Lordship PTA hosted "Donuts with Grownups" . The event was well attended, and the Lordship families ate, socialized and even did some coloring together!
Stratford High School junior class students participated in the Financial Reality Fair on March 24, 2026 in the auxiliary gym which was hosted by the Sikorsky Credit Union. This interactive experience provided students with an authentic, real-world application of personal finance concepts while reinforcing key Portrait of a Graduate skills. Using the Bite of Reality 2 app, student engaged in critical thinking and problem-solving as they selected careers and analyzed their projected monthly net income. Then, they navigated the fair, making informed financial decisions across various expense categories (i.e. housing, food, transportation, etc.). At each station, students demonstrated decision-making and responsibility by evaluating trade-offs and prioritizing needs versus wants with a limited budget. As students entered their expenses into the app, they utilized technology and digital literacy skills to track and manage their finances in real time. The app’s doughnut chart provided a visual representation of their spending, encouraging data analysis and financial awareness as students assessed how their choices impacted their overall financial stability. Throughout the experience, students practiced adaptability and perseverance by adjusting their budgets when expenses exceeded their income. Many were required to reconsider their choices or explore alternatives such as obtaining a part-time job, reinforcing the importance of flexibility in real-life financial planning. Additionally, the fair fostered communication and collaboration, as students discussed decisions with peers, asked questions of volunteers, and reflected on their financial outcomes. This interactive dialogue deepened their understanding and allowed them to learn from one another’s experiences. Overall, the Financial Reality Fair served as a powerful, hand-on learning opportunity that not only highlighted the importance of budgeting but also strengthened essential Portrait of a Graduate competencies, preparing students to become informed, responsible, and financially capable individuals.
It’s about more than just the score at the end of the game. 🏀⚾️
This Thursday at 8 AM, a brand new episode of From Forest to Shore drops! We’re diving deep into Stratford Athletics—from the historic moment both our high school boys' basketball teams made the state championships, to the launch of our new "Positive Rivalry" initiative. 🤝✨
We’re joined by:
📍 Athletic Directors Wayne Thrall & Tony D'Angelo
📍 Student Leaders Lindsay Bazile (Bunnell HS) & Max Owen (Stratford HS)
Tune in to hear about:
✅ Protecting the competitive spirit while building community pride.
✅ How our student-athletes balance high-stakes games with academics.
✅ Advice for the next generation of Stratford stars. 🌟
Whether you’re rocking Red & Gold or Blue & White, we are ONE Stratford community. ❤️💙
🗓 Set your alarms: Thursday @ 8:00 AM!
🔗https://stratfordpsct.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tech/page/podcast-links
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IMPORTANT READ: Regarding KINDERGARTEN WAIVERS
Dear Stratford Public Schools Families,
Last week, Governor Lamont signed Public Act 26-1, bringing changes to kindergarten entry age requirements in Connecticut. Currently, children who turn five after September 1 may be admitted early through a waiver process. Beginning July 1, 2026, this waiver process becomes optional for school districts, and it will be eliminated entirely by July 1, 2027.
In alignment with this legislation, Stratford Public Schools will not offer early admission waivers beginning this school year. This means that children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enroll in kindergarten, and there will be no waiver option available.
If your child does not meet this requirement, we encourage you to explore preschool options for the coming year.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s school or the district office.Thank you for your partnership,
Dr. Diana DiIorio, Assistant Superintendent (Grades K-6)
Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!
Stratford Recreation’s 2026 summer camp season begins June 29, and we are excited to offer a wide variety of camp options for children of different ages and interests this summer.
Camp offerings include:
Playground Camps
Sports Camps
Arts Camps
Pre-School Camps
Teen-Squad Camps
Swim Camp
Junior Lifeguard Camp
Fairfield County Tennis Camp
Mad Science Camps
Short Beach Golf Academy
Families can register NOW through RecDesk.
Before registering, please make sure your child’s age, birthday, and grade information are all correct in your family account so registration goes smoothly.
Register NOW by clicking the flyer below, or by visiting https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home
We look forward to another fun summer with Stratford Rec!
Stratford Recreation Department
Kudos to Stratford High Junior, Victoria Bernard, for her participation in the District Rotary Semi-Final Competition event. Victoria competed against Westport, Hamden, Amity, Norwalk and Trumbull, to name just a handful of our neighboring district competitors. Victoria's speech was a call to action on fostering human connection across the community and business sector by limiting access to phones and social media.
In attendance was Victoria's mother, sister and Elizabeth Bourjailli, Humanities Department Head (Grades 7-12) for Wooster Middle School and Stratford High School.
Stratford High School shares that SERC (State Educator Resource Center) has announced that Kathleen Mack has been selected as a 2026 honoree for the George A. Coleman Excellence in Equity Award!
The award will be presented during SERC's second annual Awards Night ceremony taking place on Thursday, April 2, 2026!
Kudos Ms. Mack and Stratford High School!
New Episode Alert! 🎙️📖
Since it’s National Reading Month, we are slowing down to talk about the heartbeat of education: Literacy.
Join Matt Rivers and Dr. Michelle Eckler on the latest episode of "From Forest to Shore" as we dive into the "Science of Reading" and the pure joy of getting lost in a book.
We’re joined by an incredible panel of experts and students:
🔸 Diana DiIorio (Asst. Superintendent, PK-6)
🔸 Abbey Owen (Dept. Head, PK-6 Humanities)
🔸 Elizabeth Bourjaili & Melissa Bader (Secondary Humanities Dept. Heads)
🔸 Asha (SHS Junior) & Kiara (BHS Senior)
From building foundational skills in kindergarten to analyzing complex narratives in high school, hear how Stratford Public Schools is fostering the next generation of lifelong learners.
Stick around until the end to hear our youngest learners share their favorite books! 🦖🧚♂️✨
🎧 Listen now! https://stratfordpsct.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tech/page/podcast-links
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It’s LIVE! 🎧📖
In honor of National Reading Month, our latest episode is officially out! We’re diving deep into the journey of literacy—from those first ABCs to the complex world of information literacy and AI.
Today we’re talking about:
📕 The Science of Reading: How we are shifting the way we teach our K–6 learners to ensure a solid foundation.
🌍 Building Empathy: How literature helps our students understand the world around them.
🌉 The Bridge: How our elementary and secondary teams collaborate so students smoothly transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."
🧠 Critical Thinking: Preparing our older students to navigate the age of the internet and AI.
🍭 DON’T MISS THE END: We asked our youngest learners about their favorite books, and their answers are the perfect way to start your morning!
🔗 https://stratfordpsct.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tech/page/podcast-links
#NationalReadingMonth #LiteracyMatters #NewEpisode #PodcastLaunch #ScienceOfReading #Humanities #EducationInnovation #StudentPerspective #ReadingIsJoy
In celebration of National Reading Month, we’re "closing the book" on the mystery of how students become master readers. From the early stages of the "Science of Reading" to navigating AI and information literacy in high school, we’re tracing the entire journey.
What’s inside this episode?
📖 Expert insights from our Humanities Department Heads.
📱 The student perspective on why reading still matters in a world of instant notifications.
🌉 The "Bridge": How we ensure no student gets lost moving from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."
✨ BONUS: Stick around until the very end of the episode for a special treat—interviews with our youngest learners about their favorite books. (Trust us, you don't want to miss their answers! 🍭)
🗓️ Dropping this Thursday! Get your bookshelves ready.
#NationalReadingMonth #LiteracyJourney #ComingSoon #PodcastTeaser #ScienceOfReading #EducationFirst #StudentVoice #ReadingIsPower #SchoolDistrict
The Family Engagement Survey closes TODAY. This is it! 🏁
We need your feedback to help us plan for the upcoming year. If you haven't clicked that link yet, this is your sign.
🔗 https://surveys.panoramaed.com/stratford/2702593263/surveys or Instagram link in bio
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