Harmony Newsletter

WELCOME and WELCOME BACK!

We hope you are having a wonderful summer. Welcome new 6th graders, new 7th and 8th graders, and welcome back all returning students. We are excited to begin another school year. Please check out this special summer newsletter for important dates and information about the start of our year.

See you soon! Sincerely, Eric Stewart (eric.stewart@lcps.org)

(PS - This August, we begin our 25th year! Wow. We feel so lucky to be part of this community.)

** New Families - Once the school year starts, this newsletter will come out every Friday and is the primary news source for the school. For all news, directly from the school, please make sure to catch up here. We do NOT use other social media platforms. You will note that the format will be set up the same way each edition as it matches our school focus areas of Safety, Climate, and Instruction (see sections below).

Aug 10 – Teachers First Day Back

Aug 12 – Harmony’s Open House (set up lockers) and Meet the Teachers events (both from 1:30 to 4:30).

Aug 17 – Students' First Day of School

Sept 8 - 8th Grade "Special Programs" Assembly (reviews high school options)

Contact names for questions are below:

• School Security Officer, (SSO), Josh Stillwell (joshua.stillwell@lcps.org)
• Dean and School Safety Contact, Justin Dailey (justin.dailey@lcps.org)
• Principal, Eric Stewart (eric.stewart@lcps.org)
• School Resource Office (SRO), Loudoun County Deputy Chris Salter (christopher.salter@loudoun.gov)
• School Phone is 540-751-2500 (then dial zero to reach the main office)

Open House / Back to School Night

Aug 12 – Harmony’s Open House (set up lockers) and Meet the Teachers events (both from 1:30 to 4:30).

Due to size and similar but later schedule at Woodgrove HS, we ask you follow this schedule:

1:30 to 2:30 (Last name starts with A to G)

2:30 to 3:30 (Last name starts with H to O)

3:30 to 4:30 (Last name starts with P to Z)

(We will close at 4:30 and this will allow parents with WHS students to head over there to meet their teachers)

This summer we are having school tours each Tuesday from June 30 to July 28, on the hour from 10 AM to 1 PM.

These are geared for rising 6th graders but could be for any grade and especially news students to Harmony. Please use the sign-up form below so we know how many to expect:

TOUR SIGN UP FORM

The main office summer hours are 9 AM to 2 PM. This means we will be answering the phone and "manning" the front entrance. Please stop by and say hello.

Outside those hours, an efficient way to reach us is through our website or through these 12-month staff members:

Principal: Eric Stewart (eric.stewart@lcps.org)

Assistant Principals: Kristen Hepner (Kristen.hepner@lcps.org) and Eric McGrady (eric.mcgrady@lcps.org) and Valarie DiCarlo (valarie.dicarlo@lcps.org)

Registrar: Jennifer Pelton (jennifer.pelton@lcps.org)

Financial Technician: Amy Duellman (amy.duellman@lcps.org)

Website: LINK

School Supplies: LINK

Sixth Grade Information: LINK

Pins are still available for Honor Roll from the fourth quarter last year. Just come in to school during summer hours to pick one up. Thanks and congratulations on making the "All A" or "All A and B" Honor Rolls.

The first Awards assemblies for Q1 THIS YEAR will be in November.

This summer the Upper Loudoun Little League’s 11U All-Stars American League won the championship game 8 to 6 against Central Little League. They will move on to complete at states next month.

The boys have played their hearts out, going undefeated to this final win! We are so proud of them all!

Incoming Harmony 6th graders from the team include:

Jack Becker, Owen Brown, Xander Conrad, Chase Farrow, Gideon Rathmann, Joel Stotlar, Michael Wilt

Former Harmony MS student, Aasmita Tariyal, was selected for the Loudoun County Bar Association Summer Law Camp this year. She not only won her first case with her defense team but also finished her camp with the Best Camper Award.

LCPS superintendent, Dr. Spence, volunteered there as an honorable jury member. Honorable Judge Thomas D Horne presided.

(historical note: principal Eric Stewart taught judge Horne's son in the late 1980's when he was a math teacher at Loudoun County HS!)

The Blue Ridge Eagles, our local Purcellville chapter, has again donated money ($2,500) to the school to help with Academic Awards and Supplies for those who need it.

What an amazing civic minded group who annually have been helping our school and Blue Ridge Middle School.

We love them!

Each summer we love to see and share pictures of our community summer adventures. We are happy to review your family pictures for possible inclusion in this newsletter and perhaps even a frame in the school hallways during the year.

If you would like to participate, please send pictures and brief story (where traveled) to eric.stewart@lcps.org.

Hola Señora Gueits!

I just wanted to say thank you for being such a good teacher! Out of all the teachers I've had at Harmony you have been the biggest impact on me. I loved how kind and patient you were throughout the whole year and how much you truly care for your students. Throughout 7th and 8th grade when I had you, you have always been more supportive and caring than most teachers.

The genuine care you have for your students even though there have been really hard times for you throughout the year is so admirable and I really can't express how grateful I am that I had you for both years in Spanish. In the middle of 8th grade I even started listening to Spanish music and learned more about the culture because it seemed so interesting after learning it with you. Your spirit and humor in the classroom also made it so fun and allowed me to make so many funny and amazing memories.

Thank you for being such an amazing teacher and I hope you have a great summer! I'll miss having you for Spanish!

Attached is our ongoing Annual Report.

​Harmony Middle Annual Report 2026 Final.pdf​

We are still working on the picture alignments!

This September we will reveal a newly decorated hallway between the library and courtyard that will feature staff with 20 years or more of experience.

You will see AI generated pencil drawings of any Harmony staff with over 20 years in the building, who are currently working or retired.

Eighteen staff have met this criteria and 4 are charter members.

Principal Newsletters: https://www.lcps.org/o/hrm/page/harmony-newsletters

School Website: https://www.lcps.org/o/hrm

LCPS School Calendars: Documents | Loudoun County Public Schools

Everything You Need to Know About Dismissals, Buses, Car Rider Lines, and More

Sign up for ParentVue: https://www.lcps.org/PVUE

Join the PTA or Order Spirit Wear: https://www.lcps.org/o/hrm/article/2360486