The first PTSO meeting of the year will be Tuesday, 9/12 at 6:00 p.m. in the MHS school library. If you can not make it in person, you can join via Google Meet. The PTSO will be sending this link out to you via email.
The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday October 21. Tickets go on sale Monday September 25 and will be sold for 3 weeks during B Day lunches. To be able to purchase a ticket code, you must have paid all debt for this school year. This means your 2023 - 2024 class dues and art fees. Please take care of this as soon as possible to make the ticket process run smoothly. You can pay dues/fees on scps.schoolcashonline.com. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Guerin or Denise Glassford.
Important Driver Ed information for 10th grade families---
Driver Ed students are required to attend one 90 Minute Parent/Teen Information Session during the school year, in accordance with Senate Bill 78, (2022). These sessions will be held at MHS on September 20, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Sessions will begin promptly at 6 in the MHS auditorium.
Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to attend the session with their student, as safe student driving is a partnership between parents, students,and teachers. If parents are unable to attend, there is an opt out form that must be submitted prior to the session. Reach out to the individual DE teachers for a link to this form. More information will be forthcoming to DE students/parents.
FBLA is raising money for the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation through a school-wide, grade level competition! Bring in your loose change, dollar bills, and gift cards with balances of $5-$50 to help support area families battling childhood cancer. Donations can be made during A-day lunch shifts and in room 210.
School Picture Day for 9th-11th grade student IDs and the yearbook will be taken on Thursday, August 31 and Friday, September 1. Freshmen and sophomores will have their portraits taken during their PE classes and juniors will be during their English classes. Students who miss school on these days will have an opportunity to take a makeup portrait on October 23. Seniors who did not get their portraits taken over the summer will be able to do so on October 19th and 20th. Contact Ms. Marshall at memarshall@spotsylvania.k12.va.us with any questions.
Sweet Frog Fundraiser
The Massaponax Show Choir will be holding a spirit night at Sweet Frog in Cosner's Corner.
Tuesday, August 22, from 3-8 p.m
The Massaponax Show Choir car wash fundraiser
Saturday, August 19 and Saturday, August 26
Show Choir will be set-up behind Longhorn Steakhouse off of Southpoint Parkway from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for a car wash for a cause! We are making every effort to raise money for the show choir's competition season.
MHS Cheer Tryouts
MHS DECA is celebrating Earth Day-- We are holding a Blue Jeans Go Green Campaign
Ponax Theatre Presents... Dracula!
An important message from the Superintendent: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/page/superintendent-sidebar
Murder Mystery Party
Join us for a night of mayhem, pirates and murder. Can you figure out who the murderer is? Will YOU be the victim? The event will be held April 26 from 6-8:30pm in the library. Tickets will be on sale for $5 until April 15. See Mrs. Decker or Mrs. Lamberton for more information.
State Champions!
After placing at the regional and then super regional competitions in February, five MHS students competed at Dominion High School for their state titles in VHSL Forensics. Siena Schaller became the first Massaponax student in over 5 years to go to states for Extemporaneous speaking and placed third over all in Class 5. Our Serious Interpretation Duo of Jenna Bain and Addison Sipp closed the season by finishing in FIRST PLACE and becoming the State Champion in their category!
Musical Celebrations!!!!
A huge shout out to the Massaponax Concert/Symphonic Band on a fantastic performance and earning a superior rating last night.
This makes Massaponax a Virginia Honor Band, the highest award a band can earn in Virginia.
In addition, our music department earned Blue Ribbon Status based on superior ratings by Vocal Ensemble, Orchestra and Band!
Senior Awards!
The Senior Award Ceremony will be held in the Auditorium May 16th at 8:30 am. There will be cake and room to take pictures afterwards in the Gymnasium.
Are you seeking employment or volunteer opportunities? Join us for the CAREER & JOB FAIR 2023 on Thursday, March 23rd and Friday, March 24th at the SCTC building from 2:20-4:30pm.
February 27 - March 3 is Read Across America week. On Monday, Feb. 27 the librarians will be visiting Pride Time classrooms to "Catch Ponax Reading". Anyone (staff and teachers) who are actively reading will get to pick a special treat. Need a book to read? Make sure to visit the library to checkout books or get suggestions.
Women In Sports Helping Inspire the Next Generation (WISHING). Here is a great opportunity for young women to make a difference and inspire the next generation of women and girls in sport. There are opportunities for mentorship, career exploration and scholarships. See the attached flyer for more information. Contact Emily Hall at SCTC if you have any questions
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NLicYLf8QefPyytbP2d9O-ZVV2B3St0KacsP65dUpDQ
The School Board joined together in a 7-0 vote to pass Superintendent Mark Taylor’s proposed 2024 budget as well as three new policies. Click for more info: www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/article/1004981
A message from the Superintendent:
TAKE THE DAY OFF!
The SCPS Division is so proud and grateful for everyone's hard work this school year! We have GREAT NEWS!
Our school board has generously approved Friday, March 10th as a day off for all teachers, students, and staff. Enjoy the time with family, friends or however you wish and have fun!
- SCPS Superintendent Mark Taylor