Administration

Dear AITE Families,

This is a reminder that School Day SAT testing for all 11th grade students will take place on Wednesday, March 18. The SAT is a required assessment for all juniors in the state of Connecticut, and we expect all Grade 11 students to report to school on time prepared for testing.

Students in Grades 9, 10, and 12 will follow a 4-hour delayed opening schedule on that day. Classes for those students will begin later in the morning and the day will operate on a B-Day schedule. Additional details about arrival times and the adjusted schedule will be shared directly with students.

We encourage all juniors to get a good night of rest the evening before the exam and arrive ready to do their best. The SAT is an important opportunity for students as they continue planning for their postsecondary options.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students and school community.

Kind regards,

Ms. Rivera

Absence Documentation

Written documentation is required from a parent/guardian whenever a student is absent from school. It can be sent in one of two ways:

1. by email to AITEattendance@stamfordps.org from the parent or
2. a written note from the parent sent directly to the office

The documentation must contain the date(s) of and the reason for the student's absence from school. If this documentation is not received within 10 days of the absence, the absence will be considered unexcused. Parents should contact their child's school counselor regarding the collection of homework assignments if their child will be out for several days.

Course Selection

Course Selection for the 2026-2027 school year has begun and will continue through Thursday, 3/19/26. Here is a link to next year’s Program of Studies: AITE Program of Studies 2026-2027. As students review the Program of Studies and select courses for next year, it is important to note that not every course listed is guaranteed to run each year. Several factors determine whether a course will be offered, including overall student interest, enrollment numbers, staffing, and scheduling considerations. Students should contact their school counselor if they have any questions.

Good News

Congratulations to Zuri Faizon and her team at Greenwich High School which won its 1st FCIAC girls basketball title in 38 years against Staples High school in Westport.  Zuri earned MVP honors with 27 points towards the win.

Congratulations to Aila Flynn, who won fourth place speaker out of a field of 92 competitors in the novice division at the Connecticut Debate Association's tournament this Saturday at Stamford High.  The topic debated was whether geofencing warrants should be prohibited.

Congratulations to Nate Elsner who placed first in the Rotary Club's 4-Way Test speech contest.  In second place was Aila Flynn and in third place was Phillip Bilenko.  Nate moves on to the semi-finals this Saturday in Trumbull.  Good luck, Nate!

Congratulations to Sienna McKinney who won first place in the high school division of The Connecticut Council of Language Teachers annual essay contest.

Congratulations to Matthew Baxter, a member of Harding High School’s track team, which broke the school record in the 4 x 200 relay with a time of 1:37.61 at the CIAC Class LL State Championships.

School Climate Survey – Open now through March 27

The 2026 School Climate Survey for Families is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Ukrainian. The survey is hosted by Panorama Education and all responses are completely anonymous. Please complete a separate survey for each child you have in Stamford Public Schools. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 27. Teachers, staff, and students will have the opportunity to take the School Climate Survey in March.  

Upcoming Events

Wed., March 18           School Day SAT - special bell schedule (B-day) 

Thurs., March 19         Last day for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 to submit course

                                    requests for next year

Fri., March 20              School Closed in observance of Eid

Wed., March 25           Half Day of School - Staff PD

Fri., March 27              March Madness – Students vs. Faculty Basketball game

                                    Last day for families to submit School Climate Survey