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On Wednesday, October 16, 2025, the inaugural class of Stafford Early STEM Academy kindergarten students embarked on a truly out-of-this-world adventure to Space Center Houston. Students from Mrs. Latoya Davis and Ms. Kamille Mansell’s homeroom classes spent the day exploring exhibits, engaging with NASA educators, and discovering what it means to be a real astronaut.

The Stafford Early Childhood Center (SECC) came alive with rhythm, color, and pride on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as students, families, and staff gathered in the campus gymnasium—and virtually via Zoom—for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The program honored the rich traditions, music, and art of Hispanic cultures across the globe, showcasing the creativity and unity of the SECC community.

View the 2025-2026 Parent Letter from Principal Twyla Hynes.

In a heartwarming demonstration of leadership, craftsmanship, and community commitment, Stafford Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Bostic—also the 2025 Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) Superintendent of the Year—has once again proven his dedication to student learning extends well beyond the boardroom.

This month, Dr. Bostic tapped into his personal carpentry talents to handcraft and donate two custom-built garden planters to Stafford Early Childhood Center (ECC) in support of the campus’s thriving garden expansion project. Each wooden planter proudly features a personalized emblem: “Handcrafted by the Bostic’s.”

At Stafford Early Childhood Center, we believe that the heart of our school beats strongest through the dedication, compassion, and excellence of our educators. This year, we are proud to recognize two extraordinary individuals whose commitment to early childhood education exemplifies what it means to serve the whole child: Ms. Ni Tang has been named the 2025 SECC Teacher of the Year, and Ms. Diamond Jones has been honored as the 2025 SECC Rookie Teacher of the Year

A new chapter in hands-on learning bloomed yesterday at Stafford Early Childhood Center (ECC), where students, staff, families, and district leaders gathered for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the campus’s brand-new Reading Garden. The project, made possible through a budding partnership with nonprofit organization Sprouting Texas, promises to root literacy, science, and environmental stewardship into the hearts of Stafford’s youngest learners.

The garden—a vibrant blend of storytelling and sustainability—was brought to life through the joint efforts of Stafford ECC kindergarten teacher Johanna Chesser and Sprouting Texas founder Stephanie Smith. The duo’s shared vision has literally taken root with a space designed to ignite curiosity and joy while connecting children to nature and literacy. “We’re sprouting something special in Stafford, Texas,” said Smith during her overview of the program, nodding to the broader mission of Sprouting Texas to establish school gardens across the state.