Stratford School Palo Alto

08/26/2026

What an inspiring first week of school at Stratford Palo Alto! 📚✨

Our classrooms are already buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and focused learning as students and teachers settle into their daily academic routines. Across every grade level, our students have jumped right into hands-on coursework—from early literacy, science discovery, and writing projects to collaborative discussions and cozy reading circles.

Seeing our students embrace new challenges, support their classmates, and build a strong sense of community has set a wonderful foundation for the entire 2026–2027 school year.

08/20/2026

The energy, the smiles, the pure first-day joy! 🌊🎒✨

Take a peek at some of the lively moments from our very first day back on campus—from our festive outdoor decorations and sunny smiles to lunchtime laughs and lively recess on the playground.

Seeing our campus full of life, connection, and curiosity reminds us why we love what we do. We are ready to Make Waves • Inspire Learning • Create Impact all year long! 💙🦁

08/19/2026

Welcome back for the very first day of the 2026–2027 school year at Stratford Palo Alto campus! Our morning photo booth was filled with bright smiles, proud poses, and so much joyful energy from our students, families, and staff. Thank you to all the families who stopped by to capture a first-day memory with us. Let's make this year extraordinary! 🦁💙

08/18/2026

Meet the incredible team ready to Make Waves this school year! 🌊✨

From our dedicated Leadership Team and Front Office to our brilliant Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, Specialty, Maintenance, and Extended Day staff, our entire faculty is fully prepared to inspire learning and create a lasting impact for the 2026–2027 academic year!

We are thrilled to welcome our families back to campus and can't wait for an extraordinary year of discovery, growth, and community! 🦁💙

08/12/2026

Riding the wave into a brand-new school year! 🌊✨

We are beyond excited to welcome our families back for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year at Stratford School Palo Alto! Our campus theme this year is "Make Waves: Inspire Learning • Create Impact," and our teachers and leadership team cannot wait to kick off another year of academic growth, STEAM discovery, and vibrant community spirit.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Back-to-School events so you don't miss a moment.

We look forward to seeing everyone on campus very soon!

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

And that's a wrap on an incredible Summer Program at Stratford School Palo Alto! ☀️🎉

Our campus officially closed out a summer filled with endless laughter, creative discoveries, and lasting friendships. From playground games and hopscotch to hands-on STEAM exploration and outdoor fun, our campers brought so much joy and energy to every single day.

Watching our students build strong bonds, tackle new challenges together, and fill the playground with big smiles has been the absolute highlight of our summer season. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our hardworking teachers, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this summer program such a vibrant success!

While summer camp has come to an end, our campus team is already hard at work preparing classrooms for the official start of the 2026–2027 academic year. We cannot wait to welcome our returning students back and greet our new families joining the Stratford community!

07/25/2026

Kneading, measuring, and learning—oh my! 🥖✨

Our Kindergarten Prep campers had the best time diving into their hands-on Bread Study yesterday! Wearing their little chef hats, our young learners measured ingredients, mixed, and got their hands busy kneading their very own bread dough in bags. 🧑‍🍳🥣

The fun doesn't stop there! Our campers will get to be real scientists as they observe the magic of science in action—watching how yeast does its work to help the dough rise after kneading. 🔬🍞

Hands-on activities like this bring learning to life, keeping our Summa Spes (Highest Hope) spirit thriving all summer long!

05/15/2026

The sun is coming out, and so are the summer plans! ☀️

At Stratford Palo Alto, our summer camp programs are designed to keep the "Summa Spes" (Highest Hope) spirit alive all year long. We offer a perfect blend of academic enrichment, hands-on STEAM exploration, creative arts, and outdoor fun, ensuring your child stays engaged, curious, and ready for the year ahead!

✨ Special Offer for New Families! ✨
We are thrilled to welcome new faces to our campus this summer. To make the transition even sweeter, we are offering a special tuition discount for new students who enroll in our summer programs!

Whether your child is a rising Preschooler or an incoming Middle Schooler, our camps provide a fantastic opportunity to experience the Stratford difference, meet our incredible teachers, and make lasting friendships before the fall semester begins.

🔗 Click the link here to view our Summer Camp brochure or DM us to schedule a quick tour!
https://www.stratfordschools.com/schools/northern-california/peninsula/palo-alto/after-school/summer-camps/