Upcoming Events
11/25/2009
11/26/2009
NS - All Offices and Schools Closed11/27/2009
11/30/2009
12/4/2009
Stafford County Public Schools Announcements
Stafford Schools Closed During Winter Break
All Stafford County schools and offices will close at the end of business on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, and remain closed through Sunday, January 3, 2010. Public services will not be available during this time. Scheduled activities (such as athletic events or building use authorized for outside organizations) will continue as previously scheduled.
Students and staff will report back to school on Monday, January 4, 2010. New residents wishing to enroll a student should contact the registrar at the appropriate school for an appointment on January 4, 2010. The attendance zone listing for the schools and registration requirements may be found using the links below.
Winter Break for students begins with an early release on December 22, 2009, and students report back to school on Monday, January 4, 2010.
H1N1 INFLUENZA INFORMATION
UPDATE
2nd Vaccines for students ages 9 and under are not being released at this time. Further questions about this topic should be directed to the Health Department.
Stafford County Public Schools continues to work closely with the Rappahannock Regional Health Department with the availability of vaccines and/or clinics. Please click here for H1N1 information and updates regarding future H1N1 vaccine clinics.
Stafford Middle School Announcements
Girl Scout School Supplies Drive
Girl Scout Troop 14 is collecting school supplies for the children of Afghanistan. The supplies will be shipped to our troops who will distribute them to children and schools near their deployment. Collection boxes are outside Room 206 and 208. All items must be in by November 30!
Battle of the Books
The first Battle of the Books meeting will be held in the Library on Monday, November 30, 3:00-4:00pm. Permission forms are available in the Library or on the Library's web page (see Library Media Center link on side navigation bar).
The Battle of the Books competition is open to all 6th-8th grade students. This is an academic competition that will be between all Stafford County Middle Schools on March 11. The competition will be held at Stafford Middle School.
The Battle of the Books competition is open to all 6th-8th grade students. This is an academic competition that will be between all Stafford County Middle Schools on March 11. The competition will be held at Stafford Middle School.
FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT
Stafford Elementary and Stafford Middle Schools present the second annual combined FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT. Friday, December 4, 7-9pm. Lower Field behind Stafford Middle School. Please bring: telescope (if you have one); lawn/folding chairs; thermos of hot chocolate; plate of goodies (i.e., cookies, brownies); a flashlight; appropriate attire for the weather and temperature. RAIN DATE DEC. 5!
This is a PARENT-SPONSORED event! There will be no school personnel available to supervise children. Parents/Guardians MUST accompany their students at all times. Students may not be dropped off -- unaccompanied children will not be permitted to attend.
This is a PARENT-SPONSORED event! There will be no school personnel available to supervise children. Parents/Guardians MUST accompany their students at all times. Students may not be dropped off -- unaccompanied children will not be permitted to attend.
SMS School Spirit Wear
Order your SMS Spirit Wear! SMS Spirit Days coming soon! Make sure you have a cool SMS sweatshirt or t-shirt to wear! The PTO is close to selling out, so place your order soon! (Order forms available in office). All items will be on sale during lunch on Spirit Days as well, while supplies last. Upcoming Spirit Days (subject to schedule changes): December 8, 10, 15, 17. January 5, 7, 12.
PTO Has Rescheduled Socials
Student Socials have been rescheduled to:
December 21:
6th Grade: 8:35-10:10am
8th Grade: 1:15 - 2:50pm
December 22:
7th Grade: 8:30 - 10:10am
December 21:
6th Grade: 8:35-10:10am
8th Grade: 1:15 - 2:50pm
December 22:
7th Grade: 8:30 - 10:10am
Commonwealth Governor's School Selection Process 2010
Monday, January 4: Application packets available in middle and high schools from gifted education resource/Focus teachers or Counseling Departments, from the school division's Supervisor of Accelerated and Counseling Programs at the school division School Board Office, or from the CGS website www.cgs.k12.va.us.
Thursday, January 14: Informational meetings for parents and prospective students in the auditorium at North Stafford High School and Stafford High School, 6:30-8:00pm, including a tour of the Governor's School classrooms, a broadcast between CGS sites, and an opportunity to meet current students and staff.
Thursday, February 11: Applications due to the gifted education resource teacher in each school (or to the Supervisor of Accelerated and Counseling Programs at the School Board Office address for out-of-county, private, or home-schooled students).
Monday, February 22 & Friday, February 26: Timed writing exercise administered by resource teachers for gifted education at each middle and high school.
Saturday, March 6: Achievement testing of applicants who do not have scores. Brooke Point High School, 8:30am - 12pm. Registration is 8:30am - 8:45am. Testing begins at 9:00am. No one will be admitted after 9:00am.
February - April: Individual interviews/portfolio reviews at each middle and high school.
End of April: Letters mailed to students with notification of status.
Thursday, January 14: Informational meetings for parents and prospective students in the auditorium at North Stafford High School and Stafford High School, 6:30-8:00pm, including a tour of the Governor's School classrooms, a broadcast between CGS sites, and an opportunity to meet current students and staff.
Thursday, February 11: Applications due to the gifted education resource teacher in each school (or to the Supervisor of Accelerated and Counseling Programs at the School Board Office address for out-of-county, private, or home-schooled students).
Monday, February 22 & Friday, February 26: Timed writing exercise administered by resource teachers for gifted education at each middle and high school.
Saturday, March 6: Achievement testing of applicants who do not have scores. Brooke Point High School, 8:30am - 12pm. Registration is 8:30am - 8:45am. Testing begins at 9:00am. No one will be admitted after 9:00am.
February - April: Individual interviews/portfolio reviews at each middle and high school.
End of April: Letters mailed to students with notification of status.
Giant A+ Bonus Bucks
The Giant A+ Bonus Bucks program is underway - March 25, 2010. Stafford Middle School has the opportunity to earn cash through this program. All you have to do is log on to www.giantfood.com/aplus to register online OR dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone. STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL ID #02344. After you register your card, each shopping trip to Giant using your GIANT card earns CASH for our school! The money can be used for our school's educational needs.
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks remain on sale until December 31, 2009. Cost for YEARBOOK ONLY is $20.00. Yearbook with PICTURE & NAME on cover is $25.00. Checks should be made payable to Stafford Middle School. Please include a ten-digit phone number on the check.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
After school tutoring will begin in December. The School Counseling Office has a private list of tutors that can be provided to parents and guardians. Call 658-6210 or stop by the Counseling Office for more information.
