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STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Week Ending Friday, October 10, 2025
Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal
“PERFECTLY PINK!”
SHS Pink Out Week Culminates in First Annual “Pink Pep Rally”
This past week, the SHS community proudly wrapped up its annual Pink Out Spirit Week with our inaugural Pink Pep Rally! This student-led campaign was a resounding success, demonstrating incredible school spirit while raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness for our 12th year.
Starting on Monday with our “Spirit Week” campaign: Pajama Day and Stuffed Animal Day, Jersey Day, Camo or Animal Print Day, Colors Wars, Staff T Shirt Day, and ending with Pink Out shirt day, SHS students and staff had a fun week!
Students organized the entire week, from selling shirts to managing activities and orchestrating the final celebration. Their hard work is truly inspiring.
With this year's contribution, SHS has officially surpassed $120,000 in total contributions to this important cause. This tradition of service is a powerful reminder of our community's commitment to generosity and putting others first. Thank you to all the students and staff for making this one of our school's greatest traditions.
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending October 10, 2025. Links have been provided, where applicable, to help with further details. Have a great weekend with your families!
OCTOBER’S IMPORTANT DATES
October 13: Columbus Day NO SCHOOL
October 15: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 16: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 17: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 22: SHS Early Release (11:45)
October 23: PSAT for students in grades 10 and 11
4-Hour Delayed Opening for students in grades 9 and 12
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Stamford High School will be holding parent/teacher conferences on:
October 15th from 12:30 pm to 3:25 pm
October 16th from 12:30 pm to 2:10 pm.
October 17th from 12:30 pm to 2:10 pm
You can schedule a conference with any of your child’s teachers through the SHS My Conference Time website, which can be accessed at http://myconferencetime.com/stamfordhighschool.
Your child's schedule and teachers' names can be found on PowerSchool.
Further instructions for creating an appointment can be found here.
Please note that you will be asked to select whether you would like to conference via Google Meet, phone call, or in person at SHS when you schedule your appointment.
To give teachers time to prepare for your scheduled meetings, the conference calendars will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 13th.
ACTION PICS OF THE WEEK
From Mr. Barron, SHS Science teacher, who grabbed some cool action photos of the Girls JV Varsity and Varsity played against Fairfield Warde.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Check out the weekly newsletter from the College and Career. You can find all upcoming events and resources HERE.
School Counselors held a FSA ID event for all seniors this week. Counselors were able to assist close to 100 SHS seniors in creating their FSA ID. This is the first step in completing their FAFSA. FAFSA is an important step in the financial aid process for eligible students and not only allows students access to federal aid but other grants and opportunities.
FAFSA is open, please review the newsletter for resources on 1:1 assistance and articles pertaining to completion. The School Counseling Dept is hosting a raffle for all students that are eligible to complete the FAFSA by October 31, 2025 @ 11:59pm.
Weekly financial aid assistance is available to students every Wednesday, sign up with your school counselor
All students in AP classes need to join their AP classroom and pay for their AP exam by November 1, 2025 without a late fee.
Don't forget to follow the Counseling Department on IG for all important updates and information. @shscounselingdept
MYP AND IBDP SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Stamford High School hosts virtual information sessions for our two application-based International Baccalaureate programs.
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP): For Stamford 8th-grade students and families.
IB Diploma Programme (DP): For Stamford 10th-grade families.
Why attend? Learn how these rigorous, internationally renowned programs can prepare students for college and develop critical skills. We'll cover application steps and more!
No pre-registration needed. Families only need to attend one session. Spanish translation available.
Check the attached flyer for dates and times!
FIREWORKS IN THE LAB: SHS STUDENTS BECOME CHEMISTRY DETECTIVES!
Ms. Fodiman and Ms. Kraiz teamed up to turn science into a colorful party! Students became chemistry detectives, blasting unknown metal salts with flames and watching them burst into crazy colors. From fiery reds to electric greens, each flame revealed its secret identity like magic! Who knew science could be this lit? Stay tuned...Block 1A is officially the hottest squad in the lab!
COLLEGE RECRUITING SEMINAR FOR SHS ATHLETES AND FAMILIES
Are you interested in playing a sport in college? Then save the date for our upcoming, free recruiting seminar!
Black Knight Athletics is proud to host renowned college recruiting expert Wayne Mazzoni (a popular speaker who has presented here before). Mr. Mazzoni is known for providing an honest and informative look at the realities of college recruiting and athletics.
If you aspire to play a sport in college, you'll find this evening extremely valuable.
Registration: Please see the attached flyer for the date, time, and the embedded registration link. This is a free event sponsored by Black Knight Athletics.
GLOBAL FOODS
This week at Global Foods we made hand rolled sushi and spanakopita.
SHS CELEBRATES ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH
The Italian classes of Mr. Ruffo, Mrs. Ruffo and Mrs. Borea researched famous Italian / Italian Americans for Italian American Heritage Month.
Students learned about Italians who contributed to our society from various fields, from explorers, physicists, inventors and artists.
The students were amazed to discover how Italians have made an impact in the US and world-wide.
CINNAMON SUCCESS: CULINARY STUDENTS MASTER THE ART OF THE SWIRL
Students in the culinary class had the opportunity to develop their baking skills by preparing cinnamon buns from scratch.
The process involved measuring and mixing ingredients, kneading the dough, and mastering the art of creating the perfect cinnamon swirl and glaze. Through this hands-on project, students not only learned important culinary techniques but also experienced teamwork and patience in the kitchen.
The cinnamon buns were a delicious success, showcasing the students’ dedication and enthusiasm for the culinary arts.
SHS STUDENTS DOMINATE STATEWIDE PERSONAL FINANCE POSTER CONTEST!
Students from Ms. Ashley Dougherty's Spring 2025 Personal Finance classes at SHS recently showcased their financial knowledge and creativity by dominating the annual Connecticut Financial Scholars poster contest.
The challenge required students to create compelling posters—using either Canva or traditional methods—to visually explain core personal finance topics they learned in class.
Stamford High led the state with an impressive 15 winning student submissions!
"This project asked students to not only understand complex financial topics but also to be effective communicators," said Ms. Dougherty. "Their success in this statewide contest is a testament to their grasp of the material and their creative skills."
The top designs were printed and distributed to educators across Connecticut. Additionally, every winning SHS student received a $25 VISA Gift Card courtesy of CT Financial Scholars.
Congratulations to the Winners: Aiden Vetti, Anderson Leonardo, Astrid Pinales, Carlos Lucero Santos, Jayani Spradley, Jayson Balcarcel, Matthew Purpero, Michelle Carrera, Nicol Gomez, Noman Hussian, Payton Varnit, Randy Lopez Monterro, Sofia Cingari, Solomiia Tataryn, and Tayna Lopez Ruiz.
TEACHER OF THE WEEK!
Congratulations to Mrs. Tiffany Flynn, Stamford High's IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, who will be assuming the role of President Elect in November of GIBS, the Guild of IB Schools of the Northeast.
GIBS is an association of International Baccalaureate World Schools in North America representing schools in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Eastern Pennsylvania. Their mission is to promote and develop International Baccalaureate Programs in our region of the United States with a focus on providing opportunities for teachers in over 100 schools in the region to share strategies for success in their subjects.
FREE MAMMOGRAMS
Mammograms play a key role in breast cancer screening. Getting a mammogram every year, starting at age 40, is recommended by the American Cancer Society.
The Breast Center Grant Program offers screening mammograms and other breast imaging services at no cost to patients who are uninsured and who qualify to enroll in the program.
Call or go online to book your mammogram. Notify the scheduler that you are interested in the Breast Center Grant Program.
JOIN STRINGS AND CHORUS!
“SPOOKY” FALL TECHNOLOGY CONTEST!
SHS “U-KNIGHTED NATION” TUTORING
If any student needs extra academic support throughout the school year, the SHS U-Knighted Nation organization is here to assist! Made up of student volunteers, the UKN tutors are available to assist and help ANY student that may need it.
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Please remember to submit any student absences to the Absence Documentation Form within 10 school days of the absence.
Appropriate documentation (parent note, doctor's note, official paperwork) must be provided for the absence to be approved.
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Final Forms registration page at https://stamford-ct.finalforms.com/
CELL PHONE POLICY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
For cell phone Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
“OPEN CAMPUS”
Parents and families, as a reminder, the SPS “Open Campus Policy” is only permissible for students in GRADES 11 and 12.
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