What Makes Stone Middle School Special
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Discover Our Top 10 Amazing Qualities
Academic Achievement
Algebra I for All: Stone MS is so proud that for over five years we have supported all of our 8th graders taking Algebra 1.
Student Programs
Robust After-School Programming, Competitive Sports, and Student Leadership Opportunities: Stone offers a wide array of after-school programming for students with over 30 clubs and activities annually, including competitive sports like basketball, dance, volleyball, and futsal. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Panther News Show, a student-run live news broadcast, and join student leadership classes where they organize school events, spirit weeks, and four pep rallies annually
Staff Recognition
Ms. Egbers' Family and Consumer Sciences classes were recognized by FCPS for her Sustainable Clothing Care skills lessons.
Mr. Sam Kang, an instructional assistant at Stone MS, was featured by FCPS for his passion for teaching students.
Community Engagement
Clothing & Food Supplies for our Community: In collaboration with Food for Neighbors and Erin Peterson Foundation, Stone MS has an onsite food and clothing pantry for students and families in need providing snacks and toiletry items as necessary. Annually, our family liaison puts together an on site clothing boutique providing families and students the opportunity to shop for seasonal attire.
School Culture
Positive Celebrations: Every quarter Stone MS puts on a student-led pep rally celebrating students, staff, and schoolwide accomplishments.
Facilities and Resources
Supporting our School Community: Every Friday at Stone MS, our staff passes out 100 food bags to any student expressing food needs for the weekend in collaboration with donations from Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. Alongside this effort, our dedicated custodial team works tirelessly to keep our building and grounds clean, creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff every day.
College and Career Readiness
Career- Focused: The Stone MS Student Services team plans and executes an annual career day in which over 50 parents from the community come to the school to speak about their career journey.
Alumni Success
Jummy Olabanji - NBC4 News Anchor
We are so proud of our very own Stone Alumni, Jummy Olabanji, a morning news anchor on NBC4 New
Hallie Sampson, Newsletter Support Specialist: FCPS Office of Communication
Student Growth and Progress
Student Grow in Academics and the Arts: Our very own Stone Middle School Varsity Jazz Ensemble performed at FCPS Gatehouse. This is a group of advanced student musicians that meet regularly after school to learn more about this uniquely American style of music. The work these students do is in addition to their regular band and orchestra performances. They have earned superior ratings and finished in second place at the Chantilly Invitational Jazz Festival for the past two years.
Special Recognitions
High Ranking School with a Big Heart: We ended the 2023-24 school year with a high ranking from our community climate survey in the categories of Welcoming Environment & Communication. Stone MS is the second smallest middle school in Fairfax County Public Schools but it is a school with passionate staff and outstanding students.