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Stimson Spotlight October 27, 2025

Posted Date: 10/27/25 (02:17 PM)


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The Stimson Spotlight

Weekly Newsletter for Families

October 27, 2025
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Last week at Stimson Middle School was packed with purpose, excitement, and Wildcat Pride!

Our school spirit remains exceptionally high thanks to the action on the playing fields. We're still feeling the momentum from Walt Whitman's Homecoming, which was a huge community success, demonstrating true Wildcat spirit throughout the carnival, parade, and a thrilling Powder Puff game. Right here on campus, our Stimson Middle School Soccer team has continued to impress, competing fiercely in their recent face-offs and showing great teamwork in every match.

Beyond athletics, this week is dedicated to vital community and character initiatives. We are excited to recognize Red Ribbon Week, focusing on making positive, healthy decisions and reminding our students and families about the importance of living a drug-free life. Today, we are proud to be hosting our Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Walk this afternoon. This meaningful tradition invites everyone—students, staff, family, and neighbors—to join us as we walk to raise awareness and honor those in the South Huntington community impacted by cancer. Please remember to wear pink to show your support!

As the week wraps up, we have some fantastic fun planned. This Thursday, October 30th, students can look forward to the lively Fall Festival Dance, which promises to be a great time for everyone. Finally, we're all ready for a festive Halloween on Friday! Students ARE permitted to wear costumes to school, but we must emphasize two important rules for the day: for safety and security, NO FACE COVERINGS and NO PROPS THAT RESEMBLE WEAPONS are allowed. Let's finish the week strong, embracing our community spirit and having some spooky, safe fun!
 

Stimson Spotlights

 

Henry L. Stimson Middle School Celebrates 60 Years!

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Highhold Pep Rally 2025

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What a Week for Stimson Soccer Teams!

Both Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams faced off in their annual Maroon V. White Competitions. Outstanding effort was made by all! Congratulations to the Girls' White Team and Boys' Maroon Team on their victories!
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Sophia Robson Shines a "Spotlight" on Others

8th grade student, Sophia Robson is a budding sports photographer in our Stimson community! She's been documenting some of our recent competitions and her photos are FANTASTIC! When asked what inspired her to photograph sports events, Sophia expressed that she is passionate about photography and loves to capture her friends' passion for sports on camera.
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Red Ribbon Week 10/27-10/31

Welcome to Red Ribbon Week 2025! This year, our theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.” 
There are theme days for each day of the week as well as various opportunities for students in homeroom to win contests with prizes! See Mr. Gravina for more information!


 

Math is FUN!

Students in Ms. Foubister's class worked on a fun, self-checking Google Sheets activity on simplifying expressions to prepare for their upcoming test on Thursday! Working together in small groups, they simplified expressions to check their understanding — and as they entered correct answers, their digital candy buckets on their Chromebooks filled up with treats. Once they completed the activity, students earned real candy rewards for their hard work and teamwork. It was a fun and engaging way to review important skills while getting ready for the test!
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Stimson Pride at the Homecoming Parade!

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Stimson and Silas Wood Marching Band

Our Marching band performed songs to pep up the crowds before Walt Whitman's Homecoming game! Great job to our young musicians! Thank you, Mr. Foti for leading our band!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Stimson Fall Festival Dance is Almost Here!

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Important Information for Families

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Cell Phone Policy Updates

Stimson students may not use their cell phones during the school day. Students MUST secure their phones in their lockers at the start of the school day where it will be stored until dismissal. We will be communicating this to students regularly throughout the month of September. As of October 1st, any student found with their cell phone during the school day will have their phone taken and held until the end of the day where they can pick it up at dismissal. If a student is found to have their phone a second time, their phone will be taken and held until a parent or guardian can pick it up from school. Additional instances will result in detention.
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SHUFSD Nutrition Services

All Students enrolled in SHUFSD are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch in the 25/26 school year!
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SILAS WOOD/STIMSON PTA

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Silas Wood & Stimson Annual PTA Fundraiser

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A Message from our SW/SMS PTA

We are just a few weeks away from the Silas Wood & Stimson PTA Night Out Fundraising event and need your help to build the individual class baskets!
Please consider donating new items, gift cards, or simply donate on our givebacks website to the grade-level raffle basket!
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If you have items to donate, please email swsmspta@shufsd.org so we can coordinate pick up. Thank you for your support with these class baskets and hope to see you on November 6th at the Main Event in Farmingdale!!
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¡Se necesitan donaciones de canastas para la rifa de la clase!
Mensaje de nuestra PTA de Silas Wood y Stimson:
Estamos a solo unas semanas del evento de recaudación de fondos Silas Wood & Stimson PTA Night Out y necesitamos su ayuda para construir las canastas de rifa individuales para la clase.
¡Considere donar artículos nuevos, tarjetas de regalo o simplemente haga una donación en nuestro sitio web para la canasta de rifa de nivel de grado!
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Si tiene artículos para donar, envíe un correo electrónico a swsmspta@shufsd.org para que podamos coordinar la recogida. Gracias por su apoyo con estas canastas para la clase y esperamos verlos el 6 de noviembre en el Main Event en Farmingdale.
 
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Photo Retakes - November 10th

School photo packages will be sent home this week!
If your student (or staff member) would like a retake, simply send back the entire original photo package on Retake Day, Monday, November 10th. The package is required in order to take a new photo.
Students will have the opportunity to retake their photo during their lunch period.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lea Hiller at leam868@gmail.com.

 

Upcoming Events

10/27 - Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 3:15 PM
10/30 - Fall Festival Dance 5 PM - 7 PM
10/31 - HALLOWEEN
11/10 - Photo Retakes
11/7 - Highhold Pep Rally Periods 7-8
11/7 - Highhold Games - 60 Year Celebration 3:15 PM
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out:

  • (631) 812-3700
  • https://www.shufsd.org/
  • Instagram: henrylstimsonms