Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Bunnell High School! I hope you all had a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. This opening newsletter provides you with important information, policies, and expectations that will guide our work at Bunnell and support your child’s success. Please take some time to review the entire newsletter and attached documents, and speak with your child in preparation for the start of the year on Thursday, August 29th. If your child is an incoming freshman, we encourage you to attend our 9th Grade Orientation on Friday, August 23rd.
At Bunnell, we pride ourselves in the traditions, shared values, diversity, and sense of community which serve as pillars of our school. As we open our doors this fall, please encourage your child to become more involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, the arts, and/or athletics. More information about what Bunnell has to offer can be found on our website https://www.stratfordk12.org/o/bhs. Our website is updated regularly and contains important news, updates, and general information pertaining to the overall operations of our school.
One way that you can support our vision is by becoming an active member of our school community. The Parent Advisory Committee, Bulldog Club, Post Prom, and the Band Parent Association are just a few simple ways that you can stay connected, thus enhancing your child’s high school experience. You will be hearing more about these organizations this fall.
This year, Bunnell High School will continue to prioritize a commitment to high standards of academic excellence, ensuring that all students have access to high quality, meaningful, and rigorous instruction, while creating conditions for students to reach their personal best. We will remain committed to supporting the diverse needs of students with equity, inclusivity, and social emotional learning as fundamental to a safe, caring, and welcoming school climate.
Last year, several of our programs and staff members received prestigious recognitions at the local, state, and national levels:
The Boys’ Basketball Team was crowned the CIAC Division III State Champions
The BHS Indoor Percussion clinched the SWC Championship
The BHS DECA club was recognized as a National Chapter Campaign Winner under the leadership of Mrs. Chelsea Maza, BHS Business Teacher
Ms. Kristen Record, BHS Physics Teacher, was appointed to the Connecticut State Board of Education
Bunnell’s Men of Color Student Leadership group was awarded the CAS CIAC 2024 Endowment & Flanagan Grant
Bunnell successfully completed the NEASC Collaborative Conference, a key step towards our accreditation process
As you can see, we have much to celebrate at Bunnell! These highlights acknowledge the outstanding work and commitment to professional excellence by members of our faculty, as well as the dedication and drive of our students. We look forward to expanding upon these accomplishments in the upcoming school year.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me via phone or email if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, October 1st for our Open House.
With Bulldog Pride,
Dr. Graf
