Franklin Visual Arts Night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our amazing Visual Arts Night! The gym was full of joyful energy as students and families explored a variety of hands-on activities—from painting and photography to rock decorating and beading.
A big thank-you to Mr. M for organizing such a fun and thoughtful event. From the warm welcome and raffle gifts to the local artists who joined us, every detail made the evening feel special. It was wonderful to see so many families and staff connecting and creating together.
We’re grateful to be building such meaningful traditions with our Franklin community!
Enjoy this week's edition of the District News & Events Newsletter! Enjoy this week's edition of the District News & Events Newsletter! https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-may-9-2025-65951
Summer School Announced - Summer School is announced for all Bunnell and Stratford High School students. Summer School runs from Monday, June 16th through Monday, June 30th. No classes are held on Thursday, June 19th. All classes will be held at Stratford High School.
Please click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/3ft1t
The Bunnell High School Class of 1980 has announced plans to host a 45th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 4th, 2-6 pm, at Boothe Park. Class members are encouraged to pre-register at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/high-school-class-reunion-81941/items
The @bunnellstage performance of “High School Musical” is a SMASH HIT! Congratulations to our talented students and staff who made this wonderful show possible!!!
Congratulations to the Bunnell Boys' Senior Lacrosse players, who were recognized yesterday for their contributions to high school lacrosse. Proud of these young men!!!
CTE Showcase - Bunnell High School and Stratford High School students came together for this awesome event!
The Barnum Festival Royal Family recently announced that two of Stratford's students were added to the Royal Family. Congratulations to Princess Lincey Bazile, Bunnell High School, and Prince T.Mazim Owen, Stratford High School
Help celebrate our wonderful Teachers! May 5, 2025, through May 9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Take a moment and remind them how truly awesome they are!
We Want Your Feedback! SPS Family Survey - Survey is open till May 6th. We want to hear from you! Your voice matters! Please help us improve our schools and better support our students by taking a few minutes to complete our Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback will guide our work and strengthen our partnership with families. Take the survey today and make a difference by clicking the link below and scanning the QR Code in the flyer. -- English:- https://5il.co/3f7vc -- Spanish - https://5il.co/3f7vd -- or contacting your school or the Family & Community Engagement Office at 203-385-5730 for assistance in accessing the survey.
Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry at Bridgeport Hospital -- Every other Wednesday till Dec. 10, 2025, from 4:30-5:15 PM. -- Location: Bridgeport Hospital, -- 200 Mill Hill Ave. (in rear parking lot). -- For weather cancellations, visit ctfoodshare.org or call 203-200-3719. -- Mobile Pantry will distribute a variety of free and nutritious food to families every other Wednesday. -- Please bring your own bags.
Stratford Public Schools Registration Department - If you or someone you know is looking for information on how to register for Stratford Public Schools, please share this information and direct them to our website for online Student Registration.
Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 School Year.
We are also still accepting registrations for the current school year 2024-25 which runs August 2024 - June 2025. To access the Registration Process - Click on the link below for more information. https://www.stratfordk12.org/page/student-registration-k-12 --
For information on which school your child is assigned to based on your street address - (Click the the link below to see 25-26 Street Directory). https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2768/SPS/5388607/Street_Directory_-_25-26.pdf --
Please keep in mind, the Board of Education reserves the right to assign schools in order to comply with contractual obligations and racial balancing.
We're getting closer and closer to the final countdown. There are only 32 days of school left in the 2024-25 School Year! The weather is getting nicer, and there are lots of cool events going on in our community. Click on the link below for more info. https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-april-25-2025
You can check out the programs being offered at the Stratford Recreation Center by clicking on the link below. https://5il.co/3eehx
Chapel Families, all grades 3-6 students will participate in the Smarter Balanced State Assessment over the next few weeks. Chapel's testing schedule was created to spread testing sessions out, providing students ample opportunity to complete each section while limiting the amount of time they are testing each day. There is a math section of the test that consists of 2 parts. A reading section and a science section ONLY for students in grade 5. For each section of the test, students in grades 3 and 5 will test from 9:15-10:15 AM, and students in grades 4 and 6 will test from 10:20-11:20 AM each day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or Mr. Cicero. As always, thank you for your support! Respectfully, Mr. Cicero
Eli Whitney's One School One Book Literacy Night! Wednesday, April 30th - 6:00-7:30 -- Come celebrate our OSOB of Mr. Popper's Penguins!! -- Join us for Penguin crafts, trivia, book bingo, meet a Penguin Expert, and more! -- Don't forget to cool off like Captain Cook with an ice cream truck treat!
Congratulations to Arlette Johnson, newly appointed principal at Franklin Elementary School!
Lordship School Jog-A-Thon will take place on Friday, April 25th!
Second Hill Lanes' April Golden Horseshoe winner is Ms. Villalba's Class! Keep up the great work!
Jessica O. Returns: Financing Futures in Focus at Stratford High! This week, Jessica Oldum captivated Mrs. Semple's Personal Finance 2 students with her expertise on scholarships & financial aid. But she’s not done yet! Jess will be returning soon to Semp's Entrepreneurship classes, where she’ll tackle the topic of Paying for College. From breaking down college costs & financial aid types to navigating applications & timelines, Jess will arm students with actionable insights to make higher education more affordable. With her guidance, our students are gaining the tools to turn their college dreams into reality—without breaking the bank!
