Weekly Principal's Newsletter

We are proud to announce that Strayer Middle School, along with several other QCSD schools, has been officially recognized by the PAPBS Network. This honor acknowledges our success in meeting the rigorous standards for implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports within our PBIS programming.

A special thank you goes to Ms. Maddon and our PBIS Leadership Team. Their dedication and extra hours have been instrumental in ensuring we provide a supportive, positive environment where our students can thrive!

A huge shoutout goes to Mr. Wess, one of our dedicated 7th-grade science teachers! Mr. Wess has been a leader in bringing the new STEELS standards to life in his classroom. By collaborating closely with instructional coaches and his fellow science colleagues, he has successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that make science more hands-on and engaging for our students. His commitment to evolving his practice ensures our students are developing the critical thinking skills they need for the future. We are so lucky to have his energy and expertise in our science department!

• Feb. 16: President's Day (No school)
• Feb. 20: Marking Period 2 Awards Assembly
• Feb. 20: Rescheduled Activities Night (6:00 - 8:00PM)
• Feb. 23: ELA Firefly Benchmark Assessment (2-hour delay schedule)
• Feb. 24: Math Firefly Benchmark Assessment (2-hour delay schedule)
• March 4: 7th Grade Course Selection (for the 26/27 school year)
• March 6: SMS Jazz Festival
• March 11: Band Spring Concert
• March 13: Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)
• March 24: Reading Olympics Event (Please note the date change - previously communicated as the 25th)

February 15th is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to celebrate the incredible impact Officer Hendrzak has on our school community. We are collecting "shout-outs" from families, students, and staff to share with him. Please take a moment to [link: fill out this Google Form] and share a kind word or a favorite memory!

A huge thank you to our librarian, Mr. Murphy, for his fantastic collaboration with the Bucks County Library to host a library card drive! A library card is a "golden ticket" to thousands of books, digital resources, and community programs.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity to expand your student's horizons beyond the classroom. It's a simple way to foster a lifelong love of reading and discovery!

Date: Feb. 23 - March 6

Link: https://buckslib.org/school-outreach-library-card-application/
Password: SchoolLibr@ryc@rd2025

We are excited to celebrate our students’ accomplishments during the Second Marking Period Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 20, 2026!

• 8th Grade Ceremony: 8:30–9:10 AM

• 7th Grade Ceremony: 9:25–10:05 AM

Families of students receiving awards will be notified by Friday, February 13, and are warmly invited to attend. Please do not arrive prior to 8:15 AM, as we will be focused on safely welcoming students into the building at the start of the day.

Since school will be in session, all guests must sign in with the Attendance Secretary using a photo ID (driver’s license) to receive a visitor pass before entering the building. To help avoid long lines the morning of the event, guests may pre-check in on Wednesday (2/18) or Thursday (2/19) during normal school hours. We will print and hold your visitor pass for pickup on the day of the ceremony. For those unable to attend in person, we will livestream the event so all families can share in the celebration (link will be shared closer to the event).

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to recognizing our amazing students and their hard work!

Rising 8th Grade

We are well underway with scheduling for the 2026–2027 school year. As part of this process, we are finalizing course offerings and reviewing student data to ensure a smooth and thoughtful scheduling process.

On March 4, 2026, current seventh-grade students will work with our school counselors to select courses for their eighth-grade year! Course offerings will be shared with students and families in advance for review.

To ensure a successful and organized experience for our students, we are aligning the start of our ELA/Reading and Science interventions/extensions with the launch of our new enrichment activities in early March.

Taking this extra time allows us to finalize student groups and account for upcoming adjusted schedules, including the awards assembly and the Firefly Benchmarks. By syncing these dates, we can launch our flexible scheduling system simultaneously, ensuring a seamless transition for both students and staff.

We are excited to roll out these expanded enrichment opportunities soon. We truly appreciate your patience as we continue to work hard to ensure these adjustments are well-prepared and clear for all students before implementation. Thank you for your continued partnership!

Train to be part of tomorrow’s workforce with Upper Bucks County Technical School! Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Our cutting-edge Career and Technical Education programs are tailored to prepare you for both the careers of tomorrow and post-secondary education. Don’t miss out! The application will remain open during the spring, but to be considered for the first round of application reviews, please apply by February 16, 2026.

Apply at UBCTS Application

After you apply, please make sure you request a teacher recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

The Request for Assistance Form should be completed if you have non-urgent concerns regarding an area of your student’s educational programming that may need attention from the school team. Submission of this form does not trigger immediate intervention, but it will alert the school’s MTSS team to review your student’s data and follow up with you regarding your concern.

Reporting Student Absences: Information on how to report student absences can be found under "Attendance Information" on our website.

Join the QCSD Team and make a difference in the lives of young people! Check-out the QCSD Employment Opportunities. Let’s build a bright future together.

We have lots of information on the community bulletin board. Please click here for the QCSD Community Opportunities.