Principal Welcome Letter 2025-2026
August 1st, 2025
Star Middle School Families:
It is an exciting time to be in middle school. There are so many wonderful opportunities that await the students who attend STMS. We are thankful to be a part of this community and recognize we have an important role to help teach kids and to collaborate with parents/guardians to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
My name is Jason Meyers, and I am the new principal here at Star Middle School. I am grateful to Tyler Pence who has served as principal since the opening of the school. He is a good friend and mentor and did many things to build a great culture at STMS. I grew up in Emmett and have lived and raised my family in Star since 2002 – boy have things changed! We now have nearly 1100 students who are registered to attend Star Middle School, and I believe we can be a positive influence within this community.
As a new leader of the school, I have asked our dedicated staff to focus on four non-negotiables this year:
1. WE WILL BE PROFESSIONAL
2. WE WILL BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
3. WE WILL HAVE A SOLUTIONS-BASED MINDSET
4. WE WILL PROVIDE ENGAGING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
At STMS, we will guide and encourage students throughout their middle school journey. There are numerous opportunities for your students in academics, athletics, and activities. We want them to take advantage of those chances to get involved, explore new interests and take advantage of the many opportunities available at Star Middle School.
As we begin this new year together, I look forward to celebrating the achievements and growth of our incredible students – GO COWBOYS!
Jason Meyers
Star Middle School Principal
Reminder that all students need to have their current Student ID to ride the bus to and from school. There is a two week grace period at the beginning of the school year.
If a replacement badge is needed the cost is $5.00. You can pay by Cash or check here at school to our bookkeeper or you can pay online at https://myschoolfees.com/start_v2.aspx
New School Practice in place for issuing Temporary bus passes:
Bus Pass Request Times are to take place before the first school bell rings, lunch time and break periods!
Students will not be allowed to get a bus pass after school, this is to help the busses leave on time with all students on board who are assigned to the bus.
We know that forgetting your badge happens, in those cases we will issue a temporary bus pass for the day. The new practice in place, is once a student has requested two temporary passes an email will be sent to the parent/guardian on file. A third pass could be issued but once that happens NO MORE TEMPORARY PASSES WILL BE GIVEN. Your student will need to be picked up if they do not bring or replace their badge.
Also, as a reminder if your student is planning on riding a bus they are not assigned to ride a written note or phone call from a parent/guardian is required to grant permission for a temporary bus pass, the bus driver WILL NOT let them on the bus without it.
Star Middle Attendance
The STMS Attendance Line is: 208-350-4459
ATTENTION PARENTS
· Please call the Attendance Line to request a Student Permit to Leave Pass or to report an absence. Please call an hour in advance for a Student Permit to Leave Pass.
· PLEASE LEAVE A DETAILED MESSAGE. We check messages regularly.
· Documentation is required for all appointments. Handwritten notes will not be accepted in lieu of a doctor note. Official notes for appointments can be turned into the Office, faxed to 208-350-4471 or emailed to cermak.dayna@westada.org
ATTENTION STUDENTS
· If you were present in class but marked absent or tardy, you need to discuss this with your teacher immediately. Your teacher will then need to email the attendance office for a correction request.
· Make-up Work: Students are responsible for completing assignments in accordance with the Make-up Work policy.
Please See the West Ada Website for the Updated District policy.
