February 27, 2026
Inde Transition Program ~ Zumba and Smiles!
The Inde Transition Program had their very first Zumba class at the YMCA located in Ellington, CT! Everyone worked hard and you could feel the energy in the room!
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:
Delivering rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
Supporting the well-being of the whole child through compassionate relationships, inclusive practices, and a culture of kindness.
Creating diverse pathways for college, career, and civic readiness in an ever-changing global society.
Fostering a climate of shared accountability, where every adult and every student owns their growth, actions, and success.
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.

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February 27, 2026
The Inde Transition Program had their very first Zumba class at the YMCA located in Ellington, CT! Everyone worked hard and you could feel the energy in the room!
February 25, 2026
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
Contact the SMS PTO with any questions. pto.staffordms@gmail.com
February 21, 2026
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
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...