Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!
Welcome Message from Principal Williams
Please see below for information, updates and reminders from Stone Middle School.
Community Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning of Year FAQs
| Question | Response |
| Can students bring their own laptops? | We would prefer for students to bring the school supplied laptops. Tech support will be limited to school laptops only. |
| When will students receive laptops? | During the first week of school students will receive their laptops and receive training on Schoology and SIS. |
| Will there be gym uniforms? | We will be able to use gym uniforms to change into and will have access to gym locker rooms. This will be managed with MySchoolBucks. More information to come regarding uniforms. |
| Can the health forms be faxed to Stone? | Yes, if you have access to the original form. They can also be scanned and emailed. The most updated FCPS Health Form will be posted on the website as soon as we have it. Please find additional information about forms here. |
| How do we indicate if a child is a bus rider or walker? | The initial survey asked if transportation was needed. Check ParentVUE transportation section to see bus number. |
| What is the Stone cell phone policy? | Cell phones are away for the day. They must be away during classes or used only for instructional purposes with teacher permission. More information will be forthcoming around our Stone PRO Expectations. |
| If laptops start running low on batteries, will students have the ability to get them charged? | Students should charge their laptops at home each evening, so they have a fully charged laptop each day at school. There will be times where there is a need to charge at school, and this will be available for students on an as-needed basis. |
| When will we find out about transportation? | Bus stops and route information will be shared with families via the ParentVue accounts. For more information about bus transportation, including how to access the Bus Delay Notification System, visit the Transportation page. |
| We will be dropping off and picking up our son via our vehicle. Where is the location for this? | The school has a Kiss and Ride similar to elementary school. There are cones, signage and school personnel available to assist each morning. |
| What time does Kiss and Ride start? | The Kiss and Ride line will be available at 7:00 AM. The building will open to students at 7:10am through Door 2. |
| What time do they have to be physically in the building? Drop off time? | Please do not drop off earlier than 7:10. AM. Students need to physically be in the building by 7:20am to make it to class on time before 7:30am. |
| Can siblings attend the Open House? | Yes, this is an informal way for our students, parents and families to see the building and learn a little more about Stone. |
| What does back to school night look like? | Our Back-to-School Night will be in-person. During this time, you will have a chance to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about each of their classes. More information is forthcoming about this evening. |
| How do I get communication from the school? | You can opt in to our school’s News You Choose Newsletter that is sent out weekly. You can sign up here. These newsletters can also be found on our school homepage. |
| When will schedules be available? When will SIS get updated for class schedules? | Schedules will be available in SIS beginning mid August and a paper copy will be available at the Open House, Student Orientation, and on the first day of school in the Main Office. |
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