Stratford Sodexo Food Services is hungry for your feedback!
Students, Parents, Guardians, & Faculty & Staff:
Let us know how we can improve the food experience
Scan the QR code in the flyer above to share your thoughts, or click this link to open the survey.
Stratford High Drama Society Presents The Play That Goes Wrong
Get ready for an evening of laughter and unexpected mishaps! The Stratford High Drama Society students are proud to present The Play That Goes Wrong, a hilarious comedy filled with mishaps, mix-ups, and plenty of surprises.
Join us at the Stratford High Auditorium for one of three performances:
Friday, November 20th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 21st at 7:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $15
Saturday Matinee Student Tickets: $10
Tickets can be purchased online at https://stratfordhigh.seatyourself.biz
For questions or additional information, please contact the Stratford High Drama Society at shsdramasociety@stratk12.org.
Come out and support our talented Stratford High students while enjoying a night of comedy and entertainment!
Cross Country State Championship
On Saturday, October 31st, Stratford High's Zackary O'Toole won the Class L. State Championship Race, the first time Stratford has ever had a State Champion in Cross Country. On Thursday, November 5th, he placed second at the State Open Championship. The team had a 7th place finish and the Class L. Championship and Dyllan Asuncion also earned All-State Honors with his race performance. Congratulations Stratford High!
2027 CAEA Award for Service to Art Education
Stratford High's Michelle Genuario was recently recognized, along with her Art Colleague, Aubrey Booska, with the 2027 CAEA Award for Service to Art Education from Outside the Profession. She and Ms. Booska are the Co-Chairs of the Stratford Art Commission's Street Sculptures and have an extraordinary, longstanding commitment to advocating for the arts and arts education in the Stratford Community.
🎙️ Season 2 is OFFICIALLY here! 🎉
In our premiere episode, we are diving deep into "Screen Value vs. Screen Time." 💻🧠
Join Matt Rivers and Dr. Michelle Eckler as they break down why active digital creation beats passive doom-scrolling every single time. 🚀
We also explore how our teachers are using real instructional frameworks to turn devices from basic screens into powerful, problem-solving tools! 🛠️📚
Listen here: https://stratfordpsct.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tech/page/podcast-links 🎧👇
#PodcastLife #ScreenTime #DigitalCitizenship #StratfordPSCT #EdTechLeaders #SAMR
This Thursday on From Forest to Shore, Matt and Michelle are tackling the great digital debate!
We’re shifting the focus from "how much time" to "what’s the value?"
💡 Drop a ✋ in the comments if you’ve ever lost track of time doom-scrolling, and get ready for a completely fresh perspective on how we view technology in our classrooms and at home! 🎧✨ #
FromForestToShore #ScreenValue #TechInSchools #StratfordPS #DigitalCitizenship
Supporting Our Students: What Families Need to Know About Special Education
Zoom: Wednesday, December 9th, 2026, at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Visit Registration Page: https://serc.info/support1226
This workshop gives parents and caregivers an overview of how special education works and how schools and families can partner to support students. We'll walk through how children are identified for services, what the individualized education program (IEP) process looks like, and what support can look like at school.
Participants will learn:
What special education is and how it helps students;
What IDEA is and how it pertains to special education in schools;
What PPT/IEP process should look like;
What the responsibility of the school is and what families and caregivers can do to advocate for their child; and
How to support your child's learning and confidence.
Questions:
Registration: Linda Adorno, SERC Project Specialist, 860-632-1485 ext. 241 or adorno@ctserc.org
Content: Nicole Vitale, SERC Consultant. 860-632-1485, ext. 234 or vitale@ctserc.org
Important Parent Notification: PreK Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Requirement for 2026-2027 School Year
Dear PreK Families,
As we enter flu season, Stratford Public Schools would like to remind all PreK families of the Connecticut Department of Public Health's annual influenza (flu) vaccination requirement for children enrolled in PreK programs.
Under Connecticut State regulations, children ages 24 - 59 months attending licensed child care or preschool programs are required to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine unless they have a CT Medical Exemption.
If you have any questions regarding the flu vaccination requirement, medical exemptions, or documentation, please contact your child's school nurse.
Health & Wellness/Nursing Services
Kim Velazquez, RN, Supervisor of Health & Wellness
View the flyer for additional important information for Families.
It's Cold, Flu, Covid-19 & RSV Season
Different viruses, similar symptoms. The same goal: keep you healthy!
View the flyer for more information.
Holiday Fair - November 7th, 11 AM- 3 PM
Visit Bunnell High School for over 30 vendors and get your holiday shopping done!
Food Trucks, Tag Sales and Kids' Activities
Entry is free
Location: Bunnell High School
1 Bulldog Blvd
What Families Need to Know about Special Education
Free Virtual Event: Zoom
Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
5:30-6:30 p.m.
This workshop gives parents and caregivers an overview of how special education works and how schools and families can partner to support students. We'll walk through how children are identified for services, what the individualized education program (IEP) process looks like, and what support can look like at school.
Participants will learn:
What special education is and how it helps students
What IDEA is and how it pertains to special education in schools
What the PPT/IEP process should look like
What the responsibility of the school is and what families and caregivers can do to advocate for their child
How to support your child's learning and confidence.
This session is designed to help families and caregivers feel informed, empowered, and ready to advocate for their child's needs.
Registration Questions: Contact Linda Adorno, SERC Project Specialist
860-632-1485, ext. 241 or adorno@ctserc.org
Content Questions: Contact Nicole Vitale, SERC Consultant
860-632-1485, ext. 234 or vitale@ctserc.org
Visit the Registration Page: http://serc.info/support1226
Bunnell HS PTO Holiday Fair
November 7th, 2026, from 11 AM- 3 PM
Visit Bunnell HS for over 30 vendors and get your holiday shopping done!
Food Trucks, Tag Sales, Kids' Activities, and entry is FREE!
Location: Bunnell High School
1 Bulldog Blvd.
Stratford, CT
Scan the QR code on the flyer to join the Facebook Event for more information.
Celebrate Stratford - The Great Pumpkin Festival and Public Safety Day!
Safety Demos, Touch-a-Truck, and giveaways!
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
12:00-4:00 PM
Rain Date: Sunday, October 18th
Boothe Memorial Park
5800 Main Street, Stratford
www.celebratestratford.com
Homework Helpers - Free - Teen volunteers receive training to help. Open to kids in grades 6-8.
How to Join the Program: Fill out an application at the Library or online. The program usually starts in
October and runs through March.
Registration Required.
Monday-Wednesday - October - March
Stratford Public Schools Annual Vision Screenings for the 2026-2027 School Year
Stratford Public Schools is proud to partner with the Lions Club to provide annual vision screenings for our students.
Fall 2026 - Vision screenings will be provided for students in PreK through Grade 6.
Spring 2027 - Vision screenings will be provided for students in Grade 7 and Grade 10
Vision screenings are an important way to help identify possible vision concerns that may affect a student's health, learning, and success in school.
OPT-OUT INFORMATION
If you do not want your child to participate in the vision screening, please email: velazquezk@stratk12.org.
Kim Velazquez, RN, Supervisor of Health & Wellness/Nursing
Stratford Public Schools has revised its K-6 report cards for the 2026-2027 school year to better communicate student progress and align with current instructional practices. To learn more about the what, why, and how of these revisions, please view the information video link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iZi5UqKusLP47qxtVwJIuE8dKmvDy80k/view?usp=sharing
To the left, Math small groups at work during WIN Time.
Wishing all the students a great school year!
