🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Our School! 🎉
We are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our school community who make a difference every single day.
🍎 Teacher of the Year – Mr. Switzer
As our Band and Orchestra teacher, Mr. Switzer inspires students through music, dedication, and passion for the arts. His commitment to helping students grow both musically and personally has made an impact on many students.
📚 Classified Staff of the Year – Mrs. Zickefoose
Our amazing Registrar, Mrs. Zickefoose keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Her organization, kindness, and willingness to help students, families, and staff make our school a better place every day. We are so grateful for all she does!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Switzer and Mrs. Zickefoose for their dedication and excellence. 👏
We are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our school community who make a difference every single day.
🍎 Teacher of the Year – Mr. Switzer
As our Band and Orchestra teacher, Mr. Switzer inspires students through music, dedication, and passion for the arts. His commitment to helping students grow both musically and personally has made an impact on many students.
📚 Classified Staff of the Year – Mrs. Zickefoose
Our amazing Registrar, Mrs. Zickefoose keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Her organization, kindness, and willingness to help students, families, and staff make our school a better place every day. We are so grateful for all she does!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Switzer and Mrs. Zickefoose for their dedication and excellence. 👏
🍕 Dinner Plans for Tomorrow? 🍕
Join us at Mountain Mike's Pizza tomorrow, March 3rd from 4:00–9:00 PM, and help support Star Middle School!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy some great pizza — all while giving back to our school. A portion of the proceeds during that time will go directly toward supporting our students.
It’s an easy (and delicious) way to make a difference! ❤️🍕
We hope to see you there!
Join us at Mountain Mike's Pizza tomorrow, March 3rd from 4:00–9:00 PM, and help support Star Middle School!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy some great pizza — all while giving back to our school. A portion of the proceeds during that time will go directly toward supporting our students.
It’s an easy (and delicious) way to make a difference! ❤️🍕
We hope to see you there!
🌟 Staff Members of the Week 🌟
Please join us in celebrating our incredible Staff Members of the Week!
🍎 Mrs. D’Orazio – Teacher of the Week
Mrs. D’Orazio brings passion, creativity, and dedication to her classroom every single day. Her commitment to student success and her ability to inspire a love of learning make a lasting impact on everyone she teaches. We are so grateful for the energy and care she pours into our school community!
💙 Mrs. Christofi – Counselor of the Week
Mrs. Christofi is a constant source of support, encouragement, and guidance for our students. Her compassion and dedication help create a safe and welcoming environment where every student feels valued and heard. Our school is stronger because of her unwavering commitment to student well-being.
👏 Thank you both for all that you do for our students and our school community! Please help us congratulate Mrs. D’Orazio and Mrs. Christofi on this well-deserved recognition!
Please join us in celebrating our incredible Staff Members of the Week!
🍎 Mrs. D’Orazio – Teacher of the Week
Mrs. D’Orazio brings passion, creativity, and dedication to her classroom every single day. Her commitment to student success and her ability to inspire a love of learning make a lasting impact on everyone she teaches. We are so grateful for the energy and care she pours into our school community!
💙 Mrs. Christofi – Counselor of the Week
Mrs. Christofi is a constant source of support, encouragement, and guidance for our students. Her compassion and dedication help create a safe and welcoming environment where every student feels valued and heard. Our school is stronger because of her unwavering commitment to student well-being.
👏 Thank you both for all that you do for our students and our school community! Please help us congratulate Mrs. D’Orazio and Mrs. Christofi on this well-deserved recognition!
This week, we are proud to recognize some outstanding members of our school community!
🍎 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Diaz, School Counselor
Ms. Diaz goes above and beyond to support our students every single day. Her compassion, guidance, and commitment make a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you for being such a strong source of encouragement and care!
📚 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Grubbs, Teacher
Ms. Grubbs inspires excellence in the classroom through her dedication, creativity, and passion for teaching. She consistently empowers students to reach their full potential. We are so grateful for all that you do!
🏅 Student Athlete of the Week: Beckam
Beckam continues to represent our school with dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship. His hard work both on and off the field truly sets the standard for what it means to be a student-athlete. We are so proud of you, Beckam — keep up the great work!
👏 Please join us in congratulating Ms. Diaz, Ms. Grubbs, and Beckam for their incredible contributions to our school community!
🍎 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Diaz, School Counselor
Ms. Diaz goes above and beyond to support our students every single day. Her compassion, guidance, and commitment make a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you for being such a strong source of encouragement and care!
📚 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Grubbs, Teacher
Ms. Grubbs inspires excellence in the classroom through her dedication, creativity, and passion for teaching. She consistently empowers students to reach their full potential. We are so grateful for all that you do!
🏅 Student Athlete of the Week: Beckam
Beckam continues to represent our school with dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship. His hard work both on and off the field truly sets the standard for what it means to be a student-athlete. We are so proud of you, Beckam — keep up the great work!
👏 Please join us in congratulating Ms. Diaz, Ms. Grubbs, and Beckam for their incredible contributions to our school community!
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We are excited to recognize two outstanding staff members at Star Middle! A big thank you to Ms. Mattinson for her dedication and positive impact in the classroom, and to our amazing registrar, Mrs. Zickefoose, for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We are so grateful for all you do for our students and school community!
We also want to give a very special shout-out to Officer T in celebration of School Resource Officer Day! Thank you for building strong relationships with our students, keeping our campus safe, and being a true hero to our school community. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙
And congratulations to Kambree, our Student Athlete of the Week! 🏆 Your hard work, leadership, and commitment make us proud. Keep shining! ⭐
We also want to give a very special shout-out to Officer T in celebration of School Resource Officer Day! Thank you for building strong relationships with our students, keeping our campus safe, and being a true hero to our school community. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙
And congratulations to Kambree, our Student Athlete of the Week! 🏆 Your hard work, leadership, and commitment make us proud. Keep shining! ⭐
Check out this article from KTVB about our school resource officers
Star adds second school resource officer to boost school safety
This week, we are proud to recognize some amazing members of our school community!
👏 Staff Spotlight
• Mrs. Miller, our school counselor, for her constant support, guidance, and dedication to our students.
• Mrs. Steingruber, for her passion in the classroom and commitment to helping students succeed every day.
🏅 Student Athlete of the Week
• JD – Congratulations on your hard work, dedication, and outstanding effort both on and off the field!
Thank you all for representing our school with excellence. We are lucky to have you! 💙
👏 Staff Spotlight
• Mrs. Miller, our school counselor, for her constant support, guidance, and dedication to our students.
• Mrs. Steingruber, for her passion in the classroom and commitment to helping students succeed every day.
🏅 Student Athlete of the Week
• JD – Congratulations on your hard work, dedication, and outstanding effort both on and off the field!
Thank you all for representing our school with excellence. We are lucky to have you! 💙
🎉 Athletes & Staff of the Week 🎉
This week, we’re proud to recognize two incredible staff members and one outstanding student athlete!
👏 Staff of the Week: Mrs. Arnell & Mrs. Allen
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the positive impact you make on our school every single day.
🏅 Student Athlete of the Week: Jett
Your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship do not go unnoticed—keep up the great work!
This week, we’re proud to recognize two incredible staff members and one outstanding student athlete!
👏 Staff of the Week: Mrs. Arnell & Mrs. Allen
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the positive impact you make on our school every single day.
🏅 Student Athlete of the Week: Jett
Your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship do not go unnoticed—keep up the great work!
So proud of our 7th graders! 💙
Mrs. Edwards and her amazing students put kindness into action this quarter by creating 70 hygiene kits for those in need. With the help of our incredible families, this project turned into something truly special.
The students even got to see where the kits are going, making the experience that much more meaningful. Moments like these remind us how powerful compassion and community can be.
We’ve got some great students doing amazing things! ✨👏
Mrs. Edwards and her amazing students put kindness into action this quarter by creating 70 hygiene kits for those in need. With the help of our incredible families, this project turned into something truly special.
The students even got to see where the kits are going, making the experience that much more meaningful. Moments like these remind us how powerful compassion and community can be.
We’ve got some great students doing amazing things! ✨👏
We are so proud of our amazing STMS cheerleaders! 🎉📣 They showed incredible talent, teamwork, and spirit at their competition—bringing home numerous awards, including Grand Champion! Your hard work truly paid off, and you represented STMS with excellence. Way to go! 💙✨
🖤🏴☠️ Raider Nation showed up BIG at Star Middle School today! 🏴☠️🖤
7th grader Karter Ross—a life-long fan and proud Ashton Jeanty superfan—received the surprise of a lifetime thanks to the incredible generosity of the Las Vegas Raiders. After Karter experienced a challenging year due to his mom’s health and the loss of his favorite Raiders hat, the Raiders stepped in without hesitation to brighten his day in the most unforgettable way.
Karter was presented with an amazing swag box that included a new Jeanty jersey, Raiders hat, a signed mini-helmet, and even a personal video message from Ashton Jeanty himself! 🏈✨
A huge thank you to the Eagle High School Varsity Football players for helping deliver this special moment, and to Mrs. Mackenzie Casagrande for making the connection that turned into something truly magical.
Pictured with Karter are his parents, Kris and Kateri Ross, and his grandmother Lynn Ross-Griffin—who also proudly serves our students in nutrition at Star Middle School. 💙
Moments like this remind us how powerful kindness, community, and West Ada school spirit can be.
Check out the West Ada Video on it!
@Raiders @Deuce @Star.MiddleSchool
@Eagle_Mustang_Football @OfficialEHSMustangs
#WeAreWestAda #RaiderNation #STMS #EHSFootball #deuce
Congratulations Mrs. Leininger for being awarded a Classroom Innovation and Creativity Grant!
Our STMS Staff members of the week are Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Pedraza! Thanks for all your hard work at Star and for making it a great place for kids!
Back to School Night is next Wednesday the 27th! 1st period will begin at 6:00 and then you'll follow your students schedule.
Hey Cowboys! See below for some back to school info! See you soon!
Congratulations Ms. Grubbs!
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year! 🎉
We are proud to announce that Mrs. Graves has been named our 2025 Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Lloyd has been named as our 2025 Classified Staff of the Year. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to our school community have truly made a positive impact. Thank you for all you do for our school!
