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STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Week Ending Friday, August 28, 2026
Mr. Matthew Forker, Principal
SHS’ MUSICIAN ISABEL MEJIA FEATURED
Stamford High School student, Isabel Mejia (11), was recently featured in Stamford City Lifestyle Magazine in an article titled “More Than Music.”
The article highlights Isabel’s experience and the impact that music and Project Music have had on her journey.
Project Music is an intensive Stamford, Connecticut after-school program that uses music education based on the El Sistema framework to drive youth development and social change. Operating four days a week, the initiative offers students immersive musical instruction, performance opportunities, and mentorship from teaching artists. Beyond learning instruments, the program focuses on fostering personal growth, confidence, discipline, and leadership skills, helping build a strong sense of community and empowering young people to achieve long-term success.
Congratulations to Isabel on her musical growth and accomplishments.
You can read the article here (Page 12 to 21): https://citylifestyle.com/stamfordct/issues/2026-08
THIS WEEK’S UPDATE
Here are some quick updates and reminders for the academic week ending September 4, 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)
“SUNRISE OF THE WEEK”
Special thanks to Health/PE teacher Mrs. Paci who captured an awesome sunrise to start our week!
Upcoming Events:
College Application/ Financial Aid In Person Family Session: September 8, 2026, at 5:30pm in the College and Career Center
Common App Bootcamp: September 15, 2026 3rd Wave
Senior Group Financial Aid Presentation: September 23, 2026 3rd Period Large Auditorium
UCONN Stamford Field Trip: October 6, 2026, Trip is at max capacity
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
The College and Career Center is in full swing and will begin hosting rep visits next week! Students can register for all visits through their Naviance account. A Minga pass will be sent to the student the morning of the visit to attend. We have over 100 schools registered to visit SHS!
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.
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!
AMELIA NANDIKESAN (11) WINS STEM AWARD!
Junior Amelia Nandikesan has been officially named a finalist for the prestigious Youth Innovation & Leadership award in the 21st annual Connecticut Technology Council’s Women of Innovation® program.
Amelia is one of only five high school students in the state selected for this high-level honor, chosen from a competitive pool of 100 nominations across Connecticut. This recognition celebrates young women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, scientific advancement, and a dedication to mentoring others in STEM. As a youth finalist, Amelia will be recognized at the formal awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at The Woodwinds in Branford, where the final category winners will be announced and higher-education scholarships will be awarded.
Amelia perfectly embodies the spirit of innovation, curiosity, and leadership that we strive to cultivate at Stamford High School. Her success is a testament to her hard work and willingness to take on new challenges in addition to her coursework.
“ACTION PICS OF THE WEEK”
Mr. Barron (SHS Science) is back with this week’s action photos of some of the happenings after school this past week!
SHS “LEGACY CLUB”
Black Knight Nation, would you like to be a part of Stamford High history?
Join the SHS Legacy Club to help design a new school mural and discover more about our school's rich history and the diverse cultures represented at the Great School on the Hill!
All students, faculty and staff are welcome, no matter what your grade, background, or skill set.
If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the form sent to your email.
HANDS-ON HARMONY:
CO-CREATING ART AND EMPATHY IN ART PARTNERS
CLASS ADD/DROP INFORMATION
Please note: Schedule change requests will not be accepted via email.
Course change requests for .5 credit/Semester 1 (S1) classes will be accepted until Tuesday, September 8, at 2:05pm.
Course change requests for 1 credit/Full Year (FY) classes will be accepted until Tuesday, September 15, at 2:05pm.
Course change requests will not be honored after these dates. Counselors will continue to work on schedule changes after these student deadlines.
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 is AVAILABLE for families on allowing your student the ability to leave campus with parental permission.
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