
Here is a great opportunity for our Stone families! It is free and no preregistration is required. Consider taking part in FamFest on Saturday, October 11 from 3-6pm at the Frank T. Forester Recreation Center.



Students in science research were field agents for the day as they applied qualitative and quantitative data collection methods during their observations of aliens.


Congratulations to the Stone Boys and Girls 2025 Basketball Team!!! Make sure you come out and see them dominate at this season's basketball games!!!




Reminder! Back to School Dance tickets sold all this week during lunches! Dance is Friday, August 29 from 3:15pm until 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Tickets cost $10 and includes entry and free food and drink all night! Dress is school day casual.


Please use the link to see this week's Stone Gopher Gazette- Principal's Report: https://secure.smore.com/n/pfeznx


Reminder! State testing for ELA will be tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26 and math will be Wednesday, August 27. Please encourage your students to get a good nights sleep, eat breakfast and be at school before the 9:26am bell to go to their testing site.


Stone's after school snack cart provided by the SMMS Gopher Snack Den to support science research will start on Monday, August 25. Cash only. See image for additional details.


Our Stone science research classes, under the direction of Dr. Alexander, completed teamwork and problem solving challenges during the first week of classes!


Thank you to everyone who came out to Stone's first skate night for the 2025-2026 school year! We appreciate the support of our families and community!


Step into a world of adventure! Join fellow heroes as they battle monsters, solve mysteries and forge legendary tales together! Join Stone's Dungeons and Dragons club to start your quest! Contact Mr. Buyna with questions or for a permission slip. See attached image for more details.


Stone's PM 1 state testing dates are on August 26 for ELA and August 27 for Math. See images for adjusted bell schedules for those two dates. Please do your best to have your student to school before the 9:30am bell and do not pick them up before 2:00pm when at all possible. Encourage your student to get a good nights sleep, to eat breakfast, and do their best on the test!



Just a reminder! Join us for Stone's Kick-Off-the-New-School-Year skate night, TOMORROW, Thursday, August 21st from 6:00 - 8:00 at Galaxy Skateway 1488 Aurora Rd. The cost is $8 per person admission (includes skate rental). Wear black and orange to get entered into drawings all night! Snacks, refreshments, and socks can be purchased!


Are you interested in participating in some of Stone's clubs? Here are just a few starting soon!




For our families! The voluntary student accident insurance program for Brevard County Public Schools will continue to be administered by KidGuard, P.O. Box 784268, Winter Garden, FL 34778-4268, (800) 432-6915. For the 2025-2026 school year, the program will be underwritten by the Florida KidGuard Group Protector Plan and Everest Insurance Company.
![Parents! Protect your children with Student Accident Insurance A Division of DOXA Programs, LLC Get KIDGUARD® PROTECTION TODAY with our EASY ONLINE APPLICATION: Go to kidguardinsurance.com ... (1) Find your School District, (2) Determine which KidGuard® Plan is right for your family, and (3) Enroll online! DEAR PARENTS: In collaboration with an A+rated insurance provider, your school is recommending a LOW COST, NO DEDUCTIBLE Student Accident Insurance option that is a one-time payment, per child, per school year. PLEASE READ THE ONLINE SUMMARY OF COVERAGE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND FOR THE POLICY TERMS, PROVISIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FOR YOUR SCHOOL’S PLAN. WHAT IS STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE? Coverage that provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses when your student suffers an accidental bodily injury. OR if you have no insurance, this coverage will provide basic accident protection for your students. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR KIDGUARD® STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE? All students from pre-K through grade 12 are eligible for KidGuard® Student Accident Insurance. WHY CONSIDER KIDGUARD® STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR YOUR STUDENT? • KidGuard may help to offset high deductibles/co-payments of your primary health insurance. • KidGuard is ideal for families whose children have no health insurance coverage. • KidGuard may work for students who play interscholastic sports where unexpected injuries are more likely to occur. Please visit the website to see if sports are covered at your school. WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE? [1] 24-Hour Basic Accident Insurance Plan: full-time, 24/7 protection during school sponsored and supervised activities during the regular school term AND while at home AND during summer months. [2] School Time Basic Accident Insurance Plan: protection only during school sponsored and supervised classes and activities during the regular school term. [3] Optional In-Hospital Sickness Benefit: up to a maximum policy benefit of $5,000 for the 12-month period of coverage. No benefits are payable for outpatient expenses. [4] Some plans provide options for interscholastic sports. Visit the website to see if sports are covered. All policy terms, provisions, and exclusions apply. QUESTIONS? CONTACT KIDGUARD, P.O. Box 784268, Winter Garden, FL 34778-4268 USA • Direct Tel: 407.798.0290 • Toll Free: 800.432.6915](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/brevard_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/17831441/large_2025-2026_Voluntary_Insurance_Flyer_Page_1.png)

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It is almost time for basketball season! Here is our schedule for the 2025 season. Boys play first on Tuesdays. Girls play first on Thursdays.


Stone will be having its annual Open House on Thursday, September 4 at 6pm beginning in the gymnasium with a welcome message from Principal Williams. You will have an opportunity to walk your student's schedule and learn more about Stone and the opportunities offered to our school by being Title 1.



Stone's Back to School Dance will be Friday, August 29th from 3:15pm-5:30pm in the Stone cafeteria. Tickets are $10 and includes entrance and free food and drink all night long! Tickets will be sold beginning Monday, August 25-28 during all lunches. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on Friday, August 29.


Join us for Stone'sKick-Off-the-New-School-Year skate night onThursday, August 21st from 6:00 - 8:00 at Galaxy Skateway 1488 Aurora Rd. The cost is $8 per person admission (includes skate rental). Wear black and orange to get entered into drawings all night! Snacks, refreshments, and socks can be purchased!

Happy First Day of School! Please use the link to see this week's Stone Gopher Gazette- Principal's Report: https://secure.smore.com/n/ekuz80 Thank you! Principal Feronti Williams
