I can’t believe the first day of school is August 28th, and we are less than twenty days out from the start of a new school year. Although my three kids may not be, I am ready for the routine of it all, with no need to be the family Uber driver anymore, or wondering what to do when the rain causes outside summer camps to close for a day or two or three over the summer.
I am ready for school to start. Are you? If not, look no further than just around the corner, because there are plenty of resources in town to help with everything from backpacks and school supplies to immunizations and more.
Our local Health Department will offer clinics, starting this week, for immunization appointments.
Appointments are available during the following times:
- Tuesdays: August 12, 19, 26 & September 2 (2:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Thursdays: August 14, 21, 28 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Wednesdays: August 27 & September 3 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Kris Agapito, RN and Public Health Supervisor, says, “We want to make it easy and accessible for families to get their children ready for a healthy school year. These clinics help remove barriers for working parents and ensure that students are compliant with school entry requirements. If not up-to-date on vaccines, students may not be allowed to start on the first day of school.” Learn more here.
Stratford Public Schools will sponsor their annual Back-to-School Community Fair on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Stratford High School. During the community fair, vendors, nonprofits, local business owners, and more will be located in and around the gymnasium at Stratford High School offering: vision screening, health clinic, school supplies, haircuts, food trucks, student activities, community stations, and much more.
A School Supply Giveaway on August 20th from 5 PM-6:30 PM, will be sponsored by and held at the Sterling Community Center. If you’d like to peruse the wishlist, you can do so here. If you’d like to donate to the Sterling Community Center for school supplies, contact SCC staff via email: Sterlingcommunitycenter.org. Proof of 2025-26 student’s school registration must be provided.
This year, Connecticut celebrates 26 years of offering seven days of tax-free purchases for clothing and footwear. Tax-free week begins on August 17th and ends on August 23rd. For more information, check out the 2025 Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week website.
This school year will undoubtedly be one to remember, so let’s start the year by checking essentials off of our list. Be sure to check out our Back to School series.
