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Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) is thriving as the first half of the school year comes to a close. Fueled by the dedication of our faculty, the unwavering support of our families, and the vibrant energy of our community,...

The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) conducted its annual organizational meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, and unanimously re-elected longtime school board member Elliott Reed as chairman for 2025-2026. Reed is the longest serving school board member on the board. He...

Middlesex High School (MHS) Principal Susan Fleet was honored last week on the floor of the Virginia General Assembly by Gov. Glenn Youngkin for the trailblazing efforts by the MHS staff to eliminate cell phones from the high school. Gov....

The Middlesex High School (MHS) Charger wrestling team opened its regular 2024-2025 season with a fifth place team finish at the Cavalier Clash at Caroline High School on Saturday, Dec. 7, and came away with the sportsmanship team plaque. The...

Crabs will lay 2 million eggs but only about five will make it to be an adult. This fact is among the many things learned by 14 eighth graders from St. Clare Walker (SCW) Middle School during three days...

Middlesex County Public Schools will conduct an important drug awareness presentation, Silent No More, for students in grades seven through 12 on Monday, Nov. 4, during the school day. This impactful program is designed to educate students about the...

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Middlesex Elementary School (MES) was buzzing with activity Monday morning for the first day of school. There were emotional goodbyes at the main entrance. Mothers and fathers watched their children go in the main door. A few mothers followed their...

Middlesex County Public Schools welcomed 28 newly hired teachers and staff members for the 2024-2025 school year, which started Monday, Aug. 19. The following includes their names, position, and academic degrees. Middlesex Elementary School Tiffany Hedtke – student support specialist; master’s...

For a few immersive days on Dragon Run, teachers stepped into the shoes of students. The last week of July marked the second year Friends of Dragon Run (FODR) hosted Middle Peninsula educators as part of the Dragon Run...