Exciting News! 🎉 Our newest episode of the From Forest to Shore podcast drops this Thursday, November 6th at 8:00 AM! 🥳
This is an important conversation you won't want to miss! We're diving deep into the topic of School Safety across all levels—elementary, middle, and high school. 🛡️ Tune in as we sit down with amazing school leaders: Principal Eric Conrad (Johnson House), Principal Greg Grigas (Flood Middle School), and Principal Dr. Katie Graf (Bunnell High School).
They share essential insights on:
🔑 Safety protocols and drills (fire drills, lockdowns, and more!)
🗣️ How to talk to students of all ages about safety in a reassuring way.
🤝 The crucial role parents and the community play in keeping our schools safe.
📱 How the new cell phone policy impacts safety and focus.
Safety is a priority for all of us, and this episode shares what we're doing and how you can be a part of it!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Let's get informed, stay connected, and keep our community safe together! 💙💛
#FromForestToShore #SchoolSafety #StratfordPublicSchools #SPSCT #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #CommunityFirst #ParentPartnership #StudentSafety #EducationMatters
This is an important conversation you won't want to miss! We're diving deep into the topic of School Safety across all levels—elementary, middle, and high school. 🛡️ Tune in as we sit down with amazing school leaders: Principal Eric Conrad (Johnson House), Principal Greg Grigas (Flood Middle School), and Principal Dr. Katie Graf (Bunnell High School).
They share essential insights on:
🔑 Safety protocols and drills (fire drills, lockdowns, and more!)
🗣️ How to talk to students of all ages about safety in a reassuring way.
🤝 The crucial role parents and the community play in keeping our schools safe.
📱 How the new cell phone policy impacts safety and focus.
Safety is a priority for all of us, and this episode shares what we're doing and how you can be a part of it!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Let's get informed, stay connected, and keep our community safe together! 💙💛
#FromForestToShore #SchoolSafety #StratfordPublicSchools #SPSCT #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #CommunityFirst #ParentPartnership #StudentSafety #EducationMatters

We would like to welcome families on October 30th from 2:30pm-5:00pm to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair and see the beautifully decorated hallways.

Ready to navigate the fast-paced world of AI in education with your family? 🧠🤖
Join us for a crucial webinar with special guest Dr. Phil Piazza as we dive into "What Students are doing (And Shouldn't be doing)" with artificial intelligence in school settings!
We'll be exploring the do's and don'ts, discussing the blurry line between support and shortcut, and giving you practical ways to build trusting conversations about AI use at home. Learn the essential skills your kids need to develop now to thrive in an AI-powered future.
🗓️ Webinar premieres 10/21/25 @ 7pm on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBFWxaIdKj0
#AIinEducation #FamilyWebinar #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #StudentAI #DrPhilPiazza #EdTech #SchoolLife #DigitalLiteracy #FutureSkills #TechTalk #ParentResources #AIandKids
Join us for a crucial webinar with special guest Dr. Phil Piazza as we dive into "What Students are doing (And Shouldn't be doing)" with artificial intelligence in school settings!
We'll be exploring the do's and don'ts, discussing the blurry line between support and shortcut, and giving you practical ways to build trusting conversations about AI use at home. Learn the essential skills your kids need to develop now to thrive in an AI-powered future.
🗓️ Webinar premieres 10/21/25 @ 7pm on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBFWxaIdKj0
#AIinEducation #FamilyWebinar #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #StudentAI #DrPhilPiazza #EdTech #SchoolLife #DigitalLiteracy #FutureSkills #TechTalk #ParentResources #AIandKids

🎤🎧 New Podcast Alert!
Mark your calendars! The next episode of the Stratford Public Schools Podcast: From Forest to Shore airs October 23rd at 8:00 AM and we're tackling a topic on everyone's mind: the district's cell phone policy! 🗣️
Join us as we talk with Dr. Phil Piazza and Dr. Diana DiIorio about the policy's main goals, which are all about creating a focused, inclusive, and productive learning environment for every student. We discuss:
📱The need to balance technology with learning.
📱The positive changes we're seeing in classrooms and hallways.
📱How limiting device access helps students build crucial social skills and emotional resilience.
📱The importance of authentic, face-to-face communication and collaboration.
This policy isn't about banning technology—it's about teaching our students to use devices as tools rather than toys! 🛠️
Listen on 10/23 to get informed, feel connected, and be inspired by the work shaping the future of our students. Link in bio!
#FromForestToShore #SPSPodcast #CellPhonePolicy #DigitalWellness #StudentSuccess #StratfordCT #CTEd #EducationPolicy #ToolsNotToys #FutureReady #StratfordPublicSchools
Mark your calendars! The next episode of the Stratford Public Schools Podcast: From Forest to Shore airs October 23rd at 8:00 AM and we're tackling a topic on everyone's mind: the district's cell phone policy! 🗣️
Join us as we talk with Dr. Phil Piazza and Dr. Diana DiIorio about the policy's main goals, which are all about creating a focused, inclusive, and productive learning environment for every student. We discuss:
📱The need to balance technology with learning.
📱The positive changes we're seeing in classrooms and hallways.
📱How limiting device access helps students build crucial social skills and emotional resilience.
📱The importance of authentic, face-to-face communication and collaboration.
This policy isn't about banning technology—it's about teaching our students to use devices as tools rather than toys! 🛠️
Listen on 10/23 to get informed, feel connected, and be inspired by the work shaping the future of our students. Link in bio!
#FromForestToShore #SPSPodcast #CellPhonePolicy #DigitalWellness #StudentSuccess #StratfordCT #CTEd #EducationPolicy #ToolsNotToys #FutureReady #StratfordPublicSchools

Students creating melodies at our new outdoor chime and drum center!

We would like to welcome all families to join us for our Open House! Please stop in anytime between 5:00pm and 6:30pm. You will have an opportunity to meet with your child's teacher to hear about everything your child will be learning this year. We will also have some community partners here and we will have sign-ups for volunteer opportunities for this school year!


This is just a reminder that the Stratford Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in recognition of Labor Day.

Our staff members were all smiles as they prepared to welcome our students on the first day!

We would like to thank the Stratford Police Department for stopping by to welcome our youngest learners on the first day of school!

What is AI and why should families care?
Join us for a special webinar with Acting Superintendent Heather Borges, where we'll discuss the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on our students and community.
Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7 PM EST on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@StratfordPublicSchools
Join us for a special webinar with Acting Superintendent Heather Borges, where we'll discuss the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on our students and community.
Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7 PM EST on our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@StratfordPublicSchools


Attention Stratford Public Schools families! Is your child's physical and immunization record up to date? All missing health documents are due by August 22nd. Watch our video to learn more about the requirements and where to get help if you need it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6PmIItL3s
#StratfordPublicSchools #StudentHealth #SchoolYearReady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6PmIItL3s
#StratfordPublicSchools #StudentHealth #SchoolYearReady

Children and families had a wonderful time shopping for books at the Scholastic Book Fair the week of October 28th!




Book Fair: week of October 28th Victoria Soto Preschool students will have an opportunity to shop for new books from Scholastic.
cARTie: October 22 and 24 Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a monthly art experience on the traveling cARTie art bus.
Hands on Drumming: October 14, 21 and 28 Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a fun drumming experience while experimenting with patterns and rhythm.
Book Fair: week of October 28th
Victoria Soto Preschool students will have an opportunity to shop for new books from Scholastic.
cARTie: October 22 and 24
Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a monthly art experience on the traveling cARTie art bus.
Hands on Drumming: October 14, 21 and 28
Victoria Soto Preschool students will enjoy a fun drumming experience while experimenting with patterns and rhythm.
Students practice hopping, jumping, and squatting while learning numbers and letters in our Sensory Hallways. They also learn colors while leaping on Starfish.
