 April Panther of the Month Students
Dear Stone Families,
As summer approaches, we want to share an important safety reminder regarding scooters, electric bikes, and other motorized vehicles being used in the community. Recently, community members have shared concerns about unsafe riding behaviors near intersections and neighborhood roads, particularly during evening hours and in areas with limited visibility.
We encourage families to take a few moments to review important safety expectations with their children, including:
- Always wear a helmet
- Use lights or reflective/bright clothing when riding near dusk or in low visibility
- Slow down and use caution near intersections and driveways
- Stop and look carefully before crossing roads
- Stay alert and avoid distractions while riding
- Follow traffic rules and ride responsibly
- Use sidewalks when possible and appropriate
Our Giant Shopping Center neighbors have shared concerns about student behaviors and large student gatherings at the shopping center after school. Please remind your student of behavior expectations in the community.
This week, we celebrated 70 students being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society along with our Panther of the Month students. Congratulations to all these students!
As we look forward to next week, I am excited to celebrate our 8th grade class with our annual promotion ceremony at Westfield High School. Promise you...it will be a good time.
Let's have a great week Panthers,
Sonya Williams
Principal
 Special Thank you to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for your contributions of coffee to fuel our staff!
FCPS Student Lunch
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
 Stone Summer Sendoff
Parents we need your help! June 17th, the last day of school will be our 2nd Annual Stone Summer Sendoff! This is a special day for the students to celebrate together with all sorts of fun stations, sports, games, arts and crafts and more! We need support to make the day a success. Please review the Summer Sendoff Amazon Wish List and contribute what you can! We would love for you to share our link with your community too. All donations must be at Stone no later than Wednesday 6/10.
Here is the link to the Wish List: Summer Sendoff Wish List
In addition- we need parent volunteers to make this a success- last year we had over 30 volunteers! Volunteers will be needed from 7:45-10:30 am. Please make sure you have followed the approval process to be an FCPS volunteer. If your profile is already created, make sure to add Stone as one of your schools. We will send out additional information about volunteering in the next few weeks.
Here is the link for the Volunteer Approval.
Please email Alison Neun with any questions at anneun@fcps.edu.
A Message From the Health Room:
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 12:15 p.m. on the last day of school, June 17. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. School policy requires that medications be picked up by a parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with students.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to pick up medications during health room hours, Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., prior to the last day of school.
New medication authorization forms are required each school year. Forms for the upcoming school year may be obtained from the health room or online at https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/school-health-services. If you have any questions, please contact your school public health nurse, Reggie Santiago at 571-460-9581 or your school health room aide, Brenda Glenn at 703-631-5530. Thank you for your cooperation.
Student Services Updates
As we begin preparations for the upcoming school year, we are reaching out to gather your intentions regarding your child's enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year. Your feedback will assist us in making the necessary arrangements and in providing the required documentation to your new school.
We kindly ask that you inform us if your child will not be returning to Stone MS or their currently registered High School for the upcoming school year. Please take a moment to complete the following Intention Form and submit it to Stone MS by May 1st, so we can proceed with appropriate planning.
Intention Form
If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at 703-631-5560 or via email at alcopeland1@fcps.edu
Thank you for your prompt response and ongoing support.
Summer Online Campus
- Summer Online Campus Registration Closes June 5
Registration for summer classes with FCPS’ Online Campus will close on Friday, June 5. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu with any questions.
SY25-26 HS Credit Course Expunge Form
Middle school offers the unique opportunity to expunge a high school credit course (HS math courses and World Language Courses). This means that there would be no record of this year’s grade on their high school transcript. Please review your child's third quarter grades and contact your child's school counselor for any questions. If you would like to start this process, here is the link to the Expunge Form.
SY26-27 Schedule Request Review
As students complete their SOLs and reflect on their growth and progress this year, we encourage families to review their child’s course requests in SISParentVue under Schedule Request before the school year ends.
Please take time to review the following math resources, and let us know if you have any questions. Any course change requests should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than June 5 by contacting your child’s school counselor.
Helpful Links
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. We were notified that there are some bleacher repairs at Westfield HS, so space may be limited for this event. If your family needs any special accommodations, please contact Ms. Tami Brumett at TLBrumett@fcps.edu
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.
Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Summer Online Campus Registration Closes June 5
Registration for summer classes with FCPS’ Online Campus will close on Friday, June 5. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
 💻 Chromebook Collection is Coming Soon!
It’s almost time to wrap up the school year, which means we will soon be collecting student Chromebooks. To ensure a smooth transition, please keep the following in mind regarding equipment:
- Missing Chargers: If your student has lost their charger, there is a $29 replacement fee.
- Payment Options: You can pay the fee via MySchoolBucks, or by bringing cash or a check (payable to Stone MS) directly to the front office.
Stay tuned for specific collection dates and times!
FCPS Athletic Physicals
Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open: APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION
All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating. All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Ready to level up your volleyball skills this summer? Registration for the Westfield Volleyball Camp is officially OPEN! Whether you're just learning the basics or prepping for high school tryouts, there is a session tailored for you. Check out the 2026 summer lineup:
📅 Camp Sessions & Schedule
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Session 1 (July 13th - July 17th): Open to 4th – 6th graders
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Session 2 (July 13th - July 17th): Open to 7th – rising 9th graders
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Session 3 (July 21st - July 24th): Open to 10th – 12th graders
🚀 How to Secure Your Spot
You can register in one of two easy ways:
- 📲 Scan the QR code
- 🔗 Click the link below to go straight to the registration form:
👉 Register for Westfield Volleyball Camp Here!
Sibshops/SibTeen Summer Camp
📅Date - Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23⏱️ Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.📍Location - Fairfax Villa Elementary 10900 Santa Clara Dr. Fairfax, VA
Sibshops and SibTeen will hold a two-day summer camp for children who have a sibling with a disability. Each day participants will participate in a variety of fun recreation and art based community building activities and discussion related to their shared experience and access peer support. Lunch will be provided each day.
Sibshops is open to children in grades 2nd through 5th. SibTeen is offered to children in grades 6 through 9.
Register here
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:
- School Board Adopts Budget
- Celebrating our Graduates
- Register for Summer Online Campus
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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