 Dear Stone Families,
Last week was filled with celebrations as we honored our 8th-grade students and their transition to high school and welcomed the Westfield High School Class of 2026 back to the halls of Stone Middle School, giving our students a glimpse of what lies ahead. This week, we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our 7th-grade students during our annual awards ceremony.
While these special events are important, teaching and learning continue each day at Stone. With only eight school days remaining, our focus remains on strong academic engagement, positive behavior, and finishing the year successfully.
As excitement for summer grows, this can be a time when students are tempted to make poor choices. We ask for your partnership in speaking with your student about the importance of making responsible decisions, demonstrating respect for others, and maintaining their commitment to learning through the last day of school. Our expectations for behavior and academic effort remain high, and we appreciate your support in helping students finish the year strong.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Let's have a great week, Panthers!
Sonya Williams
Principal
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Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed 2 hours early.
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Juneteenth (Holiday)Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
Bulldog Bootcamp
Bulldog Bootcamp is staffed by faculty and student leaders, as well as administrators and counselors! This provides a great opportunity to meet important leaders and make connections within Westfield before school starts.
Welcome to the Bulldog Family!
Registration due by July 10, 2026
Registration will close once available spots are filled.
Three steps to completing registration:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se3.pdf
Class of 2030 Bulldog Bootcamp!
Attention: Mrs. Cathy Pisarcik
Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151
Email: clpisarcik@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Reads!
This summer, we are kicking off summer reading at the FREE Summer Reading Festival on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, VA. This event will be held outside.
All Fairfax County families are invited to enjoy the books, petting zoo, games, crafts, live entertainment, bounce house, photo booth, food trucks and more! Tickets are not required to attend this event, but if you pre-register here you will be eligible to receive a free tote bag while supplies last.
This event is sponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation, Friends of the Centreville Regional Library, Friends of the Chantilly Regional Library, Friends of Pohick Regional Library, Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library, Friends of the Kingstowne Library, Friends of Richard Byrd Library, Friends of the Reston Regional Library, Wegmans, NOVEC, and The Moonbounce Man.
Summer Sports Camps
Summer Camps are a great avenue for your child to learn from the best coaches in the area and are a great fundraiser for our teams. Below is the camp schedule and contact information for the summer.
June 11, 12, 15, and 16 - Combo Football Camp (Current HS Students Only) - Contact Scott Vossler for more information.
June 22-26 - Boys Basketball Camp (up to rising 8th graders Only) - Contact Ephraim Hawkins for more information.
June 29 - July 2 - Youth Baseball Camp (Ages 8-12) - Contact Tom Verbanic for more information.
July 6 - 10; July 13 - 17 - Girls Basketball Camp - Contact Alice Andersen for more information.
July 13-16 - Field Hockey/Girls Lacrosse Combo Camp - Contact Nicki Burgee or Alison Neun for more information.
July 20-24 - Boys Basketball Camp - Contact Ephraim Hawkins for more information.
July 13-17; July 20-24 - Girls Volleyball Camp - Contact Mary Klark for more information.
July 20-23 - Freshman Football Camp - Contact Scott Vossler for more information.
School Lunch News
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.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Sports 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.
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 to register as a volunteer for the Summer Send off - https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3648.
Please email Alison Neun with any questions at anneun@fcps.edu.
💻 Chromebook Collection Dates Starting This Week!
It’s time to head into the end-of-year wrap-up! Please make note of the following dates and details for returning student Chromebooks:
Important Dates
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Main Collection: Friday, June 12 & Monday, June 15.
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Absences: If your student is absent during their scheduled class turn-in time, please return the device to the tech office on June 16 or 17.
Chargers & Fees
If your student is missing their charger, a $29 replacement fee is required. You can handle this in two ways:
- Online: Pay via MySchoolBucks.
- In-Person: Bring cash or a check (payable to Stone MS) to the front office.
Please ensure your student has their device and charger ready to return by June 12!
Westfield Volleyball Camp
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!
Student Services News
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.
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
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.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
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:
- Calendar Survey
- Summer Resources
- Deadline to Request Accommodations for SAT School Day
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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