🎶 Student Spotlight | Extraordinary Achievement 🎶
Congratulations to Madeline Inge, a student at Middlesex High School, who has been selected to perform in the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City!
Madeline will take the stage this weekend as a clarinetist with the Honors Band, an elite ensemble made up of the highest-rated young performers from around the world. Her acceptance followed a highly competitive audition and review by the Honors Selection Board—an honor that reflects her exceptional talent, dedication, and musical achievements.
Madeline has studied music for more than four years and is an active member of the Middlesex High School Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band, where she also shines as a guitarist. Beyond music, she’s involved in Key Club and the Technology Student Association, serving as secretary.
“I’m honored to have been nominated and selected. I look forward to seeing New York and playing at Carnegie Hall,” Madeline shared.
We are incredibly proud of Madeline and can’t wait to cheer her on as she represents Middlesex High School on one of the world’s most iconic stages! 👏🎼
Congratulations to Madeline Inge, a student at Middlesex High School, who has been selected to perform in the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City!
Madeline will take the stage this weekend as a clarinetist with the Honors Band, an elite ensemble made up of the highest-rated young performers from around the world. Her acceptance followed a highly competitive audition and review by the Honors Selection Board—an honor that reflects her exceptional talent, dedication, and musical achievements.
Madeline has studied music for more than four years and is an active member of the Middlesex High School Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band, where she also shines as a guitarist. Beyond music, she’s involved in Key Club and the Technology Student Association, serving as secretary.
“I’m honored to have been nominated and selected. I look forward to seeing New York and playing at Carnegie Hall,” Madeline shared.
We are incredibly proud of Madeline and can’t wait to cheer her on as she represents Middlesex High School on one of the world’s most iconic stages! 👏🎼
📚✨ Field Trip Spotlight: Shaping the Future of Our Public Library! ✨📚
Our students recently visited the Middlesex Library for an engaging, hands-on experience—and they absolutely showed up with thoughtful ideas and leadership! Huge thanks to Carrie Dos Santos for welcoming us and guiding students through the library and the exciting plans for the new Teen Center.
Students toured the space, collaborated on selecting teen-friendly furniture, and brainstormed programs they’d actually love—everything from book clubs, crafts, and games to real-life skills sessions like car maintenance 🚗📖. They also shared recommendations for new books, authors, and genres for the Young Adult Library, all of which Mrs. Dos Santos plans to order right away!
We also learned about amazing library resources like Libby, Homework HelpNow, and Transparent Language, and made sure students are on track with active library cards.
Their voices are directly influencing new books, programs, and even furniture—and this is just the beginning! We’re excited to continue this partnership and look forward to students helping design future Teen Centers in both Deltaville and Urbanna. 👏📚
Our students recently visited the Middlesex Library for an engaging, hands-on experience—and they absolutely showed up with thoughtful ideas and leadership! Huge thanks to Carrie Dos Santos for welcoming us and guiding students through the library and the exciting plans for the new Teen Center.
Students toured the space, collaborated on selecting teen-friendly furniture, and brainstormed programs they’d actually love—everything from book clubs, crafts, and games to real-life skills sessions like car maintenance 🚗📖. They also shared recommendations for new books, authors, and genres for the Young Adult Library, all of which Mrs. Dos Santos plans to order right away!
We also learned about amazing library resources like Libby, Homework HelpNow, and Transparent Language, and made sure students are on track with active library cards.
Their voices are directly influencing new books, programs, and even furniture—and this is just the beginning! We’re excited to continue this partnership and look forward to students helping design future Teen Centers in both Deltaville and Urbanna. 👏📚
🌟 Nominate a Navigator of the Quarter for Q2! 🌟
Middlesex County Public Schools invites our community — families and staff alike — to recognize the outstanding Navigators who go above and beyond every day. 🧭
Each quarter, we’ll celebrate staff who exemplify our key priorities:
✨ Deeper Learning
🌱 Positive Learning Environment
💪 Capacity Building
🤝 Community Engagement
The selected Navigator of the Quarter will be announced at the next School Board meeting!
📋 Submit your nomination today and help us honor those making a difference.
Nomination Form
Snow days and winter storms can leave families feeling stuck inside — and stretched thin ❄️🏠
When routines change, and big feelings show up, parent guidance and one-on-one coaching can help make daily moments feel more manageable. From navigating behavior challenges to building confidence and connection, support makes the winter days feel brighter.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Scan the code or visit cookcenter.info/coaching to get started.
When routines change, and big feelings show up, parent guidance and one-on-one coaching can help make daily moments feel more manageable. From navigating behavior challenges to building confidence and connection, support makes the winter days feel brighter.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Scan the code or visit cookcenter.info/coaching to get started.
Good morning. The dance scheduled for this Saturday evening has been postponed due to the potential for inclement weather. The new date will be announced soon.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 1/28/2026, is a remote B day. Students need to sign in to Canvas and complete the assignments for the B day. Please email teachers if you have questions or need help. Stay safe!
Tomorrow is a remote A day. Students need to log in to Canvas to complete their A day assignments. Students can email their teachers with any questions. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm!
Two Important Yearbook Deadlines:
Pre-orders: Yearbooks may be pre-ordered until 2/28/26 for $60. You must pre-order a yearbook to be guaranteed a copy.
Senior Pages:
Prices are full page $120, half page $65, and quarter page $40, and the purchase deadline is February 6, 2026. Order online at www.jostens.com and select shop your school store or order through Mrs. Chowning to pay by cash or check.
How to purchase:
Send cash or a check (made out to MHS) to Mrs. Chowning.
Use the link on the MHS website to go directly to our school store.
Go to www.jostens.com and select shop your school store. You will have to search for Middlesex High School.
Pre-orders: Yearbooks may be pre-ordered until 2/28/26 for $60. You must pre-order a yearbook to be guaranteed a copy.
Senior Pages:
Prices are full page $120, half page $65, and quarter page $40, and the purchase deadline is February 6, 2026. Order online at www.jostens.com and select shop your school store or order through Mrs. Chowning to pay by cash or check.
How to purchase:
Send cash or a check (made out to MHS) to Mrs. Chowning.
Use the link on the MHS website to go directly to our school store.
Go to www.jostens.com and select shop your school store. You will have to search for Middlesex High School.
Ask a Therapist Live is coming up fast on January 27. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being?
Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Tuesday, January 27; 8pm Eastern
Register here:
https://bit.ly/4sQMikx
Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.
Tuesday, January 27; 8pm Eastern
Register here:
https://bit.ly/4sQMikx
MCPS sent out a communication earlier this afternoon regarding remote learning. The correct technology helpline email is:
Technology Help Desk
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Email: technology@mcps.k12.va.us
Technology Help Desk
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Email: technology@mcps.k12.va.us
A/B Schedule for the Next Two Weeks
Monday, 1/19 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, 1/20 - A day
Wednesday, 1/21 - B day
Thursday, 1/22 - A day
Friday, 1/23 - B day
Monday, 1/26 - A day
Tuesday, 1/27 - A day
Wednesday, 1/28 - B day
Thursday, 1/29 - A day
Friday, 1/30 - B day
Monday, 1/19 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, 1/20 - A day
Wednesday, 1/21 - B day
Thursday, 1/22 - A day
Friday, 1/23 - B day
Monday, 1/26 - A day
Tuesday, 1/27 - A day
Wednesday, 1/28 - B day
Thursday, 1/29 - A day
Friday, 1/30 - B day
The winter semi-formal dance scheduled for this Saturday has been moved to Saturday, January 31st from 7:00 to 9:00 PM due to lack of ticket sales. Students who have already paid for tickets and/or turned in guest forms do not need to do anything else. Tickets will be on sale for $5 through Wednesday, January 28th.
See a topic that could be beneficial for you and your family? Register for this FREE resource and plan to attend! All sessions start at 7:00pm.
https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
https://parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog/
The MHS winter semi-formal dance is Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the MHS gym. Tickets are $5 each and go on sale Thursday, January 8, 2026. If students would like to take a guest who does not attend MHS, guest approval forms are in the main office and must be turned in no later than Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Senior cap and gown pictures are tomorrow, Wednesday, 1/7/26, at MHS. Yours Truly will provide the caps and gowns for the pictures.
January's Newsletter is here!
New Year, new habits! Start your Parent Coaching journey today!
👀Looking ahead at this week's upcoming topics:
Monday - Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion webinar
Tuesday - Depression: You're Not Alone webinar
Wednesday - Grief: The Healing Process After Loss webinar
Thursday - Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved webinar
🔵Join LIVE caregiver webinars developed by licensed therapists.
🔵Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child(ren).
🔵Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
Webinars can be found here, and begin at 7:00 pm:
https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex
Monday - Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion webinar
Tuesday - Depression: You're Not Alone webinar
Wednesday - Grief: The Healing Process After Loss webinar
Thursday - Navigating Divorce When Children are Involved webinar
🔵Join LIVE caregiver webinars developed by licensed therapists.
🔵Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child(ren).
🔵Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
Webinars can be found here, and begin at 7:00 pm:
https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex
Important Yearbook Dates:
Senior page orders are due by Feb. 6. Prices are full page $120, half page $65, and quarter page $40.
Yearbooks may be pre-ordered until 2/28/26. You must pre-order a yearbook to be guaranteed a copy.
How to purchase:
Send cash or a check (made out to MHS) to Mrs. Chowning.
Use the link on the MHS website to go directly to our school store.
Go to www.jostens.com and select shop your school store. You will have to search for Middlesex High School.
Senior page orders are due by Feb. 6. Prices are full page $120, half page $65, and quarter page $40.
Yearbooks may be pre-ordered until 2/28/26. You must pre-order a yearbook to be guaranteed a copy.
How to purchase:
Send cash or a check (made out to MHS) to Mrs. Chowning.
Use the link on the MHS website to go directly to our school store.
Go to www.jostens.com and select shop your school store. You will have to search for Middlesex High School.