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STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Week Ending Friday, October 17, 2025
Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal
PLAYOFF HYPE!
FALL SPORTS HEAD INTO POSTSEASON!
Our Fall 2025 sports season is ending on a high note, with an incredible lineup of teams heading to the postseason!
We have teams qualified for the CIAC playoffs (Boys/Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Swimming/Diving, Cross Country) and the FCIAC playoffs (Boys Soccer, Swimming/Diving, Cross Country)!
Join us in our continued celebration of our seniors—we recently honored both Boys and Girls Soccer and will celebrate Volleyball and Field Hockey next week.
First Up: Boys Soccer FCIAC Quarterfinals
The postseason quest kicks off THIS Monday as Boys Soccer begins its run for an FCIAC championship!
When: Monday at 3:30 PM
Where: Westhill High School (Football Field)
Come out and support our incredible athletes as they chase a title!
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending October 17, 2025. Links have been provided, where applicable, to help with further details. Have a great weekend with your families!
OCTOBER’S IMPORTANT DATES
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
FCIAC RECOGNIZES TWO EXEMPLARY SCHOLAR ATHLETES
Text From fciac.net
ELLA PEARLE
Ella is a member of the IB Diploma Program with a 4.98 GPA and is ranked No. 11 in her class. She is the Social Media Coordinator for National Honor Society as well as a member of the Science National Honor Society. Ella leads three varsity sports as a four-year member of the soccer team, co-captain of the ice hockey team, and she also plays lacrosse. She earned All-FCIAC Second Team in her junior year and All-FCIAC Honorable Mention both her sophomore and freshman year for ice hockey.
Ella is involved in numerous student clubs as vice president of Student Council and an ambassador for Morgan’s Message. In addition, she works with special education students as a member of both Unified Sports and Friendly Faces. She has also been a part of the Cancer Awareness Club for four years and volunteers at Junior Recreation Girls Soccer.
CAL GILLIN
Cal is a senior with an unweighted GPA of 4.0 and a weighted GPA of 5.06 in the rigorous IB Diploma Programme at Stamford High School. He is currently a cross-country captain and has been a team member for three years. Cal is also a four-year outdoor track and field athlete who runs distance races. He has also completed a half marathon during his time in high school. Cal has additional leadership roles as a captain of the Stamford High School Debate Team and treasurer of National Honor Society.
He volunteers frequently in the clothing donation center at Person to Person in Darien and participates actively as a volunteer at school events through student council. He is the recipient of the Columbia Book Award. In addition, Cal has qualified for the state debate tournament for the last two years.
Cal recently completed a summer internship at a private equity firm and intends to study business as a finance major.
TRUNK OR TREAT AND MOVIE NIGHT!
Join us at SHS as the National Honor Society (NHS) hosts an evening for the entire family!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
As the soccer season comes to an end, we would like to recognize all the seniors on the Girls Varsity Soccer team, the Girls varsity, and JV soccer teams.
(Photos by Mr. Barron/Science Teacher)
CLASS OF THE WEEK
Students in Mrs. Buchanan’s Photo 1 class were tasked with designing a creepy creature photoshoot.
Students used the photography rooms studio lighting, and their camera’s manual settings, and editing in Adobe Express to capture their shots.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Check out the weekly newsletter from the College and Career. You can find all upcoming events and resources HERE.
The College and Career Center hosted a Common App bootcamp to assist seniors in all phases of their college application process. Seniors were offered 1:1 assistance in completing their Common App and next steps.
UCONN Application Day: September 29, 2025
FAFSA Raffle- Submit by Oct 31, 2025 11:59PM
CT State Community Application Event: November 7, 2025
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!
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.
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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