The Round Table

Election Results: Students Weigh In

Nicola Seager and Liam Malloy November 13, 2020

The election is over... or is it? Stamford High students weigh in on the election results.

Due to COVId-19 restricitons, gym classes are havily limited in the types of activites they can participate in.

COVID Restrictions Impact Gym Classes

Olivia Laccona, Correspondent November 13, 2020

Due to COVID-19 gym class at Stamford High this year is looking a little different.  The CDC recommends that teachers should try and keep students as socially distanced as possible and make it so they...

Pink Out raises over $5,000 for Bennet Cancer Center

Pink Out raises over $5,000 for Bennet Cancer Center

Karina Grabine, Correspondent November 6, 2020

This year many events that students were looking forward to were canceled due to the pandemic. Although students and staff were sad that many traditional pinkout activities were not able to take place...

DLTA tutor Gina Figluizzi says that despite the districts best efforts, the language barrier makes it difficult to offer the same level of service through distance learning.

Are ESL Students Receiving the Help They Need During the Pandemic?

Jeremy Young and Allie Findeisen November 5, 2020

The Coronavirus outbreak has made school very challenging for all students. Along with following safety guidelines, students must learn a full year’s worth of material given half of the in-school learning...

the ususal trick-or-treat acitivites are not safe during a pandemic.

Will Halloween be Safe This Year?

Lauren D'Ariano, Correspondent October 29, 2020

As Halloween quickly approaches and COVID-19 cases rise, many fear that celebrating this year is not such a good idea. Connecticut Mayor David Martin advises that people stay home this year to prevent...

New attendance guidelines for students on the hybrid schedule have led to some confusion.

New attendance policy leaves students and staff divided

Jena Spezzano, Staff Writer October 29, 2020

In an October 27 email, Principal Ray Manka attempted to clarify a new attendance policy for hybrid students after an initial announcement by the district caused confusion and concern among teachers and...

Pink Out to be Held Despite Covid Restrictions

Pink Out to be Held Despite Covid Restrictions

William Gordon, Correspondent October 14, 2020

On Monday, October 5, Stamford High teacher Diane Burns announced that the Stamford High School “Pink Out” will still occur, even with COVID-19 parameters in effect.  Burns said, “The Pink Out...

Annual Hispanic Heritage Panel Goes Virtual

Annual Hispanic Heritage Panel Goes Virtual

Ivana Nique, Staff Writer October 12, 2020

On October 8, 2020 the second annual panel for Hispanic Heritage month took place virtually. The panel was hosted by Dean of Students Thomas Agosto. Those on the panel included Latinos from Connecticut...

Board of Education Reinstates Family Advocacy Program

Board of Education Reinstates Family Advocacy Program

Selma Fuseni, Arts Editor September 30, 2020

Tuesday, September 23, the Board of Education decided to reinstate its permission for the Domus Knights to expand its family advocacy program to Westhill High School. This decision comes after weeks of...

Teacher Honored by Yale Recognition Program

Teacher Honored by Yale Recognition Program

Kaitlyn Pepa, Staff Writer September 21, 2020

  According to the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Yale Educator Recognition Program recognizes outstanding educators from around the world who have supported and inspired their...

Classroom seating spaced six feet apart is one of several precautions Stamford High School has enacted to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Students Excited to Return Despite Distancing Concerns

Jasmine Van Leeuwen, Community Editor September 16, 2020

On September 8 and 9, Stamford High School students returned to school for the first time in months. Students were greeted with a handful of new guidelines including mask wearing at all times, socially...

Budget Cuts Raise Staffing Concerns

Budget Cuts Raise Staffing Concerns

Chris Price, Staff Writer June 5, 2020

The pandemic isn’t the only reason why Stamford Public Schools may look different next year. Due to the massive budget cut made by the Board of Finance, the loss of staff and services is unavoidable....

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