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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:
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Delivering rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
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Supporting the well-being of the whole child through compassionate relationships, inclusive practices, and a culture of kindness.
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Creating diverse pathways for college, career, and civic readiness in an ever-changing global society.
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Fostering a climate of shared accountability, where every adult and every student owns their growth, actions, and success.
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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.

Mr. Sugarman works hard to keep our community informed. Click here for updates directly from the office of the Superintendent.

Stafford Public Schools is dedicated to transparency. All publicly available Board of Education budget information is available here.

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March 2, 2026
March Toward Our Goal! One Meal at a Time (Mark Your Calendars!)
STILLWATER GRILL Mark your calendars! Join us at Stillwater Grill on Thursday, March 5th, from 4–10PM. Dine in, take out, or stop by to show your support—and don’t miss our amazing raffle prizes! W...
February 27, 2026
Inde Transition Program ~ Zumba and Smiles!
The Inde Transition Program had their very first Zumba class at the YMCA located in Ellington, CT! Everyone worked hard and you could feel the energy in the room!
February 25, 2026
Our Schools, Our Story... Check out these student highlights from across the district!
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 ...
February 22, 2026
Sweet Fundraiser for SMS from LuAnn's, Feb. 23-28!
Contact the SMS PTO with any questions. pto.staffordms@gmail.com