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Dear SPS Community: 

Last night the Stamford Public Schools community came together to celebrate the 2026 Teacher of the Year Cohort, the 2026 SPS Spotlight Award Winners, and the 2026 SPS Paraeducator of the Year and runners up. This event is one of the highlights of the school year as it is an opportunity for us to celebrate the district’s best and brightest educators and paraeducators as nominated and chosen by their peers. 

On behalf of the Board of Education and the senior leadership team, I would like to extend another congratulations to the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Marcella Barrios of Rogers International School, the 2026 Paraeducator of the Year, Mery Lopez of Hart Magnet Elementary, and all of this year's honorees. I’d also like to thank the teacher and paraeducator committees that dedicated their time and energy to the nomination and selection process.  

Kindergarten Registration Event Tomorrow  

The Office of Family & Community Engagement is hosting a Kindergarten Registration Event tomorrow—Saturday, May 9—from 10 am to 1 pm at the SPS Welcome Center. Language support will be available for Spanish and Haitian-Creole speakers. Please attend if you need assistance with registration and bring the following with you: 

  1. Photo ID of parent or legal guardian 
  2. Child’s birth certificate or other official documentation proving child's age and name of parents
  3. Proof of address (2 forms)

For more information about registration, click here or email OFCE@stamfordps.org. 

Stamford Agriscience Spring Plant Sale Ends Tomorrow 

Tomorrow—Saturday, May 9—is your final chance to visit the annual plant sale hosted by the Stamford Regional FFA at Westhill High School. Stop by the AgriScience Building from 10 am to 3 pm to stock up on flowers and vegetables for your home garden. Students in the AgriScience Program organize and staff the plant sale and will give tours to those who want to learn more about this rigorous high school program. Proceeds from the sale support the AgriScience Program. Follow Stamford FFA on Instagram for more details.

Stamford High Incoming Student Knight is Tuesday, May 12 

If you have a child entering 9th grade at Stamford High School in August, please join Principal Forker on Tuesday, May 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for Incoming 9th Grade Knight. This event, which is for students and parents/guardians, will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. During Incoming Student Night, attendees will be introduced to Stamford High administrators, learn about academics, athletics, and extracurriculars, and participate in a student-led tour. 

Enter Stamford High via the main entrance on Strawberry Hill Avenue. Free parking is available behind Stamford High School in the lots off Hillandale Avenue. Please leave ample time to walk from the parking lots to the main entrance.  

Café con la Super is Monday, May 18 

Join us for the next Café con la Super on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 pm when we share strategies to help your student finish the school year strong academically, including the importance of maintaining regular school attendance. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we also will be sharing information about school and community mental health resources from organizations including Child Guidance Centers, Family Centers, JFS of Greenwich, Kids in Crisis, the SPS Mental Health Team, Liberation Programs, and many more. 

Meetings are presented in Spanish with simultaneous English translation. The SPS Welcome Center is located at 11 W. North Street in Cloonan Middle School. Click here to register. 

AITE Named a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School

Congratulations to AITE, which has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for the fifth-consecutive year! AITE is among a select group of high schools recognized for increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in career-connected learning through PLTW. To qualify for this designation, AITE had to meet certain criteria, including the number of PLTW courses offered, the percentage of students enrolled in PLTW, and the percentage of students taking multiple PLTW courses. AITE currently offers the PLTW Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering pathways. 

TOR Presents Addams Family Musical May 15-16

Dive into the twisted and delightful world of the Addams Family when Turn of River Middle School presents The Addams Family Musical: Young@Part on May 15 and 16.   

Click the links to purchase tickets ($20 adults; $15 students/seniors) for the following performances: 

The Addams Family Musical is full of laughs, thrills, and catchy tunes, and is perfect for fans of all ages. Performances are at Turn of River Middle School. Runtime is 2 hours.    

 

Stay Safe and Healthy!

Dr. Tamu Lucero
Superintendent of Schools

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