Weekly Message from the Superintendent

Dear SPS Community: 

We want to sincerely thank the members of the Board of Finance (BOF) for the thoughtful review and limited cuts of the Board of Education budget. Your support of the SPS educational system is truly appreciated.

We also want to thank the SPS community for their advocacy and encourage the Board of Representatives (BOR) to approve the BOF budget without further reductions.

The BOR is scheduled to vote at its May 1st Special Budget Meeting.

Filling in the Blanks Mobile Food Pantry

The Filling in the Blanks Mobile Food Pantry returns to Stamford tomorrow, Saturday, April 19. The Food Pantry will be set up in the Cloonan Middle School parking lot along Powell Avenue between W. North and Ivy Streets. If you or someone you know could benefit from the food pantry, please plan to attend between 8:30 and 10:30 am. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering with Filling in the Blanks, click here. 

National Volunteer Week 

April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of people who volunteer their time and talents to Stamford Public Schools. We are fortunate to have dedicated parent-teacher organizations at each of our schools, as well as community members who provide tutoring, mentoring, and other services. We are grateful for the support volunteers provide to our teachers, administrators, staff, and most importantly, students! 

2025-26 Kindergarten Play & Learn Night  

Play & Learn Night for incoming K students and their families is Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm. This is an opportunity for 2025-26 kindergarten families to meet the teachers and staff at their child’s school. Please register to attend so we can be ready to greet your family! 

College & Career Fair is April 24 at Westhill

High school students and families are encouraged to attend the All-City College & Career Fair on Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Westhill. This FREE event is open to all students and is a great way to begin or continue post-high school planning. Representatives from more than 75 colleges, universities, trade programs, military branches, and other organizations will be on hand to share information and answer your questions. Thank you to school counselors Christine Mitchell (Westhill) and Paola Ochoa (Stamford High) for planning this event for our students and their families.  

Don’t Miss 42nd Street and Pippen!  

It’s almost time for the curtains to rise on the annual Stamford High and Westhill spring musical theatre  productions! The Strawberry Hill Players (Stamford High) will present 42nd Street from April 25 through May 3, while the Northstar Playmakers (Westhill) will present Pippin from April 26 through May 3. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy two wonderful nights of musical theater courtesy of our very talented students!   

SPEF Excellence in Education Awards

There’s still time to support The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) by attending the annual “Excellence in Education Awards” next Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 pm at the Stamford Marriott. This year’s event will recognize 22 outstanding SPS educators, each of whom was nominated by their school’s Parent-Teacher Organization. The Excellence in Education Awards raises money for SPEF, which provides mentoring, tutoring, early childhood programs, and other services to support our students. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. 

Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 23. Thank you to the office support staff in our schools and the central office who provide assistance to our administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families every day. 

Stay Safe and Healthy!

Dr. Tamu Lucero
Superintendent of Schools

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