The Boulevard -September 27, 2026
Hello Pioneers,
I hope you and your families are doing well and enjoying the weekend.
We have reached the midpoint of the first quarter! While LCPS no longer issues traditional interim reports, we strongly encourage you to log into ParentVUE and StudentVUE to review your child’s current academic progress. If you have any questions or concerns regarding grades or classroom progress, please don't hesitate to reach out directly to your student's teachers or school counselor.
Starting this week, we are streamlining our school communications based on your feedback! Instead of separate messages from each grade-level dean, all school updates and grade-specific news (6th, 7th, and 8th) will now be combined into this single weekly newsletter. We hope this makes staying informed much easier for your family.
Please join us for our first monthly “Parent Coffee”! [Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00 AM]. This is a wonderful, informal opportunity to meet with members of our administrative team, ask questions, and connect with other families. Coffee, light refreshments, and snacks will be served. Please see the flyer below for full details.
Finally, you may have noticed ongoing construction on our campus. Work is underway to expand our staff parking lot to better accommodate our faculty. Thank you for your patience during drop-off and pick-up while this project is completed; we anticipate wrapping up by mid-to-late October.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and have a fantastic week ahead!
Important Traffic & Safety Reminders To keep morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups safe and moving smoothly, please note the following:
Pull All the Way Forward: Campus traffic backs up quickly onto Holly Ave, so please pull forward as far as possible in line.
Use Designated Curbing Only: Scholars should exit or enter vehicles only when parked alongside the drop-off curb. This will be heavily monitored.
No U-Turns: U-turns in the Kiss-N-Ride lines create severe safety hazards and violate traffic rules. Officers from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and LCPS Safety & Security will be on-site assisting with enforcement.
Avoid Sterling Golf Club: The entrance at Sterling Boulevard and the golf club is private property and not an approved pick-up or drop-off location. Please respect the proprietor's request to keep this area clear; LCSO may ticket vehicles violating this policy.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community safe and focused on learning!
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Review the Updated Dress Code Policy The Loudoun County School Board recently approved updates to the Student Dress Code (Policy 8270), effective for the 2026/27 school year. Updates include revised clothing coverage requirements, physical education attire expectations, and clarifications on permitted items. Please review the updated policy with your student before the first day of school to ensure they understand these expectations.
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E-Bike and E-Scooter Guidance While e-bikes and e-scooters are popular commuting options, their use presents safety concerns on campus. Out of an abundance of caution, all motorized and electric-powered personal transport devices are prohibited from being operated on school grounds. Students may commute to school on these devices, but they must dismount and walk them once on school property. Please visit the LCPS E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety webpage for more details.
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As always, please share any additional questions, comments, and/or concerns.
🥳 Congratulations to this week's Class Acts of the Week! 🥳 Students receive a certificate from their teacher, 10 LIKES for use in the school store, their photo on our grade level bulletin boards, and an invitation to the Pioneer Class Act Pizza Party.
👨🏻🚀6th Grade👩🏻🚀
Aaron Hernandez - Aaron is always working hard, trying his best,, and showing excellent craftsmanship in art. He also shows leadership skill in the classroom, setting a good example for other students. - Ms. Solazzo, Art Teacher
Kexy Guzman Zapata - Kexy has started her time at STM with enthusiasm and positivity. She works diligently in Strings class, asks excellent questions, and collaborates with classmates to practice new concepts. She helps make our classroom a safe and fun place to learn. Thank you for your leadership, Kexy! - Ms. Holmes, Strings Teacher
Brylee Contreras Lazaro - Brylee is a great example of what Sterling Pioneers should aspire to be like. She is an active leader in her class, always brings a positive attitude, wants to perform well and never gives up! - Mr. Brooks, SSGS Teacher
Dilan Montoya Velasquez - Dilan is a caring student, academic example for others, and a lifelong learner. Dilan works hard to complete his assignments correctly and with thoughtful ideas. He always volunteers to answer questions in class or help me or other students, either by passing materials out or being an example of how to show CLASS in our classroom. He is a joy to have in class and I look forward to seeing him continue to set high standards for himself. - Ms. Tobias, SSGS Teacher
Liam Reeder - Liam always goes above and beyond in class; he is caring and is a positive influence on his classmates and is always willing to go the extra mile. He has a very bright future ahead of him. Keep it up Liam! - Ms. Shoeib, Art Teacher
👨🏻🚀7th Grade👩🏻🚀
Charles Velikov - Charles has shown class in quarter one. He has worked hard at learning a new instrument and has advocated for himself in this new adventure. Keep it up Charles! - Mr. Fay, Band Teacher
👨🏻🚀8th Grade👩🏻🚀
Helen Cuellar Escobar - Helen has been one of my hardest working students this first quarter! She has shown grown tremendously in her ability to play guitar and it fills with me pride to see a student show a desire to get better at music. Great work Helen, keep it up! - Mr. Soriano, Guitar/Band Teacher
Antonella Medrano Quintanilla - Antonella is an absolute pleasure to have in class, she is constantly engaged with the content, collaborating with her peers, and doing good deeds for peers within the classroom. Antonella has shown what is means to be a Pioneer showing CLASS each and every day. - Mr. Bowman, Civics Teacher
Important Reminder for Parents
Please note that no early dismissals will be allowed after 3:15 PM. This helps us maintain a safe and efficient dismissal process for all students.
If your child has an appointment or needs to leave early, please plan to pick them up before 3:15 PM.
Thank you for your support!
Hello Sterling Pioneers! We will be hosting our first Hispanic Heritage Month Family Night! This event will be held on Friday, October 9th from 6-8. We are seeking parents, staff members, or community members who have something to share! It could be a musical talent, art showcase, a unique food dish, or a family tradition! We want to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in a fun way!
¡Hola, Sterling Pioneers! ¡Organizaremos nuestra primera Noche Familiar del Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Este evento se llevará a cabo el viernes 9 de octubre, de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. ¡Buscamos padres, miembros del personal o integrantes de la comunidad que tengan algo que compartir! ¡Puede ser un talento musical, una muestra de arte, un plato típico especial o una tradición familiar! ¡Queremos celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana de una manera divertida!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
THE BATTLE OF ROUTE 7 CONCESSION STAND
We are looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand for Battle of Route 7. All volunteers will be trained and provided instructions.
OCTOBER 16TH - DOMINION HIGH SCHOOL
JOIN US AT THE CONCESSION STAND
2 SHIFTS TO PICK FROM
5:30PM - 7:0PM OR 7:00PM - 8:30PM
If your would like to help, please click the link below and fill out the form.
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the School Board voted to update the Student Dress Code, Policy 8270. The updates were considered thoughtfully, with community feedback informing the School Board and staff’s recommendations, and are now in effect.
We wanted to let you know about the changes so you can ensure your student is aware of the changes and help them choose clothing that meets the updated guidelines. Please reach out if you have any questions or if your family needs any support meeting these updated requirements.
Below are some notable changes in effect this fall:
Students’ clothing must be non-transparent and meet additional coverage requirements:
Tops must cover the sides, mid-back, and lower back; extend to the waist; and feature a neckline that does not extend below the imaginary horizontal line connecting the armpits.
Bottoms (e.g., pants, sweatpants, shorts, skirt or leggings) must provide full coverage of the lower torso and buttocks.
One-piece outfits, such as jumpsuits or dresses that meet coverage requirements, are also acceptable.
Shoes must be worn.
Students may wear hats or other headwear that does not obscure the face. The hood must be worn down on a hoodie. Attire of religious, cultural or ethnic significance, e.g., head coverings and hairstyles, is permitted.
For physical education, tops and bottoms must meet coverage requirements; shoes must have a closed-toe and heel, and be securely fastened to the foot.
Note: Other classes may also have separate clothing requirements for safety purposes.
Wear blankets or robes to school. (Pajama tops and bottoms that meet coverage requirements are allowed.)
Wear clothing that intentionally exposes undergarments. (The unintentional exposure of undergarments will not result in disciplinary action.)
We wanted to share this summary of the updates to Policy 8270 to help you prepare your student for success. Please reach out to school staff with questions. We look forward to seeing your student soon!
Read the updated Student Dress Code, Policy 8270, and find all School Board policies at www.lcps.org/policyreview.
Middle school brings fast changes. We want every girl to feel safe and ready to learn each day. Please pack a spare pair of pants and fresh underwear in a labeled zip bag. Your daughter can keep this extra set in her school locker just in case she has an unexpected menstrual leak.
La etapa de secundaria conlleva cambios rápidos. Queremos que cada alumna se sienta segura y lista para aprender cada día. Por favor, preparen un par de pantalones de repuesto y ropa interior limpia en una bolsa con cierre hermético y debidamente etiquetada. Su hija podrá guardar este juego adicional en su casillero escolar, por si acaso sufriera una fuga menstrual inesperada.
Is This Yours?
Claim your missing property at the main office.
- Items not claimed by Friday, October 9th will be donated.
Rotary Club of Broadlands/Dulles South
Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig Law Firm
Sterling United Methodist Church
Moniart Print of Sterling
Akumen Inc.
Sterling Subaru
Teachers' Home Benefits
Benihana Dulles
You'veGotMaids of Sterling
Sterling Middle School
201 West Holly Ave
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