10/3/2025

STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER

55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Week Ending Friday, October 3, 2025

Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal

SHS “SPIRIT WEEK” REVEALED!

SHS is getting ready for what will be a fun week of activities, culminating with our annual Pink Out football game, this year against Fairfield Warde.  The events:

• “Moring Monday” Students to wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.

• “Team Tuesday” where students will don their favorite sports team jersey.

• “Wild Wednesday” invites the styles of camouflage or animal prints.

• “Takeover Thursday” is our standard color war battle between the classes:

  • Freshmen = Orange

  • Sophomores = Grey

  • Juniors = White

  • Seniors = Black

• PINK OUT Friday, where students and staff will wear their pink items in preparation for the end of the day PEP RALLEY!

Make sure to check Instagram for Updates and PICS!  @stamfordhigh2026, @stamfordhighclassof2027

THIS WEEK’S UPDATE

Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending October 3, 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

Conference information will be sent Monday October 6

• 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

PURCHASE PINK OUT SHIRTS

Get Ready to Pink Out!

Pink Out Week will be the week of October 6th, which includes home athletic events, special events, and ending with a home football game against Fairfield Warde High School on Saturday, October 11th.

Order your Pink Out gear with this year's design by clicking the link below. When you check out, there's an option to donate a shirt to a student who might not be able to afford one. This small gesture can make a big difference.

PURCHASE PINK OUT SWAG HERE!

ACTION PICS OF THE WEEK

From Mr. Barron, SHS Science teacher, who grabbed some cool action photos of the SHS-Greenwich soccer contest earlier this week.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLASS TAKES ON INVASIVE PLANTS

Mr. van Wyk's AP Environmental Science students spent the week outside on an invasive plant search and destroy mission around campus.

Students identified eight key invasive species: Japanese knotweed, Tree of Heaven, Garlic Mustard, Multiflora Rose, Mugwort, English Ivy, Milk Thistle, and Japanese Barberry. Their most significant win was pulling out over 30 Tree of Heaven trees, which serve as the host plant for the problematic spotted lanternfly that has appeared throughout Connecticut.

The removal of these invasives is critical, as these plants rapidly proliferate, decreasing biodiversity by choking out native species and providing habitat for pests.

We encourage all members of our community to be vigilant and help in the effort to eradicate invasive species on campus before they become well-established.

SHS School Counselors chaperoned a college tour of UCONN Stamford for Juniors and Seniors. The students were able to connect with admissions representatives and see the classrooms and resources available to them. Students learned about what it means to be a first-generation student and courses offerings on the Stamford campus.

Don't forget to follow the Counseling Department on IG for all important updates and information. @shscounselingdept

MATH TEAM LOOKING FOR MEMBERS

This Wednesday, October 8th, the Fairfield County Math League will hold the first match of the 2025-2026 season at Wilton High School. The Stamford High School Math Team will be taking part, and while it already has a full A-Team, it can add as many as ten more students as B-team members. This could be a good way for them to practice their skills in the meantime. Interested students can stop by Room C-227 to learn more.

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.