General Information about Summer 26 Spotsy Online:
Spotsy Online 100% Virtual Accelerated Learning, SCPS Teachers will facilitate courses through Edgenuity.
Testing will occur during Summer School testing.
Registration will OPEN and information will be shared with 8-11 grade students and parents on Monday, April 13, 2026. Registration will CLOSE on Friday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00PM.
Counselors will serve as the the responsible party for:
-Approving or denying the enrollment request
-Counselor needs to communicate with the registrar that they need to enroll the student in summer school and add the “H” course they will be taking
Students will be permitted to take only one course during this session. Students wishing to take a second accelerated course will need to discuss options with their counselor and the Supervisor of Instructional Programs. This window for Spotsy Online is too small to accommodate 2 classes.
All information regarding dates, courses, and the application are available on the SCPS website’s Spotsy Online Learning webpage.
Contact your counselor for more information.
All seniors and their families are invited to attend. Seniors who will be recognized during the ceremony will receive notification by mail by the first week of May.
Panther Productions-Film Club is excited to present the Spring Fling Film Thing on **Friday, April 17**. In partnership with FCCLA, we invite you to enjoy a film screening of "Gidget", a 1960s classic beach film about a fun-loving teenager discovering friendship, surfing, and summer adventure. Along with the movie, guests can enjoy concessions, raffle prizes, and baked goods for sale. Bring your friends and family to come support two great student organizations for a fun evening you will not want to miss! Showtime is at 5pm, in the Growl Plex theater here at MHS.
The 2026 SCPS Summer School will provide students a credit recovery course with teacher led instruction. Courses taken through this program will be considered repeat courses. Students may register for one credit recovery/repeat course for the summer. There is one session for the 2026 Summer School program.
The 2026 SCPS Summer School will be held at Riverbend High School from June 8 - June 25. Classes meet Monday-Thursday, from 8:30am - 2:30pm.
Registration begins April 1, 2026 and concludes June 4, 2026.
Are you missing your Krispy Kreme fix? Let the Massaponax FFA help you out this Saturday at Tractor Supply Company on Route 3 from 8am-12pm. Donuts will be $1.50 each or you can buy a dozen for $15. We are doing pre sales. If you would like to buy a box in advance, see an FFA Member or Advisor.
Come try your hand at pinball and dozens of other retro arcade games at Reclaim Arcade while supporting your Ponax FBLA members attending the VA FBLA State Leadership Conference in April! $5.00 from every entry fee will be donated, but you must make sure to tell them you are there for the spirit night! See you there from 3p-9p on March 22, 2026
MHS FBLA will be selling student testing care packages that will be distributed to students during Pride Time the week before end of year, AP, and SOL testing, starting in April and May. These care packages include a bottle of water, plug-in earbuds, a snack, and other items to help get through the long testing days. They are available to purchase through Schoolcash online only: Purchase Here with SchoolCash
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE FOR MARCH 16, 2026
Due to the anticipated inclement weather, Spotsylvania County Public Schools will be closed with asynchronous remote learning for students on Monday, March 16, 2026. 12-month employees report on time. All school and non-school activities, day and evening, are canceled.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
SCPS will be providing meal bags at Chancellor High School from 10 a.m. to Noon on Monday, March 16th. All SCPS Students are eligible to receive one meal bag. It is not necessary for your child to be with you at the food distribution site; however, you will need to know your child's student ID or lunch number to pick up the meal bag.
UPDATE: IMPORTANT 2025-2026 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR CHANGE
At the School Board Meeting on March 9, 2026, the School Board voted to add April 21, 2026, as a Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday due to the special election announcement on March 2, 2026. As a reminder, many of our schools are used as polling sites. The School Board made no other changes to the 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar. Friday, March 13, 2026, remains a Teacher Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday and the grading period remains unchanged.
Our LifeSmarts Team, the Virginia State Champion for the 7th time, is raising funds to pay to travel to Orlando Florida, for the LifeSmarts National Championship. Please support us by purchasing popcorn through our DoubleGood online store between Sunday, 3/8, and Thursday, 3/12. Thanks! Buy Popcorn Here
Join us for Junior College and Career Night on Wednesday, March 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM here at MHS. This event is exclusively for the Class of 2027 and your families!
We’ll cover everything from 2 and 4-year colleges to trade schools, certifications, and financial aid. Plus, one lucky Junior in attendance will win a $1,000 scholarship!
How to attend: Check your school email right now for the Google Form link. You must sign up in advance to secure your spot.
Don't wait—sign up today, and we'll see you Juniors on March 18th!"
Beginning March 11th, students enrolled in an English 10 class will participate in upcoming Writing assessments.
Please review the testing schedule:
Writing SOL Part 1 Prompt – March 11 (B day classes) & March 12 (A Day classes)
Writing SOL Part 2 Multiple Choice – March 16 (B Day classes) & March 17 (A Day classes)
Writing WorkKeys – March 25, March 26, & March 27
Students should report to their assigned testing locations on their scheduled dates and come prepared with their chromebook and charger.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please speak with your English 10 teacher.
Thank you, and best of luck to all students!
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Spotsylvania County Public Schools will open two hours late on Monday, February 23, 2026. No AM ECSE preschool classes, PM classes will begin on time. 12-month employees report to work on time. We are continuing to monitor conditions and will reassess in the morning.
The Massaponax FFA is teaming up with Texas Roadhouse for a Dine to Donate Event during FFA Week on February 26th, from 3-9 pm. You can dine in or place a to go order and a portion of the sales will be donated to the chapter to help pay for students to attend State and National Conventions as well as to cover the cost of FFA supplies
Attention Panthers!
Boys Tennis Tryouts will begin Monday, February 23rd from 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM, on the MHS tennis courts. Tryouts will run daily that week, so come prepared and ready to compete.
Make sure you have:
Athletic physical completed
Proper tennis attire and shoes
Water bottle
This season is built on effort, consistency, and coachability. If you’re ready to represent Massaponax and earn your spot, we’ll see you on the courts!
All students were given a Course Selection Sheet last month that lists all of the classes that are availible to them. Please have your student bring this sheet when they come to the Library for scheduling. Students who have misplaced this form can pick up another copy in the Counseling Office before schoool, or during their lunck block
Governor's School students, as well as those students taking Dual Enrollment and asynchronous AP English classes, will be called to the Counseling Office by their counselors when availible.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.