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STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Week Ending Friday, September 12, 2025
Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal
STUDENTS PARTICPATE IN “MEDITATIVE” ART
This week, students in Mrs. Arconti-Galassi's Color & Design class are engaged in creating Zentangles, a relaxing, meditative art activity that uses repetitive patterns to form beautiful abstract designs. As they worked on their creations, students practiced mindfulness, patience, and focus, supporting key SEL skills.
Zentangling encourages self-expression, reduces stress, and promotes a sense of accomplishment, all while helping students develop self-awareness and emotional regulation in a calm, creative environment.
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending September 12, 2025. Links have been provided, where applicable, to help with further details. Have a great weekend with your families!
SEPTEMBER’S UPCOMING DATES
September 18: Open School Night Details to Come
September 23: Rosh Hashanah No School
September 24: Rosh Hashanah No School
SHS ANNUAL “PINK OUT” RETURNS!
The Stamford High School Pink Out is our highly anticipated and impactful event each fall. So far, SHS, through the sale of T-shirts, sweatshirts, and donations has raised and donated over $120,000, with the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital as our main beneficiary. This initiative truly showcases our community's spirit of supporting one another and certainly a highlight of the fall!
If you're new to this event, here's how it works: We sell T-shirts, long sleeves, and hoodies with a winning student-designed logo. The proceeds are then donated directly to the Bennett Cancer Center. This organization has provided exceptional care to many members of our community, including our students and the beloved Curt Tinnan.
Last year, we were proud to donate over $8,000, and we're aiming to match OR EXCEED that amount this year.
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.
You can now pre-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.
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
An early morning visit from our resident Red-tailed Hawk, keeping an eye on our arriving students! Thanks to Health/PE teacher Mrs. Mc Garey for the image!
IBDP STUDENT ATTENDS CSI PROGRAM
Senior IBDP student Peyton Andersen recently attended a week-long Crime Scene Investigation Program at Quinnipiac University.
During her time, she and her summer classmates engaged hands-on experiences with Quinnipiac professors of anthropology and archeology.
FOX61 featured Peyton in a story that you can check out here:
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Check out the weekly newsletter from the College and Career. You can find all upcoming events and resources HERE.
Don't forget to follow the Counseling Department on IG for all important updates and information. @shscounselingdept
Rep Visits are continuing this week. Sign up for all through Navianc
FINAL PREPARATIONS!
The SHS Band has been working hard to prepare for the first home football game tomorrow!
Come out to support our football team and catch us hyping them up from the stands!
FOOTBAL FUNDRAISER AT COAL HOUSE
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.
SHS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS
WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Final Forms registration page at https://stamford-ct.finalforms.com/
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!
SHS INTERACT CLUB IS BACK AND READY FOR NEW MEMBERS!
Need service hours? Want to make an impact in your school and community? Join Interact! Interact organizes numerous projects every year, helping our school, community and international understanding. Interactors work together, carry out projects and develop leadership skills.
Celebrate the community impact of Interact by getting involved with activities such as:
Healing Hearts
SHS Care Closet
Comfort Cases
Big Brother/Big Sister
Stamford Museum and Nature Center activities
Building One Community
How do I join?
Our first meeting will be Monday 9/15 after school in A119. Hope to see you there!
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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