Stuart Middle School

Our 8th graders started the day with a beautiful Sunrise Memory event this morning ☀️💙 What a special way to celebrate friendships, memories, and the journey they’ve shared together as Jaguars 🐆✨ A HUGE shout out to our amazing PTSA for hosting such a meaningful and memorable event for our students! Your love and support help create moments they will never forget 🌅👏

What an incredible night at our Spring Chorus Concert! 🎶🌸 Huge congratulations to Mrs. Tuttle and all of her amazing chorus students on a performance that truly deserved a standing ovation 👏✨ The growth, confidence, and pure joy we see in our students shines brighter every time they take the stage 💫 We are so proud of each and every one of you—what a beautiful showcase of talent and hard work! 💙🎤

🌟 Reminder, Jaguars! 🌟 Class Night 2026 is almost here! 🎓✨ Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the graduating Class of 2026 in style! 📅 Friday, May 22 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 SMS Gym 🎟️ Tickets will be sold in the cafe from 5/18 – 5/20 💲 Cost: $20 (Cash or Check) ⚠️ Wristbands will be handed out during lunch on Friday (5/22). Students must show their wristband upon arrival to attend the event. Don’t miss this unforgettable night! 🧡💙🐾

Students in Mrs. Pons class have been busy with hands-on learning! On Friday, students completed a “Poop Lab” to model the digestive system and better understand how food moves through the body. Today, they completed Day 1 of frog dissections, exploring how body systems work together in a living organism. What a fun and engaging way to bring science to life! 🐸🔬💩

Dear 8th Grade Families,
We’re excited to share that the Stuart Middle School Moving Up Ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube!
The link is already live, so feel free to click it now to test it out and ensure everything works smoothly before the ceremony: 👉 https://youtube.com/live/B343gGG_ECE?feature=share
You may also use the QR code provided to access the livestream.  (Link here https://aptg.co/nyJ24X)
The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM, and we look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you.
If you have any questions or need assistance accessing the link, please contact Kelly Dawedeit at dawedek@martinschools.org.
Thank you, and we can’t wait to celebrate your student’s achievement!

🎭🌟 What a spectacular success for our very first musical production of Annie Jr.! 🌟🎭 We are beyond proud of our talented students for the incredible showmanship, dedication, and effort they displayed on stage and behind the scenes. From the amazing stage design to the unforgettable performances, this production truly showcased the talent and heart of our school community. 👏🎶✨ A HUGE thank you to all of our supportive families, fans, and community members who came out to cheer on our students. Your encouragement means the world! ❤️ And a very special shoutout to Mrs. Tuttle for leading her very first middle school production with such passion, creativity, and excellence. What an amazing accomplishment! 🌟 This is only the beginning — we cannot wait to see what future musicals are in store! 🎬🎤🐾

🏈🩵 Calling all future Falcons! 🩵🏈 The JBHS Flag Football Camp is officially open for registration! Come learn skills, build confidence, make new friends, and have FUN with our Falcons team this summer! 💪🔥 📅 June 22–25 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 💲 $100 👧 Open to all rising 5th–9th grade girls Campers will receive a shirt and daily snack! 🥤👕 Scan the QR code below to sign up or check out the team Instagram bio for the full registration form. Don’t miss out on an awesome week of football and Falcon fun! 🏈🦅

🎶📚✨ End-of-Year Countdown is ON! ✨📚🎶 We are officially on the countdown to the end of the year, and there is so much to celebrate! 🎤 Chorus is wrapping up their season with a beautiful Spring Concert—we can’t wait to hear all their hard work come to life! 🎓 8th Grade has a BIG week ahead with continued Civics and Science testing, along with one of the most special events of the year—Class Night! 🍽️ And a huge congratulations to our outstanding 8th graders who have earned ALL A’s for ALL THREE YEARS—they’ll be celebrated with a well-deserved Benihana lunch! Amazing achievement! 👏 📘 Yearbooks are here! Mrs. Pons is so excited to host her Yearbook Signing Parties, and we have to agree—this year’s book is one of the best yet! Let’s finish strong and enjoy these final moments together! 💙💛 #EndOfYear #SchoolPride #MakingMemories

Our Jaguar students were on the prowl for success today! 🐆📚 Our dedicated 8th graders, along with Mrs. Yankwitt and Ms. Mailhot, took their Saturday seriously during a tutoring and study session for the upcoming Civics EOC. Their hard work, determination, and Jaguar pride were on full display! ✨📝🇺🇸 These Jaguars are showing that success doesn’t happen by chance — it happens through preparation, perseverance, and teamwork. We are so proud of our students and thankful for teachers who always go the extra mile! 💙🧡🐾 #JaguarPride #JaguarStrong #CivicsEOC #OnTheProwlForSuccess

💚 Tomorrow we proudly recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
We encourage all students and staff to wear green to show support, raise awareness, and remind one another that mental health matters every day. 🌿💚
Together, we can help break the stigma and create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. 💚🫶
#MentalHealthAwareness #WearGreen 💚

🎓 8th Grade Class Night – Don’t Miss It! 🎉
Calling all 8th graders—let’s celebrate YOU! Join us for an unforgettable Class Night filled with fun, friends, and memories as we close out your middle school journey. 💫
🗓 Friday, May 22
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 SMS Gym
🎟 Tickets available May 18–20 in the café—don’t wait!
⚠️ You must have your wristband to enter
✅ Important Reminder:
To attend, students must have no unpaid fees and no discipline referrals in the three days leading up to the event.
Let’s make this a night to remember—we hope to see everyone there! 🥳

Candy Cells in Action! 🍬🔬 Mrs. Pons’ 6th grade classes had a blast creating edible cell models using candy to represent different organelles. From “nucleus” gumballs to “mitochondria” gummies, students got hands-on while learning how cells work in a fun (and tasty!) way! Mrs. Pons has so many fun labs planned for these last few weeks of school—this was just the beginning!

📚🍕 A throwback we LOVE is back! 🍕📚
If you remember earning free pizza for reading… you already know how exciting this is! 🙌 The Pizza Hut BOOK IT!® Program is bringing back all the nostalgic vibes with their Summer of Stories™ program—and now your kids can join in on the fun!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who can participate?
Families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade
🗓️ Program Dates:
👉 Enrollment opens May 1, 2026
👉 Reading runs June 1 – August 31
📲 How it works:
✅ Download the BOOK IT! app
✅ Sign up and create your child’s profile
✅ Set a monthly reading goal
✅ Track reading progress
✅ Meet the goal = earn a FREE Personal Pan Pizza® 🍕
It’s such a fun way to keep kids reading all summer long while earning a delicious reward! 🎉
Let’s build those reading habits AND make some sweet pizza memories. ❤️
🔗 Learn more: www.bookitprogram.com
#BookIt #SummerReading #TeacherLife #Nostalgia #ReadingRewards #KidsWhoRead #PizzaMotivation

📢 Testing Week is Here! 📢 Our State Testing Week begins soon, and we want all of our students to be set up for success! 📝 Testing Dates: ELA: May 12 Math: May 14 These are very important days, and we are aiming for 100% attendance! Every student’s presence and effort truly matter. ✅ How students can be ready: Be at school on time Bring a fully charged laptop Come with a positive attitude and readiness to do their best 🎉 Incentives will be awarded to students who are present, on time, and prepared with their charged devices! Let’s work together to make this a successful week. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students shine! 🌟

Gradventure 2026 was a blast!
Stuart Middle School students had an amazing time celebrating together. There were lots of laughs, rides, music, and time spent enjoying the moment with friends. Definitely one of those memories they’ll be talking about for a long time.

This week was filled with so much love, appreciation, and support for our staff! 💙🍎✨ A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTSA for going above and beyond during Teacher Appreciation Week. From thoughtful treats to kind gestures, you made our staff feel truly celebrated and valued. ☕🍩🎉 We are so grateful for everything you do — not just this week, but ALL year long. Your support, encouragement, and dedication to our school community never go unnoticed. 🧡💙🐾🙌 Thank you for always showing up for SMS staff and students! 🐾💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BestPTSA #SMSFamily

📣 Attention Jaguar Families! Testing is Almost Here! 📣
State testing is right around the corner, and now is a great time for students to begin doing a little extra practice at home to build confidence and sharpen their skills.
We encourage all students to spend some time outside of school reviewing using these two excellent resources:
✅ IXL FAST STUDY PLAN – Personalized practice tailored to your child’s needs
✅ FLFAST Practice Site:
🔗https://flfast.org/fsa.html
Follow these steps:
• Click “Sample Items”
• Select “Continue as Guest”
• Choose “Guest Session”
• Pick your student’s grade level
From there, students can explore sample questions and even try released tests to become more comfortable with the format and expectations.
💡 Parent Tip: Setting aside just 15–20 minutes a night can make a big difference!
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child be prepared and successful!

What a great day at SMS! 💙🐾 Our students and staff started the morning with a wonderful PTSA breakfast ☕🥐 — thank you to our amazing PTSA for always supporting and spoiling our staff! We also gathered together for Prayer at the Pole 🙏, a meaningful moment of reflection and community for our students. A special shoutout to Liam Beck for presenting Mrs. Luettchau with a heartfelt thank you 👏💙 Moments like these remind us how important appreciation and kindness are in our school community. And to top it all off, our talented band students put on an incredible concert performance 🎶🎺🥁! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication they continue to show. It was a day full of community, gratitude, and Jaguar pride! 🐆

Happy National School Nurse Day, Mrs. Suarez! 💙 We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and kindness you show every single day. Whether you’re helping our students feel safe and supported or stepping in when an adult needs a little extra care, you always go above and beyond. Our campus is a better place because of you—thank you for everything you do! 🌟