South WindsorHigh School

SCHOOL NEWS:

The 9th Grade Class is selling “Class of 2027” T-Shirts now thru Monday, February 12th. Short and long sleeve shirts are available. We will wear them on spirit days. The T-shirts will be delivered to Mrs. Barrett in Annex Room 12. There will be an announcement when they come in. Look on Instagram and the high school homepage for the store post. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Black Student Alliance is hosting a bake sale at the boys basketball games today.

The next Italian Club Meeting is on Wednesday, February 7th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We'll be celebrating Valentine's Day, watching a movie, and having snacks.  There is no cost for this meeting and all are welcome!

The Indian Dance Club will hold a meeting on February 8, 2024 right after school in Room 227. Please see Mr. Ly or Yogita Bhuvana if you have questions. Join Google class code: brim7lp

SWFTLC is hosting an online fundraiser featuring Leah Cunha crafts now through February 16th. All proceeds benefit CCMC. Check out our insta page for the link.

There will be a mandatory meeting for the Travel Club for all students and at least 1 parent/guardian on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in the South Windsor High School Cafeteria. Please contact Señora Ruiz if you are not able to attend.

ATHLETICS:

Spring sports registration is now open. Registration deadline is March 5th. Registration consists of 3 parts- completing the online portion, submitting the physician statement and submitting the pay to play participation fee to the SWHS Main Office. Payment can also be made by cash, check or through www.myschoolbucks.com for a small fee.  All three must be completed before March 5th to be eligible for tryouts. Late registrations are not guaranteed to be processed in time for tryouts and may result in sitting out for one day of tryouts. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity home boys' basketball games this Friday, February 2nd. Bring 2 canned goods for free admission.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Black Student Alliance is hosting a bake sale at the boys’ basketball games on Friday, February 2nd and Monday, February 5th. 

Please come to the next Italian Club Meeting on Wednesday, February 7th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We'll be celebrating Valentine's Day, watching a movie, and having snacks.  There is no cost for this meeting and all are welcome!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

For seniors applying to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving scholarship program, the deadline has been extended until March 14th to account for delays in the FAFSA application process. This includes both the Joyce Picard and Julie Veilleux scholarships, which are only for South Windsor students. Continue to check Naviance and listen to announcements for any scholarship updates.

The Hartford Hospital summer teen volunteer program will hold an informational meeting on Monday, February 12th. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for all applicants to the program and registration is REQUIRED to attend. You may register until February 5th, but space is limited. To inquire about the information session, e-mail Penelope Ross at [email protected]. An informational flier is hanging in the Career Center with more details.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Indian Dance Club will hold a meeting on February 8, 2024 right after school in Room 227. Please see Mr. Ly or Yogita Bhuvana if you have questions. Join Google class code: brim7lp

Join the Jewish American Heritage Club today in Room 105 from 2:15-3:00 as we celebrate Tu B’shevat (pronounced TOO BIS SHVAHT)! We will make charcuterie boards and plant parsley. Join classroom code bofyc7h

SCHOOL NEWS:

Students and Staff - come support the Writing Center! Join us at a local fresh sandwich shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm-7pm. The Writing Center benefits all students by providing writing help from peer tutors.

The 9th Grade Class will be selling Class of 2027 T-Shirts from Tuesday, January 30th to Monday, February 12th. Short sleeve shirts are $20.95 and long sleeve shirts are $25.95. Show your support and buy one now! We will wear them on spirit days. All t-shirts will be delivered to Mrs. Barrett in Annex Room 12. There will be an announcement when they come in. Look on Instagram and the high school homepage for the store post! See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Join the Jewish American Heritage Club on Thursday Feb 1st in Room 105 from 2:15-3:00 as we celebrate Tu B’shevat (pronounced TOO BIS SHVAHT)! We will be making charcuterie boards and planting parsley. Join classroom code bofyc7h

The Black Student Alliance is hosting a bake sale at the home boys’ basketball games on Friday, February 2nd and Monday, February 5th. Come enjoy some yummy treats while supporting a great cause and cheering our team.

The Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity home boys basketball games this Friday, February 2nd. Bring 2 canned goods for free admission.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Students and Staff - come support the Writing Center! Come to a local fresh sandwich shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm-7pm. The Writing Center benefits all students by providing writing help from peer tutors.

The 9th Grade Class will be selling Class of 2027 T-Shirts from Tuesday, January 30th to Monday, February 12th. Short sleeve shirts are $20.95 and long sleeve shirts are $25.95. Show your support and buy one now! We will wear them on spirit days. All t-shirts will be delivered to Mrs. Barrett in Annex Room 12. There will be an announcement when they come in. Look on Instagram and the high school homepage for the store post! See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Join the Jewish American Heritage Club on Thursday Feb 1st in Room 105 from 2:15-3:00 as we celebrate Tu B’shevat (pronounced TOO-BIS-SHVAHT)! We will be making charcuterie boards and planting parsley. Join classroom code bofyc7h

The Black Student Alliance is hosting a bake sale at the home boys’ basketball games on Friday, February 2nd and Monday, February 5th. Come enjoy some yummy treats while supporting a great cause and cheering our team.

The Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity home boys basketball games this Friday, February 2nd. Bring 2 canned goods for free admission.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Students and Staff - come support the Writing Center! Come to a local fresh sandwich shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm-7pm. The Writing Center benefits all students by providing writing help from peer tutors.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

There will be a mandatory meeting for the Travel Club for all students and at least 1 parent/guardian on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in the South Windsor High School Cafeteria. Please contact Señora Ruiz if you are not able to attend.

Unified Theater’s first meeting is after school on Thursday, February 8th. Join us in Room 144 for snacks, games and an opportunity to meet new people and learn more about this awesome club.

January 26, 2024

SCHOOL NEWS:

Help support the SWHS Writing Center by joining us at a local sandwich shop on Wednesday 1/31 from 4-7pm.  All proceeds will go back to the writing center and be used for the purchase of swag and giveaways. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

Help support the SWHS Writing Center by joining us at a local sandwich shop on Wednesday 1/31 from 4-7pm.  All proceeds will go back to the writing center and be used for the purchase of swag and giveaways. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will take place on January 24 and 25.  You must present your Capstone in January. In order to present, your written work must be turned into your advisor's Google Classroom by Friday, January 12th. You then need to fill out the Google Form on the Capstone Website so we know you are ready to present and can reserve you a time slot.  Reach out to your adviser if you have questions.

Students and staff come out to a local sandwich shop on Wednesday 1/31 from 4-7pm to support the school writing center. All proceeds will go back to the writing center and be used for the purchase of swag and giveaways. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

There will be a mandatory meeting for the Travel Club for all students and at least 1 parent/guardian on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in the South Windsor High School Cafeteria. Please contact Señora Ruiz if you are not able to attend.

SCHOOL NEWS:

There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in participation in the Spring Play today at 2:15 in the auditorium.  Actors, prop people, costume people, tech people and set people are all needed.  We hope to see you today at 2:15.

It’s volleyball tournament time!! The annual South Windsor for the Local Kids Volleyball Tournament is on February 9th at 7pm in the main gym. Make a team with 8 - 10 people (max of 3 volleyball players) and it’s $10 per player. Today is the last day to sign up during lunch waves in the café. 

This week's tip from the Writing Center: Talking out your ideas before writing can help you get past that "stuck" feeling of not being sure where to start. For more help on your writing, stop by the Writing Center. We are open in Room 136 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-3pm. Appointments are available on our website or by drop-in.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Bobcats Robotics will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Jan 21st at a pizza restaurant at 285 East Center Street in Manchester. Dine in or takeout from 5pm to 9 pm and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to SWHS Robotics Club.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

The South Windsor Dollars for Scholars application portal opens for the Class of 2024 on Sunday, January 21st. This is a generous scholarship program with numerous opportunities for students who live in or attend school in the town of South Windsor. Students will fill out one application that matches them to a number of scholarships. The scholarships have a wide variety of criteria, so any student planning to attend college should consider applying. To find the portal link, search the Naviance scholarship database for “Dollars for Scholars”. Be sure to read ALL application instructions before you begin. The portal closes on March 15th.

Any senior who has a college acceptance, military enlistment, full-time job offer or other plan for after graduation can share their good news through the Google Form posted in your ‘Class of 2024’ Classroom. These announcements will be featured on the television screens outside School Counseling and in the Main Lobby and will also be featured in the next month’s Counseling and Career Connection newsletter. You may fill the form out multiple times as new acceptances and opportunities come in.