Race day · Sunday Sep 13
Best Runners hosts the race. Our register link applies school code SHMS so Stone Hill receives 100% of your registration fee.
Tap register. Best Runners fills in SHMS for you.
Download flyerSee how families use shmspto.org for membership, The Cove Digital Card, and more.
Quick walkthrough of shmspto.org: pages, membership, and the Cove Digital Card.
Any amount helps the PTO fund enrichment, The Cove, and events for Stone Hill students.
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Gifts go to SHMS PTO (501(c)(3)), not Loudoun County Public Schools. You will receive a receipt. Consult your tax advisor about deductibility.
Back to School Night Thu Aug 27 → Details
Building community together.Go Stingrays!
An active volunteer organization committed to enriching the academic and social experience for all SHMS PTO students and families. Go Stingrays!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the library. 12 sessions each. Share with instructors. Full schedule
Startup fundamentals, branding, and founding execution. Part I of Young Entrepreneurs for grades 6 to 8. • Ideation, market research, and target audiences • Brand identity, mission, and marketing basics • Founding requirements, business structures, and ethics • Safe, simulated digital presence strategy Cap 30. Instructor packet pending from Missy Spears.
From free writing to full essays with weekly draft feedback. Lumi Education. Andrew Martineau leads. • Cap 10 to 14 so every paper gets real notes • Voice, structure, thesis, and paragraph craft • Grammar that sticks: active voice and sentence variety • Fall portfolio review at week 12 Spring analytical writing sold separately.
Teams of 3. Robot and laptop included. Nothing to buy or bring. Loudoun Robotics at Stone Hill. • Four adults every night, including an LCPS-sub lead • SPIKE Prime kits and vendor laptops • Engineering notebook students keep • Fall family showcase at week 12 Cap 30. Spring continues Blocks to Python.
Contest math on campus with Janet Bih. MATHCOUNTS and AMC-style rounds for grades 6 to 8. • Week 1 diagnostic, then number theory through geometry • Sprint, Target, Team, and Countdown practice • Weekly problem sets and a Fall mock at week 12 • Cap 10 to 30. Pre-algebra helps. No contest experience required.
Startup fundamentals, branding, and founding execution. Part I of Young Entrepreneurs for grades 6 to 8. • Ideation, market research, and target audiences • Brand identity, mission, and marketing basics • Founding requirements, business structures, and ethics • Safe, simulated digital presence strategy Cap 30. Instructor packet pending from Missy Spears.
From free writing to full essays with weekly draft feedback. Lumi Education. Andrew Martineau leads. • Cap 10 to 14 so every paper gets real notes • Voice, structure, thesis, and paragraph craft • Grammar that sticks: active voice and sentence variety • Fall portfolio review at week 12 Spring analytical writing sold separately.
Contest math on campus with Janet Bih. MATHCOUNTS and AMC-style rounds for grades 6 to 8. • Week 1 diagnostic, then number theory through geometry • Sprint, Target, Team, and Countdown practice • Weekly problem sets and a Fall mock at week 12 • Cap 10 to 30. Pre-algebra helps. No contest experience required.
Teams of 3. Robot and laptop included. Nothing to buy or bring. Loudoun Robotics at Stone Hill. • Four adults every night, including an LCPS-sub lead • SPIKE Prime kits and vendor laptops • Engineering notebook students keep • Fall family showcase at week 12 Cap 30. Spring continues Blocks to Python.
Every hour you volunteer helps create a richer, more vibrant experience for every student at Stone Hill Middle School. Whether you can give an hour a month or a few hours a week, your time makes a real difference.
"Volunteering with SHMS PTO has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our family's school year."
SHMS PTO Parent, 2025 to 2026
Meet SHMS PTO in the cafeteria during Back to School Night. At our table: spirit wear for purchase, PTO memberships, Member Portal and website walkthrough, Cove Digital Card, and enrichment program info. Board members will be on hand. Sips & Sweets food truck is on site. Stop by the PTO table for refreshment tickets. Lagoon and Tide members show your Family Cove code for free refreshments (paid codes end in 9). Follow the truck on Instagram: @Sipsnsweets.truck
Best Runners USA · 14th Annual Run for Charity — 1K & 5K run/walk for families. Our register link applies school / referral code SHMS so 100% of registration fees come back to Stone Hill (bonus funding available based on participation). Best Runners handles race day; SHMS PTO shares the invite with our community. Adults $30 · Kids $20. Includes race shirt, finisher medal, and post-race snacks. Register: https://www.shmspto.org/events/run-for-charity-1k-5k-best-runners-code-shms#register Best Runners signup (school code SHMS is in the link): https://bestrunners.org/register/signup?ref=SHMS Landing page: https://bestrunners.org/run4charity Location: Rock Ridge High School, 43460 Loudoun Reserve Dr, Ashburn, VA 20148