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Our Schools, Our Story... Check out these student highlights from across the district!

Posted Date: 02/25/26 (12:00 PM)
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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 "Kings and Queens" segment with a Royal Ball held in the cafeteria The Royal Ball featured students and staff wearing their best royal regalia. They enjoyed a royal feast and waltzed together to round out the festivities.
Children in princess and king costumes dance in a classroom.
A police officer stands smiling in a classroom filled with children and winter-themed decorations.

SRO Appreciation

Students from West Stafford School were asked what they appreciate about SRO Earl Middleton. A video compilation was made with all of their responses and shown to Officer Middleton at WSS.

WSS Winter Wonderland

Students at West Stafford School earned a "Winter Wonderland" event in their Library classes. They did so by reaching their goal of 1,000 hours of reading at home. The event included dancing to "Winter Wonderland", reading in an igloo, decorating a paper mitten, exploring winter sensory bottles and winter puzzles, enjoying a snowball toss and a special winter scavenger hunt. Special Guests who joined in the celebration included: Mrs. Calvanese, WSS Principal and SRO Earl Middleton.
A diverse group of children and adults pose for a photo in a classroom decorated with books and winter-themed art.
Three children sit inside a makeshift fort, reading books together.
 

Stafford Elementary School

Energy Assembly

Last week, SES students in grades 3–5 participated in an interactive assembly about energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable resources. Through humor, live sketches, and audience participation, students learned how to make smart energy choices. Teachers also received access to games, quizzes, and lesson plans to continue the learning in the classroom. 
Students sit on a gymnasium floor watching a presentation about natural resources.
Students watch a presentation in a gymnasium with a backdrop of the Earth and stars.
 

Stafford Middle School

Poster for the SMS PTO's 'Egg My Yard Fundraiser' featuring a cartoon bunny and Easter egg design.

SMS PTO ~ Egg My Yard Fundraiser

Even the Easter Bunny needs a hand once in awhile...


A group of middle school students in athletic wear pose for a photo in a gymnasium.
The SMS Unified team participated in the CIAC Unified Sports Basketball tournament on Tuesday, February 10th at Smith Middle School in Glastonbury with over 150 players from various schools!
 

Stafford High School

A young wrestler with glasses and a medal smiles, holding a bracket for the Connecticut State Wrestling Championships.

John Bean

Congratulations to John Bean ~ Class S State Champion Wrestler! John won the state championship for weight class 106.
A wrestling team poses for a photo on a maroon mat, with an American flag and banners in the background.

SHS Wrestling Team

The SHS Wrestling Team also had 6 place winners earning a spot in the state open - John Bean, Nate Kodzis, Derek Consolini, Kaiden Bobskill, Seth Ives, and Landen Langlois. Congratulations to the wrestling team, Coach Ives, and the wrestling community on a job well done!
A group of young people stand together, some in formal attire, in what appears to be an indoor event.

SHS Coffeehouse was held 2/19/2026!

Five young women in athletic uniforms hold bouquets of flowers on Stafford High School Indoor Track Senior Night.

Senior Nights

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 athletes recognized last week at SHS!
Stafford High School Cheerleading and Boys Basketball Senior Night celebration on a polished basketball court.
The time is going by so fast...right parents?!