Weekly Message from the Superintendent

Dear Families and Staff,

Congratulations to the Northstar Playmakers cast and crew for their riveting production of 12 Angry Jurors. My husband, John, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Saturday evening performance. Thank you to Westhill High School faculty advisor Nicole Kittleman for her commitment to the Northstar Playmakers and for her work directing this production. 

 

After seeing Macbeth at Stamford High and 12 Angry Jurors at Westhill, we are chomping at the bit to see the Stamford All-School Musical‘s production of Anything Goes, which opens on Saturday, December 7 at Rippowam. Anything Goes is a delightful romantic comedy featuring the music of legendary composer Cole Porter. This year’s cast and crew features 58 SPS students from AITE, Cloonan, Dolan, Rippowam, Rogers, Scofield, Stamford High School, Strawberry Hill, and Westhill High School.
 

Tickets are on sale now or may be purchased at the school box office one hour prior to curtain.  Performances are as follows: 

  

Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 pm

Friday, December 13 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 pm

Thanksgiving Football Game

Cross-town rivals Stamford High and Westhill face off tomorrow morning (Thursday, November 28) at 10 am in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. This year’s game is at Westhill. Tickets are $8 each and may be purchased here.  Whether you cheer for the Black Knights or Vikings, this long-time Stamford tradition is a great way to start your Thanksgiving holiday. We hope to see you there! 

Stamford High Christmas Tree Sale begins November 29 

The Friends of Stamford High (FOSH) annual Christmas Tree sale begins this Friday, November 29 at 9 am. This is one of Stamford High’s biggest fundraisers. Please stop by to select from a wide variety of evergreen wreaths and fresh-cut trees for sale. The tree lot will be open this Friday-Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Sales will continue on weeknights from 5 to 8 pm and weekends from 9 am to 6 pm until everything is sold out.

Stamford High Holiday Shopping Fair is November 30

Stamford High's Annual Holiday Shopping Fair is this Saturday, November 30 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the school gymnasium. This festive event will feature more than 70 local vendors, offering a wide variety of unique gifts perfect for everyone on your holiday list. Enjoy live holiday music, free kids' crafts, face painting, raffles, and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments. The fair will also include a food court, gift wrapping stations, and special visits from beloved holiday characters.

Best of all, admission is free, and parking is available behind the school off Hillandale Avenue. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of shopping and seasonal cheer—we can’t wait to see you there!

Holidays in Harmony at the Stamford Mall

The Stamford Town Center Holidays in Harmony music series features student performances from local schools and performing arts organizations throughout December.  Please consider stopping by The Stamford Town Center to enjoy the following performances by our talented SPS musicians: 

Wednesday, December 4: 

• Stamford High Choir and Orchestra at 6 pm 

Monday, December 9: 

• Springdale Fifth Grade Choir at 6 pm 

Tuesday, December 10: 

• Stark Fifth Grade Choir at 5:30
• Westhill Jazz Band and Jazz Combo at 6 pm 
• Westhill Choral Program at 7 pm 

Wednesday, December 11: 

• Stillmeadow Chorus at 5:30
• Westhill Jazz Band and Orchestra at 6 pm 
• Westhill Choral Program at 7 pm 

Monday, December 16: 

• Westover Chorus at 5:30 pm 

Wednesday, December 18: 

• Roxbury Fourth Grade Choir at 6 pm 

Special Education Teacher Appreciation Day

Special Education Teacher Appreciation Day is Monday, 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!

 

I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving and an enjoyable holiday weekend. 

 

Stay Safe & Healthy!

Dr. Tamu Lucero
Superintendent

Espanol

Creole