Martinsville High School

March is National Athletic Training Month and we are so lucky to have certified athletic trainer Amber Corns as part of our MCPS family! If you've been to any of our athletics events, you have likely seen her on the sidelines wrapping up an ankle or applying ice to a sprain. During the day, you'll find her in the classroom at MHS where she teaches health and medical science. We're grateful for all you do!

Baseball and softball are in full swing (see what we did there?) at MCPS!

The student-faculty basketball fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed. We will share a new date for the event as soon as possible!

Dear MHS Parents and Guardians, Remember that our school provides daily instruction with the use of laptops. We kindly ask that you remind your student to bring their laptop to school every day to ensure they are able to fully participate in their classes. Please make it part of your morning routine to check that your child has their laptop with them as they leave for school each day, and that they are returning home with it each afternoon. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MHS Principal Dr. Aji Dixon.

☘️ This morning, a beautiful rainbow briefly appeared over Patrick Henry Elementary School! One lucky leprechaun was outside to witness the magical moment. Instances like this that remind us that our schools are not just places of learning, but treasures in our community, just like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈🌟

MCPS will host a meningococcal vaccine clinic for rising 7th and 12th grade students on April 20 and 21 at Martinsville Middle School. This vaccine is required by the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Education, and is state-mandated. Consent forms should have been mailed to parents and must be returned no later than Friday, March 17. Forms can be turned in at MHS to Tristan Sarver, RN, and at MMS to Toya Johnson, LPN. If the student has insurance, please bring a copy of their insurance card on the day of the clinic. If you have any questions, contact: Tristan Sarver at (276) 403-5788 or tristan.sarver@martinsville.k12.va.us Toya Johnson at (276) 403-5735 or tjjohnson@martinsville.k12.va.us

Tonight, Martinsville City Council recognized MHS student athletes Natalie LaPrade and Jahmal Jones with proclamations congratulating them on their success in the VHSL state championships in diving and indoor track.

Please remember that MCPS will dismiss students 2 hours early on Tuesday, March 14.

Due to current weather conditions, MCPS will operate on a 2 hour delay Monday, March 13.

🌪️ On Tuesday, MCPS participated in the Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill. The drill is held each year during Severe Weather Awareness Week, organized in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. Click the link to learn more: https://www.vaemergency.gov/severe-weather-awareness/

📆 MHS juniors, mark your calendars for MHS College Night! 🎓 Stop by the high school on Monday, March 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. to learn more about the college process and resources available in our community to help you out along the way! 💵 Students who attend will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship!

📚 "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go." -Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!" Last week, MCPS celebrated Read Across America Week! Teachers welcomed special guest readers from our community including school board members, school administrators, city council members, firefighters, police officers, high school student athletes, and many more, all of whom took time out of their busy schedules to come read to our students. Thank you to all those who came to share their love of reading with our students!

We're thrilled to announce the new app for MCPS! It's everything MCPS, in your pocket. Our MCPS app will allow you to access events, news, updates, and even emergency notifications right from your phone. To download, search "Martinsville City Schools, VA" in the App or Play store or just follow the appropriate link below! Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3RGotdb
 Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3jETdyA

Congratulations to MHS sophomore Ava Grant who placed second in the Eastman Black History Month Oratorical Contest and won a $1,000 prize! To participate in the contest, students were asked to write an essay about a notable African American contributor to the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Ava wrote about Alexa Irene Canady, the first African American woman in the US to become a neurosurgeon.

Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day and our schools prepared some gifts and sweet treats to let our transportation team know we wheelie appreciate you! 🚌

At tonight's school board meeting, we celebrated our school board members! This month is School Board Appreciation Month, and in recognition of their diligence and service to our schools, our students, and our community, board members were presented with gifts from each of our schools and certificates from Superintendent Dr. Zebedee Talley. Our schools and board also recognized our school board clerks with gifts in honor of School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. Thank you, board members and clerks, for all you do for our schools and your commitment to our mission of empowering success one learner at a time.

MCPS families, Normal processes for enrolling in Medicaid will begin soon. If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, please see the attached flyer and make sure your contact information is up to date so you do not miss important communications. For more information, visit https://coverva.org/en/phe-planning

MCPS parents, guardians, and students, As we approach Valentine's Day, please remember MCPS policy regarding gifts and deliveries: 💌 Schools cannot accept deliveries of Valentine's Day gifts as we do not have staff available to receive the deliveries. 🎈 Students are not allowed bring balloons to school, as they can obstruct staff's ability to see on buses, in hallways, and in classrooms. 💐 Glass vases are not permitted in schools as they can pose a danger if dropped and broken. Thank you for your understanding and your cooperation!

Kaleb Belcher was selected to participate in the VBODA District 6 Honor Band on Bass Clarinet! Congratulations Kaleb!

MCPS families, Please remember that MCPS will dismiss students 2 hours early on Wednesday, Feb. 1 for parent-teacher conferences. Thank you!