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.
The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed at: www.coolidgescholars.org. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific time, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Questions?
Email at coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org or by phone at (202) 827-4291.
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.
You can donate your spare change, dollar bills, and gift cards for any major restaurant or store during lunch at the table in the commons, or in room 207. If we exceed our goal, Dr. Lancaster will also be pied at the pep rally again this year. See Ms. White for more information. Donations can also be made through SchoolCash Online.
Any questions contact Ric Dugan @ wdugan@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or ricdugan@gmail.com
Attention Spanish students in grades 10, 11, and 12:
It's time to fill out your application for Spanish Honor Society!
Contact jlarimer@spotsylvania.k12.va.com for the Google Form application for Spanish Honor Society.
Requirements for eligibility: 3.0 overall GPA, 3.5 overall GPA in Spanish classes; 15 service hours during membership year; one-time joining fee due when accepted ($30 total); if not currently in a Spanish class, you will be an Associate Member -- no voting rights, but you participate in activities.
Applications must be received by Tues, Sept 30th.
Application 25-26
JUNIORS!
Do you think you might want to attend college after graduation?
It is never to early to start preparing for that step.
Check out the link below about the QUESTBRIDGE College Prep Scholars Program.
This opportunity is for current juniors only!
https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/college-prep-scholars-program
See or email Ms. White for an application or with any questions.
High School Diplomats Program at the University of Virginia
This is an opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors dedicated to establishing relationships between 20 American citizens and 20 Japanese citizens. The program is 10 days of complete immersion into cultural exchange. The accepted applicants do not pay for any program fees, such as room, board, or activities.
Contact Info: celinezapolski@highschooldiplomats.com
High School Diplomats Program at the University of Virginia
This is an opportunity for Sophomores and Juniors dedicated to establishing relationships between 20 American citizens and 20 Japanese citizens. The program is 10 days of complete immersion into cultural exchange. The accepted applicants do not pay for any program fees, such as room, board, or activities.
Contact Info: celinezapolski@highschooldiplomats.com