Strong Vincent Middle School
Andrea Gloystein, Executive Principal | 8:40am-3:10pm | (814) 874-6500
You can make a difference.
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Erie's Public Schools is reminding our whole community: a mental health crisis deserves the same response as any other emergency. You don't need to be a therapist — you just need to notice, reach out, and get help.
A.C.T. if you're worried about someone:
Ask — Start the conversation. Be direct, and listen without judgment.
Care — Show you care. Stay close and keep them connected.
Tell — Bring in a trusted adult or trained professional.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available: 📞 Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 📱 Safe2Say Something: 1-844-SAF2SAY ☎️ Erie Crisis Line: 814-456-2014 🏫 Talk to a school counselor, mental health specialist, or any trusted staff member
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Every student, every day. We're in this together. #SuicidePreventionMonth #EriesPublicSchools
Morning routines are in full effect. If your child forgets or loses their electronics pouch, all they have to do is come in door number three and see Mrs. Sandberg. Our Colonels are ROCKING IT!
We're happy to be back at Strong Vincent this morning! Thanks to all the city workers, EPS staff, and outside support who helped clear our trees so our students could return to school safely.
Strong Vincent Middle School - September 2026 Colonel Family Calendar
Hello SV Colonel Families! 🎉
We are excited to announce that the SV Supermarket (Food Pantry) is back for another school year! Through our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA, participating students can receive FREE food items to take home. 🥫🍎🥣.
Due to construction at SV, our first pantry day will be Friday, October 2nd.
Interested in signing your child up? See the link below to complete the Parent/Guardian Permission Form. 👇
🔗 Permission Form:
https://forms.gle/H5FsMN87f2cSUKKH9
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 814-440-9206 or kbyrd@eriesd.org
❤️🖤 Go Colonels!
Best,
Katrina
#BET 2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
We are excited to announce that the SV Supermarket (Food Pantry) is back for another school year! Through our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA, participating students can receive FREE food items to take home. 🥫🍎🥣.
Due to construction at SV, our first pantry day will be Friday, October 2nd.
Interested in signing your child up? See the link below to complete the Parent/Guardian Permission Form. 👇
🔗 Permission Form:
https://forms.gle/H5FsMN87f2cSUKKH9
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 814-440-9206 or kbyrd@eriesd.org
❤️🖤 Go Colonels!
Best,
Katrina
#BET 2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
EPS families,
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
Throughout the year, a number of school events, programs, and classroom lessons take place that are of interest to both school district media (cable channel, website, school newsletters, etc.) and regional print and broadcast media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) During these activities, students and staff may be photographed or interviewed to increase public awareness of our school and/or individual student accomplishments. If you DO NOT want your children to be photographed, videotaped or interviewed, please complete and return the 2026-2027 Media Opt-Out Form available at your child’s school.
You can also find and print the form, available in English and other languages, at https://www.eriesd.org/page/optout
Than k you!
Respectful, Responsible, and Ready! Starting strong, Colonels! We're so proud of our kids!
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: Our Family Information Guide is now available at eriesd.org/familyguide. The guide includes helpful information about school bell times, transportation, health policies and more. Take a few minutes to read to help ensure that you and your children kick off the 2026-27 school year right!
Hello Colonel Families!
Just a friendly reminder that Open House is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19th, from 6:00–8:00 PM! ❤️🖤
📱 You can pick up your child’s cell phone Yondr Pouch beginning at 5:30 PM.
Come meet the SV team, learn about after-school clubs and family engagement events, and discover how YOU can get involved at SV!
We can’t wait to see you!
Building Excellence Together!
#BET2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Best,
Katrina
Just a friendly reminder that Open House is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19th, from 6:00–8:00 PM! ❤️🖤
📱 You can pick up your child’s cell phone Yondr Pouch beginning at 5:30 PM.
Come meet the SV team, learn about after-school clubs and family engagement events, and discover how YOU can get involved at SV!
We can’t wait to see you!
Building Excellence Together!
#BET2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Best,
Katrina
Looking to play baseball? Check this out!
We're getting ready for the first day of school. We'll be here all week to get your cell phone pouch so you can avoid the lines at Open House and on the 25th. Let's go, Colonels!
Hello Colonel Families! ❤️🖤
We are getting ready for an AMAZING school year at Strong Vincent, and we want YOU to be part of the fun! 🎉
We would love to learn how you and your family would like to get connected, get involved, and have fun this year!
Are you interested in:
🎒 After-School Clubs for your child?
🎬 Family Engagement Events like Movie Night, Game Night, Family Fun Night, or Family Prom Night?
🤝 Joining our PTSA?
🏫 Participating on our Community School Leadership Team?
📱 Complete our quick Colonel Family Interest Form today!
Scan the QR Code below or click the link:
https://forms.gle/MekFDe9oWzCX9w9g8
We’re also looking forward to seeing you at Open House! 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come meet the SV team, learn about upcoming opportunities, and get ready for an exciting school year!
Your voice matters, and we would LOVE to have you involved in our Colonel community! ❤️🖤
Building Excellence Together!
#BET2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Warmly
Katrina Byrd
We are getting ready for an AMAZING school year at Strong Vincent, and we want YOU to be part of the fun! 🎉
We would love to learn how you and your family would like to get connected, get involved, and have fun this year!
Are you interested in:
🎒 After-School Clubs for your child?
🎬 Family Engagement Events like Movie Night, Game Night, Family Fun Night, or Family Prom Night?
🤝 Joining our PTSA?
🏫 Participating on our Community School Leadership Team?
📱 Complete our quick Colonel Family Interest Form today!
Scan the QR Code below or click the link:
https://forms.gle/MekFDe9oWzCX9w9g8
We’re also looking forward to seeing you at Open House! 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come meet the SV team, learn about upcoming opportunities, and get ready for an exciting school year!
Your voice matters, and we would LOVE to have you involved in our Colonel community! ❤️🖤
Building Excellence Together!
#BET2.0 #CommunitySchoolsInAction
Warmly
Katrina Byrd
🎉 6th Grade Boot Camp 2026 – Welcome, Future Colonels! 🍿📚
From July 14–16, Strong Vincent Middle School proudly welcomed 18 of our newest Colonels for our annual 6th Grade Boot Camp! Over three exciting days, students explored their new school, built friendships, and gained the confidence they need for a successful start to middle school.
Our future Colonels tackled a building-wide scavenger hunt, mastered the locker combination challenge, and participated in a variety of team-building activities that encouraged collaboration, communication, and lots of laughter.
To wrap up the fun, students kicked back with a cool movie, fresh popcorn, and snacks, giving everyone a chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy time with their new classmates.
The excitement continued with amazing prize giveaways! Lucky students won 32-inch Smart TVs, Bluetooth portable speakers, Bluetooth earbuds, and LED light sets.
As a thank-you for participating, every student received a clear bookbag, Strong Vincent T-shirt, and school supplies to help them start the school year prepared and excited.
As a special surprise, each student also received a Sealy Posturepedic Pillow Set—because every future Colonel deserves a great night's sleep before their very first day of 6th grade!
A heartfelt thank-you goes to community member John Beuchert, a retired law enforcement officer, who generously volunteered all three days of Boot Camp, along with four amazing youth volunteers who helped welcome, encourage, and support our newest Colonels every step of the way. Their enthusiasm and dedication helped make the experience even more memorable for our students.
Reflecting on his experience, John shared:
"It was beneficial for me to experience our youth when it's not the worst day of their life—smiles instead of tears."
His heartfelt words are a powerful reminder of the importance of creating positive connections between our students and the community members who care deeply about their success.
Welcome to the Colonel Family! ❤️🖤
Building Excellence Together, #BET 2.0
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
From July 14–16, Strong Vincent Middle School proudly welcomed 18 of our newest Colonels for our annual 6th Grade Boot Camp! Over three exciting days, students explored their new school, built friendships, and gained the confidence they need for a successful start to middle school.
Our future Colonels tackled a building-wide scavenger hunt, mastered the locker combination challenge, and participated in a variety of team-building activities that encouraged collaboration, communication, and lots of laughter.
To wrap up the fun, students kicked back with a cool movie, fresh popcorn, and snacks, giving everyone a chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy time with their new classmates.
The excitement continued with amazing prize giveaways! Lucky students won 32-inch Smart TVs, Bluetooth portable speakers, Bluetooth earbuds, and LED light sets.
As a thank-you for participating, every student received a clear bookbag, Strong Vincent T-shirt, and school supplies to help them start the school year prepared and excited.
As a special surprise, each student also received a Sealy Posturepedic Pillow Set—because every future Colonel deserves a great night's sleep before their very first day of 6th grade!
A heartfelt thank-you goes to community member John Beuchert, a retired law enforcement officer, who generously volunteered all three days of Boot Camp, along with four amazing youth volunteers who helped welcome, encourage, and support our newest Colonels every step of the way. Their enthusiasm and dedication helped make the experience even more memorable for our students.
Reflecting on his experience, John shared:
"It was beneficial for me to experience our youth when it's not the worst day of their life—smiles instead of tears."
His heartfelt words are a powerful reminder of the importance of creating positive connections between our students and the community members who care deeply about their success.
Welcome to the Colonel Family! ❤️🖤
Building Excellence Together, #BET 2.0
#CommunitySchoolsInAction
Open House
Hi families,
If you'd like to get a jump on the beginning of the year, stop in to school tomorrow (Thursday) between 10-1 to secure your child's Yondr cell phone pouch.
Remember, all electronics will need to be secured prior to entering the building.
We'll have staff in the main lobby to assist you.
We'll also distribute them at Open House on Wednesday, August 19th between 6-8 pm.
Can't make either event? No worries! We'll have them ready on the first day of school.
If you'd like to get a jump on the beginning of the year, stop in to school tomorrow (Thursday) between 10-1 to secure your child's Yondr cell phone pouch.
Remember, all electronics will need to be secured prior to entering the building.
We'll have staff in the main lobby to assist you.
We'll also distribute them at Open House on Wednesday, August 19th between 6-8 pm.
Can't make either event? No worries! We'll have them ready on the first day of school.
Hello Summer School Families,
Some of our bus times have changed for pick up and drop off. Students are bringing home a slip with their updated information today. Please see the list below in case your child was not in attendance today.
East 28th Street @ German Street (SE) Pickup 7:09 AM
East 28th Street @ German Street (ENE) Dropoff 12:37 PM
East 6th Street @ Wallace Street (SW) Pickup 7:33 AM
East 6th Street @ Wallace Street (NW) Dropoff 12:43 PM
Schaper Avenue @ West Grandview Boulevard (NE) Pickup 7:31 AM
Schaper Avenue @ West Grandview Boulevard (NE) Dropoff 12:59 PM
SHENLEY DR & W 4TH ST (SE) Pickup 7:48 AM
SHENLEY DR & W 4TH ST (SE) Dropoff 12:29 PM
Stafford Avenue @ Walnut Street (SW) Pickup 7:14 AM
Stafford Avenue @ Walnut Street (NW) Dropoff 12:42 PM
W GRANDVIEW BLVD & S GATE DR (NE) Pickup 7:23 AM
W GRANDVIEW BLVD & S GATE DR (SW) Dropoff 12:50 PM
West 18th Street @ Plum Street (SE) Pickup 7:12 AM
West 18th Street @ Plum Street (NE) Dropoff 12:57 PM
West 18th Street @ Walnut Street (SW) Pickup 7:23 AM
West 18th Street @ Walnut Street (SW) Dropoff 12:53 PM
West 21st Street @ Baur Avenue (NE) Pickup 7:16 AM
West 21st Street @ Baur Avenue (NE) Dropoff 1:01 PM
West 21st Street @ Cascade Street (SW) Pickup 7:14 AM
West 21st Street @ Cascade Street (NW) Dropoff 12:59 PM
West 21st Street @ Cherry Street (SW) Pickup 7:21 AM
West 21st Street @ Cherry Street (SE) Dropoff 12:55 PM
West 21st Street @ Chestnut Street (NE) Pickup 7:24 AM
West 21st Street @ Chestnut Street (NW) Dropoff 12:51 PM
West 26th Street @ Cranberry Street (NW) Pickup 7:01 AM
West 26th Street @ Cranberry Street (NE) Dropoff 1:16 PM
West 26th Street @ Hazel Street (SW) Pickup 7:04 AM
West 26th Street @ Hazel Street (NE) Dropoff 12:32 PM
West 26th Street @ Plum Street (SW) Pickup 7:03 AM
West 26th Street @ Plum Street (SE) Dropoff 12:31 PM
West 32nd Street @ Cascade Street (SW) Pickup 7:47 AM
West 32nd Street @ Cascade Street (NE) Dropoff 1:13 PM
West 32nd Street @ Harvard Boulevard (NW) Pickup 7:42 AM
West 32nd Street @ Harvard Boulevard (NE) Dropoff 1:08 PM
West 32nd Street @ Hazel Street (SW) Pickup 7:16 AM
West 32nd Street @ Hazel Street (NNE) Dropoff 12:44 PM
West 32nd Street @ Washington Avenue (SW) Pickup 7:44 AM
West 32nd Street @ Washington Avenue (SW) Dropoff 1:11 PM
West 38th Street @ Allegheny Road (SE) Pickup 7:39 AM
West 38th Street @ Allegheny Road (SW) Dropoff 1:06 PM
West 38th Street @ Garden Avenue (NE) Pickup 7:38 AM
West 38th Street @ Garden Avenue (SW) Dropoff 1:05 PM
West 40th Street @ Cherry Street (NW) Pickup 7:20 AM
West 40th Street @ Cherry Street (SE) Dropoff 12:48 PM
West 40th Street @ Elmwood St Pickup 7:25 AM
West 40th Street @ Elmwood St Dropoff 12:53 PM
West 4th Street @ Poplar Street (NE) Pickup 7:40 AM
West 4th Street @ Poplar Street (SW) Dropoff 12:37 PM
Some of our bus times have changed for pick up and drop off. Students are bringing home a slip with their updated information today. Please see the list below in case your child was not in attendance today.
East 28th Street @ German Street (SE) Pickup 7:09 AM
East 28th Street @ German Street (ENE) Dropoff 12:37 PM
East 6th Street @ Wallace Street (SW) Pickup 7:33 AM
East 6th Street @ Wallace Street (NW) Dropoff 12:43 PM
Schaper Avenue @ West Grandview Boulevard (NE) Pickup 7:31 AM
Schaper Avenue @ West Grandview Boulevard (NE) Dropoff 12:59 PM
SHENLEY DR & W 4TH ST (SE) Pickup 7:48 AM
SHENLEY DR & W 4TH ST (SE) Dropoff 12:29 PM
Stafford Avenue @ Walnut Street (SW) Pickup 7:14 AM
Stafford Avenue @ Walnut Street (NW) Dropoff 12:42 PM
W GRANDVIEW BLVD & S GATE DR (NE) Pickup 7:23 AM
W GRANDVIEW BLVD & S GATE DR (SW) Dropoff 12:50 PM
West 18th Street @ Plum Street (SE) Pickup 7:12 AM
West 18th Street @ Plum Street (NE) Dropoff 12:57 PM
West 18th Street @ Walnut Street (SW) Pickup 7:23 AM
West 18th Street @ Walnut Street (SW) Dropoff 12:53 PM
West 21st Street @ Baur Avenue (NE) Pickup 7:16 AM
West 21st Street @ Baur Avenue (NE) Dropoff 1:01 PM
West 21st Street @ Cascade Street (SW) Pickup 7:14 AM
West 21st Street @ Cascade Street (NW) Dropoff 12:59 PM
West 21st Street @ Cherry Street (SW) Pickup 7:21 AM
West 21st Street @ Cherry Street (SE) Dropoff 12:55 PM
West 21st Street @ Chestnut Street (NE) Pickup 7:24 AM
West 21st Street @ Chestnut Street (NW) Dropoff 12:51 PM
West 26th Street @ Cranberry Street (NW) Pickup 7:01 AM
West 26th Street @ Cranberry Street (NE) Dropoff 1:16 PM
West 26th Street @ Hazel Street (SW) Pickup 7:04 AM
West 26th Street @ Hazel Street (NE) Dropoff 12:32 PM
West 26th Street @ Plum Street (SW) Pickup 7:03 AM
West 26th Street @ Plum Street (SE) Dropoff 12:31 PM
West 32nd Street @ Cascade Street (SW) Pickup 7:47 AM
West 32nd Street @ Cascade Street (NE) Dropoff 1:13 PM
West 32nd Street @ Harvard Boulevard (NW) Pickup 7:42 AM
West 32nd Street @ Harvard Boulevard (NE) Dropoff 1:08 PM
West 32nd Street @ Hazel Street (SW) Pickup 7:16 AM
West 32nd Street @ Hazel Street (NNE) Dropoff 12:44 PM
West 32nd Street @ Washington Avenue (SW) Pickup 7:44 AM
West 32nd Street @ Washington Avenue (SW) Dropoff 1:11 PM
West 38th Street @ Allegheny Road (SE) Pickup 7:39 AM
West 38th Street @ Allegheny Road (SW) Dropoff 1:06 PM
West 38th Street @ Garden Avenue (NE) Pickup 7:38 AM
West 38th Street @ Garden Avenue (SW) Dropoff 1:05 PM
West 40th Street @ Cherry Street (NW) Pickup 7:20 AM
West 40th Street @ Cherry Street (SE) Dropoff 12:48 PM
West 40th Street @ Elmwood St Pickup 7:25 AM
West 40th Street @ Elmwood St Dropoff 12:53 PM
West 4th Street @ Poplar Street (NE) Pickup 7:40 AM
West 4th Street @ Poplar Street (SW) Dropoff 12:37 PM
Hello SV Families! ❤️🖤
It’s not too late! Strong Vincent Middle School will host an Immunization Clinic today from 4:00pm – 6:00pm for students entering 7th grade who still need their required vaccines.
Required Vaccines for 7th Grade:
• 1 dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria)
• 1 dose of MCV (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
📍 Strong Vincent Middle School
🕓 Today | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
✅ No registration necessary
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get your child’s required vaccines completed now instead of waiting until the new school year!
Primary insurance card and photo ID required.
For more information, please contact:
Kerry Roach
📞 (814) 874-6928
📧 kerryroach@eriesd.org
Thank you,
Katrina Byrd
It’s not too late! Strong Vincent Middle School will host an Immunization Clinic today from 4:00pm – 6:00pm for students entering 7th grade who still need their required vaccines.
Required Vaccines for 7th Grade:
• 1 dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria)
• 1 dose of MCV (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
📍 Strong Vincent Middle School
🕓 Today | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
✅ No registration necessary
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get your child’s required vaccines completed now instead of waiting until the new school year!
Primary insurance card and photo ID required.
For more information, please contact:
Kerry Roach
📞 (814) 874-6928
📧 kerryroach@eriesd.org
Thank you,
Katrina Byrd
Free sports physicals will be on Wednesday, May 10th at Strong Vincent for all students interested in playing sports next year. Packets were passed out to students at school today. Return the completed papers on Monday. We do not have school on Tuesday. Parents need to complete SECTIONS ONE and FIVE.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to inclement weather predictions, our PTSA has opted to cancel their upcoming Color Carnival.
If your child purchased a ticket, funds will be returned to them beginning Thursday.
Specific questions can be sent StrongVincentPTSA@gmail.com.
Thanks for your continued support.
If your child purchased a ticket, funds will be returned to them beginning Thursday.
Specific questions can be sent StrongVincentPTSA@gmail.com.
Thanks for your continued support.
Strong Vincent will welcome fifth graders from our feeder schools next week. Harding will come on Monday, Grover Cleveland will be here Tuesday, and Perry will be her Thursday.
