8/28/2026

STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER

55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Week Ending Friday, August 28, 2026

Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal

SHS WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2030!

What a whirlwind of a week!

SHS officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year, starting with a special orientation day for our incoming 9th graders this past Monday. Our newest students got a head start navigating the hallways, previewing their classes, and meeting the staff who will support them along the way.

By Tuesday, the rest of our students joined the mix, filling the halls with familiar faces and a vibrant energy to launch another incredible year! We also had visits from our new SPS Superintendent Dr. Adrian Talley and Mayor Caroline Simmons!

A huge thank you to our teachers, administration, support staff, cafeteria workers, security team, and custodial crew—the building looks fantastic, the opening ran seamlessly, and we are ready to hit our stride!

THIS WEEK’S UPDATE

Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending August 28, 2026. Links have been provided, where applicable, to help with further details. Have a great weekend with your families!

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

September 7: Labor Day No School

September 17: Open School Night

5:00 PM Freshman Parent Meeting
5:00 PM FOSH Meeting
5:30 “Meet the Principal”
6:00 PM Classroom Visitations

September 21: Yom Kippur No School

September 23: Early Release (Students)

September 25: SHS "PINK OUT" Student Pep Rally and Football Game

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Attendance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Appropriate documentation (parent note, doctor's note, official paperwork) must be provided for the absence to be approved.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

Welcome back! The College and Career Center is officially open for the new school year!

The College and Career Center is hosting a parent workshop on September 8, 2026, at 5:30PM in the College and Career Center to review college applications and financial aid. Please RSVP for the event through the google form. All grade level families are welcome!

College Rep Visits begin on September 8, 2026, check out the list on Naviance to register! All grade levels are welcome!

FOSH (Friends of Stamford High)

Parents, looking to get involved? Look no further as our SHS parent group FOSH is ready for ideas and for volunteers!

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.

Documentation allowing students to leave campus with parental approval is now accessible. Please complete the permission slip located in the Parent Portal.