SCHOOL NEWS:
The Class of 2025 is hosting a fundraiser at a local burger and shake restaurant on Evergreen Way on Tuesday, April 25th. Check out the Class of 2025 instagram page for more and don’t forget to mention us at checkout.
Attention students of SWHS-Nominate a staff or faculty member for April's Staffulty of the Month on your class Google Classroom page. Students can nominate faculty and staff that demonstrate kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations.
Attention Seniors: The final collection dates for senior dues are April 26th & 27th during all 4 lunch waves and May 3rd from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby. Payments can also be made through MySchoolBucks until 11:59 p.m. on 5/3. Senior dues cover graduation, reception, and outing. See Google Classroom for details.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Hey Bobcat foodies! April's Cooking Club is on Thursday, April 27th. Our springtime menu features Strawberry Fields punch, cheesy potato casserole, spinach-chicken-sausage in a blanket, fancy finger sandwiches, and super cute Easter bunny racers! Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to reserve your spot.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Join us on Tuesday, April 25th for the Choices Matter program at SWHS. In partnership with CT Highway Safety Office, Choices Matter is a life-changing program for high school students using personal stories and interactive materials to inspire students to make the right choices both behind the wheel and in life. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Light refreshments will be served.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Mind's Eye, our school's literary magazine, is accepting submissions for this year's magazine. We are looking for writing of all types, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as art work, both 2D and 3D. Submissions can be sent via a Google form -- see your English teacher for the QR code!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17vCoDx3T1x9NXHoRdlsBLKhhXIoJGDycuIi4t5oJzJ8/edit?usp=sharing
The Class of 2025 is hosting a fundraiser at a local burger and shake restaurant on Evergreen Way on Tuesday, April 25th. Check out the Class of 2025 Instagram page for more and don’t forget to mention us at checkout.
Attention students of SWHS-Nominate a staff or faculty member for April's Staffulty of the Month on your class Google Classroom page. Students can nominate faculty and staff that demonstrate kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Applications are now available for CT Girls State, CT Boys State and CT State Police Youth Week for Summer 2023 programming for current 11th graders. Please find information and applications here: https://ctlegion.org/documents-and-forms/ and here: https://www.alalgs.org/home. For questions and/or support with the applications, please visit the SWHS Career Center.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Tickets for The Addams Family will be sold in the Cafeteria on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please come and enjoy the show!
The 9th Grade Class of 2026 is having a fundraiser at a local ice cream shop at Evergreen Walk on Thursday, April 20th from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Please stop by and help support the Class of 2026.
Graduation lawn signs are currently on sale! There are only a few days left to order, so don’t delay! You can find the order form on the Senior classroom or on the SWHS main page. Forms and payment can be brought to the Counseling Office. Please contact Kathy Reed at [email protected] for more information.
Attention Seniors: The final collection dates for senior dues are April 26th & 27th during all 4 lunch waves and May 3rd from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Main Lobby. Payments can also be made through MySchoolBucks until 11:59 p.m. on 5/3. Senior dues cover graduation, reception, and outing. See Google Classroom for details.
Mind's Eye, our school's literary magazine, is accepting submissions for this year's magazine. We are looking for writing of all types, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as art work, both 2D and 3D. Submissions can be sent via a Google form -- see your English teacher for the QR code!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17vCoDx3T1x9NXHoRdlsBLKhhXIoJGDycuIi4t5oJzJ8/edit?usp=sharing
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Hey Bobcat foodies! April's Cooking Club is on Thursday, April 27th. Our springtime menu features Strawberry Fields punch, cheesy potato casserole, spinach-chicken-sausage in a blanket, fancy finger sandwiches, and super cute Easter bunny racers! Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to reserve your spot!
Hey Bobcat foodies! April's Cooking Club is on Thursday, April 27th. Our springtime menu features Strawberry Fields punch, cheesy potato casserole, spinach-chicken-sausage in a blanket, fancy finger sandwiches, and super cute Easter bunny racers! Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz to reserve your spot!
Join us on Tuesday, April 25th for the Choices Matter program at SWHS. In partnership with CT Highway Safety Office, Choices Matter is a life-changing program for high school students using personal stories and interactive materials to inspire students to make the right choices both behind the wheel and in life. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. See you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
UConn is holding a week long Pre-College Summer program in Earth and Environmental Science from June 25 - July 1 and has a limited number of scholarships available to allow students to attend at no cost. Visit https://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/earthenvironmetalsciences/ for more information.
Dunkin’ on Sullivan Avenue is hiring for closing shifts on certain nights of the week. Please see the flier in the Career Center for information on pay and who to contact about applying.
Applications are now available for CT Girls State, CT Boys State and CT State Police Youth Week for Summer 2023 programming for current 11th graders. Please find information and applications here: https://ctlegion.org/documents-and-forms/ and here: https://www.alalgs.org/home. For questions and/or support with the applications, please visit the SWHS Career Center.
Several scholarships have upcoming deadlines. See the whiteboard or big screen outside School Counseling for a few highlighted ones. Be sure to check Naviance for the complete list.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The 9th Grade Class of 2026 is having a fundraiser at a local ice cream shop at Evergreen Walk on Thursday, April 20th from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Please stop by and help support the Class of 2026.
They're creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, and they are coming to South Windsor High School. The Spring Musical “The Addams Family” opens this Friday April 21st. For tickets follow the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
https://swperformances.ticketleap.com/the-addams-family/
The library will be closed period 5 to study hall students on Wednesday, 4/19 due to class use. Please plan accordingly.
The Varsity Softball team lost to EO Smith 5-2 last Wednesday. The Bobcats started to rally in the 6th but fell short. The offense was led by Taylor Nisyrios and Sienna Michaelson who managed multiple hits. Grace Benashski added a hit, scoring 2 runs. Cierra Green and Max Shuska were strong on defense. Gabby Ryan had another solid performance in the circle pitching 6 innings allowing only 4 hits and striking out 5.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Do you have gently used sporting equipment that you no longer need? Give them a second life by donating it to Equipment Assist. Equipment Assist is a local program run by 3 high school freshmen who are collecting items to donate to the Hartford Police Athletic League (PAL) and Active City, which benefits underserved youth. From now through April 30th, we are collecting all types of gently used sports equipment including but not limited to: cleats, ice and hockey skates, baseball gloves, balls, helmets, shin guards, etc. All sizes are acceptable. South Windsor pick-ups will be on April 2nd and 30th. If you have questions, or to schedule a pick up, please email [email protected]
The Strategy Club will meet in the back of the media center on Wednesday. Join us for board games and D&D.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Applications are now available for CT Girls State, CT Boys State and CT State Police Youth Week for Summer 2023 programming for current 11th graders. Please find information and applications here: https://ctlegion.org/documents-and-forms/ and here: https://www.alalgs.org/home. For questions and/or support with the applications, please visit the SWHS Career Center.
UConn is holding a week long Pre-College Summer program in Earth and Environmental Science from June 25-July 1 and has a limited number of scholarships available to allow students to attend at no cost. Visit https://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/earthenvironmetalsciences/ for more information.
Dunkin’ on Sullivan Avenue is hiring for closing shifts on certain nights of the week. Please see the flyer in the Career Center for information on pay and who to contact about applying.
Several scholarships have upcoming deadlines. See the whiteboard or big screen outside School Counseling for a few highlighted ones. Be sure to check Naviance for the complete list.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The 9th Grade Class of 2026 is having a fundraiser at a local ice cream shop at Evergreen Walk on Thursday, April 20th from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Please stop by and help support the Class of 2026.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Do you have gently used sporting equipment that you no longer need? Give them a second life by donating it to Equipment Assist. Equipment Assist is a local program run by 3 high school freshmen who are collecting items to donate to the Hartford Police Athletic League (PAL) and Active City, which benefits underserved youth. From now through April 30th, we are collecting all types of gently used sports equipment including but not limited to: cleats, ice and hockey skates, baseball gloves, balls, helmets, shin guards, etc. All sizes are acceptable. South Windsor pick-ups will be on April 2nd and 30th. If you have questions, or to schedule a pick up, please email [email protected]
The next Harbor Chase Club meeting is today, April 17th in Room 227. Please join using Google Classroom code:jw3fues. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in Room 227 or Suma Dhanemkula with questions.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
In honor of Earth day, FBLA is bringing you the first ever Lip Sync Battle on April 20th in the Cafe from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teams and solo performers welcome- sign up during lunch waves from March 31st thru April 6th or see Miss Cruz in Room 125. Cost is $5 per performer, $8 for spectators, $10 at the door.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Have you ever had a great idea to share some kindness with the world, but didn’t have the money to make it happen? Well here is your chance! South Windsor Youth and Family has created a new MAKE A CHANGE Mini Grant, which encourages STUDENTS to put their ideas into action. This grant is specifically for students to submit, but you can have an adult in the building support your proposal. The project should promote or inspire kindness, contribute to positive mental health, support inclusion OR encourage a positive school community. Each grant awarded will have a $200 maximum. For more information and for a link to the application, go to the main SWHS page and click on MAKE A CHANGE mini grant. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Reed at [email protected]. Proposals are due by Friday, April 7th.
The next Harbor Chase Club meeting is on Monday, April 17th in Room 227. Please join using Google Classroom code:jw3fues. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in room 227 or Suma Dhanemkula with questions.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
FCCLA participated in a Virtual State Conference on Friday where they baked muffins and homemade pizza, learned about community service projects, gained valuable tools for leadership, and celebrated huge victories!
Susanna Gerald competed and earned a top score in Early Childhood Education. She also was elected as State President for FCCLA. She was invited to compete and represent our school and the state of Connecticut at the National Leadership Conference in Colorado this summer.
Aditi Malpure competed in Baking and Pastry and won a chance to compete in Colorado as well.
Aayushi Signh was elected as a State Council Member.
If you are interested in being a part of the winning FCCLA team, please contact Mrs. Sullivan in Wapping or See Susanna Gerald or Aditi Malpure for more information!
The Junior Class will host a fundraiser at a local sandwich shop on Pleasant Valley Road from April 2nd thru April 8th. All money will go towards Junior Prom. Please come out and support our class-mention that you are supporting the SWHS Class of 2024 so that we can get the proceeds! See a Junior class officer with questions.
In honor of Earth day, FBLA is bringing you the first ever Lip Sync Battle on April 20th in the Cafe from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teams and solo performers welcome- sign up during lunch waves from March 31st thru April 6th or see Miss Cruz in Room 125. Cost is $5 per performer, $8 for spectators, $10 at the door.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Strategy Club will meet this Wednesday after school, in the back of the Media Center, to play D&D and board games.
The Environmental Club is selling flowering bulbs to support the purchase of 2 trees which will be planted on school grounds. See Mrs. Eitel in Room 206 to purchase the bulbs from 3/10 to 4/10.
Have you ever had a great idea to share some kindness with the world, but didn’t have the money to make it happen? Well here is your chance! South Windsor Youth and Family has created a new MAKE A CHANGE Mini Grant, which encourages STUDENTS to put their ideas into action. This grant is specifically for students to submit, but you can have an adult in the building support your proposal. The project should promote or inspire kindness, contribute to positive mental health, support inclusion OR encourage a positive school community. Each grant awarded will have a $200 maximum. For more information and for a link to the application, go to the main SWHS page and click on MAKE A CHANGE mini grant. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Reed at [email protected]. Proposals are due by Friday, April 7th.
Do you have gently used sporting equipment that you no longer need? Give them a second life by donating it to Equipment Assist. Equipment Assist is a local program run by 3 high school freshmen who are collecting items to donate to the Hartford Police Athletic League (PAL) and Active City, which benefits underserved youth. From now through April 30th, we are collecting all types of gently used sports equipment including but not limited to: cleats, ice and hockey skates, baseball gloves, balls, helmets, shin guards, etc. All sizes are acceptable. South Windsor pick-ups will be on April 2nd and 30th. If you have questions, or to schedule a pick up, please email [email protected]
lramach
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Strategy Club will meet this Wednesday after school, in the back of the Media Center, to play D&D and board games.
The next Italian Club meeting is on Wednesday, April 5th right after school in Room 105. We'll be cooking and eating 4 different pasta and sauce recipes, salad, and bruschetta. All are welcome, but space is limited, so save your spot by bringing $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226.
Have you ever had a great idea to share some kindness with the world, but didn’t have the money to make it happen? Well here is your chance! South Windsor Youth and Family has created a new MAKE A CHANGE Mini Grant, which encourages STUDENTS to put their ideas into action. This grant is specifically for students to submit, but you can have an adult in the building support your proposal. The project should promote or inspire kindness, contribute to positive mental health, support inclusion OR encourage a positive school community. Each grant awarded will have a $200 maximum. For more information and for a link to the application, go to the main SWHS page and click on MAKE A CHANGE mini grant. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Reed at [email protected]. Proposals are due by Friday, April 7th.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The Junior Class will host a fundraiser at a local sandwich shop on Pleasant Valley Road from April 2nd thru April 8th. All money will go towards Junior Prom. Please come out and support our class-mention that you are supporting the SWHS Class of 2024 so that we can get the proceeds! See a Junior class officer with questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
In honor of Earth day, FBLA is bringing you the first ever Lip Sync Battle on April 20th in the Cafe from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teams and solo performers welcome- sign up during lunch waves from March 31st thru April 6th or see Miss Cruz in Room 125. Cost is $5 per performer, $8 for spectators, $10 at the door.
The next Italian Club meeting is on Wednesday, April 5th right after school in Room 105. We'll be cooking and eating 4 different pasta and sauce recipes, salad, and bruschetta. All are welcome, but space is limited, so save your spot by bringing $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226.
The Environmental Club is selling flowering bulbs to support the purchase of 2 trees which will be planted on school grounds. See Mrs. Eitel in Room 206 to purchase the bulbs from 3/10 to 4/10.
ATHLETICS:
This is a reminder to all winter sports athletes to please complete the end of season survey. The survey was sent to each winter athlete’s apps account. This form contains the original questions sent on March 7th along with the open-ended survey question. If you have taken the time to complete these questions already, thank you. If you have not, please know there is still time to complete your responses as the survey will remain open until Monday, April 3rd at 3 p.m. Your feedback is appreciated!
lramach
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
First Approach EMS Education is offering spring and summer classes for EMS and EMT training at their East Windsor location. There are flyers hanging in the Career Center with more information. Classes begin in mid-May.
Last call for any 10th grade students who would like to be considered for RYLA (the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program). Please submit a resume to Mrs. Carty by Monday, April 6th. You can either e-mail it to her or share it in Google docs.
If you visited the Career Center with your class for counselor check-ins during the past month and are missing any items (water bottle, tee shirt, and other items) please come back and claim them before they are sent to the Main Office Lost & Found.
ATHLETICS:
This is a reminder to all winter sports athletes to please complete the end of season survey. The survey was sent to each winter athlete’s apps account. This form contains the original questions sent on March 7th along with the open-ended survey question. If you have taken the time to complete these questions already, thank you. If you have not, please know there is still time to complete your responses as the survey will remain open until Monday, April 3rd at 3 p.m. Your feedback is appreciated!
lramach
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