Just because the academic year is over doesn't mean our teachers aren't hard at work! Last week, teachers from across the division came together for a full week of curriculum work to prepare for the upcoming year of learning. So what exactly is curriculum work? Teachers and instructional staff are working together, collaborating across disciplines, grade levels, and even schools, to examine data from this school year to adjust their pacing and build assessments to help improve the learning experience and monitor student progress throughout the next year. (As you can see from some of the expressions in the photos, some teachers handle the pressures of curriculum work better than others. Hang in there, Mr. Hackenberg!)
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
MCPS teachers working
MCPS teachers working
MCPS teachers working
MCPS teachers working
MCPS teacher pretending to cry at his computer
MCPS teachers working
We loved seeing these proud families and their almost-middle school students taking full advantage of these great photo stations after Albert Harris Elementary's 5th grade transition ceremony!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
AHES student poses with their family
AHES student poses with their family
AHES student poses with their family
AHES student
AHES student poses with their family
AHES student
AHES student poses with their family
AHES student poses with their family
Wow! Congratulations to our MMS Odyssey of the Mind team! They placed 7th overall in the World Finals and 2nd in Spontaneous! 🌎 These students have worked so hard and we were proud to have them represent MCPS on a global stage.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
MMS Odyssey of the Mind team members with MMS assistant principal and coach
In honor of Rooster Walk weekend, we wanted to share a little story. This is Sara Kasey, a human resources specialist here at MCPS. A 2010 graduate of Martinsville High School, Sarah holds a special place in Rooster Walk's history as the very first recipient of the festival's Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship! Each year Rooster Walk awards the scholarship to an outstanding Martinsville High School senior to honor the memories of the two MHS alumni for whom the festival and the scholarship are named. Sara used her scholarship to attend Randolph College, where she majored in psychology with a minor in business administration with the goal of entering the human resources field. Fast forward to 2019, when we were fortunate enough to welcome Sara back into our MCPS family as an employee. It's truly a full-circle moment for her as the office she now occupies was once her kindergarten classroom when she was a student at Druid Hills! Join us in celebrating Sara's achievements and the incredible opportunities that Rooster Walk provides for the next generation of Martinsville students.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
Sara Kasey
Sara Kasey receives a scholarship from Rooster Walk officials
That's a wrap on the 2022-2023 school year! As we bid farewell to another year of growth, learning, and memory-making, we want to take a moment to thank everyone- parents, students, teachers, and staff- for making this yet another amazing year at MCPS. Just 82 days until the 2023-2024 year begins!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
Students waving from school bus windows to teachers standing on the sidewalk who are waving back
Join us in saying GOOD LUCK! to our MMS Odyssey of the Mind students who are traveling to Michigan today to compete in the World competition! 🌎🏆
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
MMS OM students
MCPS families: Tomorrow is the last day of the 2022-2023 school year! Please remember that MCPS will dismiss students 3 hours early tomorrow (Wednesday, May 24).
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
3 Hour Early Dismissal graphic
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces earlier this week at Clearview's Showcase of Learning! Thank you to all the families who came out for the event, to all of our wonderful community partners who set up stations throughout the school, and to all of our Clearview staff and teachers who put so much effort into making the evening great!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
Clearview student
Clearview student and administrator pick out a book from a table
Clearview student
Clearview students
Clearview student smiles as his mother holds an insect from a museum display
Clearview students and their parent
Clearview students look through microscopes
Clearview student and parent work on an art project
Clearview student works on an art project as his parents watch
Clearview students look at a baby chicken
On Monday, AHES second grade students spent the day learning outdoors with the Dan River Basin Association! They began their day on the banks of the Smith River where they released the trout they have been raising as part of DRBA's Trout in the Classroom program, then continued at Philpott Lake where students participated in hands-on lessons designed to teach them the importance of being good stewards of their environment. Thank you to the DRBA team, Philpott Park Ranger Dillon Brown, AHES STEM teacher Ms. Witt, and Ms. Childress' high school AP biology students who came along to help the younger students! This trip was made possible by a grant from the National Park Trust's Kids to Parks Day Program.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
An AHES student gazes at a DRBA instructor
An AHES student smiles at an example of a macro-invertebrate being held up by a DRBA instructor
Students line the riverbank as a DRBA employee standing in the river points to schooling trout
AHES students look at a brook trout in a plastic cup
AHES students look at a brook trout in a plastic cup
AHES students examine the ground with magnifying glasses
An AHES student collects litter from a park
AHES students hold test tubes for water quality testing
AHES and MHS students stand on the Philpott Dam overlook
Three high school students pose at the Philpott Lake overlook
Yesterday, the leadership of the Virginia Association of Superintendents, including immediate past president Dr. Zeb Talley, met in Richmond with new state superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons and new Chief of Staff Jeremy Raley. The leadership team also held an introductory meeting with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to discuss topics including mental health, chronic absenteeism, the opioid epidemic, and cyber security.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
Leadership team of the Virginia Association of Superintendents, including Dr. Zeb Talley of Martinsville City Schools, pose in an office with the new Virginia state superintendent Dr. Lisa Coons and new Chief of Staff Jeremy Raley
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our teachers who invest so much in our students each and every day! We are immensley grateful for all you do!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
Teacher Appreciation Week Graphic
It felt like the whole city came out for last week's PHES chorus concert! With moving solos, soaring choruses, and a thrilling performance from the PHES Step Team, it was incredible to see all of our PHES students raise their voices together in song.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
A member of the PHES step team performs at the spring concert
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
An elementary student sings a solo while PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
PHES students sing at their spring chorus concert
Members of the PHES Step Team dance at their spring concert
We are offering a community COVID-19 Bivalent booster clinic on Friday, April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School. For ages 12 and above (parent/guardian required with ages 12-17), walk-in clinic (no appointments), if insured please bring insurance card, free, all welcome. For more information contact, Cindy Dutill at 276-403-4772.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster clinic on April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School.
We are offering a community COVID-19 Bivalent booster clinic on Friday, April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School. For ages 12 and above (parent/guardian required with ages 12-17), walk-in clinic (no appointments), if insured please bring insurance card, free, all welcome. For more information contact, Cindy Dutill at 276-403-4772.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster clinic on April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School.
We are offering a community COVID-19 Bivalent booster clinic on Friday, April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School. For ages 12 and above (parent/guardian required with ages 12-17), walk-in clinic (no appointments), if insured please bring insurance card, free, all welcome. For more information contact, Cindy Dutill at 276-403-4772. COVID-19 Bivalent Booster clinic on April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
April 28 COVID Vaccine Clinic
Just before Spring Break, PHES wrapped up their celebration of Wellness Week with a visit from the Tooth Fairy! She talked with students about the importance of good dental hygiene and even read one of the books she's written. Thanks Tooth Fairy In Disguise for putting such big, bright smiles on our students' faces!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
PHES students talk with the Tooth Fairy
PHES kindergarten students smile and laugh during the Tooth Fairy presentation
the Tooth Fairy leans down to talk with students
PHES kindergarten students smile and laugh during the Tooth Fairy presentation
The tooth fairy holds up a stuffed dog toy with fake teeth
PHES kindergarten students smile and laugh during the Tooth Fairy presentation
Students watch as The tooth fairy holds up a stuffed dog toy with fake teeth
Students raise their hands during a presentation by the tooth fairy
We are offering a community COVID-19 Bivalent booster clinic on Friday, April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School. For ages 12 and above (parent/guardian required with ages 12-17), walk-in clinic (no appointments), if insured please bring insurance card, free, all welcome. For more information contact, Cindy Dutill at 276-403-4772.
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster clinic on April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Martinsville High School.
Congratulations to the MHS students who participated in yesterday's #NC3NationalSigningDay at Patrick & Henry Community College! These students signed letters of intent to pursue skilled trades at P&HCC. We wish them the best of luck on the next phase of their education!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
MHS students with MCPS administrators at Patrick & Henry Community College
We're going to Worlds! 🌎🏆 The Martinsville Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team coached by Greg Hackenberg advanced to the World OotM Tournament after a great performance at States today in Leesburg! The Patrick Henry Elementary team coached by Liz Lynch will also be bringing home some medals having placed third in their division. 🥉 Congratulations to all four teams who travelled to Lessburg this weekend to represent MCPS at the state tournament. We're so proud of all your hard work!
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
MMS Odyssey of the Mind Team
PHES Odyssey of the Mind team
Happy Friday! And what a great way to start the weekend- a stunning double rainbow appeared over Albert Harris Elementary this morning to welcome our students and staff as they arrived at school. Did you see the rainbow this morning?
over 1 year ago, Martinsville City Public Schools
A double rainbow over Albert Harris Elementary School