SHS Alumni!
We have a limited number of old SHS yearbooks for sale (1943 through 2010). If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook ($20), please contact Mary at wattm@stratk12.org with your name and the graduating year you are interested in.
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Attached is a general suggested supply list. Additional supplies may be necessary once students meet with their individual teachers.
Information regarding the Fall Athletics Program at Stratford High School can be found on the attached letter.
Click HERE to view the Chapel Street Elementary School 6th Grade Award Ceremony - CONGRATULATIONS Chapel Cheetahs!
Please click HERE for the 21-22 Supply Lists for Grades K-6.
Click HERE for detailed information.
Click HERE for the combined Wilcoxson and Nichols schools' virtual spring concert.
Click HERE to watch
Please click HERE for the supply lists for all grades for next fall.
Johnson House hosted a Family Scavenger Hunt that brought families together for a night of fun. Stations included the Scavenger Hunt Pledge, Summer Bucket List, sidewalk chalk art, letters of appreciation, kindness rocks, summer reading books, and a special visit from Bruno the Bobcat. Click here for our school photo gallery.
Franklin had an outdoor day with drumming and dancing!
Click for pictures!Franklin students donated boxes of cereal for Sterling House, and set up a domino activity for the whole school to enjoy! Click on the story for pictures.
A car parade award ceremony is planned for our graduating sixth grade on Wednesday, June 9 at 6:00 pm. Click here for more information.
Hello Musicians!
Our Music Department is proud to present Chapel's Virtual Spring Concert! Thanks to all of our amazing students who worked so hard this year. We hope you enjoy watching and listening to their performances! Bravo and a well-deserved standing ovation for all!
Mrs. M. Dennis - General Music & Chorus Teacher
Mrs. E. Mena - Orchestra Teacher
Mr. J. Ushchak - Band Teacher
Congratulations to all of our young Stratford elementary school inventors who participated in the Connecticut State Invention Convention held on May 23rd! Attached is a list of our sponsor award winners, recognized top inventors in the state, and those who qualify to compete in the National Invention Convention, which is typically held at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Good luck to them at the next level!
Click HERE for information
Parenting is hard. Parenting during a pandemic is even harder. Our library of courses developed by leading mental health experts offers much hope, many answers, and compassionate help.
It is with great pleasure and honor that I announce to you the 2020-2021 Stratford Teacher of the year, our very own school social worker, Mrs. Meghan Bova.
Check out Chapel Street Elementary School's Virtual Art Show!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IJCHnV99Oi...
All Stratford elementary schools will have a virtual field day similar to last year's due to Covid restrictions that are still in place. Click HERE to view Physical Education Google Slides activities to do from home. Students have until May 31 to complete all field day activities. Please email Mr. Ginicola 1-2 photos of each child doing one of the activities to be shared in a community slideshow/video. We hope that everyone has fun trying these wacky challenges!
Nichols students and their families are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt celebrating our OSOB, The Lemonade War. Take photos of each adventure and submit them by Friday, May 28. Each student who completes the mission will receive a coupon for a free small cup or cone at Zack's Frozen Yogurt in Stratford!
Click here for more information.
The JHS Reading Team proudly presents The Miss Soto Free Library where students can browse freely for books. The bookcase was donated by the Vicki Soto Foundation and decorated by our reading specialists. 
Click here for information about Sixth Grade end-of-the-year events.
Student Council will be hosting a Spirit Week May 3-7 Donations will be accepted to support Student Council activities. $5.00 for the week or $1.00 a day.
Stratford High School is featured on WTNH News. Follow the link:
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A Day of Hope and Healing, will take place on May 5th and is open to all Stratford Public Schools Community members (students, teachers, and caregivers). We hope you will participate in the activities provided by our amazing volunteers. Click here for more information.
Click HERE for Franklin's Talent Show
Click on the link below to see a list of activity choices for students to engage in if they choose to continue their learning during next week's Spring Break.
Student Council is holding a food drive April 5-30 for the Sterling House Food Pantry. They were inspired by the book, Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt. In it, Sofia is determined to help her friend, Maddi, when she learns that there is hardly any food at her house. Food Drive items needed include: granola bars, oatmeal, cereal, canned ravioli, pasta, pasta sauce, Rice-A-Roni, ready-to-eat meals and other kid-friendly foods. Donations may be placed in the large box located in the school lobby.
The Student Council is sponsoring "Colorful" Dress Up Day on Tuesday, April 6. Students and staff are being asked to dress up in their most colorful and brightest clothes. Students can donate $1.00 and Staff, $5.00. Donations will be given to the Connecticut Autism Services & Resources.
Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education program that teaches students problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention and innovation. Each year, more than 100,000 inventors from across the United States compete at Invention Conventions. In Stratford, all of the fourth graders in our eight elementary schools participate in the Invention Convention. Click here to view Nichols' students' submissions.
The Student Council is holding a "Rock Your Socks" dress down day March 19 to spread awareness about down syndrome and to collect funds for SEPTA. World Down Syndrome Day is Sunday, March 21.
Camps are available for Stratford and non-Stratford residents. Some camps accept Care for Kids. For more information regarding prices or availability please call camps directly.
If you need further assistance for childcare please call
Stratford Parents' Place
(203)381-6992
Student Council and the Diversity Committee plan to showcase the contributions of women who have paved the way for many in America. Check out the Diversity Corner which can be found in Google Classroom for information.
Click HERE
Read Across America Week at Nichols Elementary School will look a little different this year. Reading specialists Mrs. Scheurich and Mrs.Hausser have come up with a fun spirit week filled with silly dress-up days. A special thanks to First Grade teacher, Mrs. Delaney for suggesting some different Dr. Seuss books that were used to create the themes. Click here for more information.
NES music specialists, Ms. Welch, Mr. Orduz and Mrs. Mena conducted the school's annual winter concert virtually this year. To view the concert video, click here.
One School, One Book, 2021 will begin Monday, February 22. Due to COVID, it will look a little different this year. Clues will be revealed during Morning Meetings and posted in a shared Google Classroom instead of being displayed in school. Please ask your teacher for the Classroom Code so that you can sign up. The Big Reveal is planned for Monday, March 1.
Join us on Monday, February 22nd, at 7:00pm as we explore an introduction to the RULER Approach.
On Wednesday, February 3rd, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Jim Himes joined the Second Hill Lane school community for a virtual event to help us celebrate World Read Aloud Day.
Student Council has created a Diversity Corner for staff & students at Nichols Elementary School. A Google Classroom will be the virtual setting for this safe space where students and teachers can share ideas, resources, notices and announcements. Way to go Student Council!
Please review the attached expectations for all distance learning students
The Diversity Committee, along with the Student Council, have some exciting activities planned to showcase the many contributions of African-Americans and people of the African Diaspora. Click here for more information about what Nichols is doing to honor these outstanding individuals.
Click here for information about the NES 6th Grade Fundraiser.
Hello Musicians!
Our Music Department is proud to present Chapel's Virtual Winter Concert! Thanks to the 700+ students who sent in amazing videos! We have selected 50 that represent Chapel and showcase their singing, dancing, playing instruments and creating music of all kinds! These students participate in Concert Band, Chorus, General Music and Orchestra. We hope you enjoy watching and listening to their performances! Bravo and a well-deserved standing ovation for all!
Mrs. M. Dennis - General Music & Chorus Teacher
Mrs. E. Mena - Orchestra Teacher
Mr. J. Ushchak - Band Teacher