Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. Whether your family has been with SSCPS for years or you are joining us for the first time, nothing matches the energy and excitement of a new school year. We are excited to celebrate the year ahead together. These early days of the school year are filled with optimism, and yesterday was the launch to begin it all. Student excitement was felt in every classroom, hallway, and playground. Preparing for a successful new school year begins with all you have done at home. Thank you for all of your efforts to ensure a smooth transition to these important first days of school. Although there are many first days, each glowing with promise, this year’s is especially bright. 

As we work to improve our campus facilities, the excitement of all things new and upcoming creates wonderful anticipation for the days ahead. Thank you to all parents and family members who attended the Campus Update Informational Meeting on August 19. Included are updates on the 700 Longwater construction project, where work continues with our landlord, architects, and construction team. Also shared is the five year enrollment growth plan and construction phases for the next year, with work scheduled mainly during evenings, weekends, and school breaks to reduce disruption. Construction phases include temporary classrooms which were ready for the start of school, as well as future work targeted to be complete by summer 2026. We are looking forward to an expanded physical education space, a black box theater, two music rooms, an art studio, and a library resource room. Families are encouraged to join the next Campus Update Informational meeting on September 17.