Smelling politics in Stratford High renovation response
To the Editor: While I do respect the potential Democratic Town Committee chairman shoe-in, Mr. Petruccelli, about his take on the Stratford High School project, I don’t pretend to know everything...
View ArticleResource officers in schools work to build community
Stratford police officers are assigned in Stratford Public Schools’ middle and high schools as a community resource, a parent resource, a department resource, and an administrative resource. At Wooster...
View ArticleStudents discuss education with legislators in Hartford
Pictured back row: Brady Shea, Alex Masi, Asstistant Superintendent Elaine Watson; front row: Giovanni-Marie Roper, Marissa DaCruz, arrive at the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education’s “A...
View ArticleStudents learn dangers of texting while driving
Many of the students who crowded into Bunnell High School’s auto shop were experienced drivers, but quite a few were not. The occasion: the Peer Awareness Tour Safe Texting program, an all-day event...
View ArticleFreshmen invited to forum on underage drinking
A presentation of real life stories and facts about underage drinking — Talk Early, Talk Often — will be held for all current Stratford high school freshmen and their families Tuesday, April 1, from...
View ArticleWoman cites bullying in Stratford as reason to kill students
A former Stratford resident arrested on felony charges for threatening students here and in Danbury had a fascination with the murders at Columbine (Colo.) School and talked about shooting students and...
View ArticleBoard of Ed to vote Friday to renovate Stratford High or build a new school
A special meeting of the Stratford Board of Education has been called for Friday, April 11, for the purpose of deciding between the options of renovating Stratford High School or building a new high...
View ArticlePublic invited to speak on budget
The people of Stratford have two chances to speak publicly to the Town Council and the mayor about the proposals for the 2015 Town Budget, which includes Stratford Public Schools and Stratford’s...
View ArticleVendors sought for SHS craft fair
The Stratford High School PTSA/Booster Club is looking for vendors for their 5th annual Craft Fair and Tag Sale Saturday, April 26, 9-3, in the SHS gym. Tables are $30. Gym holds up to 100 tables....
View ArticleSquare One Theatre brings production to Bunnell and Stratford high schools
Following the success of Square One Theatre’s mainstage production of Irena’s Vow three seasons ago, teachers requested that it be presented to students in both Bunnell and Stratford High Schools to...
View ArticleTown gave Longbrook Park to Board of Ed as an option to consider
Before the Board of Education voted in favor of building a new school at Longbrook Park on April 11 Town Hall administration officials suggested that the BOE consider two choices: a) renovate Stratford...
View ArticleTown gave option of Longbrook Park; Board of Education chose it
To the Editor: As elected Board of Education (BOE) members, we have a fiduciary responsibility to both the State of Connecticut and the town of Stratford to advocate for the education and safety of our...
View ArticleCommittee votes to restart SHS renovation plan
A week after the Town Council unanimously rejected the Board of Education’s choice to build a new Stratford High School at Longbrook Park rather than renovate the existing SHS, the council’s Building...
View ArticleTaxpayers should decide school buildings
To the Editor: Anything that pertains to millions and our schools or any public building, in my opinion, should be voted on by property owning taxpayers. The history of our town’s very poor decisions...
View ArticleStratford continuing education graduation ceremonies May 8
Stratford Continuing Education graduation ceremonies will be Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m., at Stratford High School, according to Administrator Richard P. Hageman. Twenty-five students who have either...
View ArticleStratford High names third quarter honor students
The following students were named to the third quarter honor roll at Stratford High School: First honors Grade 12 — Keishera Aldonza, Megan Aviles, Cristian Barba, Samantha Beck, Anthony Bobko, Maggie...
View ArticleStudents learn dangers of texting while driving
Many of the students who crowded into Bunnell High School’s auto shop were experienced drivers, but quite a few were not. The occasion: the Peer Awareness Tour Safe Texting program, an all-day event...
View ArticleStudents win history award
Seniors from Stratford High Schools have been awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in History award for outstanding work in American history and overall academic character....
View ArticleHistorical Society awards $10,000 to students
The Stratford Historical Society Scholarship Committee announced that five $2,000 scholarships were awarded to five high school seniors in Stratford. The students submitted written essays regarding...
View ArticleSHS Graduation: speeches and slide show
UPDATED JUNE 26. As the Stratford High School class of 2014 graduated on June 18 under a warm sun and commenced upon the new chapter in their lives, the two highest ranking academic students spoke to...
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