June 12, 2026
Heat Related Impact to SMS
Hello All-I am sharing this message with the entire community and not just SMS families/staff because this decision has seemed to engage everyone in online discussion.As questions have arisen regar...
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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June 12, 2026
Hello All-I am sharing this message with the entire community and not just SMS families/staff because this decision has seemed to engage everyone in online discussion.As questions have arisen regar...
June 11, 2026
Hello Stafford CommunityA heat advisory remains in effect for our area through Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. As a result, we are continuing to closely monitor conditions across all school buildings a...
June 10, 2026
Hello Parents and GuardiansWe became aware yesterday of an online social media challenge which has led to the untimely deaths of children throughout the state and country: Three Connecticut childre...
June 4, 2026
Dear Parents, Staff and Stafford Community,I wanted to provide a brief update regarding the budget referendum. As many of you know, yesterday's referendum did not pass. It is anticipated that anoth...
May 29, 2026
Dear Stafford School Community,I am reaching out regarding Stafford’s second budget referendum, scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, at the Stafford Public Library. The proposed Board of Education budget...
May 26, 2026
Dear Stafford School Community,I am reaching out regarding the upcoming budget referendum scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, at Stafford Public Library. This will be Stafford’s second budget referendum...