 Dear Stone Families,
We experienced a week full of celebrations and honors.
We celebrated our amazing Administrative Professionals in the building on Wednesday. Stone operates day to day due to hard work of Ms. Hicks, Ms. Angilletta, Ms. Greygor, Ms. Anderson, Ms. Diaz, Ms. Copeland & Ms. Peckham. Our staff honored these outstanding professionals with flowers and treats.
This past week was also Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. We all know that Mr. Anderson runs one of the best most energetic after school programs in Fairfax County. We are grateful to have him here at Stone leading our Panthers.
As we closed out last week, we celebrated the 35th Anniversary of Stone Middle School. All previous principals of Stone were here to share their journey in leading Stone throughout the years. The common theme was that Stone Middle School is a special place with special people. There is no other school like it and we will continue that legacy for years to come.
We are excited to share some outstanding news about Mrs. Christine Maxted, Stone’s Performing Arts teacher! Christine was awarded the Wolf Trap Grant for Performing Arts Teachers this week for the Youth and Senior Collaborative Storytelling Project at Westfield HS! Please join us in congratulating Ms.Maxted!
We’d like to also Mrs. Allison Popsuy, Reading Specialist, on her National Board Recertification! Great job as we know this is no easy feat. Read more about National Board Recertification here: https://www.fcps.edu/news/excellence-starts-educators-10-teachers-earn-or-renew-prestigious-national-board-certification
This week coming up we will continue to work towards preparing and learning for SOL Testing which is right around the corner starting Monday, May 4th. We are also actively preparing our Teacher Appreciation Week activities Please consider donating a $10 gift card, breakfast items and more to PTSA for distribution to teachers.
Can you believe it there is only 35 more days of school for the year!
Let's have a great week Panthers,
Sonya Williams
Principal
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 Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
Monday May 4th: READING SOL
Thursday May 7th: MATH SOL
Tuesday May 12th: SCIENCE SOL
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Stone Q3 All A Honor Roll Ceremony
Congratulations to our students who earned all As for Quarter 3! We held our Honor Roll program on Thursday for those students in the Theatre. During our brief program, we welcomed two former Stone MS students that are now high school leadership students as guest speakers. Students then celebrated with a donut reception in our cafeteria, courtesy of our fabulous PTSA! Here is the recording of the program for any community members who would like to view. Students who earned all As as well as students who earned As and Bs for Q3 should have received a certificate and bracelet as recognition. We are proud of all of our students for working hard each day at Stone!
 YEARBOOK
LAST CALL! Don’t forget to PRE-ORDER your yearbook ASAP! A pre-order guarantees you will receive a copy. Once the books arrive and we sell out- we will not be able to re-order more books.
You can purchase online at yearbookforever.com & search Stone Middle School. In May, you can purchase through MySchoolBucks until the books arrive.
 Stone MS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Please join us for the 8th grade promotion ceremony at Westfield High School on Tuesday, June 2nd. Students should arrive by 5:30pm so that our program can begin on time at 6pm. Please have students dress as they would for a formal event. Any special accommodations that you might need, please contact Ms. Tami Brumett at TLBrumett@fcps.edu
 Westfield High School Theatre Presents
Anastasia: The Musical
Journey to the past with us! Perfect for all ages!
April 30, May 1, May 2, May 8 at 7 PM May 3 & May 9 at 12 PM
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 student/senior. All seats reserved. All info found at www.westfieldtheatre.com
Note: May 1st at 7pm is our American Sign Language interpreted performance.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
Our Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service!
Ombuds staff engage with FCPS staff, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Ombuds staff do not make or change decisions, policies, or regulations. They do not take sides, and they do not provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may submit a question.
FCPS Family Cafe: Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
Join Family and School Partnerships to explore career pathways, academies, and the wide range of courses and certifications available in FCPS.
This virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. and will highlight the various career and technical education courses available to middle and high school students in FCPS. Currently, there are more than 160 Career and Technical Education (CTE) course options available to students. Many CTE programs include industry credentials, work-based learning, and career and technical student organizations, allowing students to develop the skills needed to be successful in future education, training, and careers.
Register in advance for Career Pathways to receive the Zoom link. Email FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu for more information or call 703-204-4300.
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:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
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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