🗳️ Election Information: Know Before You Vote
Early voting starts TODAY — September 18!
The November 3, 2026 General Election is approaching, and Middlesex County voters will have a proposed 1% general retail sales tax referendum on the ballot. The referendum asks whether the county should add the tax to provide revenue solely for the construction or major renovation of Middlesex County Public Schools.
📋 What’s on the ballot?
Our graphics provide a closer look at the referendum and where it appears on the sample ballot.
📅 Early Voting: Begins September 18, 2026
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🔎 Before you vote: Review your sample ballot and make sure you understand the questions and candidates appearing on your ballot. Virginia’s Department of Elections provides voter registration, polling-place, and ballot information through its Citizen Portal.
Early voting starts TODAY — September 18!
The November 3, 2026 General Election is approaching, and Middlesex County voters will have a proposed 1% general retail sales tax referendum on the ballot. The referendum asks whether the county should add the tax to provide revenue solely for the construction or major renovation of Middlesex County Public Schools.
📋 What’s on the ballot?
Our graphics provide a closer look at the referendum and where it appears on the sample ballot.
📅 Early Voting: Begins September 18, 2026
🗳️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🔎 Before you vote: Review your sample ballot and make sure you understand the questions and candidates appearing on your ballot. Virginia’s Department of Elections provides voter registration, polling-place, and ballot information through its Citizen Portal.
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On Tuesday, November 3, our community will vote on implementing this proposed sales tax for the modernization of Middlesex High School, built in 1949.
A comprehensive study has documented significant aging, safety, accessibility, code, and infrastructure needs at MHS.
If approved, the tax would be paid on taxable purchases by residents AND nonresidents, helping to address the urgent need while relieving some of the burden on property tax payers.
For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/46lsFal
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And just like that, summer officially hands over the reins to new notebooks and shiny backpack zippers! 🎒✨
Our Colts crushed their first week back. Between mastering the art of hallway line-ups, making new friends at recess, and diving headfirst into brand-new learning adventures, the energy in our halls has been unbelievable.
Scroll through to catch a glimpse of the big smiles, brave moments, and first-day magic! 📸👇
Our Colts crushed their first week back. Between mastering the art of hallway line-ups, making new friends at recess, and diving headfirst into brand-new learning adventures, the energy in our halls has been unbelievable.
Scroll through to catch a glimpse of the big smiles, brave moments, and first-day magic! 📸👇
Last week MES received a visit from Kinsley Horn with A Fresh Start Hygiene & Confidence Initiative. Kinsley's initiative makes available hygiene products for students who may need them.
Each hygiene bag contains:
🪥 Toothbrush
🦷 Toothpaste
🦷 Dental floss
🧼 Soap
🧴 Deodorant
🫧 Hand sanitizer
🧴 Lotion
🧻 Tissues
🧽 Body wipes
✨ Q-tips
If a child is in need of a bag or would like to receive one, they can reach out to the school nurse, office, or guidance counselor.
We appreciate your support, Kinsley!
Each hygiene bag contains:
🪥 Toothbrush
🦷 Toothpaste
🦷 Dental floss
🧼 Soap
🧴 Deodorant
🫧 Hand sanitizer
🧴 Lotion
🧻 Tissues
🧽 Body wipes
✨ Q-tips
If a child is in need of a bag or would like to receive one, they can reach out to the school nurse, office, or guidance counselor.
We appreciate your support, Kinsley!
Bus route assignments are here! Note that several route changes have taken effect this year, so your student's route may differ from last year.
Please visit https://www.mcps.k12.va.us/page/transportation for more information!
We can't wait to see you soon! School supply lists and the MCPS 26-27 calendar can be found on our school website.
🚀 MCPS families, don’t miss out! Rooms is our tool for teacher-parent communication. You may have received an invitation from Open House, but additional invitations will also be going out momentarily!
📲 If you’ve created your account, you’re good to go.
📩 Still need to sign up? Check your inbox for your invite and follow the steps to join.
Everything you need to stay connected—all in one place!
📲 If you’ve created your account, you’re good to go.
📩 Still need to sign up? Check your inbox for your invite and follow the steps to join.
Everything you need to stay connected—all in one place!
🍎 New Staff Spotlight 🍎
Let’s give a warm welcome to Julie Napier, joining MES as a paraprofessional!
Let’s give a warm welcome to Julie Napier, joining MES as a paraprofessional!
🌟 Kindergarten Academy at MES! 🌟
Our newest MES Colts are getting a special head start through Kindergarten Academy! 💙
Students are meeting new friends, learning lunch line etiquette, exploring the layout of the building, and getting familiar with so many of the routines and experiences that will make up their first year at Middlesex Elementary School.
This exciting opportunity gives our incoming kindergarteners a glimpse into what their school year will look like and helps them feel more comfortable, prepared, and confident as they get ready for their first official day of school! 🎒📚✏️
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Colts and watch them learn, grow, and shine! 🐴💙
Mail is headed your way!
🎒 Skip the tax, stock the backpack! 📚✨
Tax-Free Weekend is officially here! Check out our school supply lists on our webpage: https://mes.mcps.k12.va.us/o/mes
#TaxFreeWeekend #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #SmartShopping #BackToSchoolShopping
Tax-Free Weekend is officially here! Check out our school supply lists on our webpage: https://mes.mcps.k12.va.us/o/mes
#TaxFreeWeekend #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #SmartShopping #BackToSchoolShopping
✨ Welcome to the Team ✨
We are thrilled to introduce Susanne Spivey, who is joining us this year as a special education teacher!
We are thrilled to introduce Susanne Spivey, who is joining us this year as a special education teacher!
🍎 New Staff Spotlight 🍎
Let’s give a warm welcome to Emily Linville, a new addition to our second grade team!
Let’s give a warm welcome to Emily Linville, a new addition to our second grade team!
✨ Welcome to the Team ✨
We are thrilled to introduce Charles Ambrose, who is joining us this year as our new PE Teacher!
We are thrilled to introduce Charles Ambrose, who is joining us this year as our new PE Teacher!
