Stratford Public Schools

Attention Stratford High Senior Parents, The deadline to have a senior portrait taken at Robert Taylor Studio is November 10th. The date to choose a senior portrait to be featured in the yearbook or have a retake is November 30th. - Any students not photographed by November 10th will not be featured in the 2024-2025 SHS Yearbook, nor will they be featured in the town-wide banner project in June. - If a portrait is not chosen by November 30th, the studio will choose a photo by default. Studio address is 60 Access Rd. D, Stratford. - Hours Monday thru Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday Closed - Phone: (203) 377-0739 Email: roberttaylorphotostudio@gmail.com The sitting fee for the portrait is $35. You'll need to make all arrangements through the studio.

Stratford High Veteran's Day Celebration on November 12th from 7:45 am - 12:00 pm - Please click on the flyer link for details and to scan the QPR code to RSVP. RSVP requested by November 1st. - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SHS/4908460/Navy_Blue_Red_and_White_Classic_Americana_Veterans_Day_Poster__6___1_.png

Support Stratford High class of 2025 for Post Prom. $25 for "25". Go Red Devils, let's sponsor all 289 seniors. Mail cash or check payable to SHS Post Prom to Cyndi Casinelli, 241 Fourth Ave., Stratford, or Venmo: @Cyndi-Casinelli (4 digits# 6396). Can be dropped off at SHS Main Office or Email: stratfordhighschoolpostprom@gmail.com Thank you in advance for supporting the Class of 2025 and the Post Prom!

Winter Sports Tryout Information: Winter Sports Registration is now open for students interested in participating. Please click the following link for information regarding the Winter Sports Tryouts. Click on the link for Winter Season Registration - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SHS/4923715/Winter_Athletics_Registration_2024.pdf

Stratford Recreation Fall Programs: After school and weekends, for all ages, preschool to adult. Basketball, soccer, swim lessons, art, dance, tennis, track & field, archery, after-school care and more! Check out this website for dates and times: https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Program or call 203-385-4052

Hands-on Drumming: On October 14, 21, and 28, Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a fun drumming experience while experimenting with patterns and rhythm.

cARTie: October 22 and 24 - Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a monthly art experience on the traveling cARTie art bus.

Book Fair: The week of October 28th, Victoria Soto Preschool students will be able to shop for new Scholastic books.

Wooster Fundraiser Going on Now! Poppin Popcorn- Start Date: 10/7/24 - End Date: 10/21/24

WMS community had a great time at their annual open house.

On November 12th, Stratford High is hosting their annual Veteran's Day Celebration from 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for details and to scan the QPR code to RSVP. RSVP requested by November 1st. Veteran's Day Flyer - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SHS/4908460/Navy_Blue_Red_and_White_Classic_Americana_Veterans_Day_Poster__6___1_.png

Stratford High fall sports season is underway! Go Red Devils!

Bunnell Juniors Class Rings on Sale October 21, October 22, and October 24 Class of 2026 - It's time to order your Class Rings! Class Ring days are: Family Night - Oct 21 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Auditorium Lobb During School - Oct 22 & Oct 24 - during lunch waves Please click on the link for more information. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/BHS/4890944/Bunnell_Class_Rings_Class_2026.pdf

Bunnell Congratulations to all of our Boys & Girls Cross Country athletes on their Senior Day! So proud of you all!!!

BHS has been recognized as a NO PLACE FOR HATE School! We are proud of our community for coming together to make it happen! We kicked things off with a student-led panel and provided opportunities for all students and staff to sign the pledge!

JOIN US FOR SOME FALL FUN! Eli Whitney's annual Trunk of Treat is Saturday, October 19th from 5-7PM. Come take a stroll around Whitney's back parking lot, visiting trunks and collecting treats along the way. Costumes optional. Food Pantry Donations Needed! We will be collecting donations for the Sterling House Food Pantry. Donations of canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, baked beans, ramen noodles, Chef Boyardee, cereal, and granola bars are appreciated, though any donation is helpful. Rain Date: Sunday, October 20th.

Pink Day! Eli Whitney will go PINK on Tuesday, October 29th in our quest to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

FMS Skate Night on 10/4. But tickets in advance here for discounts - https://SportsCenterCT.formstack.com/forms/floodmsskatenight

Flood Middle School Picture Day Thursday, October 10th and Friday October 11th.

SHS Open House- Dear SHS Families: SHS will hold our Open House on Tuesday, October 1st. Please take a look at the letter I've attached for more information and details. Open House. September 12, 2024 Dear Parents/Guardians: You are cordially invited to attend the Stratford High School in-person Open House on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Once again, our amazing band will perform for your pleasure at the King Street entrance from 6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. Following this performance, we ask that you enter through that King Street entrance and make your way to your child’s Advance class. Please verify your son’s/daughter’s schedule, specifically Advance, with them prior to this evening, or check your PowerSchool Parent Portal. We will also have your child’s schedule in their Advance class waiting for you. The schedule for the night ,(below), is your guide for the evening. Each period will last ten minutes and the Open House will conclude at 8:32 p.m. During the night, you will meet all of your child’s teachers for this semester. Each teacher will present an overview of the course, expectations for student performance and additional information pertinent to the class. In depth conferences regarding your child’s performance are scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024. More information will be coming about Parent Conferences soon. In addition to our classroom teachers, our school counselors, PPS staff and the office administration will be available to meet you. Table displays hosted by various parent groups as well as student clubs and organizations will be set up in the school hallways and cafeteria. I look forward to meeting you on October 1st. Sincerely, John Dellapiano Principal