Friday, October 10th ~ Paid School Lunches Begin for SES, SMS, SHS

Monday, October 13th ~ Columbus Day ~ No School

Monday, October 20th ~ 5:30 BOE Policy Committee Meeting, SES

Monday, October 20th ~ 6:30 BOE Regular Meeting, SES

Wednesday, October 22nd ~ Professional Development ~ Early Dismissal

Saturday, October 25th ~ Stafford Trick or Treat on Main Street, 4pm

Thursday, October 30th ~ Gr. 6-12 Parent Teacher Conferences, Early Dismissal for SMS & SHS

Friday, October 31st ~ Professional Development ~ No School

Paid Meals begins as of October 10, 2025 (Breakfast and Lunch) at Stafford Elementary School, Stafford Middle School, and Stafford High School. Meal Prices are listed below.

The district used PaySchools exclusively for lunch payments and will show your student's lunch balance. See the links below:

As we kick off this school year, I’m excited to grow alongside the Stafford community and continue learning what makes it such a special place. In grades K–8, we have launched our new ELA curriculum, CKLA and Amplify, and students have also completed our beginning of the year reading and math benchmark assessments to help us better understand their learning needs and growth.

We also recently held a district-wide early release day for professional learning. During this time, teachers worked on curriculum writing, reviewing SBA data, and examining common assessments. These efforts help ensure that our teaching is aligned, effective, and responsive to student needs.

Looking ahead, we will be administering important assessments for our secondary students. The PSAT will be given on October 15th to students in grades 8–11, and the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will take place the same day for grade 12 students.

Please note upcoming dates for professional learning:

We look forward to a successful year of growth and learning for all of our students.

Warmly, Colleen Bava

From my first day here, I have been endlessly grateful for this community. The grit, determination, kindness, and work ethic that define Stafford are reflected every day in our students and staff.

As we look ahead to shaping the future of Stafford Public Schools, your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below.

I will also be available at schools during upcoming parent-teacher conferences for informal listening sessions (details to come). In addition, I will be holding two listening sessions at the Stafford Public Library on Wednesday, October 22 (Early Dismissal Day):

One of my most important responsibilities as Superintendent is to serve as a caretaker—ensuring both the present and future success of our schools. Our students must leave Stafford with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive, whether they choose to enter the workforce, join the military, or pursue higher education. Preparing them for this future is increasingly complex: schools are now tasked with equipping students for careers that don’t yet exist, while many traditional paths are changing rapidly.

To meet these challenges, I am committed to listening and learning from those who matter most—our students, staff, and families. Your voice, your input, and your partnership are essential, and I take great pride in the work we will do together.

The Stafford Public Schools Central Office has moved to Stafford Middle School. This includes: