Principal's Message

Get to Know - Tabitha Cruz - Assistant Principal

Tabitha Cruz has served as Assistant Principal at Stratford High School since 2018. In this role, she supports academic programming and student services while helping to promote a positive and supportive school environment. Prior to joining Stratford High School, Ms. Cruz worked as an Assistant Principal in New York, where she gained experience in instructional leadership, student support, and collaborative school practices.

At Stratford High School, Mrs. Cruz works closely with teachers, staff, students, and families to support student success and ensure consistent expectations across the school. Her work includes supporting instructional initiatives, addressing student needs, and partnering with families to help students stay engaged and on track. She approaches her responsibilities with a focus on communication, accountability, and student well-being.

Mrs. Cruz also oversees the scholarship process for Stratford High School seniors each year. In this capacity, she coordinates the scholarship committee and helps ensure that students are informed about opportunities and supported throughout the application process as they prepare for post-secondary plans.

Outside of school, Mrs. Cruz spends time with her family. She and her husband have two children, and she is actively involved in supporting their activities, including as a dance parent. She values family, community, and service, which are reflected in her work at Stratford High School.

Congratulations to all of our SHS students who attained first and second honors for the second marking period!

FIRST HONORS:

Grade 12: Mastoora Afghanyar,  Juan Jose Aguirre Chica,  Rama Iyad Alhejoj,  Julianna Alicea,  Luisdavid Alvarez Valdovinos,  Vincent Joseph Aquino,  Jheorge Victor Barros,  Edwin David Bendeck Castro,  Geoffrey Benevides,  Angelica Jade Bermudez,  Asha Liana Bheer,  Christopher George Bludevich,  Tylor Anthony Bonaventura,  Mikeal Antonio Bosques,  Joshua Djuan Britt,  Emily Lorraine Carretta,  Julio Isaiah Castro,  Isabelle Catalina Charity,  Jesse Buzar Corpuz,  My'Kaylia Ebonese Curry,  Ny'asia Emya Curry-Johnson,  Nicholas Vieira de Souza,  Jayleen Michelle Delgado,  Sophie Rose DeLise,  Jaiden Rafael Delorbe,  Chelsea Olivia DeManche,  Michelle DeSantiago Hernandez,  Andrea Elizabeth Diaz,  Danyella Dhanae Dixon,  Meadow Patricia Dzurka,  Adam El Ayche,  Indah Melati Escalante,  Emily Giovanna Estrada,  Emma Victoria Eyerman,  Thomas Edward Fahan,  Avery Lauren Foito,  Hailey Autumn Fry,  Florecita Sarai Garcia Davila,  Siarra Idelis Garcia,  Shabaz Steven Henry,  Carlos David Hernandez,  Samantha Teresa Hoydilla,  Duy Bao Huong,  Tatiana Mireille Izazaga,  Chloe Briana Johnson,  Brennan Robert Kelly,  Graydon Callery Kirkham,  Callista Ann Kopta,  Margaret Rose LaReau,  Olivia Laine Leimgruber,  Hoshea Sergo II Lherisson,  Alexander James Lugo,  Madisyn Lillian Markland,  Benjamin Alejandro Martinez,  Omar Ramon Martinez,  Cole William Maseto,  Teagan Eileen McCaughey,  Steven Ryan McGhee,  Adeyanna Jamea Mckay,  Shantavia Davianna McKenzie,  Alex Daniel Medina,  Melany Gisele Melendez Borjas,  Ace Parker Mellen,  Nathaniel Jeffrey Moreno,  Mason Taylor Murray,  Nollie Ai Navara,  Lena Ngoc Nguyen,  Olivia Mae North,  Michelle Oluwanifemi Olawuyi,  Carter James Ormsbee,  Angelis Marie Ortiz,  T Maxim Richard Owen,  Jacob Dale Padro,  Daneilla Tamara Paisley,  Nicholas Charles Peglow,  Jasiah Alonzo Pitt,  Christopher Adrian Poche,  Catherine Mary Raffaeli,  Lily Rose Rivera,  Michael Rivera,  Jeshua Rondon Vargas,  Myla Dashay Smith,  Jaylen Arletta Speed,  Matthew Daniel Stanislavskyy,  Javier Kaif Sterling,  Alana Jade Taylor,  Jace Martin Taylor,  Justin Tejada,  Joshua James Tiberio,  Natalie Tirado,  Derick Toxtle Zenteno,  Ashlyn Marie Tracy,  Joshua Walter Tribie,  Peter William Troilo,  Mackenzie Shamus Vasquez,  Madison Liam Vasquez,  Evan Andrew Vazquez,  Steward Eugenio Vega,  Kayleen Marie Velez Mateo,  Dana Paige Wechter,  Charles Edward Welch,  Kiara Armoni Daniella Williams,  Arien Lee Zickefoose-Glionna,  Grace Nicole Zukowski

Grade 11: Ashly Daniela Amador Fuentes,  Luciano Edu Arbe Ruiz,  Dyllan Richard Asuncion,  Victoria Lucy Bernard,  Myles Bertrand,  Anusha Alana Bheer,  Steve Nsiah-Asare Boateng,  Peter James Carmody,  Alex Guy Charles,  Chenera Ivy-Marie Charles,  Victoria Payton Charles,  Hunter Michael Cyr,  Samantha Allie D'Aloia,  Tatiana Angel Dahdal,  Divya Surojanie Dataram,  Dante Michael Dawes,  Ryan Matthew DeVeaux,  Fallon Vivienne Dolan,  Raegan Shawn Dunbar,  Sophia Margaret Estrella,  Payton Barrett Farrell,  Brayan Fernandez,  Sitsofe Fiaku,  Lily Grace Flockhart,  Ahilyn Samantha Ganan,  Ashley Nyree Garcia,  Aiden Carlos Gonzalez,  Lindsey Gue,  Scarlette Christine Gutierrez,  Alia Joanna Haddad,  Cameron Ernest Hall,  Michael Edward Hall,  Sophie Jane Jackson,  Gabriella Lynn Kiely,  Bena Valentina Mejia Romero,  Sthephanie Yadira Melendez Borjas,  Joshua Manual Afonso Miranda,  Spencer Bernard Koetsch Miranda,  Lilieth Nunez,  Zackary Edward Hernandez O'Toole,  Asha Orelus-Pacheco,  Danny Andrade Pacheco,  Sebastian Patrick Peglow,  Miley Hilda Perez,  Ziaire Gabriel Pierre,  Emmalee Anne Poling,  Chelsea Hope Powell,  Hailey Faith Powell,  Issac Huascar Ramirez,  Cole Joseph Richardson,  Elizabeth Joan Rider,  Nickolas Joaquin Roche,  Kaleb Ichirou Roman,  Emmanuel Saldivar,  Bethany Eve Schlager,  Nahara Danae Sierra Meza,  Victoria Domenica Sirico,  Gizelle Sanya Smith,  G'Anna Rose Sollenne,  Leanna Lyn Sony,  Patrick Thomas Spellman,  Sydney Lynn Taber,  Valerie Isabella Tavarez,  Jazlyn Marie Tineo,  Angel Vicente Torres,  Josiah Walters,  Stellarachjana Yi

Grade 10: Brayden Mark Acevedo,  Na'zaya Destiny Alston,  Kayleigh Arlene Baker,  Vevina Bhulai,  Andrea Nicole Bonilla,  Baylee Michelle Bonilla,  Vanessa Cerezo,  Isabelle Sophia Clarke,  Gabriel Thomas Cobb,  Savannah Jade Cortes,  Joshua Roger Dean,  Nevaeh Kaylani Enriquez,  Ean Mikah Green-Younger,  Ethen Matthew Green-Younger,  Edwards Harold Greist,  Brooklynne Nicole Incerto,  Erianna Andrea Jean,  Andres Abraham Jochola,  Amber Skye Lehrman,  Avery Byrom Logan,  Brunel Joshua Marck,  Kyra Kailee McLean,  Israel David Mestizo-Flores,  Jelany Metz Cuevas,  Hayden Leopold Natale,  Leah Taina Negron,  Audrey Lynn North,  Jackson O'Connell,  Isaac Bernard Pech,  Isaac Joshua Perdomo,  Owen Ryan Pirozzoli,  Adrian Andrey Pucha Suqui,  Nayeli Stephane Quilli,  Matthew David Raffaeli,  Kyla Londyn Ray,  Jaslyn Isabella Reyes Abreu,  Alexandrea Isabella Rivera,  Sara Nicole Rivera,  James Thomas Russo,  Lauren May Russo,  Matilda Grace Sajaw,  Ariz Jamila Salinas,  Kevaughn Armani Simms,  Abhav Sood,  Avery Lynn Taber,  Caslyn Tess Thompson,  Anaid Valdes,  Steven Radhames Vega,  Juana Vicens,  Ana Luiza De Carvalho Vieira,  Yadyel Antonio Vilorio Rodriguez,  Justin Jayden Dexter Williams,  Marie Delaluz Williams,  Sakyra Anisa Williams,  Mazen Mahmoud Raga Zahran

Grade 9: Hana Mohamed Abdelaziz,  Jeffery L Adams,  Ejaya Agbere,  Joseph Emilio Alcantara-Colon,  Luna Aldabet,  Giselle Stephany Alegria,  Lismeiry Alicea,  Joseph Almanzar Ramirez,  Mary Osei Boateng,  Gabriella Emilie Brice,  Brianna Elyse Briganti,  Willem Aleck Scheck Burker,  Savannah Michelle Calixte,  Caleb Michael Cantiello,  Parker Tristain Cortez,  Sulady Victoria Criollo,  Rosalie Lucia DeMasi,  Kaori Denton,  Jessica Joyce Dinan,  Averie Frances Douglas,  Brooklynn Daisy Galpin,  Nathan Malik Grant,  Ollie Janese Greist,  Emma Ruth Halverson,  Lincoln Fraser Handler,  Jhanaylia Tashae Henry,  Dreama Marie Howell,  Rahifa Traore Issa,  Adam Mansoor Khalid,  Aydin Zain Khusru,  Alexander Adam Lainez,  Nathaniel Paul Palomar Lopez,  Ellery Anne MacDonald,  Tyler John Maseto,  Ayana Jenae McClester,  Antonique McFarlane-Bernard,  Justin Merced Garcia,  Laylani Estella Mora,  Gianna Lynn Nichols,  Jordynn Mia Nunez,  Jacqueline Dayana Oliva Reyes,  Ayden Isaiah Perez,  Aidan Quoc Pham,  Christian Neves Pinheiro,  Mikayla Alise Powis,  Shayla Alyssa Powis,  Juliana Eve Provo,  Paul Alan Ramirez,  A'nahlah Summer Reed,  Olivia Grace Richardson,  Paige Joan Rywolt,  Lily Alexandra Sanford,  Matias Serrano Rojas,  Zachary Logan Spurling,  Cade Taylor,  Paighe MacKenzie Taylor,  Alyanah Nicole Tixi-Torres,  Sofia Elaine Maria Torain,  Eevee Maria Vasquez Sandoval,  Elivia Caroline Vass,  Tanaya Kourtni Webley,  Angel Preyanka Williams,  Nathan Michael Wong

SECOND HONORS

Grade 12: Malcolm Demetrius Abraham,  Ivana Melissa Arias Araya,  Nathan Christopher Arico,  Zoe Malaya Baird,  Nathan Jon Barbee,  Joseph Michael Blaine,  Micah Jules Bowen,  Richard Teofilo Burgos,  Kihanna Kaylie Akelia Campbell,  Denise Michelle Cobos,  Michael Pinto Diogo,  Justin Emmanuel Ducran,  Hayden Fabius,  Jocelyn Elina Files,  Elianny Gomez Rojas,  Kaylee Sakura Hallama,  Malia Orama Hennegan,  Jaykell Alberto Hernandez,  Zaira Deana Jaimongal,  Elody Saelle Josma,  Justin Emil Leon Estevez,  Talia Emily Leonetti,  Morgan Rhae Letizia,  Alex David Lopez Barrios,  Atiana Aija Louis-Charles,  Nicholas Lubas,  Hudson Monroe Lynch,  Adriana Ximena Martinez Granados,  Ava Leana Mayorga,  William Timothy McKay,  Grace Anne Miron-Dominguez,  Jack Tully Nagel,  Kaleb Bereket Nigussie,  Melany Sarahi Oliva Reyes,  Ebelin Partida Monroy,  Henry Makoto Pearson-Lautenslager,  Alison Dayana Perez Lopez,  Rosalyn Anna Pham,  Jahsiyra Jada Phillips,  Tyler Ahkeem Jamal Pinnock,  Samuel Dias Quirino,  William Arnaldo Reinisch,  Abigail Rene,  Jaidyn Antonio Reyes,  Carlos Joaquin Rojas,  Ranfy Jose Rubiera,  Amanda Corina Saavedra,  Winner Tshiyoyo Tshibombi,  Juliana Louisse Hitosis Vargas,  Helen Guadalupe Veliz,  Fayanna Watts,  Evan Thomas Wendland

Grade 11: Myra Akosua Adu,  Justin Almanzar Ramirez,  Keeson Michael-Jalen Alonso,  Justin Thomas Alston,  Jason Armando Amaya,  Christian Antwi-Pinamang,  Lilah Sydney Bausher,  Alanis Aiana Butler,  Allen Guy Charles,  Jovani James Checo,  Taylor Marie Cooney,  Jayden Ranced Cordero,  Jordyn Micheala Daley,  Ava-Marie Isabella DeLeon,  Sydney Grace DeVonish,  Adil Zakaria Escalante,  Maxwell Esteva,  Angelina Marie Fabian,  Jose Gabriel Fernandez,  Maxwell Garth Fuller,  Amileyann Melichalee Gonzalez,  Melanie Guzman,  Riley Kristine Iannone,  Maddy Sophia Iodice,  Kaylin Denise Jackson,  Madisyn Grace Johnson,  Willow Ty Lengyel,  Valery Giselle Llivizaca,  Manuel Antonio Mitchell,  Madilyn Judith Moore,  Ethan Julien Petit-Homme,  Ava Joleen Piccolo,  Deisy Valeria Quintuna,  Stefany Alejandra Reyes,  Samantha Jane Ritchie,  Laura Sofia Salgado Becerra,  Jeylani Arlene Santiago,  Natasha Rose Schumann,  Alexandria Lucia Sirico,  Aily Amaris Teo,  Taylor Michee Tunstall,  Whitney Faith Turenne,  Andres Felipe Velasco Benitez,  Melvin Jose Villalobos,  Julia Marilyn Williams

Grade 10: Ezra Josiah Amegboh,  Nayeli Arias,  Rayne Lily Barnes,  Raylyn Betances,  Joshua Joseph Brady,  Chase Anthony John Brandino,  Kayla Selena Grace Brown,  Danna Mariel Campuzano,  Amiyah Lee Cruz,  Nicholas Victor Forgette,  Kambria Meg Forsey,  Shamar My'Kahi Garden,  Jair Jelani Henry,  Abigaelle Marcelle Jeudy,  Olivia Rita Kanuch,  Vincent Jaden Leal,  Diego Israel Lopez,  Olivia Danielle Lozinak,  Charlotte Rae Melendez,  Kimanie Marie Nelson,  Sophia Lysandra Pamias,  Abbygail Bailey Pena,  Emily Samira Placencia Granda,  Kendell Derrick Lewis Ray,  Emma Maison Rivera,  Marissa Isabella Rivera,  Pia Jazmin Romero Ponce,  Zion Ruiz,  Edward Angel Sanchez,  Rocio Victoria Sanchez,  Luke Christian Servino,  Gabriel Shi,  Gregori Xavier Simo',  Kayla Angel Smith,  Thalecia Thalia Smith,  Tristan Nicolas Snape,  Miguel Angel Sosa,  Jayveinn Anthony Thompson,  Tristan Brooklyn Torres,  Ethan Lee Wilson,  Yanelis Valentina Yanez Morocho,  Michael Edward Zajac

Grade 9: Mahjoobah Afghanyar,  Vianney Mayumi Amaro,  German Antonio Ortega,  Nyarie Star Baldwin,  Jose Daniel Barrios,  Samantha Anniah Batista,  Adriana Carolina Beria,  Ariyana Mia Brown,  Kim Caguana,  Jose Miguel Campis,  Daniel Alexander Diaz,  Farrah Lynn DiIorio,  Xavi-Nae Ellis,  Mikayla Amoy Francis,  Isabella Garcia,  Israel Gomez,  Tianna Yamit Hunter,  Joan Sebastian Idarraga Morales,  Harper Simone Johnson,  Aniyah Lynn Jones,  Sarai Taylor Kipping,  Kelly Chrystelle Marquez Paz,  Hailey Jasmine Panza-Martinez,  Alexander James Pihonak,  Amiyah Rose Polite,  Cameron Maurice Powell,  Matthew Proano,  Josiah Nathaniel Reyes,  Jeymar Miguel Reyes-Rivera,  Jocelyn Rojas,  Nathan Joel Segui,  Savannah Rae Smith,  Faith Leahoni Sorrells-Moreno,  Nyla Corin Melani Soto,  Hayden Rose Tanner,  Kimberly Torres Batista,  Aidan Samuel Villafane,  Yareli Lisbeth Villanueva Inestroza,  Katherine Ximena Yanez-Valero, 

"Students On a Roll" is Stratford High School’s new initiative celebrating student growth in all its forms. This recognition highlights students who have shown meaningful improvement, academically, through increased effort, improved attendance, positive behavior, or any other noteworthy progress.We believe that it is important to celebrate high achievement, as well as, perseverance, progress, and commitment to growth.  These students have been nominated by a staff member and are being recognized for the wonderful work they are doing:

Hana Abdelaziz
Ivana Arias Araya
Maliyah Baez
Genesis Chulco Pisco
Say'Mere Cloud
Daniella Collantes Torres
Savannah (Jade) Cortes
Jade Cortes
Jariel Crespo Rios
Serginia Domond
Nikara Howell
Kevin Hughes
Kaylin Jackson
Aydin Khusru
Talia Leonetti
Shantavia McKenzie
Laylani Mora
Lilieth Nunez
Alison Perez Lopez
Juliana Provo
Laura Salgado Becerra
Hector Tiwari Mora
Nikko Wright

In Science, Ms. Kling’s Environmental Biology students are off to a strong start this semester, constructing complex food webs through careful data analysis. Working in collaborative groups, they're examining different aspects of ecosystems and identifying various human impacts on these delicate systems. Meanwhile, students in Ms. Kling’s Anatomy classes are wrapping up their skeletal system unit after mastering over three-quarters of the bones in the human body. They're now diving into the muscular system and gearing up for exciting dissections coming this spring!

In Math, Mr. Bloomquist’s classes have embraced the EFFL philosophy—"Experience First, Formalize Later" approach. Instead of starting with formulas and definitions, students dive into rich, collaborative tasks that challenge them to wrestle with ideas and build their own understanding. Whether they’re using activities from IM and MathMedic or engaging in BTC-style learning, the goal remains the same: create a community built on curiosity, confidence, and connection. Students explore problems together, make mistakes as part of the learning process, and yes—share some laughter along the way. By giving students space to think, talk, and make sense of math for themselves before formalizing concepts, we're helping them develop understanding that truly sticks. This approach recognizes that meaningful learning happens when students feel both challenged and supported, with the classroom serving as a collaborative space where discovery comes first and definitions follow.

 Stratford High has many wonderful AP, ECE, and other dual-enrollment offerings that begin early in students' high school trajectory. Please review to stay informed: AP/Dual Enrollment

The Humanities Department is proud to offer a wide range of opportunities for all students!  College Credit Flyer

 From AP and ECE courses to dual-enrollment options and a variety of electives, there’s something for everyone’s interests and goals. New and Exciting Courses: AP World: Modern – This course is for 11th and 12th graders who want a challenge! You’ll explore world history from around 1200 C.E. to today, learning about humans and the environment, culture, governments, economies, social structures, and technology. You’ll practice skills like analyzing sources, making historical arguments, comparing events, and understanding how and why things change over time. AP World is divided into nine units across six historical periods and requires solid reading and writing skills, as well as a willingness to put in some homework and study time. This course also counts toward your additional social studies requirement.Gamechangers: History Through Sports – Also for 11th and 12th graders, this semester-long course looks at how sports have shaped and reflected society throughout history. From ancient athletics to modern global sports, you’ll explore how race, gender, class, nationalism, and media intersect with competition. Through inquiry-based learning, you’ll analyze primary sources, interpret historical events, and make connections between sports and bigger social and cultural movements. Students can choose to take the Honors component for extra challenge and weighted credit. This course counts toward your social studies graduation requirement when taken in addition to Civics.

Whether you’re looking to tackle college-level courses or explore your passions through engaging electives, the Humanities Department has a course for you!

In Sports Literature, students are currently working through The Pony Excess, focusing on how power and pressure influence decision-making in sports programs. We began the unit with a class activity that asked students to map out who actually holds power in sports systems versus who takes on the most pressure and risk, using questions about playing time, injury decisions, community expectations, and who benefits when teams win. That discussion helped students notice a clear imbalance between decision-makers and those who bear the consequences, which naturally led to conversations about ethics in sports culture. Students are now applying this same lens to The Pony Excess, using specific moments from the documentary to analyze winning versus well-being, community influence, and accountability. This work will later extend into a comparison with Friday Night Lights to deepen students’ understanding of how these dynamics appear across different texts.

Stratford High School Athletics had an exciting week filled with big wins and championship performances!

On Senior Night, Stratford Boys Basketball delivered a dominant 68–36 victory over Immaculate, improving to an impressive 13–3 on the season. Myles Bertrand led all scorers with 18 points, while Cody Gallant added 16 in the win. The Red Devils hit the road to Bethel on Thursday evening before returning home to host Bunnell on Saturday, February 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Our Dance Team shined once again, repeating as SWC Champions on Wednesday as Stratford proudly hosted the league championship competition. Congratulations to Grace Miron-Dominguez, Alana Taylor, Juliana Vargas, and Kalea Talton on earning All-League honors for the Lady Red Devils!

Wrestling capped off its regular season with a strong 37–26 victory over Brookfield on Wednesday evening. The team now turns its focus to the SWC Tournament this Saturday.

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on an outstanding week. Go Red Devils!

The indoor track team participated in the SWC indoor track championships on Saturday, February 7th at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, CT.  The league's best on display, the Red Devils turned in a tremendous performance.  Both the boys and girls 4x200m relay teams earned medals for placing in the top 6.  Individually, Hoshea Lherisson finished 6th in the Boys 300m, Cameron and Michael Hall placed 4th and 6th respectively in the boys 55m hurdles, Mekhell Bell finished 6th in the boys Long Jump, and Kyra Mclean finished 2nd in the girls 55m dash.  Stratford finished with 3 SWC champions; Kyra Mclean in the girls 300m, Dyllan Asuncion in the boys 1600m, and Zackary O'Toole in the boys 3200m.  Stratford boys certainly proved they are the kings of distance in the SWC.  All told, Stratford boys finished 5th and the girls finished 11th.  Stratford left with 16 total medals on the night.  They will be in action on Thursday, February 12th at the Class L championships.

Last chance for senior yearbook ads! 

Due to popular demand, senior yearbook ad sales have been reopened. Senior ads are only available for purchase until Thursday, February 12th at midnight only. 

Use the link below to purchase an ad from Jostens:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1037259

The SHS Virtual Suggestion Box

One of Stratford High School's goals is to improve the collaboration between our families and our school.

Suggestion Box Link

It's time to order some SHS Red Devil merchandise for the new school year! Please click on the attached form, and place your order today. SHS School Store

Payment should be sent to the Main Office. We will notify you when your order is ready.

If you have any questions, please email shsmainoffice@stratk12.org.

Free Vision Screening for all Stratford Public School students

Test dates for Stratford High School students are March 2nd through March 6th. If you do not want your child to participate in the vision screening, please complete the attached form to opt out.

Vision Screening Opt Out

Morning announcements can be found on Youtube - click on the button below.

SUMMER JOBS!

Stratford Recreation has started accepting applications for summer jobs (16y+) and volunteer (13y+) opportunities. See info on flyer below; and the applications can be found on our registration site - townofstratford.recdesk.com under Application for Employment. 

February Teen Events at Stratford Library