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Quarter 1 HighLights
As we head into the holiday season, I want to wish each of you a joyful, restful, and peaceful winter vacation.
Quarter 1 was full of wonderful highlights which are listed in the graphic above such as 153 students on the all A Honor Roll, 92% of our students were not chronically absent, pep rallies, music concerts, community service activities like the Walk 4 Hunger and various staff recognitions.
This break is a time for rest and relaxation, and I am happy to share that students will not have any homework over the winter break. We encourage our students to unplug, spend time with loved ones, and recharge for the new year ahead.
Before the break, we enjoyed a wonderful Spirit Week filled with laughter, joy, school pride, and plenty of learning sprinkles along the way. It was a great reminder of how special our school community truly is.
As we look ahead to the new year, we welcome new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and continued growth together. Thank you for your ongoing support, partnership, and commitment to our school—it truly makes a difference.
Wishing you and your families a happy holiday season and a bright new year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for what’s ahead.
Sonya Williams
Principal
Congratulations, Ms. Nomura!
We are proud to share that our Science Special Education Teacher, Ms. Nomura has been named Outstanding New Teacher for the Westfield Pyramid. We are so proud of Ms. Nomura and so appreciative of all her efforts for her students and the Stone MS Community. Ms. Nomura’s nomination will now move forward to the regional level.
Student Services Updates
Once we return from the winter break all Stone students will begin the Academic Advising the course selection process for the 26-27 school year. For details and the most up-to-date information, please visit our Stone Course Selection website.
Upcoming Important Events:
January 13- Westfield HS Curriculum Night for details, see their website
February 5- Stone MS Curriculum Night -this program is designed for parents to learn about the 7th and 8th grade curriculum offered at Stone MS.
February 12- 6th Grade field trip to Stone MS
SIS/Parent and StudentVUE Update:
- Friday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m. - Tuesday, December 23 at 6:00 a.m.
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All Student Information Systems — including SIS, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE — will be unavailable for ALL users due to scheduled system updates.
Auto-generated weekly Grade Book progress reports will not be emailed to parents/guardians during winter break.
Reid Reflects: State Standards and the FCPS Budget Story
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid thanked every member of our community for supporting FCPS as it remains fully accredited. Referencing a news release on accreditation, Dr. Reid noted how FCPS needs funding to support and maintain this excellence.
As we shared last week, Stone Middle School was recognized as being On Track.
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas.Read more of Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education and encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process. Several key decision dates and engagement opportunities are listed below:
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 - The Virginia Governor introduced the Fiscal Years 2026-28 state budget.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. - There will be virtual regional public hearings on the governor’s proposed 2026-28 biennial state budget.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Dr. Reid will present the proposed FCPS budget to the School Board.
Visit the FCPS budget webpage for more information.
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Schools are closed from December 20, 2025 until January 4, 2026. We welcome students back to classes on January 5, 2026. During the winter vacation, Stone Middle School will be closed to all visitors. |
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Make Your Voice Heard! Have an Impact on the Budget
- Go on a Literacy Adventure
- Enjoy Your Winter Break!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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