Stratford Public Schools

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

Sterling House Community Center Halloween Costume Drive. Donate Sept 18-Oct 5. Donate your clean and gently used or new Halloween costumes/accessories to Sterling House. We will upcycle these into a Free community costume shop. Thursday, October 10 from 5-7 PM. Learn more www.sterlinghousecc.org/community-cares or questions to Cathy Huda at chuda@sterlinghousecc.org

Bunnell Senior Portraits in Studio- You will be contacted in the coming weeks by Robert Taylor Photography for senior portrait appointments. Seniors will NOT be in the senior section of the yearbook unless portrait appointments are made at Robert Taylor Photography in Stratford. Students will make their own appointments by prepaying the $25 sitting fee for their session to secure their time slot. After your portrait is taken, a notification email of the active gallery will go to the email that you typed into "signup genius" to view, order, and choose your yearbook selection. Dress is business casual. Robert Taylor has button down shirts, ties, jackets and the drape if students would like to borrow. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Robert Taylor. smile@roberttaylorphotography.com 203-377-0739 Office Hours Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm Lab closed Fridays Studio by appointment

Stratford High Senior Portraits Attention 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 year...

Welcome back, Stratford families, educators, and students! We’re excited to start the 2024-2025 school year together! Here’s to an awesome year ahead!

Stratford Public Schools - District News & Events - https://sps.edurooms.com/engage/stratford-public-schools/newsletters/sps-district-news-events-friday-august-23-2024

Please welcome Sardis Alegria, Parent Educator for the Parents Place Program at Johnson House Elementary. Fun Fact: Ms. Alegria is a proud Mom of 5 boys and loves spending time with them and her husband. In her free time (which is rare) she loves painting beautiful scenery, decorating her house to match the seasons (vibrant & full of color), and enjoying some quiet activities!

Please welcome Jennifer Covino as Library Media Services Tutor for Chapel Street Elementary School! Fun Fact: Ms. Covino loves collecting Christmas ornaments especially any that are food themed!

Please welcome Helen Stanewich as Cafeteria Monitor for Second Hill Lane Elementary School! Fun Fact: Ms. Stanewich loves to listen to children's stories.

Please welcome Quenna Rowson as Classroom CIA at Nichols Elementary School! Fun Fact: Ms. Rowson loves cooking and trying new recipes!

Please welcome Christina Encarnacion as Preschool Teacher at Victoria Soto Preschool! Fun Fact: Ms. Encarnacion loves to read and do crossword / word search puzzles.

Please welcome Frederick Clark as Business Teacher at Stratford High School! Fun Fact: Mr. Clark makes R&B music!

Please welcome Shanae James to Nichols and Second Hill Lane Elementary Schools as District Social Worker! Fun Fact: Ms. James only learned to swim two years ago!

Please welcome Jennifer Esposito to Nichols Elementary School as Music Teacher! Fun Fact: Mrs. Esposito tries to read at least 75 books per year!

Please welcome Diana Sanchez to Second Hill Lane Elementary School as Social Worker! Fun Fact: Mrs. Sanchez is obsessed with the show "Friends"!