Weekly Message from the Superintendent

Superintendent's Weekly Message - November 26, 2025

Dear Families and Staff,

With the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the nearly 3,000 people who work for Stamford Public Schools. I am especially thankful for our educators who work directly with students; your dedication and commitment is truly an inspiration. I am also deeply grateful to the families who entrust us with their children’s education, to our community partners who provide vital services to our students and their families, and to our elected officials in Stamford and our elected representatives in Hartford for their strong support of our schools.

I hope everyone reading this message has a Happy Thanksgiving and that you enjoy a relaxing holiday with those who mean the most to you.

Westhill vs. Stamford High Football Tomorrow at Boyle Stadium

Cross-town rivals Westhill High School and Stamford High School face off tomorrow morning at 10 am in the annual Thanksgiving Day varsity football game. This year’s game is at Stamford High. Tickets are $6 each and may be purchased here. This is a fun Stamford tradition and a great way to start your Thanksgiving Holiday. We look forward to seeing many current students and alumni in the crowd!

Get in the Holiday Spirit with Stamford High

After you finish your Thanksgiving Dinner, the students, staff and families at Stamford High will be ready to get you into the holiday spirit with two terrific events this weekend:

Christmas Tree Sale: The Friends of Stamford High (FOSH) annual Christmas Tree sale begins this Friday, November 28 at 9 am. Stop by to select from a wide variety of evergreen wreaths ($25 each) and 5- to 9-foot fresh-cut trees ($65 and up). The tree lot will be open this Friday-Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, as well as from 5 to 8 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 6 pm on weekends in December until everything is sold out. The tree lot is located in the SHS parking lot behind the school on Hillandale Avenue.

Holiday Shopping Fair: The Student Council’s Annual Holiday Shopping Fair is this Saturday, November 29 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm in the gymnasium. Enjoy holiday music, free kids' crafts, face painting, raffles, a food court, and more while shopping for unique holiday gifts from 50 local vendors. Families that make a donation (cash or new unwrapped toy) to Toys for Tots can also get a photo taken by a professional photographer. Admission is free, and free parking is available behind the school off Hillandale Avenue.

Stamford Regional FFA Holiday Fair is December 6 & 13

The students in the Stamford Regional FFA (Agriscience) Program at Westhill High School are getting ready to welcome the community to their annual Holiday Shop on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13 from 10 am to 3 pm in the Agriscience Building on the Westhill Campus. The shop features a wide selection of holiday poinsettias, wreaths, and floral arrangements, as well as student-made crafts and food gifts. Tours will also be available for prospective students.

Tickets for All-School Musical “Annie” are on Sale Now!

This year’s All-School Musical is Annie, the heartwarming, high-energy Broadway musical filled with unforgettable characters, songs, humor, and heart! The 18th annual All-School Musical features 64 cast members and 18 crew members representing 17 area schools.

Tickets are on sale now for the following performances at Rippowam Middle School:

Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7 at 2 pm
Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 14 at 2 pm

Annie has been delighting audiences for nearly 50 years and is sure to make you laugh, cry and leave the theater singing its many classic songs including "Tomorrow," "Maybe," and "It's a Hard Knock Life." Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a professional-caliber musical theater production right here in Stamford!

Special Education Teacher Appreciation Day

Special Education Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, December 2. Our dedicated special education teachers and paraeducators work hard every day to meet the unique and specific needs of students with disabilities. We are fortunate to have so many caring and compassionate special education teachers and staff working for Stamford Public Schools. Please join me in thanking them today and every day!