Weekly Message from the Superintendent

Dear SPS Community: 

Congratulations to the 1,285 students in the Stamford Public Schools Class of 2025 who received their high school diplomas this week from AITE, Stamford High School, and Westhill High School! We are so proud of each and every one of you and hope you take time to savor and enjoy this important milestone! 

A heartfelt thank you to the teachers, administrators, paraeducators, and other staff members who helped this year’s graduates during their academic journey with Stamford Public Schools. 

Click here to read more about the SPS Class of 2025. 

City of Stamford Juneteenth Celebration is June 14 

The City of Stamford will host its 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration tomorrow—Saturday, June 14—from 1 to 7 pm. This year’s theme is “Family and Community.” Events take place at the Government Center and Mill River Park as follows: 

• 1 pm: Flag Raising at the Government Center
• 1:30 pm: Parade from Government Center to Mill River Park 
• 3 pm: Celebration in Mill River Park (food, entertainment, family activities)

This event is free and open to the public!

Ferguson Library Summer Learning Club Begins June 14 

The Ferguson Library’s Summer Learning Club, Level Up at Your Library, begins tomorrow—Saturday, June 14. The Summer Learning Club features lots of incentives and fun activities to keep kids reading during the summer. Everyone can participate by earning points for reading, completing challenges, or by creating and finishing their own summer learning goals. Summer Learning Clubs are available for youth and teens. Registration opens tomorrow. Click here to learn more.  

SPS at the Stamford Downtown Farmer’s Market 

SPS will return to the Stamford Downtown Farmer’s Market beginning tomorrow—Saturday, June 14. The market is located in Veterans Memorial Park (130 Atlantic Street) and is open on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm through October. The farmers market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as breads, jams, baked goods, cheeses, oils and more! WIC & SNAP are both accepted. SPS staff will be at the Farmer’s Market from 9 am to 12 pm to answer questions and share information about our schools.  

Mobile Food Pantry Returns to Stamford on June 21 

The Filling in the Blanks Mobile Food Pantry will be in Stamford on Saturday, June 21. 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. 

Summer School Begins June 30 

Summer School begins on Monday, June 30. If your child is enrolled in summer school, please click here for information about this year’s program. Questions may be directed to boesummerschool@stamfordpublicschools.org. 

2025-26 School Calendar 

Today was the last day of the 2024-25 school year. Click here to download the 2025-26 school calendar including holidays, open school nights, early release days, and report card conference dates. More information about the 2025-26 school year will be shared beginning in early August. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer! 

 

Dr. Tamu Lucero
Superintendent of Schools

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