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

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

The Spotsylvania School Board will be considering a Prepackaged Food Donation policy at their February 13th meeting. Click for more details: https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/article/996150

Massaponax High School will be hosting our Rising Panther Night on February 21st from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Rising freshman and their families are invited to attend this event to learn about the Ponax Culture, Course Options and Opportunities, Clubs, Athletics, and tour the building. The evening will consist of a welcome address at 5:30pm, followed by breakout sessions with teachers, counselors, and staff, as well as a tour of the facilities. We are excited to meet our new Panthers, the class of 2027.

If you would like to explore a Career in Education .... On Friday Feb 17, Mr. Brown will be in person at SHS to discuss how he became a Middle School Principal. This will be broadcast LIVE here at Massaponax! Mr. Brown has served Spotsylvania County Schools for over 20 years. Click HERE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y2awoRvwEsHLtFGHIvtO1ebrNn1aFwLiPaMqRUgRchE/edit?ts=63d92437) to SIGN UP!! (or use QR code)

Save the Date! Come out to the Massaponax High School HBCU college fair. Meet alumni and admissions officers from historically black colleges and universities from VA, MD and NC. Learn about potential mentorship programs, scholarships and more! This is a FREE EVENT open to MHS students of all grade levels and their families. Click the link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_EhlRpt4yPMen6iLKdSCbrfQNfjPSzgiMzQnyipu26IbLMg/viewform?usp=share_link Email Ms. Cole with any questions scole@spotslyvania.k12.va.us

Black History Month Trivia Contest - Test your knowledge of Black History and Culture by clicking the following link (Due Tomorrow): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebQhx7zCKYYih_plRvTi5KHhjxOYZJPmZyDnWUe1r-N3jjpA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Students and Parents... Massaponax High School will be hosting a Germanna Application Night on Wednesday, February 22nd, from 5:00-8:00. This event will take place in the Massaponax Library, and is open to all Juniors and Seniors, parents and families! This evening will give you the opportunity to ask questions, get information, and learn how to apply. Get ready for the next step on your educational journey! Please bring your social security number, your current address, and a laptop (if possible)., You can register for this event at : http://go.pardot.com/l/933943/2023-01-10/2rpgc If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Flamm in the Counseling Department! (540-710-0419 ext. 5228) See you on February 22nd!

Black History Month T-shirt Design Contest ends Feb. 10th - In Celebration of Black History Month, enter the T-shirt Contest by clicking the following link (see our flier for details): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJC0K6jq_1J4lxFwJ4Bdt9n4Sjm_NLghLPKehxhXe2jWp-eQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Poetry & Pictures: Black History Arts Contest - Express yourself during Black History month and enter the Poetry & Pictures: Black History Through Our Eyes Contest by clicking the following link (see our flier for details): https://forms.gle/eABJjoYzea4MXZmm9

Attention Students: Spring Track tryouts will be held on Monday 27th at the stadium. You must have a current athletic physical before you can tryout. Also, you will need to view the sudden cardiac arrest video, and complete the concussion test which can be found on the Massaponax Athletic website.

Time is running out to order a senior recognition ad for the yearbook! Visit this site to order an ad no later than February 9: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1034967/Massaponax-High-School/

A Neff representative will be at Massaponax on Tuesday February 7th to do fittings and take orders for MHS Letterman's jackets. Anyone with a MHS letter can order a jacket. You can also be fitted on Tuesday and order online when you are ready. Cost sheets and details were sent in Canvas email. Please email dlyoung@spotsylvania.k12.va.us if you have any questions.

Girl’s Lacrosse will have tryouts on Tuesday February 21st at 5:00 until 7:15 at the stadium. Tryouts are 2 days and practices will be held Mon-Fri from 5-7:15 pm. We can’t wait to see you there! You don’t have to have any experience to play!

Tennis preseason practice starts February 21 . Meet in Auxiliary Gym, ready to meet and get practice instruction. Tryouts end, if weather cooperates friday February 24th. There will be a team practice at Butler YMCA saturday morning 7:15-9am

The Scholastic Art Awards is the nation's oldest art competition, with over 200,000 student entries submitted. Entries are judged by regions; in the Southeast Region, MHS won several awards. Congrats to Jennifer Martinez, who won an Honorable mention and a Silver Key for her work, Angela Nguyen with two honorable mentions and Aaron Schieble who won a silver key. Their teacher is Ms. Elizabeth Corbin. Congrats to Faye Chiang, who won a silver key. Congrats to Aaron Schieble, who received an honorable mention. Congrats to Nathaniel Gist, who received an honorable mention. Congrats to Liberty Young and Olivia Kukahiko, who both received Gold keys for their art. Their teacher is Ms. Delana Chandler.