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Mission Statement
The mission of Stafford Public Schools is to cultivate a safe, challenging, and nurturing environment where students and staff are inspired to learn, grow, and lead.
We commit to:
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Delivering rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
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Supporting the well-being of the whole child through compassionate relationships, inclusive practices, and a culture of kindness.
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Creating diverse pathways for college, career, and civic readiness in an ever-changing global society.
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Fostering a climate of shared accountability, where every adult and every student owns their growth, actions, and success.
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Embracing an open-door mindset that welcomes collaboration, celebrates curiosity, and encourages innovation.
Together, we strive to ensure that every learner is safe, challenged, and successful—every day.
We strive for excellence by providing opportunities to student-athletes to participate in programs that are designed to develop meaningful standards of athletic performance.

Mr. Sugarman works hard to keep our community informed. Click here for updates directly from the office of the Superintendent.

Stafford Public Schools is dedicated to transparency. All publicly available Board of Education budget information is available here.

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February 25, 2026
Our Schools, Our Story... Check out these student highlights from across the district!
Our Schools, Our Story Safe, Challenged, Successful ~ Every Student, Every Day West Stafford School Kindergarten Royal Ball Kindergarteners at West Stafford School celebrated the end of their CKLA ...
February 22, 2026
Sweet Fundraiser for SMS from LuAnn's, Feb. 23-28!
Contact the SMS PTO with any questions. pto.staffordms@gmail.com
February 21, 2026
Bingo Bliss: Bag Your Next Favorite Accessory ~ PTO Purse Bingo A WEEK FROM TODAY ~ 2/28 at Sonny's!
Get ready for a fabulous night out at Sonny’s Place for our PTO Purse Bingo on February 28th! Your $40 ticket includes 10 rounds of bingo with a chance to win a stunning designer bag in every round...
February 19, 2026
SMS Yearbooks are on Sale!
Yearbooks from Stafford Middle School (SMS) are on sale now! Use the link to order. Your order will be sent to the school. Students will get their yearbooks at the end of the year. Please place you...
February 6, 2026
Congratulations to the SHS Scholar Artists for 2026
SHS Exciting News! 2/6/26 CAS 2026 Scholar Artists Richard Lavoice and Talyah Greene are these year's Connacticut Assocition of School Scholar Artist Award winners! The Connecticut Association of S...
February 3, 2026
Local Vibes...What Happened...Where to Be...and When
Local VibesWhat Happened...Where to Be...and When PURSE BINGO FUNDRAISERJoin us for a fun night of Purse Bingo to support West Stafford School & Stafford Elementary School PTOs!BONUS SPECI...