South WindsorHigh School

SCHOOL NEWS:

Student drivers please be cautious when leaving the high school in the afternoon! Passing a school bus that has its lights on, sign out, and is loading up is a $500 fine. This fine is for every bus that you pass. Also, this traffic violation will result in points against your license and your insurance rates going up. Please drive safely.

The Class of 2027 is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, January 10th from 4-7pm at a local sub sandwich shop at 1006 Sullivan Avenue.  Show the flier from our Insta account at checkout and they will donate a percentage of your purchase to the Class of 2027.

Please consider signing up for South Windsor High School’s winter blood drive being held this Saturday from 8am to 12:45pm. We are in a national blood shortage, so every donation counts. To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters around school. You must be 17 or older, or 16 years old with a parent permission form to donate. This drive is open to the public and we will take walk-ins, so bring any adults you know. See Ms. Karasinski in Room 207 for more information.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Strategy Club will meet today after school in the back of the Media Center to play board games and Dungeons and Dragons.  New members are always welcome.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Today during Period 5 lunch waves, we will have a special visit from Hodge-Claus, Mrs. Barrett-Claus, and Carlson the Elf. Bring $1 to take a picture with the iconic trio. All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy V Cancer Research Foundation. Student Council representatives will be there to take the pictures. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Indian Classical Dance Club will host its first meeting on Thursday December 21st in Room 227 right after school. Please join Google classroom code: brim7lp . Everyone is welcome to join. Please see Mr. Ly or Yogita Bhuvana if you have questions. 

The HOPE Club will be having their next meeting TODAY after school in the Media Center. Come learn about our upcoming January blood drive and be prepared to do some arts and crafts!

SCHOOL NEWS:

This Thursday during Period 5 lunch waves, we will have a special visit from Hodge-Claus, Mrs. Barrett-Claus, and Carlson the Elf. Bring $1 to take a picture with the iconic trio. All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy V Cancer Research Foundation. Student Council representatives will be there to take the pictures.

The Boys Swim and Dive team is hosting a fundraiser this Wednesday, December 19th from 5-9 pm at a local Mexican restaurant on Hale Road.  Show the flier or order online and use the code 6DNRL2L. 33% will be donated to the team. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:

Mind's Eye, our literary magazine, is hosting a Coffee House on Wednesday, December 20th from 6-8pm in the school library. 

The Indian Classical Dance Club will host its first meeting on Thursday December 21st in Room 227 right after school. Please join Google classroom code: brim7lp Everyone is welcome to join. Please see Mr. Ly or Yogita Bhuvana if you have questions. 

The DECA club will be collecting dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association all this week. Ms. Barrett’s marketing students will collect your donation and you will receive a donation card that will be posted outside of Mrs. Barrett's Room 12 at the Annex. 

Join the Cooking Club on Thursday, December 21st at 2:05 PM in Room 105. We will make Hot Chocolate, Pull Apart Christmas Trees, Tangy grape Jelly meatballs, Christmas Tree Pull Apart Cupcakes, Snowwomen and Snowman Rice Krispie Treats, White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix, Santa's Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Death by Chocolate. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today.  Do not delay as spots fill up quickly!

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Class of 2027 is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, December 20th from 11am-10pm at a local Shake place at 601 Evergreen Way. Show the flier from our Instagram or use the code ‘DONATE25” on the SHAKE APP for pickup, delivery or kiosk when you check out. They will donate 25% of your total purchase to the Class of 2027!

This Thursday during Period 5 lunch waves, we will have a special visit from Hodge-Claus, Mrs. Barrett-Claus, and Carlson the Elf. Bring $1 to take a picture with the iconic trio. All proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy V Cancer Research Foundation. Student Council representatives will be there to take the pictures. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The STEAM Forward Club will meet after school in the Seminar Room on Wednesday December 20th.  Join the Google Classroom for more information: ohbtqxl Please see Mr. Ly (Lee) and Guru Seenivasan if you have questions. 

Mind's Eye, our literary magazine, is hosting a Coffee House on Wednesday, December 20th from 6-8pm in the school library. 

Please join us on Wednesday, December 20th for our next Italian Club meeting right after school in Room 105.  We will be making Italian desserts like:  ricotta cookies, cannoli, pizzelle, hot chocolate, and tiramisù!  Space is limited so please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room Annex 35 to save a spot.

French Club “Le Lynx” will meet on Tuesday, December 19th in Room 227 right after school. 

We will watch a movie and have snacks.  Please contact Mr. Ly or Bhaavni Krishna if you have any questions. Please arrange for transportation home.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Class of 2027 is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, December 20th from 11am-10pm at a local Shake place at 601 Evergreen Way. Show the flier from our Instagram or use the code ‘DONATE25” on the SHAKE APP for pickup, delivery or kiosk when you check out. They will donate 25% of your total purchase to the Class of 2027

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The next meeting for STEAM Forward Club will be held after school in the Seminar room on Wednesday, December 20th. Join the Google Classroom for more information: ohbtqxl Please see Mr. Ly (Lee) and Guru Seenivasan if you have questions. 

Mind's Eye, our literary magazine, is hosting a Coffee House on Wednesday, December 20th from 6-8pm in the school library. 

The DECA club will be collecting dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association all next week. Ms. Barrett’s marketing students will collect your donation and you will receive a donation card that will be posted outside of Mrs. Barrett's Room 12 at the Annex. 

French Club “Le Lynx” will meet on Tuesday, December 19th in Room 227 right after school. 

We will watch a movie and have snacks.  Please contact Mr. Ly or Bhaavni Krishna if you have any questions. Please arrange for transportation home.

Join the Cooking Club on Thursday, December 21st at 2:05 PM in Room 105. We will make Hot Chocolate, Pull Apart Christmas Trees, Tangy grape Jelly meatballs, Christmas Tree Pull Apart Cupcakes, Snowwomen and Snowman Rice Krispie Treats, White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix, Santa's Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Death by Chocolate. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today.  Do not delay as spots fill up quickly!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Just a reminder to students that scholarship season is starting to kick in. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving portal opened recently and the first deadline for their scholarship opportunities is February 1st. A new scholarship for LGBTQA+ students has just been entered (deadline is December 31st), and the annual Coolidge scholarship for grade 11 students is also open for applications until January 18th. These and more scholarships can be found in Naviance. Look under Colleges then Scholarships and Money and then Scholarship Search to find individual scholarships.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Please join us on Wednesday, December 20th for our next Italian Club meeting right after school in Room 105.  We will be making Italian desserts like:  ricotta cookies, cannoli, pizzelle, hot chocolate, and tiramisù!  Space is limited so please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room Annex 35 to save a spot.  

SWFTLK is having a fundraiser at your local burger place at Evergreen Walk on December 15th from 11am-12pm. Use the code Dontate25 or show them the flier and they will donate 25% of your order. All proceeds will go to CCMC. 

The next meeting for STEAM Forward Club will be held after school in the Seminar room on Wednesday December 20th.  Join the Google Classroom for more information: ohbtqxl . Please see Mr. Ly (Lee) and Guru Seenivasan if you have questions. 

Mind's Eye, our literary magazine, is hosting a Coffee House on Wednesday, December 20th from 6-8pm in the school library. 

The DECA club will be collecting dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association all next week. Please consider donating to a good cause. You will receive a donation card that will be posted outside of Mrs. Barrett's room at the Annex. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Just a reminder to students that scholarship season is starting to kick in. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving portal opened recently and the first deadline for their scholarship opportunities is February 1st. A new scholarship for LGBTQA+ students has just been entered (deadline is December 31st), and the annual Coolidge scholarship for grade 11 students is also open for applications until January 18th. These and more scholarships can be found in Naviance. Look under Colleges then Scholarships and Money and then Scholarship Search to find individual scholarships.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Class of 2027 is hosting a fundraiser on Wednesday, December 20^th, from 11am-10pm at a local Shake place at 601 Evergreen Way. Show the flier from our Instagram or use the code “DONATE25” on the SHAKE APP for pickup, delivery, or kiosk when you check out. They will donate 25% of your total purchase to the Class of 2027!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: 

Please join us on Wednesday, December 20th for our next Italian Club meeting right after school in room 105.  We will be making Italian desserts like:  ricotta cookies, cannoli, pizzelle, hot chocolate, and tiramisù!  Space is limited so please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room Annex 35 to save a spot.  

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Class of 2026 is hosting a fundraising at a local sandwich and soup shop located at 100 Hemlock Ave. on December 13th from 4-8pm. Please see the Class of 2026 Instagram page or the bulletin board for the poster to show at checkout.

Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will take place on January 23 and 24.  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.

Support the Sophomore Class this Wednesday, Dec 13th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at a local sandwich shop in Evergreen Walk. Use the code fund4u. 

Unwrap the joy of the season with our exclusive "Spread Holiday Cheer with Some Bobcat Gear' event! Now offering delightful gift wrapping with your purchase. Elevate your holiday spirit with the perfect Bobcat-themed gifts!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

SWFTLK is having a fundraiser at your local burger place at Evergreen Walk on December 15th anytime from 11am-12pm. Use the code Donate25 or show them the flyer and they will donate 25% of your order. All proceeds will go to CCMC. 

Join the Cooking Club on Thursday, December 21st at 2:05 PM in Room 105. We will make Hot Chocolate, Pull Apart Christmas Trees, Tangy grape Jelly meatballs, Christmas Tree Pull Apart Cupcakes, Snowwomen and Snowman Rice Krispie Treats, White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix, Santa's Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Death by Chocolate. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today.  Do not delay as spots fill up quickly!

Jewish -American Heritage Club is meeting Dec. 13 for a Chanukah celebration after school in room 105. There will be free food and lots of fun activities. Please join Classroom code bofyc7h for more information.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Class of 2026 is hosting a fundraising event at a local sandwich and soup shop located at 100 Hemlock Ave. on December 13th from 4-8pm. Please see the Class of 2026 Instagram page or the bulletin board for the poster to show at checkout. 

Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will take place on January 23 and 24.  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.

Support the Sophomore Class this Wednesday, Dec 13th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at a local sandwich shop in Evergreen Walk. Use the code fund4u. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Please join us on Wednesday, December 20th for our next Italian Club meeting right after school in room 105.  We will be making Italian desserts like:  ricotta cookies, cannoli, pizzelle, hot chocolate, and tiramisù!  Space is limited so please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room Annex 35 to save a spot.  

SWHS Science Olympiad is hosting a fundraiser at a local pizza shop located on Center Street in Manchester on December 13th. Enjoy some delicious pizza throughout the day and support our 3-time state winning Science Olympiad Team. Proceeds will help cover expenses for the team.

SWFTLK is having a fundraiser at a local burger place at Evergreen Walk on December 15th anytime from 11am-12pm. Use the code Donate25 or show them the flyer and they will donate 25% of your order. All proceeds will go to CCMC. 

Jewish-American Heritage Club is meeting Dec. 13 for a Chanukah celebration in room 104. There will be free food and lots of fun activities. Please join Classroom code bofyc7h for more information.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The Class of 2026 is hosting a fundraising at a local sandwich and soup shop located at 100 Hemlock Ave. on December 13th from 4-8pm. Please see the Class of 2026 Instagram page or the bulletin board for the poster to show at checkout. 

Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will take place on January 23 and 24.  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.

Support the Sophomore Class this Wednesday, Dec 13th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at a local sandwich shop in Evergreen Walk. Use the code fund4u. 

Elevate your festive style at our "Spread Holiday Cheer with Some Bobcat Gear' event! Your purchase comes with complimentary gift wrap - as our gift to you. Celebrate the season with Bobcat apparel beautifully wrapped and ready to share!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Please join us on Wednesday, December 20th for our next Italian Club meeting right after school in room 105.  We will be making Italian desserts like:  ricotta cookies, cannoli, pizzelle, hot chocolate, and tiramisù!  Space is limited so please give $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room Annex 35 to save a spot.  

SWHS Science Olympiad is hosting a fundraiser at a local pizza shop located on Center Street in Manchester on December 13th. Enjoy some delicious pizza throughout the day and support our 3-time state winning Science Olympiad Team. Proceeds will help cover expenses for the team.