Stafford Learns

The Stafford MSD Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, May 4 to receive the investigative report from an independent law firm, including direct findings and recommendations. 

It was a packed house at the Board Meeting on Monday, May 9 as the Board of Trustees and administration recognized over 100 students for their outstanding accomplishments in the UIL State Soccer Tournament, DECA, SkillsUSA, Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE), and the Houston Community College Associates Degree program. 

It’s been a dream five years in the making, and today the Stafford Municipal School District’s (SMSD) new Agriculture building is a reality. SMSD students and administrators were on hand Saturday, April 23, to officially open the facility, located at 1001 Constitution Avenue in Stafford, TX, with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

We are bursting with pride for our very own #SMSDAlumni Jalen Pitre from the Class of 2017, who was drafted by the Houston Texans in round 2 of the #NFLDraft this past weekend. He is the first student from Stafford MSD to be drafted in the early rounds by the NFL, and many folks from Stafford have been calling it for years. 

The Spartan boys from Stafford High School Varsity team made history over the weekend and the team is all smiles as the Region 3-4A champions. The team will play against the Boerne Greyhounds on Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Georgetown ISD Stadium. The winner will advance to the State Finals on Friday, April 15. Go Spartans!

This year we are excited to announce that Stafford Early Childhood Center Principal Twyla Hynes has been selected as Region 4's Principal of the Year for an elementary grade level campus. Ms. Hynes is dedicated to excellence on her campus and does a great job making sure staff, parents and students are learning and having fun everywhere they go on campus. We are grateful to have her on the SMSD team!

We are proud to announce the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) has selected Dr. Robert Bostic as the 2022 District Administrator of the Year for his work in advancing teaching and learning through innovative technology at Stafford MSD.

Our incredible Stafford DECA Team is on a roll! The team went to the State Competition Feb. 24-26, 2022 and were victorious. Students Naomi Thomas and Alejandra Paredes were selected to represent Stafford High School in the National Competition in Atlanta on April 22-26.

Welcome home, Staff Sergeant Jose Medrano-Amaya! He returned home after a 7 month deployment in the United States Air Force. His first stop was to Stafford Municipal School District where he has 3 children at different campuses. Thank you for your service!

In January, SMSD participated in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo School Art Program and competed in district shows judged by the HLSR's School Art Committee. Check out this year's winners from Stafford Elementary, Stafford Middle and Stafford High Schools. Congratulations to all of our student winners and their art teachers! 

According to the Stafford Police, our complex is safe and clear at this time. Although we are committed to a climate of safety and security on campus, disruptive threats of any kind and dangerous rumors can cause emotional distress to any individual including students and staff. We encourage our parents and families to talk with your students at home about these incidents as each individual plays a critical role during emergency situations. SMSD remains here to support all students and staff, and will continue with safety planning drills and conversations about appropriate responses to these types of situations.

The Special Demo Teams includes students from SMS and SHS, and they recently rocked the house at a private residence in River Oaks for a holiday party. All are welcome to attend the Kickstart Belt Ceremony on Wednesday, December 8 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Stafford Middle School Red Gym where the Demo Teams will perform again.

Considering some of the recent and tragic school safety events, Stafford MSD wants our families, staff, and community to know that we remain committed to campus safety and security while we strive to provide academic excellence. All district operations and classes will continue on Friday, December 3, as we take maximum precautionary measures including increased police presence throughout campus. If you would like to report any school safety issues, such as threats or dangerous rumors, please contact an administrator or police officer based on your student’s campus.

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Stafford Municipal School District the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. 

Veterans Day on November 11 is special to Stafford MSD, and we give thanks and honor to all veterans, especially those who are a part of the SMSD team and part of the Stafford community. We are grateful that they have served our country and others, and it is a honor to pause and reflect on their extraordinary courage and commitment. At SMSD, we have 13 veterans on staff throughout all of our campuses including our IT and Transportation department. 

It's time for the 2021 Annual ABC13’s Share Your Holidays Food Drive, now in it’s 42nd year, is an annual event benefiting the Houston Food Bank. The Houston community shows their holiday spirit by donating food in a white bin at every SMSD lobby, a local Red Barrel or during the ABC13 event’s live broadcast. During the week of December 1, those who are experiencing food insecurity can call our request line to reserve a special holiday food box. If you are able to donate, please drop by during school hours now through Tuesday, November 30.

Stafford STEM Magnet Academy Application Open for 2022-23! The Stafford STEM Magnet Academy (SSMA) offers opportunities to help prepare students for college and/or career readiness in STEM fields through project-based learning, team and independent collaboration, entrepreneurship programs, and university partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, University of Houston Sugar Land, and Houston Community College. If your child is interested and will be entering grades 3 through 9 in school year 2022-23, start the application process now.

The Stafford Municipal School District Board of Trustees made pivotal decisions this week that underline the importance of health and safety for all students and employees relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in a time where federal, state, and local governance is largely in disarray and frequently changing.

We would like to invite our Stafford community, parents and staff to join us for a blood drive supporting the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. There will be a free t-shirt for all those who donate. Interested donors should schedule their appointments/sign up at the link provided.

Stafford MSD is in the process of finalizing our plan and criteria for Remote Conferencing based on guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2021-2022 school year. Remote conferencing is remote instruction in which eligible students at an off-campus location may virtually participate in classes provided by a teacher for up to 20 days.

As Stafford MSD continues to navigate the evolving pandemic, and its challenges, we remain committed to making decisions that put safety and education first, while also following guidance from Texas Education Agency (TEA), local and state officials, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  Our team at SMSD is actively working to support you and your students during this time, and we look forward to facing this challenge together for our Spartans.

As a parent/guardian, you have the right to request that the school retain your child at the previous grade level for the 2021-2022 school year. In order to do this, you must submit a formal request to your child’s school either in person or via email. 

As the only municipal school district in the state of Texas, the Board of Trustees understand the value of hiring and retaining top talent in education. After a year of COVID-19, the district remains committed to providing excellence in education for our students, team, and community. Last night the Board of Trustees at Stafford MSD voted to approve several pay increases for the 2021-2022 school year for both current employees and new hires.

Chief Operations & Innovations Officer Marva Rasberry has announced her retirement after 38 years of working at Stafford MSD. Ms. Rasberry began working at the school in 1983 as the Business teacher at Stafford High School and will bid the district farewell at the end of this month. In July, the campus will celebrate 40 years of educational excellence made possible by campus leaders like Chief Marva Rasberry. A reception has been planned in her honor before her last day of contract for the 2020-2021 school year, but her legacy will continue into perpetuity.

As we approach the end of the school year, all devices (laptop, iPad or hotspot) issued to your student will need to be returned to the district.  Last summer, Stafford MSD purchased devices for all the students enrolled. This helped launch the school district’s 1:1 device initiative. We hope that this was beneficial to your student and that it helped making learning online easier. Check out the schedule and special instructions for students enrolling in Summer School.

Effective on Saturday, June 5, 2021, SMSD will no longer require masks to be worn on campus.  Face mask coverings will be optional for students, staff, parents, and visitors.

Over 1,700 (United States and overseas) high school JROTC programs participated in the JLAB competition, and it is a challenge for any program to make it to the next level. Stafford High School didn't think 1 team was enough and they have officially qualified 2 SHS teams into the AJROTC Leadership Academic Bowl.

During the City of Stafford election season, we wanted to share with you a 30-second video that shows how the City of Stafford and the Stafford Municipal School District work together every day. As you decide where to place your ballot, remember you are a part of the Stafford story, too!

We would like to invite our Stafford community, parents and staff to join us for a blood drive. A Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Donor Coach Vehicle will be on site and is the location where all donors will proceed. There will be a free t-shirt for all those who donate. Interested donors should schedule their appointments/sign up at the link below.

The coordinator of the program this season, Ms. Tammy Bui actually forecasted Sophomore Justin Amomoy's historic achievement only weeks ago. She shared her goal with SMSD that one day one of her students would sell at the HLSR School Art Auction, "Every year I see the selected pieces and I know our students' work is that good, too!" 

This virtual town hall for the community will be rescheduled as soon as possible and will be a meeting for all parents and community to discuss plans and propel ahead after almost a year of COVID-19.

National School Counseling Week 2021 is being celebrated nationwide on February 1-5 to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our school systems. Here at Stafford MSD, we have a strong team of female counselors and we will spend each day highlighting their work on all of our campuses.

Our SMSD Library Coordinator, Mr. Horace Shane Kenney was pleased to accept a donation of two books from Xavier Herrera, the Board Secretary of Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA). These books hold special significance as they were written and edited by Dr. Jayme Mathias, the Executive Director of MASBA. 

The SMSD Board ordered the change to position-based elections by resolution at its meeting on January 11, 2021. Under the new position-based election method, the seven positions on the Board are designated by number, and candidates for trustee are voted on and elected separately for specific positions on the Board. A candidate will be designated on the official ballot according to the number of the position for which he or she seeks election

The event on Thursday was largely successful. It was a great team effort by the Stafford community to join together and make a difference despite the circumstances of COVID-19. Together we saved 63 lives! 

In the days before Christmas, Santa and his elves were still busy at work to honor everything our employees have done and wrote a special Christmas story called “Twas The Night Before Winter Break”. Additionally, the SMSD Board of Trustees sends a very special holiday greeting.

The Stafford High School Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AJROTC) has prepared a virtual presentation honoring all Veterans across the city of Stafford.

Our Varsity football boys ended a fantastic season on Saturday, November 21 in a tough loss to Tyler Chapel Hill during the Area round. The season was even more challenging and limited due to COVID-19, so we are extremely proud of our Spartans and expect them to continue pursuing greatness on and off the field.

NEW DATES! SMSD is officially going 1 to 1 with learning devices, which means we are giving out a brand new iPad to every student from PK to 12th grade. We are excited to announce the new iPads are getting configured and will start being distributed by campus. Click here to register and see the pick up schedule.

Notice is hereby given of a Town Hall Meeting of the Stafford Municipal School District to be held on September 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live. This Town Hall will focus on in-person learning, updated reentry timeline and COVID-19 safety updates. Board Members may be present, however, no official action will be taken.

When the meeting has begun, please join by clicking the link below OR watching us on Facebook Live:

Join Zoom @ 6:30 p.m.

Join Facebook Live @ 6:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given of a Town Hall Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Stafford Municipal School District, Fort Bend and Harris Counties, to be held on July 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live. This Town Hall will focus on 2020-21 Safety Procedures and Reentry Plans during COVID-19. 

When the meeting has begun, please join by clicking the link below OR watching us on Facebook Live:

Join Zoom @ 6:30 p.m.

Join Facebook Live @ 6:30 p.m.

Check out our list of many Seniors from Stafford along with their scholarship awards. We're so proud of our students and know they will go far in this next season!

Camp has been closed for 14 days until July 8 because a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 last Wednesday, June 24. 

The camp will be every Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM starting on Monday, June 8 through Friday, July 17.

All interested students from 7th to 12th grade are encouraged to participate. Cost to attend is $25 and $15 to add a second student. If you'd like to register, be sure to read our Parent Letter to get more information and sign the Release Form.

The deadline to sign up is June 30, 2020.

P-EBT food benefits are for children who received SNAP food benefits for March 2020 and children who are certified for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2019-20 Texas school year. For more information, visit http://hhs.texas.gov/pebt or call 833-613-6220. 

Summer Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The 2020 Summer school application is now open! Click to access and to view additional information. 

To measure student progress during the 2019-2020 school year, Stafford MSD will be administering an End-of-Year assessment. Click for more information. 

Attention SMSD Families! The SMSD curbside "Grab N Go" meal service has resumed. Hours for pick up are as follows:

Click to access the HCC Dual Credit Waiver and ApplyTexas forms.

Click here to view our most frequently asked questions as it relates to our graduating class of 2020.

Stafford MSD will continue with online instruction and remote operations, at minimum, until May 4, 2020, at which time we will reassess. All SMSD district and campus buildings and facilities will remain closed to the public during this time. 

The SMSD curbside "Grab N Go" meal service has been temporarily suspended until further notice. Click for more information. 

Click to find out more information about SHS updates and at-home learning. 

Please click to review our revised grading policy in light of the current COVID-19 situation.  

We are pleased to announce, the District will begin processing and loaning a limited number of laptop computers and iPADS as early as next week. Click for more details.

Stafford MSD and other departments are closely monitoring the progress of the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and following the advice of the CDC and the Fort Bend County Health & Human Services to prepare for any eventuality. 

The Census is more than a population count.  It provides a picture of our nation that assists in determining where to build new schools, hospitals and businesses.  It also assists us in visualizing how our community has changed over time.  This valuable information is why “Stafford MSD Counts!”

Stafford MSD Board President Christopher Caldwell started a new tradition at Monday's Board Meeting by presenting the First Annual President's Award in Educational Excellence.

In May, these students will become the first Stafford MSD students to earn an Associate's Degree before they walk across the stage to accept their high school diploma.

“As a teacher, I saw such a need for it, to help students with what they’re dealing with in their lives,” Hobbs said. “I wanted to have a larger impact with more students.”

Stafford MSD begins Black History Month by honoring SMSD Chief of Innovation and Operations Marva Rasberry.

Stafford Elementary School Pre-K through Second Graders celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday night.

Byron Thompson arrived at Stafford Middle School in 2008 as a Mathematics Teacher and now teaches Science.

Stafford Municipal School District received approval, from the Texas Department of Agriculture, to offer dinner (free of charge) to all Pre-K through 12th Grade students, from 3:45-5:45 p.m. on school days in the Stafford Primary Cafeteria.

For Maria Villarreal, (known to most as “Miss V.”) Stafford Municipal School District is so much more than just a school district.

Please join us in welcoming Stafford MSD Library/Media Coordinator Shane Kenney back to Stafford MSD.

Eight students advanced to the State Competition, which will take place, Feb. 19-22, in McAllen.

The championship-caliber Stafford High Mighty Spartan Marching Band received an invitation to perform in the prestigious Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day 2020 in New Orleans.

Stafford High School students and Stafford businesses are engaged in a win-win partnership.

Remember to put up your homecoming court candidate posters!

Efforts are currently underway for Stafford MSD to strive toward an “A.”

It’s the most D-I signees for SHS since the 2016 State Quarterfinalist Team that produced three.

The Stafford High Cross Country Program is ready for another season, under third-year head coach Angel Maldonado, a 2008 Stafford MSD graduate.

Welcome to new school year! Due to new construction and the opening of school, there will be increased parking limitations and traffic congestion when entering our complex.

There is a sense of optimism in the SHS Competition Gym as the Stafford High Volleyball Team prepares for the 2019 season.

Please join us in welcoming Stafford MSD Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kadir Almus and Stafford MSD Chief of Schools Dr. Dawn Dubose.

We have received an incredible response from the community at the first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Magnet School meeting.

Stafford Intermediate School Zenikka Nichols was elated to learn that she was the 2018-19 Stafford MSD District Teacher of the Year on Thursday morning. Nichols’ excitement didn’t end there.

Recent Stafford Middle School graduate Daizha Moton continues to earn accomplishments.

Stafford Middle School Eighth Grader Aaron Pham has become so dedicated to Martial Arts that he will likely earn a Black Belt before he receives his driver’s license.

The District welcomed a new trustee, Ashish “Ash” Hamirani and said a collective heartfelt goodbye to former Board President Auturo Jackson.

The dynasty continues for the Stafford High Boys Track & Field Team

The Stafford Municipal School District was proud to welcome legendary martial arts champion and Kickstart Kids Founder Chuck Norris on Wednesday evening at the Stafford High Competition Gym.

In less than four months, Paul Phung and Hira Ahmed will be two of the 54,369 undergraduate students at Texas A&M University in College Station.

The Superintendent of Stafford MSD and Board Members do not officially endorse any candidates running for any public office in Stafford.

The four Stafford MSD Campus Teachers of the Year are proud to represent their respective campuses. They are Social Studies, Science, English and ESL teachers. They are from Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, Mississippi and Ohio, respectively.

For Red, who grew up in Tuscaloosa County in the 1940s and 1950s, becoming involved in Stafford MSD was all about giving back.

The Stafford High School Marching Band has been selected to perform at the 2020 Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day 2020 in New Orleans.

The Stafford Municipal School District was honored to welcome Texas Deputy Commissioner of Education Martin Winchester on Thursday afternoon.

The Stafford Municipal School District is saddened at the passing of valued Stafford High School faculty member William “Wayne” Taylor.

For the first time in Stafford MSD History, Stafford High School freshmen will take a dual credit course.

De Leon’s experience as an educator extends beyond his many years in the classroom. He is considered to be a well-respected researcher in the field Numismatics – the collection of coins or currency – in layman’s terms.

The Stafford Municipal School District was proud to celebrate a historic groundbreaking on Monday morning.

While Stafford MSD has several families with two generations of students, the Zamora-Gonzalez Family is believed to be the District’s first Three Generation Family.

Stafford High School juniors June Lee and Lauren Schomburg made history earlier this month in El Campo.

The Stafford Municipal School District dedicated its high school baseball field to Coach Michael Mesa, a Class of 2008 Stafford MSD graduate who returned to teach and coach in the District, on Saturday evening.

Congratulations to our Stafford Middle School and Stafford Intermediate School students who earned a total of 22 medals (10 Gold, 6 Silver & 6 Bronze) at the UIL Academic Competition last week in Wharton.

The Stafford Municipal School District is proud to announce that it will host an official groundbreaking ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Stafford Civic Center. 

From Sunrise to Sunset, Stafford MSD's Extended Day Program is the best in the land! It opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.

When it comes to DECA, Stafford means business! Twenty-Three of the Stafford High DECA Club members advanced to the State Competition, which will be held Feb. 21-23 in Dallas.

Stafford MSD is glad to have Susy Mareschi, an exchange student from Italy, with us this year!

The Stafford Municipal School District made history on Monday night when the SMSD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to name the District’s baseball field, “Michael Mesa Field.”

Jalen Pitre, Stafford High Class of 2017, has an extra reason to be grateful this holiday season.

Stafford Municipal School District Board Vice President Xavier Herrera was named to the Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards’ Board of Directors this week.

The Stafford Municipal School District Board of Trustees voted to approval a substantial investment for literacy on Monday night.

The Stafford Municipal School District was honored to participate in the ABC Channel 13 Share Your Holidays Food Drive, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, on Friday morning.

When Mark Spivey arrived at Stafford High School in the summer of 2017, he had a clear goal – to build a program, not just a team. The Stafford High Girls Basketball Coach and his program appear to be ahead of schedule.