Silver Stage Middle School

08/25/2026

Dear SSMS 8th Grade Families,
We are excited to introduce STAR Academy to our 8th-grade students at Silver Stage Middle School!STAR Academy is a hands-on, project-based learning program that connects what students learn in the classroom to real-world situations, careers, and skills they will use beyond middle school. What does STAR Academy look like? Students will still learn all required 8th-grade standards in Math, Science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies, but they will have more opportunities to apply what they learn through:
● Hands-on projects and real-world problem solving

● Projects that connect multiple subjects
● Career exploration and workplace connections
● Teamwork, communication, and leadership
● Critical thinking and creativity
● Presentations and opportunities to share their work For example, one project might have students research a topic in Social Studies, use Math and Science to analyze information and develop a solution, and then use ELA skills to write about and present their work.

Our goal is simple: make learning more meaningful, engaging, and relevant for our students. We want students to understand not only what they are learning, but why it matters and how they can use those skills in the future. STAR Academy is new to SSMS, and our teachers have been working hard to bring this opportunity to our students. We are excited to watch the program grow and can't wait to share our students' projects, experiences, and accomplishments with our SSMS families throughout the year! Great things are happening at SSMS! Mr. M Principal Silver Stage Middle School

08/24/2026

Please find the upcoming free medical clinics for sports physicals below!
https://med.unr.edu/community/student-outreach-clinic/upcoming-clinics/rural-outreach-clinic

08/24/2026

Hello Silver Stage Community,

We need your help to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
Please find the LCSD Dress Code Policy here:

08/21/2026

Good Evening Silver Stage Families.

Tomorrow is Friday and Friday means late start! Don't forget school starts one hour later at 8:45am each Friday. Please report to bus stops one hour later than the usual time. See you in the morning, Nighthawks!

08/20/2026

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1732211502/lyoncsdorg/msqlojturczy75hkn4fa/EDBB-UseofCellularPhonesandOtherElectronicDevicesbyStudentsandEmployees.pdf

Please find the LCSD student cell phone and electronic device board policy attached. Cell phones must be turned off and out of during all instructional time during the school day.

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

SSMS Back To School Night Details:

Tuesday 8/18

4pm to 5:30pm - 5th Grade Orientation

4:30pm to 5:30pm - 8th Grade Orientation & Introduction to STAR Academy

5:30pm to 6:30pm - General Open House for 6th and 7th grades

See you there! 👋

08/07/2026

August 06, 2026
Dear SSMS Families and Students,

I hope you had a chance to relax, spend time with family, and enjoy everything that summer has to offer.
While summer always seems to fly by, our staff has been hard at work getting Silver Stage Middle School
ready for another great school year. We can't wait to welcome everyone back!
Whether your child is returning to SSMS or joining us for the first time, we are excited to have them as
part of the Nighthawk family. Middle school is a time when students grow in so many ways: They
become more independent, discover new interests, make lasting friendships, and learn lessons that reach
far beyond the classroom. It's an exciting time, and we're honored to be part of that journey.
This year, our goal is simple: create a school where every student feels safe, supported, challenged, and
excited to come to school each day. Learning is important, but so are the relationships we build along the
way. When students know they belong, they are more willing to take risks, work through challenges, and
reach their full potential.
As I begin my third year as principal at Silver Stage Middle School, I'm even more excited about where
we're headed. We have an outstanding team that genuinely cares about kids, and we're committed to
providing every student with a place where they feel welcomed, challenged, and supported. This year,
we'll continue building on that foundation by focusing on what matters most:

-Building strong relationships with every student.
-Creating classrooms where learning is engaging and meaningful.
-Encouraging students to work hard, be responsible, and treat others with kindness and respect.
-Celebrating growth, effort, and success, both big and small.

We also know that a successful school year doesn't happen without great families. Thank you for trusting
us with your children. Your support, encouragement, and partnership make a tremendous difference, and
we truly appreciate everything you do.
Our staff is excited about the year ahead, and I believe this is going to be a great one. Together, we'll continue building a school where students feel connected, teachers love what they do, and everyone takes
pride in being a Nighthawk.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you soon.
Go Nighthawks!
Jed Marciniak (Mr. M)
Principal
Silver Stage Middle School

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Important Upcoming Dates!
5th Grade Orientation: On August 18th, 2026, from 4:00-5:30 pm, we will be hosting an orientation specifically for our incoming 5th graders. This will be a great opportunity for them to get acquainted with the school, meet their teachers, and ask any questions they may have. Parents and Students will
need to meet in our gym. Parents will spend 30 min. with their child and then join Mr. Marciniak and Ms. Byers back in the gym for a 5th grade parent orientation (4:40-5:20).
Open House for grades 5-7: Following the 5th grade orientation, we invite all 6th
- 8th grade students, parents and guardians to our Open House on August 18th, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 pm. This will be a
chance for you to meet your child's teachers, tour the school, and learn more about our curriculum and
expectations. Please meet in our gym. NOTE: For 8th grade open house, on August 18th, 2026, please meet in the gym at 4:30 p.m. for our STAR Academy overview and open house. Again, for
8th grade only.
First Day of School: Mark your calendars for August 20th, 2026, as it will be the first day of school.
Classes will begin promptly at 7:45 am, so please ensure your child arrives on time. We will also dismiss at 2:09 pm. Fridays will begin at 8:45 am and dismiss at 2:03 pm.
Bus Routes: Bus routes for the upcoming school year will be available on our website. Please visit
www.ssms.lyoncsd.org to find the most up-to-date information.
Class Schedules: Class schedules for all grade levels will be ready August 18th and can be accessed
through our student information system, Infinite Campus (IC). If you need assistance logging in to view
your child's schedule, please don't hesitate to reach out to our office at 775-577-5050.
We're here for you every step of the way. If you have questions, need help, or just want to chat, we're just a call or visit away. We're a team, and together we'll make this school year awesome.

Jed Marciniak,
Silver Stage Middle School

08/06/2026

Today we learned that all SSMS athletes participating in sanctioned sports will now require a passing Sports Physical in order to try out and participate in sports. Without the medical clearance a Physical provides, we cannot allow a student to try out or participate in sports. Local Urgent Cares generally offer a Sports Physical at a flat rate around $60.
Your child's pediatrician can also approve their Sports Physical.
UNR has a rural outreach clinic that offers free sports physicals. The next one is August 16th in Yerington at South Lyon, Medical Center physicians clinic from 9am to 1pm.


See upcoming Rural Outreach Clinics in Yerington, Lovelock, and Silver Springs, along with locations and contact information for each.