Please view Stone's calendar of events for the month of January. Remember to visit our Stone PeachJar for detailed flyers: https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/all/schools/62714
19 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
January 2026 Calendar gray background with gopher looking out of hole with sunglasses on. Details include: JANUARY 2026 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 School Resumes First Semester Third 9-Weeks Report Cards Published Fast Track to Success Saturday Ends Begins Jeremiah's 8:30am-9:30am Italian Ice 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 18 (19 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday for All 20 27 22 22 23 24 Jeremiah's Italian Ice 30 Fast Track to Success Saturday 8:30am-9:30am 31 Literacy Week 25 26 28 Literacy Week Literacy Week See Flyer for See Flyer for Literacy Week See Flyer for (29) Literacy Week Literacy Night See Flyer for Dress Up Details Dress Up Details Dress Up Details 5:30pm-7:30pm Dress Up Details
Stone students in Dr. Alexander's classes explored how objects can be grouped based on shared properties, helping them see that classification isn’t random—it’s driven by patterns. This same idea is at the heart of the periodic table, where elements are organized by similarities in their physical and chemical characteristics. By sorting everyday items first, students built the foundational thinking needed to understand why elements fall into families and periods that reveal predictable behaviors.
about 1 hour ago, Go-Pher Stone!
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Reminder!!! Stone's Literacy Week begins tomorrow Monday, January 26 and runs through Friday, January 30. Each day is a different FREE dress up theme! Also, Literacy Night on January 29 from 5:30-7:30pm. See attached flyers for details regarding Literacy Week and Literacy Night.

1 day ago, Go-Pher Stone!
STONE 250 CHAPTERS LITERACY WEEK 2026 MON. 1/26 TUES. 1/27 WEDS. 1/28 THURS. 1/29 FRI. 1/30 "Gophers Full STEAM for Reading" Wear anything that celebrates S-science, T-technology, E-engineering, A-art, M-math. "Wear Your Words!" Wear a shirt with words- quotes, appropriate messages, basically anything that makes someone read your shirt! "Celebrating 250 Chapters of America!" Wear 7th grade RED, 8th grade BLUE, staff WHITE. "Gophers Read!" Wear school pride merch. Think orange, black and anything with a gopher on it! "Be a FAN of Reading!" Wear your merch representing your favorite college or pro teams! LITERACY NIGHT THURSDAY 1/29 5:30PM-7:30PM www.stone.brevardschools.org
Literacy Night 2026 white background with image of gopher wearing uncle sam hat, open book with fireworks and the words CELEBRATING STONE 250 CHAPTERS LITERACY OF AMERICA! LHOIN 2026 STEAM THEMED ACTIVITIES FREE FOOD AND MORE! FUN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE... WORD GAMES, MADLIBS, CIVICS, POETRY, KARAOKE, FACE PAINTING, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, GIVE AWAYS AND PRIZES! ART, MATH. LITERACY NIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 5:30PM-7:30PM PRESENTED BY STONE'S TITLE 1 TEAM. Contact Jennifer Gates, Title 1 Coordinator, with questions: gates.jennifer@brevardschools.org
Thank you to everyone for hanging out with us at Galaxy Skateway for Stone's Skate Night to ring in 2026! See you at the next one!
2 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
black background with images of confetti, rollerskates and pictures of students at skate night and the words Thank you to everyone for hanging out with us at Galaxy Skateway for Stone's Skate Night to ring in 2026! See you at the next one!
When we say Stone is a family, we mean it literally! We have not one, but TWO mother-daughter teaching teams! Dr. Alexander and Ms. Knowles as well as Ms. James and Ms. Kaplan! Come join our family at Stone!
3 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
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The 2025-2026 ESE Parent Survey window is now open! Each year, the Florida Department of Education
(FDOE)surveys parents of children with an individual education plan (IEP)to determine how well districts
and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. All
states must collect this data for reporting on their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals
with Disability Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, survey results will be used to help schools and
districts improve services and results for children with disabilities. The survey is open to all parents of
children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 until June 30, 2026.
4 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
ESE Parent Survey dark blue background with a picture of a mother, father, sister, brother and the words FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ESE PARENT SURVEY The 2025 -2026 ESE Parent Survey window is now open! Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to determine how well districts and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their children's education. Survey results will be used to help schools and districts improve services and results for children with disabilities. This survey is open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12. While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential. To complete the survey, scan the QR code or use the link below: ESE Parent Survey. bit.ly/ESEParentSurvey

The 2026 START ESE Conference will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 8:00AM – 12:30PM at Brevard School Board. This conference is hosted by the Interagency Council of Brevard and the Office of Student Services, Program Support for individuals who support students with unique abilities of all ages. We encourage families with students of all ages to attend to gain the latest information on future planning and agency contacts.

5 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
white background with bps logo and the following information: NAVIGATING THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY TOGETHER: FROM EARLY YEARS TO EMPLOYMENT Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Brevard County School Board 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Melbourne, FL 32940 Connect in person with a variety of agency supports to learn more about achieving a successful transition each step of the way! Schedule: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and Vendor Hall Opens 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Opening Session and Keynote Speakers 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM: Early Childhood Steps 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM: Behavior 101 - Strategies for Home 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM: Med-Waiver 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Communication 101 - Strategies for Home Training Rooms 5 & 6 (Getting Ready for Next Steps) - Parent to Parent - Project 10 - Guardianship - CTE Training Rooms 3 & 4 (High School and Beyond) - EFSC-What's Next? - Vocational Rehabilitation, SSI, & Working - Project Search & Student Work Experience Vendor Hall Open until 12:30 PM Register Now! https://tinyurl.com/2026START Brevard START CONFERENCE Public Navigating the educational journey together from early years to employment for students with IEPs or 504s
Jeremiah's Italian Ice will be selling one size ices in a variety of flavors on various Fridays throughout the school year. The cost is $4, and they do accept CashApp and Apple Pay. See attached image for more details and dates.
6 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
Jeremiah's Semester 2 blue background with images of italian icees and the words FREMIAH HOMEMADE ITALIAN EST 1996 ICE TASTY FROZEN TREATS ARE HEADED YOUR WAY! The Jeremiah's Italian Ice Frog Squad is headed your way soon to scoop up our refreshing Italian Ice! We wanted to give you a heads up about our upcoming visits! Check out the tasty details below: STONE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL Dates: - August 22 - September 5 & 9 - October 3 & 17 & 30* - November 7 & 21 - December 5 - January 9 & 23 Time: 3:15-3:45 (*October 30th @ 4:15 - 4:30*) Location: Bus Loop between buildings 200 and 300 Flavors: Vary Cost: $4.00 CASH, CASH APP, APPLE PAY Visit us at: JEREMIAHSICE.COM
Please use the link to see this week's Stone Gopher Gazette- Principal's Report: https://app.smore.com/n/25k8v-principal-s-weekly-report
7 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Stone and all of BPS will be closed on Monday, January 19.
7 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
beige and orange image with a picture of MLK and the words that the school will be closed and the quote "the time is always right to do what is right"
Stone is having a Student vs. Faculty basketball game on Friday, January 30. Ticket cost is $5. Students must not be on the No Go list to attend. See flyer for full details.
8 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
Faculty Game Flyer 2026 black background...two basketball players fighting for the ball and the words JANUARY 30, 2026 STUDENT VS. FACULTY IN SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME TICKETS ARE $5.00 TICKETS GO ON SALE 1/20. NO GO LIST WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. PLEASE VERIFY WITH COACH CHRIS TO SEE IF YOU CAN ATTEND.
The Stone PTO will be selling Valentine's Flower and Cookie Grams. See attached image for full details.
9 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
background of flowers with a gopher holding flowers and the words HAVE SOMEONE YOU WANT TO SEND FLOWERS & CRUMBL COOKIES TO? PTO WILL BE SELLING FLOWERS - $2.00 FOR 1 OR $3.00 FOR 2 CRUMBL COOKIES - $5.00 (M-W PRE-ORDER) VALENTINE'S FLOWER GRAMS FEBRUARY 9-13 AT BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Keep up the great work Stone! For our most recent attendance challenge running from January 5-16, we had 109 students with ZERO absences and ZERO tardies! AMAZING! Our next challenge runs January 20-January 30.
10 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
Perfect Attendance Post orange and gray with gopher looking out of a hole wearing sunglasses and the information: Keep up the great work Stone! For our most recent attendance challenge running from January 5-16, we had 109 students with ZERO absences and ZERO tardies! AMAZING! Our next challenge runs January 20-January 30.
Just a reminder! The School of Choice EPO applications close today! If you are not zoned for Stone and want to apply, you must complete the application by visiting: https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/school-choice
10 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
For the 2026-2027 Applications-Parents will apply through Focus The window to apply for the 2026-2027 School Year will open on December 1, 2025 at 8 a.m. and close on January 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. (This is the window for ALL schools) Renewal Applications will open on November 3, 2025 at 8 a.m. for the 2026-2027 School Year If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for the 2025-2026 School Year, please call our office at (321)633-1000 Ext. 11573

We’re halfway through the month — let’s keep the momentum going! Every day in school is a gift of learning, connection, and growth. Don’t let the excitement of the
season pull you away from your goals. Show up. Stay engaged. Finish strong.
#AttendLearnSucceed #BPSAttendanceMatters #FinishStron

11 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
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The Annual South Area Melbourne Square Mall Art Show began on Sunday, January 11th and will run through Saturday, January 24th. Stone artists will have work on display just outside of Dick's Sporting Goods. This year, we will be featuring our Digital Art students. Please stop by and check out the work of our amazing artists.
11 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
image of a display board with various student artwork pinned to it.
image of a display board with various student artwork pinned to it.
The Stone Valentine Dance will be on Friday, February 13 from 3:15pm-5:30pm. In order to make it more accessible for all, the cost has been lowered to $5. Only lemonade will be free. Students can bring additional money to purchase snacks if desired. The dance will be in the gymnasium this time due to student request. Games will be played on the gym floor, dancing on the stage and hanging out in the stands. See attached flyer for more information.
12 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
background of hearts and envelopes with the words STONE Valentine's Day DANCE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM IN THE GYMNASIUM TICKETS $5 INCLUDES ENTRY AND FREE LEMONADE... BRING EXTRA MONEY FOR CONCESSION FOOD. NO FREE FOOD FOR THIS DANCE. YOU MUST TURN IN A PERMISSION FORM TO PURCHASE A TICKET!!! TICKETS ON SALE 2/11 - 2/13 IN THE CAFETERIA BEFORE SCHOOL, DURING LUNCH & AT THE DOOR. Only Stone students with a student ID will be allowed in. You CANNOT be on the NoGo List!!!
Please use the link to see this week's Stone Gopher Gazette- Principal's Report: https://app.smore.com/n/7ryxf Thank you! Principal Feronti Williams
14 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
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NJHS and BETA club are hosting a competitive writing contest called Writing Wars. See attached image for more information
14 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
yellow background with a student laying down and writing on an oversized notebook paper and the words WRITING COMPETITION PROMPT: NJHS and BETA Club are hosting a competitive writing contest called Writing Wars. Sign up starts next week Monday the 19th and the competition will end on February 16th. The top three winners will have their work read at the Black History Month Program.
Congratulations to our Gopher Educator of the Month for December, Ms. Stevenson!
15 days ago, Go-Pher Stone!
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