Weekly Message from the Superintendent

Superintendent's Weekly Message - October 31, 2025

Dear SPS Families and Staff:

On Tuesday night, attendees at the October Board of Education Regular Meeting enjoyed a preview of this year’s All-School Musical, Annie. Now in its 18th year, the All-School Musical is an after school musical theatre program open to Stamford resident students. This year’s musical features 87 students in grades 5-12, including 80 Stamford Public Schools students!

The All-School Musical is a full-scale, professional-level musical under the guidance of theater professionals, educators, and dedicated volunteers. We’re especially proud that the Sound Designer/Engineer for this year’s production is 2012 AITE graduate Daniel Bria. Daniel was most recently a member of the audio production team for the Broadway production of Come From Away and has also worked on the national tours for Miss Saigon and The School of Rock as well as numerous off-Broadway and regional productions.

Annie opens on Saturday, December 6 and runs through Sunday, December 14. All performances are at Rippowam. Tickets are on sale now.

High School Information Night is November 5

Families of current 8th grade students should join us for High School Information Night on Wednesday, November 5 at 6 pm via Zoom (Webinar ID: 82961448619). During this webinar, which will be offered with simultaneous Spanish interpretation, families will learn about the specialized academic programs that enroll students from throughout Stamford, many of which require students to apply during 8th grade.

In addition to the specialized academic programs, webinar attendees will learn about the dozens of Advanced Placement (AP) and UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) courses offered in our high schools, as well as about the career pathways programs at Stamford High and Westhill that prepare students for in-demand professions including public safety, construction management, information technology, and education.

Scofield Magnet Middle School Info Sessions: November 6

Parents/guardians interested in applying for their child to attend Scofield Magnet Middle School beginning in 2026-27 should plan to attend one of the in-person information sessions on Thursday, November 6 at 10 am and 6 pm. During the information session, you will hear a brief presentation from school administrators, tour the building, and have a chance to ask questions.

Every SPS Magnet School is hosting in-person information sessions this fall; click here for the schedule.

Stamford High’s Production of All in the Timing Opens November 7

Stamford High School’s Strawberry Hill Players will present All in the Timing—a collection of one-act comedic plays by American playwright David Ives—on November 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm in the Stamford High School Auditorium. Our student productions are a wonderful way to support the arts while enjoying a great night of theater. Click here to purchase tickets.

Meeting for Families of Students with Special Needs is November 12

The Stamford Coalition of Parents Expecting Success (SCOPES) will host its next meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 6 pm at the SPS Welcome Center. The Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) will present “Steps to Improving Communication with the Special Education Team.” Michelle Fitzgerald from CPAC will lead this training, which will be presented with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. Please register to let us know that you will attend.

Books Across Stamford Event is Tomorrow

The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) will host its annual Books Across Stamford – Haunted Halloween event on Saturday from 1 to 4 pm at the Ferguson Library Main Branch. Families of children in PreK-5 are invited to join SPEF for some Halloween fun, including treats, crafts, and special guest readers. Children will also get to take home a free book for their home library.

National School Psychology Week Begins November 3

National School Psychology Week (NSPW) is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists' work to help children thrive in school, at home, and in life. This year’s NSPW theme is "Finding Your Path," reflecting the many ways in which school psychologists help students set and achieve their goals. On behalf of everyone in Stamford Public Schools, I’d like to say thank you to our school psychologists for supporting our students’ social-emotional development.