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STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Week Ending Friday, November 21, 2025
Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal
SHS ATHETES EARN POST SEASON RECOGNITIONS!
Our first sports season has concluded, and our SHS student-athletes delivered outstanding performances in every arena—from the classroom to the competition venues. They showcased their talent against the county's top teams on the fields, courts, pools, and courses.
Balancing the demanding schedule of a student-athlete—long hours, six days of weekly practices and contests—with a commitment to academic and athletic excellence is a significant feat.
Huge congratulations to the following students on their recognition!
FCIAC Fall Exemplary Scholar Athletes
B. Cross Country - Cal Gillin
G. Soccer - Ella Pearle
FCIAC Fall Scholar Athletes
G. Soccer - Rebecca Bear
Field Hockey - Anne Leydon
Golf - Nadav Coll
B. Cross Country - Sean Wyman
G. Volleyball - Hailey Heigel
B. Soccer - Felipe Stefanzuk
Football - Micheal Kerr
G. Swim - Kripa Rao
Cheer - Allison Richman
G. Cross Country - N'dea Dalmiste
All FCIAC/CIAC Fall Athletes
B. Soccer - Rory O'Halloran - 1st team All FCIAC
B. Soccer - Jared Relayze - 1st team All FCIAC
B. Soccer - Magnus Smail - 1st team All FCIAC
B. Soccer - Brandon Toro - FCIAC All West
B. Soccer - Matthew Atiencia - FCIAC All West
B. Soccer - Samuel Carias - FCIAC All West
Field Hockey - Anne Leydon - 2nd Team All FCIAC
Field Hockey - Taylor Roncoroni - FCIAC Honorable Mention
Field Hockey - Julia Iorfino - FCIAC Honorable Mention
G- Soccer - Charlotte Askew- 2nd Team All FCIAC
G- Soccer - Ella Pearle - FCIAC Honorable Mention
G- Soccer - Maddie O’Connor - FCIAC Honorable Mention
G. Volleyball - Gyllian Rybnick -3rd Team All FCIAC
G. Volleyball - Marlie Noto - FCIAC Honorable Mention
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending November 21, 2025. Links have been provided, where applicable, to help with further details. Have a great weekend with your families!
NOVEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER
November 26: Early release
November 27: Thanksgiving Holiday –NO SCHOOL
November 28: Thanksgiving Holiday—NO SCHOOL
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
The College and Career Center hosted Future Five this week for an information session on the benefits of the program for the 9th grade classes. Current SHS seniors spoke to the freshmen classes on why they recommend the program and their own personal experiences.
ASVAB testing is scheduled for December 2, 2025, all grade levels are welcome to test please register on the google form
11th and 12th graders: Need extra assistance with your college essay or starting the process? The College and Career Center is hosting an essay writing workshop on Dec 4, 2025. Register on Naviance
Seniors! If you missed CT State Community App day don't worry! We are hosting another app day on December 11, 2025
Follow us on IG @shscounselingdept for all event details and inspiring videos
The College and Career Center Newsletter is up to date and can be found here.
FOSH (Friends of Stamford High)
The SHS Christmas Tree Sale is right around the corner!
Have questions? Email us at FOSHPTO@gmail.com
To sign up: Click on the Sign-Up Genius for availability:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BA8A82FA2F58-58149412-christmas#/
Thank You! FOSH PTO
HOLIDAY SHOPPING FAIR!
Stamford High School will host its annual Holiday Shopping Fair on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 9:30am until 3:00pm in the gymnasium. The event will feature:
over 60 local small business vendors selling holiday gifts for everyone on your list
complimentary professional family photos with a donation (either in gift or monetary form) for Toys For Tots
complimentary kids crafts
face painting
raffles
a food court and more
The first 30 guests will also receive a free raffle ticket! Please consider supporting the SHS Student Council and our local businesses this holiday season!
DNA EXTRACTION!
Students in Ms. Cole’s period 3 Biology class recently created slides on microscopes that reflected the extraction of DNA from strawberries!
CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP!
SHS TOPPLES GREENWICH IN UNIFIED CLASH!
The Stamford Black Knights Unified Soccer team lived up to the hype Thursday, stunning the district champs in Greenwich with a massive victory—all without a single substitute player on the bench!
Carlos was like a brick wall in front of the net, blocking an incredible 85 shots on goal, while our offensive powerhouse of Emily, Kimberlyn, Yiekol, Richard, and Carson kept the scoreboard busy.
To cap off the upset, the team celebrated with a snack and a fun bus ride on the highway!
Who needs subs when you have this much heart?
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
“GIG OF THE MONTH!”
The SHS Band and Choir will be performing at the Palace Theater on November 30!
“KIDS HELPING KIDS” FUNDRAISER
“SUPPORTING SURVIVORS” CLUB DRIVE
SHS POINSETTIA SALE
SENIOR INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
“TOTE”-ALLY AWESOME FUNDRAISER FOR VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM
The Visual Arts Department is currently raising funds to help support activities and experiences that go beyond our classroom budget to provide enrichment and professional-level experiences for student artists in our schools.
Your support directly enables us to:
Purchase specialty, professional-grade materials for studio classes.
Enhance the core curriculum by funding experiential learning opportunities crucial for developing well-rounded artists.
By purchasing a Stamford High Art Tote, you are not simply buying a reusable bag; you are investing in the skills, passion, and artistic futures of our student community. Please click on the "Thank You..." below to purchase.
CHEMISTRY CLUB HOSTING A “STOCKING STUFFER” DRIVE
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.
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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