Incoming Patch MS form a circle as part of the orientation for 6th grade students, Aug. 24. For parents of school aged children, the Family Advocacy Program is also offering a “Parenting for Academic Success” class, 9–11 a.m., Sept. 4. This class offers positive discipline techniques and tips for supporting children through a successful school year, while providing an opportunity to meet and share experiences with other parents. Seats are limited and registration is required by Aug. 31 for this event.

Entering middle school can be a daunting transition for some students. Read More

Clockwise from front left, Kourtney Steagall, Anastasia Drivas, Kiersten Steagall and Alyssa Drivas find security flaws in Windows 7, Windows 10, and Ubuntu 14, while keeping computer functions such as email working. Team progress is recorded by a central CyberPatriot scoring system. Photo by John Reese, USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs

Two Department of Defense Education Activity teachers in the Stuttgart military community, one at Robinson Barracks Elementary School and the other at Patch Middle School, will be honored with presidential awards for their excellence in teaching or mentoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).Read More