Please start gathering the health requirements for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Your child's yearly physical examination and any required immunization updates must be provided to the School. Please note: incoming Grade 7 students must have proof of vaccination for TDAP and Meningitis. Incoming Grade 1 students must provide the Maryland Blood Lead Testing Form.

Bring a copy of the forms when your child has their appointment with their physician and make sure it is signed and dated the day of the appointment or very soon after the visit. These forms will be good for 12 months from the day of the appointment when the vital signs are obtained.

• Forms 1 through 4 are Mandatory and must be uploaded onto the Magnus Health Portal before July 15. If forms are not completed in Magnus, your child will be denied entry on the first day of school.
• Forms 5 through 7, fill out and submit if appropriate. 
• Form 5 is for any prescription medication that may be taken while on campus, including EpiPens, Asthma medication, prescription allergy medications, as well as any medication your child typically takes that is NOT on the Over The Counter (OTC) form, but that the pediatrician may request (such as Zyrtec as needed).

IMPORTANT: The completed forms must be uploaded to the Magnus Health Portal by July 15. Use your Veracross username (email address) and password to gain access to your Magnus Health account. If you need assistance with your username and password, contact Michelle Cofino, Registrar.

1. Child Health Assessment - signed and dated by provider, and updated every 12 months
2. Vaccination Record - record of updated vaccines
3. Immunization Policy
4. OTC Medication - signed and dated by parents and health care provider
5. Prescription Medication - (if applicable) signed and dated by parents and health care provider
6. Emergency Health Care Plans for Allergy, Asthma, Diabetes - (if applicable) signed and dated by parents and health care provider
7. Emergency Health Care Plan for Seizures/Epilepsy - (if applicable) signed and dated by parents and health care provider
8. Maryland Blood Lead Testing 

When you upload all the required forms, please carefully review and complete them ONLINE, the section is called “Conditional Questions and Vital Health Records"

Very Important: Please add the names of all the medicines that your child takes, even if they are only taken at home (prescription and over-the-counter).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the requested information contact:

Giovanna Burelli RN, BSN
Director of Health Services
Healthservices@stoneridgeschool.org 
(301) 657-4322 Ext. 1562

Stone Ridge will continue to operate several transportation routes into Virginia, DC, and Maryland for the 2025-2026 school year. 

View bus route information.

For questions, contact Shelton Higgins, (301) 657-4322, ext. 4002

NEW Parent Billing Portal Link: 

Stone Ridge uses FACTS Tuition Management for student billing and payment plans.

Within the first month after enrolling, Stone Ridge will initiate an email from FACTS to the parent to set up their tuition account. Parents do not need to take action prior to receiving this email.

To access tuition invoices and make payments, parents will visit FACTS Tuition Management. The Stone Ridge FACTS link is https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FS17.

First-time users will need to create an account. Families with a FACTS log-in for financial aid applications or from using FACTS for tuition payments at another school should use their existing ID and password; however, FACTS must be accessed through the link provided above. The access links provided through FACTS are what makes every school unique.

Once the account is set up, you will be taken to the FACTS Welcome Page, 2025-2026 School Year, where you will verify your contact information and set up your payment plan. 

Payment Plans

Stone Ridge offers several payment plan options, described in the enrollment agreement:

• 10 monthly payments (April 2025 - January 2026)
• 2 semiannual payments (July 2025 and January 2026)
• 1 annual payment (July 1, 2025)
• Early payment, with a $250 discount (due May 1, 2025)

If you wish to change the payment plan election you made during your original enrollment, you may do so via FACTS. In that case, please also notify Stone Ridge via email to studentbilling@stoneridgeschool.org.

Payments may be made via ACH or credit card; FACTS will charge an additional processing fee for credit card payments.

Billing entity note: Stone Ridge is incorporated under the name Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. Charges on your bank or credit card statements may appear under this name.

For any questions about tuition or billing, please contact the Student Billing Manager at 301-657-4322 ext. 1712 or studentbilling@stoneridgeschool.org.

SAGE Dining Daily Lunch: Grades 1–12

For those families in Grades 1–12 who elected SAGE lunch during enrollment, daily lunch will be provided. If you did not elect SAGE lunch and wish to do so, please email studentbilling@stoneridgeschool.org. The annual cost for 2025-26 is $1,300.

Parents and students may download the SAGE Dining Mobile App: Touch of SAGE. Check lunch menus, ingredients, and allergens; rate your favorite items; and send comments or questions directly to SAGE (they will respond). 

To get started, follow the instructions for parents or for students, or simply watch this short video.

Major Dates Calendar 2025–2026

Saturday, May 3: Placement Tests for Math and Language classes. Please report to Mathews Dining Hall in the Mater Center. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.. Testing begins at 9:00 a.m.

Monday, August 11: Upper School Office Opens

Monday, August 18: Sport tryouts begin. More information about 2025-2026 sports registration, optional summer programming, and captain's practices will be sent out by early May.

Sunday, August 24: Class of 2029 Liturgy and BBQ, Athletic Center and Mater Center, 4:00–6:00 p.m. RSVP here.

Monday, August 25: First Academic Orientation &Computer Distribution. New Second/Third Academic Student Orientation & Computer Distribution.

Tuesday, August 26: First Academic Orientation. Class Meetings: Second Academics (9:00–10:00 a.m.), Third Academics (10:00–11:00 a.m.) and Fourth Academics (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.).

Wednesday, August 27: First day of Classes for the Upper School

Friday, August 29: Half-day (12:15 p.m. dismissal)

Monday, September 1: Labor Day; School & Offices Closed

Wednesday, September 3: First Academic Parent Coffee: 8:15 a.m., Roberts Theater

Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5: School Picture Day; Dress Uniform Required

Summer Enrichment Offerings for Rising 9th Graders

Uniform information: Visit the Gator Gallery for all SR gear!

Back to School 2025-26 Resource Page: View important dates, summer assignments, book buying, and more.

Parent Volunteers: we encourage you to volunteer at SR. It's a great way to get involved and meet other families. 

Inside SR (our Parent Portal): New Stone Ridge students and parents will have access to this in early August. Information and instructions will be sent the week of August 1.

Summer Enrichment Offerings for Rising 9th Graders.

All First Academics will take the following courses:

• English, EN100:  Introduction to Literature and Composition (1 Credit)
• History, HS100: World History I (1 Credit)
• Science, SC100:  Physics (1 Credit)
• Theology, TH100:  Scripture–An Introduction to the Holy Bible (.5 credit)
• Social Action (.5 credit)
• Visual and Performing Arts (1 credit)
• World Language (1 credit): placement required for levels higher than level 1
• Math (1 credit): placement required

Placement Tests for Math and Language classes: Placement tests for Math and World Language classes will be administered at Stone Ridge on Saturday, May 3. Testing will be held in Mathews Dining Hall in the Mater Center with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 12:00 p.m. Students should plan on at least 60 minutes for each test. Math and World Languages Placement Test Topics for more details. Please contact Dr. Downey-Vanover, Assistant Head of Upper School, with any questions or concerns. If you know of a conflict for this date for your child, please contact the Upper School Office immediately at 301-657-4322, ext. 1182.

Class of 2029 course registration required: Please register by Wednesday, April 23.

First Academic Course Descriptions

First Day of Fall Sports: Monday, August 18
More information coming at the beginning of August!

Useful Contacts:
Eric Osberg, Chief Administrative Officer, ext. 1711
Andrew Maguire, Director of Athletics, ext. 2004
Deanne Ciatto, Director of Parent Relations, ext. 1615
Giovanna Burelli, RN BSN, Director of Health Services, ext. 1566  

Major Dates Calendar 2025–2026

Rising Grade 6, 7, 8 New Parent Informational Coffee: Monday, April 28, 8:30 a.m., Large Parlor/Hamilton House. RSVP by April 11.

Rising Grade 5 New and Returning Parent Informational Coffee: Wednesday, April 30, 8:30 a.m., Large Parlor/Hamilton House. RSVP by April 11.

Math Placement Test for Newly Accepted Rising Grade 7 and 8 Students (as well as those who are slated to successfully complete Grade 6 math by June 2025). Choice of Wednesday, April 23 or Thursday, May 1, 3:00–4:15 p.m., Hamilton House. This assessment is required for newly admitted students entering Grades 7 and 8, as well as any younger student who has successfully completed Grade 6 math. If you have questions about math placement, please contact Renee Karlin, Assistant Head of Middle School for Academics. Register by April 11.

New Family Ice Cream Social: May 5, 3:45–5:30 p.m., Hamilton House Lawn. (Rain location: Gym 1.) This informal gathering will be a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your mentor family and to spend time with new and current families, and other members of the Stone Ridge community. The attire will be summer casual. Stone Ridge apparel and Gator spirit wear from the Gator Gallery will also be available for purchase during the event. RSVP by April 11. 

Middle School Laptop Training: All Grade 5 students will receive laptop training on their new devices during the first and second week of school. New-to-SR Grades 6, 7, and 8 students will receive laptop training on their new devices in the first days of school.

First Day of School/Half Day: Tuesday, August 26. Drop-off is 7:40–7:55 a.m. Dismissal is at 12:30 p.m.

Picture Day/Half Day: Friday, August 29. Dismissal is at 12:30 p.m.

Labor Day: Monday, September 1. School and Offices closed.

Middle School New Parent Reception: September 9, 6:30 p.m., Head of School Residence. Learn more and RSVP.

MS Fall Sports: Unlike Upper School fall sports that begin prior to the school year, Middle School sports do not start until classes begin. Formal tryouts for fall sports teams will begin after Labor Day. More information about which offerings to expect each season will be sent out by the beginning of summer break. Sports practices and PE classes for Grades 5 and 6 will take place during the second to last period of the day every other day of the cycle. Sports practices and PE classes for Grades 7 and 8 will take place during the last period of the day Monday through Thursday. Competitions for Middle School sports teams typically start between 2:45–3:30 p.m., and exact schedules will be released closer to the start of the school year.

Uniform information: Visit the Gator Gallery for all SR gear!

Back to School 2025-26 Resource Page: View important dates, summer assignments, book buying, and more.

Parent Volunteers: we encourage you to volunteer at SR. It's a great way to get involved and meet other families. 

Inside SR (our Parent Portal): New Stone Ridge students and parents will have access to this in early August. Information and instructions will be sent by August 1.

Adjunct Music Program: Afterschool music lessons for students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are offered to students by request. Please contact Jenny Lipford for more information.

Drama Productions: Students may audition to participate in the play and musical theater productions. Opportunities for cast and crew will be communicated to students during the first month of school. Rehearsals and tech production meetings are held after school.

Student Support:
Hope Hallock, Middle School Counselor, ext. 1565
Erinn Walsh, Grade 7 and 8 Learning Specialist, ext 1564
Barbara Brown, Grade 5 and 6 Learning Specialist, ext. 1566

Useful Contacts: 
Eric Osberg, Chief Administrative Officer, ext. 1711
Andrew Maguire, Director of Athletics, ext. 2004
Deanne Ciatto, Director of Parent Relations, ext. 1615
Giovanna Burelli, RN BSN, Director of Health Services, ext. 1566 

Major Dates Calendar 2025–2026

Lower School Used Uniform Sale: Monday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the LS Lobby.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Back to School Night: Thursday, August 21, 6:30 p.m.

First Day of School, Pre-K–Grade 4, Early Dismissal: Tuesday, August 26, 11:45 a.m. No Extended Day.

LS Parent Welcome Coffee: Tuesday, August 26, 8:00–9:00 a.m., Canton Terrace.

Early Dismissal: Friday, August 29, 11:45 a.m. dismissal. Extended Day until 1:00 p.m.

Labor Day, Monday, September 1: School and Offices closed.

Lower School New Parent Reception: Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m., Head of School Residence. Learn more and RSVP.

LS Photo Day, Tuesday, September 4.

Grades 1–4 Back to School Night: Thursday, September 4, 6:00–8:00 p.m. 

Uniform information: Visit the Gator Gallery for all SR gear!

Back to School 2025-26 Resource Page: View important dates, summer assignments, book buying, and more.

Parent Volunteers: we encourage you to volunteer at SR. It's a great way to get involved and meet other families. 

Inside SR (our Parent Portal): New Stone Ridge students and parents will have access to this in early August. Information and instructions will be sent by August 1.

Lower School Extended Day is available Monday–Thursday until 5:30 p.m. and Friday until 5:00 p.m. Registration opens May 1. 

Afterschool CampUs provides enrichment classes for Stone Ridge students in Pre-K through Grade 4, including those who attend Extended Day. Classes are offered in fall, winter. and spring sessions. Options vary from session to session, but may include Free Swim, Imagination Stage drama and Tiny Chefs.

Adjunct Music Program: Afterschool music lessons for students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are offered by request. Please contact Jenny Lipford for more information.

Lower School Cantabile Choir is open to all students in grades 3 and 4. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m. This program supports the growth of our young musicians by providing them the opportunity to learn new repertoire, develop skills to support healthy vocal technique and music literacy, and perform in front of an audience! There is no audition required and no fee for this program. 

Lower School Office: 
Sandy Gillespie, Head of Lower School, ext. 1269
Terri Smith, Assistant to the Head of Lower School, ext. 1267

Student Support:
Chantell Prestcott-Hollander, M.Ed., LGPC, NCC, Lower School Counselor & Student Support Advisor, ext. 1361.
Julie Ott, Lower School Educational Technologist and Instructional Support, ext. 1355
Marianela Morgan, M.Ed. Lower School Instructional Specialist and Student Support, ext. 1355

Useful Contacts: 
Eric Osberg, Chief Administrative Officer, ext. 1711
Andrew Maguire, Director of Athletics, ext. 2004
Deanne Ciatto, Director of Parent Relations, ext. 1615
Giovanna Burelli, RN BSN, Director of Health Services, ext. 1566