PLAZA WAY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22407

Thank you to everyone who donated to the 2025 ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation Penny Wars!

This year, sophomores raised $141.03 clenching first place, followed by seniors with $126.55, third place was claimed by the freshmen class with $105.76, and juniors raised $58.19.

To seal the class of 2028's victory, at our fall pep rally in November, Ms. Haney will be pied, as well as Dr. Lancaster because we exceeded our $400 goal! All monies raised will be used to provide safe and exciting social activities for children diagnosed with cancer and their families.

Yearbook picture make-ups and retakes for 9th-11th grade students will be Monday, Oct. 20. Students should get their picture taken during a study hall or Pride Time if possible.

This will be the ONLY make-up day for underclassmen.

Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package. Please contact underclass@vosphoto.com with any questions.

Softball will be holding workouts every Tuesday from 3-5pm on the game field. If it rain,s meet in Commons B after school. Any questions you can contact Ric Dugan at wdugan@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

More information and requirements will be discussed at workouts!

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.