Elementary Spring Concert Updates
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pre-K through 6th grade concert has been rescheduled.
• Pre-K: Students will perform at their graduation ceremony.
• Kindergarten – 3rd Grade: Students will perform during the Elementary Awards Ceremony on June 25th.
• 4th – 6th Grade: The concert will take place on June 1st at 6:30 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Clark at aclark@stamfordcs.org
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pre-K through 6th grade concert has been rescheduled.
• Pre-K: Students will perform at their graduation ceremony.
• Kindergarten – 3rd Grade: Students will perform during the Elementary Awards Ceremony on June 25th.
• 4th – 6th Grade: The concert will take place on June 1st at 6:30 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Clark at aclark@stamfordcs.org
Thank you for your understanding and support!
SBHC Spring Break Hours
The Stamford Central School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining open communication with the community.
In response to recent inquiries regarding board operations and teacher negotiations the District wishes to provide parents an update on teacher negotiations.
On Wednesday March 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria the District will provide information related to teacher negotiations to interested parents and community members.
Thank you.
In response to recent inquiries regarding board operations and teacher negotiations the District wishes to provide parents an update on teacher negotiations.
On Wednesday March 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria the District will provide information related to teacher negotiations to interested parents and community members.
Thank you.
Calling all book lovers! 📚🚨
The Book Fair is here....see flyer for more info!
The Book Fair is here....see flyer for more info!
SCS Class of 2027 is hosting an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast at Shaver Hill Farm on Sunday, March 22, 2026. See flyer for all the details.
The Stamford-Jefferson Girls' Varsity Basketball team is moving on to the Final Four competition after their win over Copenhagen. Their next game is Thursday, March 19th, at 6pm vs Batavia Notre Dame at Hudson Valley Community College. Link for tickets is below. Livestream will be via NFHS again (subscription necessary). Thank you!
https://gofan.co/nysphsaa?activity=Basketball&gender=Girls
https://gofan.co/nysphsaa?activity=Basketball&gender=Girls
Stamford Central School Board Addresses Community Dialogue on Transparency and Governance Procedures:
The Stamford Central Board of Education is committed to maintaining an open and transparent relationship with the community. In response to recent inquiries regarding board operations and public participation, the District wishes to provide clarity on the legal frameworks and scheduling protocols that govern Board of Education activity. To ensure all residents can participate in the democratic process, the Board would like to highlight several key aspects of its operations: ● Predictable meeting schedules: To encourage maximum public attendance, Board of Education meetings are consistently held on the second Thursday of every month. These dates are finalized and posted a year in advance on the official school district calendar to allow for long-term planning by community members. ● Democratic Representation: The Board operates on staggered three-year terms. This structure ensures institutional stability while providing the community with regular opportunities for change, with 1 to 2 seats becoming available for election every year. ● Public Comment Guidelines: While the Board highly values community input, it must operate within the legal boundaries set by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). By law, the Board is prohibited from responding to public comments regarding:
• Confidential personnel matters
• Sensitive legal information or ongoing litigation
• Specific details regarding union contracts or active salary negotiations The Board’s primary goal is to remain accessible while upholding our legal and ethical obligations to the District. While certain topics—particularly those involving personnel or negotiations—must remain confidential to protect the District and its employees, we remain dedicated to a process that is fair, legal, and predictable, with room for growth and opportunity. Regarding labor relations, the District maintains a dedicated negotiations committee. This committee meets regularly with legal counsel and representatives from the teachers' union to ensure that contract discussions are handled with the necessary professional oversight and confidentiality. For more information on upcoming meetings, candidate petitions, or board policies, please visit the District website at stamfordcs.org
The Stamford Central Board of Education is committed to maintaining an open and transparent relationship with the community. In response to recent inquiries regarding board operations and public participation, the District wishes to provide clarity on the legal frameworks and scheduling protocols that govern Board of Education activity. To ensure all residents can participate in the democratic process, the Board would like to highlight several key aspects of its operations: ● Predictable meeting schedules: To encourage maximum public attendance, Board of Education meetings are consistently held on the second Thursday of every month. These dates are finalized and posted a year in advance on the official school district calendar to allow for long-term planning by community members. ● Democratic Representation: The Board operates on staggered three-year terms. This structure ensures institutional stability while providing the community with regular opportunities for change, with 1 to 2 seats becoming available for election every year. ● Public Comment Guidelines: While the Board highly values community input, it must operate within the legal boundaries set by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). By law, the Board is prohibited from responding to public comments regarding:
• Confidential personnel matters
• Sensitive legal information or ongoing litigation
• Specific details regarding union contracts or active salary negotiations The Board’s primary goal is to remain accessible while upholding our legal and ethical obligations to the District. While certain topics—particularly those involving personnel or negotiations—must remain confidential to protect the District and its employees, we remain dedicated to a process that is fair, legal, and predictable, with room for growth and opportunity. Regarding labor relations, the District maintains a dedicated negotiations committee. This committee meets regularly with legal counsel and representatives from the teachers' union to ensure that contract discussions are handled with the necessary professional oversight and confidentiality. For more information on upcoming meetings, candidate petitions, or board policies, please visit the District website at stamfordcs.org
Due to circumstances beyond their control, the SCS Booster Club will be canceling their Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Saturday night.
🎉 Get Ready for SCS Spirit Week! 🎉
SCS Spirit Week is almost here—let’s show our school pride loud and proud!
Join us for a week filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit. Each day will have a special theme to help us celebrate together.
SCS Spirit Week is almost here—let’s show our school pride loud and proud!
Join us for a week filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit. Each day will have a special theme to help us celebrate together.
SCS School Play: Order Up!
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th
Join us for this year’s SCS school production, Order Up!—a fun and energetic show you won’t want to miss!
Check out the flyer for showtimes and additional details.
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th
Join us for this year’s SCS school production, Order Up!—a fun and energetic show you won’t want to miss!
Check out the flyer for showtimes and additional details.
The girls varsity basketball team plays Cherry Valley Springfield in the Section IV Finals on Saturday, March 7th, at 2pm at SUNY Delhi. Tickets again will be digital, no cash tickets sold. Here is the link for tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6190679?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Afterschool play practice for Order Up! has been cancelled today, Thursday, March 5, 2026.
SCS Families
Don't forget to buy your yearbook! The Josten’s website has opened up for us to order online or send in cash/check to Stamford Central School to order your yearbook today. These are incredible memories created by students and their advisor for the entire SCS community to enjoy for years to come.
Thank you for your support on the yearbook. The price for the yearbook this year is $35. The yearbook club fundraises in order to offset the costs to keep the payments remaining the same each year! To purchase the yearbook, please write a check to Stamford Central School and have it submitted to Kristin Basile before May 15, 2026.
Don't forget to buy your yearbook! The Josten’s website has opened up for us to order online or send in cash/check to Stamford Central School to order your yearbook today. These are incredible memories created by students and their advisor for the entire SCS community to enjoy for years to come.
Thank you for your support on the yearbook. The price for the yearbook this year is $35. The yearbook club fundraises in order to offset the costs to keep the payments remaining the same each year! To purchase the yearbook, please write a check to Stamford Central School and have it submitted to Kristin Basile before May 15, 2026.
If you can't make it to tonight's 5:30 girl's semi final sectional game at SUNY Delhi, the livestream link has been updated. Please see below.:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/delhi/organization/46399/suny-delhi/watch?ib=3787550
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/delhi/organization/46399/suny-delhi/watch?ib=3787550
Our girls varsity team plays Richfield Springs in the Section 4 semifinals at SUNY Delhi on tonight, Wednesday, March 4th, at 5:30 pm. Admission will be $8.60 and will be digital Go Fan tickets only. There will be absolutely NO cash tickets available. Ticket must be printed out or pulled up on your phone for entry. Here is the link to purchase your ticket: https://gofan.co/event/6190628?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Good morning. Stamford Central School is running on a two hour delay today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. There will be no Pre-K, no A.M. BOCES, and no breakfast.
The girls varsity basketball game that was postponed tonight is now rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4th at 5:30 pm at SUNY Delhi. Reminder: tickets are digital, no cash tickets will be sold. If you previously purchased tickets, they will be honored tomorrow. If you haven't yet purchased, here is the link: https://gofan.co/event/6190628?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Board of Education meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the SCS cafeteria.
Stamford Booster Club will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on the second night of the school play, Saturday, March 14, 2026. See flyer for details.
March is Music in Our Schools Month! Check out the attached flyer to see how you can help support our school’s music programs.
