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
#StratfordPublicSchools #FromForestToShore #StratfordAthletics #BunnellHighSchool #StratfordHighSchool #StudentAthletes #PositiveRivalry #CTSports #PortraitOfAGraduate
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
#StratfordPS #FromForestToShore #NationalReading Month #LiteracyMatters #ScienceOfReading #BridgeToLearning #StratfordCT #PublicEducation #PodcastLaunch
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
#SPSFamilies #ClosingTime #FinalReminder #StratfordPublicSchools
The Board of Education is currently reviewing the proposed school calendar and has asked for additional feedback from families regarding our Data & Collaboration Half Days. The proposed calendar includes seven half days for staff collaboration and data review.
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey to help inform the Board’s discussion.
https://stratk12.jotform.com/team/superintendents-office/datacollabsurvey
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Dear Stratford Community,
Over the past several days, I have heard from many members of our community regarding the recent events surrounding our high school rivalry. I want to sincerely thank those who have taken the time to share their perspectives, feedback, and ideas. It is clear how deeply our community cares about our students, our schools, and the traditions that bring us together.
Click on the link to continue reading the letter sent home to the Stratford Community: https://aptg.co/Vt_fmy
🚨 FINAL CALL: SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY! 🚨
This is your second-to-last chance to let us know how we’re doing. Whether you have praises or suggestions for growth, we want to hear it all.
Don't wake up Monday wishing you’d said something—click the link below or in our bio on Instagram RIGHT NOW to finish the survey! 🖱️✨
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/stratford/2702593263/surveys
#LastChance #SPS #YourVoiceCounts #DeadlineApproaching
