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Interact is hosting a basketball tournament on Friday, November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS website under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

From the Unified Theater Board, all field trip participants for the Bobcat Leaders for Inclusion Conference must bring their signed permission slip to Mrs. White in room 144 by Friday, November 1st.

FCCLA will hold their next meeting on Thursday, November 7th after school in Wapping room 11. They will be taking a group photo for the yearbook, passing out t-shirt orders, and discussing upcoming community service projects and fundraisers. 

Attention AP students – please remember to bring in your AP exam fees with payment form as soon as possible. Payments cannot be accepted without a substantial late fee after Friday, November 8th.

Want to never lose an argument? Join the Debate Club to sharpen your argumentation and speaking skills. The Debate Club meets on Thursdays after school in room 120. Join the Google classroom with the code: TL6SUYY to see the upcoming topic as well as important announcements. See you there and don't forget to bring your game face!

If you are a future artist, consider attending Career in the Arts Day at Springfield College on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature workshops, a tour, lunch, and panel discussions. For more information, visit the Career Center.

If you are interested in signing up for the Minecraft club, please come to room 106 after school on Thursday, November 7th from 2:10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for details.

Did you know that just one pint of blood can save up to three lives? Be a lifesaver and sign up to donate blood at the school blood drive on Thursday, November 14th. Interested students over 17 can sign up through the google form posted in your grade’s Google Classroom. 

Do you watch K-dramas? Do you love K-pop? If you are interested in Korean culture join us for the first meeting of the Korean Culture Club after school on Wednesday, November 13th in room 256. See Mrs. Steinbach if you have any questions.

Athletic News:

Varsity and JV Field Hockey started this week with 2 back to back games. Monday night at Canton wasn’t a win; but our defense didn’t give up and we all fought hard till the end. Tuesday we played at East Catholic and kept possession and control of the ball for the entire game. Varsity won with a 2-1 score and JV ended with a game winning score of 3-0. 

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (no exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the main office. All other registration is to be submitted online using ParentPortal. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics/athletic_registration

The Boys Soccer team played their hearts out vs. East Hartford on Tuesday night, outplaying the undefeated Hornets for 75 minutes. Unfortunately, a late penalty kick was awarded and East Hartford walked away with the win. The Boys Soccer team will have their last home game this Saturday at 3:45 p.m. at South Windsor High. If they win, they will earn a spot in the postseason tournament. Please come support them on their senior "night", as 13 seniors will be dressed and ready to impress! See you then!
Posted by Guest  On Oct 31, 2019 at 9:18 AM
  

Interact is hosting a Basketball Tournament on November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS website under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

Tomorrow there will be representatives from Goodwin College and Lincoln Technical Institute. Please note – the Lincoln Tech visit is rescheduled from a previous cancellation. If you were signed up to attend the original visit, please sign up again to attend this one.

From the Unified Theater Board, all field trip participants for the Bobcat Leaders for Inclusion Conference must bring their signed permission slip to Mrs. White in 144 by Friday, November 1st.

Hey Bobcat Foodies! Join us after school TODAY, Wednesday, October 30th for a Spooktacular selection of Halloween delights as we cook and eat delicious mummy calzones, dragon-blood punch, mac-o-lanterns, candy corn layer cake, graveyard pudding, eyeball cookies, and witch fingers. Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz ASAP to reserve your spot.

FCCLA will hold their next meeting on Thursday, November 7th after school in Wapping Room 11. They will be taking a group photo for the yearbook, passing out t-shirt orders, and discussing upcoming community service projects and fundraisers. 

Attention AP students – please remember to bring in your AP exam fees with payment form as soon as possible.  Payments cannot be accepted without a substantial late fee after Friday, November 8th.

Want to never lose an argument? Join the Debate Club to sharpen your argumentation and speaking skills. The Debate Club meets on Thursdays after school in room 120. Join the Google Classroom with the code: TL6SUYY to see the upcoming topic as well as important announcements. See you there and don't forget to bring your game face!

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves TODAY. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend. $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. Jack O Grams and pumpkins will be delivered on Halloween. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

If you are a future artist, consider attending Career in the Arts Day at Springfield College on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature workshops, a tour, lunch, and panel discussions. For more information, visit the Career Center.

Athletic News:

The Varsity Girls' Soccer team defeated East Hartford yesterday by a score of 8 to 0. Michelle Tavares scored the game winner, while Rebecca Chernik, Micaela Hanson and Maddie Westfall also tallied. The usual suspects in Fishman, Sauer, and Smith rounded out the scoring with assists from Taryn Suffish, Grace Martin and Jordan Roberts. Maria Galley had 4 saves for the shutout. The team plays today at Tolland.

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 a.m., and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 a.m. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (no exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the main office. All other registration is to be submitted online using ParentPortal. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics/athletic_registration
Posted by Guest  On Oct 30, 2019 at 8:54 AM
  

South Windsor High School would like to wish “Happy Diwali” to our friends celebrating this holiday.  Diwali is celebrated buy Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide. Celebrating the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, the holiday, also known as “the festival of lights” coincides the arrival of the Hindu New Year and celebrates new beginnings. Once again, Happy Diwali. 

Mind's Eye will be hosting our first Coffee House of the year TODAY, Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Join us for a night of music, poetry, food, and fun!

From the Unified Theater Board, all field trip participants for the Bobcat Leaders for Inclusion Conference must bring their signed permission slip to Mrs. White in 144 by Friday, November 1st.

Hey Bobcat Foodies! Join us after school this Wednesday, October 30th for a Spooktacular selection of Halloween delights as we cook and eat delicious mummy calzones, dragon-blood punch, mac-o-lanterns, candy corn layer cake, graveyard pudding, eyeball cookies, and witch fingers. Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz ASAP to reserve your spot.

FCCLA will hold their next meeting on Thursday, November 7th after school in Wapping Room 11. They will be taking a group photo for the yearbook, passing out t-shirt orders, and discussing upcoming community service projects and fundraisers. 

For students enrolled in any MCC articulated classes at South Windsor High School, it is now time to make sure you register for a Banner ID if you do not already have one from a previous class. You will have until Thursday, October 31st to do so. Registration is free and any credits earned will also be free. Please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling if you have any questions about this very important process.

Sophomores- “HOBY”- The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or your School Counselor for either an application or more details.

Attention AP students – please remember to bring in your AP exam fees with payment form as soon as possible.  Payments cannot be accepted without a substantial late fee after November 8th.

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves Monday to Wednesday this week. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend. $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. Jack O Grams and pumpkins will be delivered on Halloween. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

If you are a future artist, consider attending Career in the Arts Day at Springfield College on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature workshops, a tour, lunch, and panel discussions. For more information, visit the Career Center.

Athletic News:

There will be a Boys’ Basketball open gym TODAY, Tuesday, October 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SWHS.

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 a.m., and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 a.m. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (no exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the main office. All other registration is to be submitted online using ParentPortal. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics/athletic_registration
Posted by Guest  On Oct 29, 2019 at 9:07 AM
  

Hey Bobcat Foodies! Join us after school this Wednesday, October 30th for a Spooktacular selection of Halloween delights as we cook and eat: Mummy calzones, dragon-blood punch, mac-o-lanterns, candy corn layer cake, graveyard pudding, eyeball cookies, and witch fingers. Bring $5 to Ms. Cliff or Sra. Ruiz ASAP to reserve your spot.

Sophomores- “HOBY”- The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or your School Counselor for either an application or more details.

Mind's Eye will be hosting our first Coffee House of the year on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Join us for a night of music, poetry, food, and fun! All are welcome!

Enfield High School will host an evening college fair for students and parents and invite surrounding communities to attend. The fair takes place on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Enfield High School Gym.

Attention AP students – please remember to bring in your AP exam fees with payment form as soon as possible.  Payments cannot be accepted without a substantial late fee after November 8th.

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves Monday to Wednesday this week. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend. $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. Jack O Grams and pumpkins will be delivered on Halloween. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

Students interested in UConn can attend a Husky for a Day visit and be hosted by a student to visit a class and a residence hall and enjoy lunch on campus. For a list of available dates see the bulletin board in the Career Center.

If you are a future artist, consider attending Career in the Arts Day at Springfield College on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature workshops, a tour, lunch, and panel discussions. For more information, visit the Career Center.

The next meeting of the Economics Club will be held in room 163 on Thursday, October 31st, from 2:05 to 3:00 p.m. Team members will continue preparing for the Wharton Competition and Euro Challenge, and others will begin working on the National Econ Challenge. For members who filled out the Google Form last week, please be sure to check Google Classroom for the list of teams for the NEC prior to the meeting

Athletic News:

Please come celebrate the high school careers of our Senior class. Support the Girls Volleyball teams as they play their last home match of the regular season TODAY, Monday, October 28th. As always, Freshman and JV games start at 4:00 p.m. with Varsity to follow.

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 a.m., and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 a.m. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (no exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the main office. All other registration is to be submitted online using ParentPortal. http://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/athletics/athletic_registration
Posted by Guest  On Oct 28, 2019 at 9:31 AM
  

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

Sophomores- “HOBY”- The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or your School Counselor for either an application or more details.

The Italian Club will be having its next meeting on Monday, October 28th, right after school. We will meet in room 226 and then go outside to play bocce and have pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save yourself a spot. 

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend! $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

Interact is hosting a basketball tournament on November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS website under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

Mind's Eye will be hosting our first Coffee House of the year on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Join us for a night of music, poetry, food, and fun! All are welcome!

Photography Club Announcement: Learn to take great pictures! Express yourself! Join the Photography Club. We are meeting every other Monday in room 11. New members of all experience levels welcome! Seats could fill quickly, we’re on a first come first serve basis. The first meeting will be on Monday, October 28th. You don’t want to miss this great opportunity!  If you have any questions please see Mr. Savvides.

Bobcat Robotics Team 177 competed in their first event of the school year this past weekend at Old Lyme High School. The Bobcats were undefeated through the entire event and captured the First Seed Award after qualifications. Their robot, pit crew and drive team sailed through the play offs to come out as Event Champions! The team also captured the event's most prestigious award for Gracious Professionalism. This award goes to the team that best represents the spirit of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). The term, gracious professionalism, was coined by MIT professor Woodie Flowers, who passed away last week. Gracious Professionalism is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. Congratulations to the entire team!

Enfield High School will host an evening college fair for students and parents and invite surrounding communities to attend. The fair takes place on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Enfield High School Gym.

Attention AP students – please remember to bring in your AP exam fees with payment form as soon as possible.  Payments cannot be accepted without a substantial late fee after November 8th.

Athletic News:

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 a.m., and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 a.m. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (no exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the SWHS main office. All other paperwork is to be submitted online.

After an earlier in the week setback, the Varsity Girls Soccer team defeated Plainville on Thursday by a score of 7 to 0.  Lindsay Fishman, Caitlin Sauer and Rhianna O'Meara all scored twice while Micaela Hanson had the Bobcats final tally. Candace Walsh and Savannah Rosetti had a nice game defensively and Maria Galley made 4 saves for the shutout.  The now 10, 1 and 1 Lady Bobcats will take on East Hartford at home on Tuesday.
Posted by Guest  On Oct 25, 2019 at 10:02 AM
  

There is still time to get involved with the Jump Start tutoring program. Applications are available in the counseling office. If you are a good fit for the program and are interested in the first session, please return the forms to the Counseling office by Friday afternoon.

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

For students enrolled in any MCC articulated classes at South Windsor High School, it is now time to make sure you register for a Banner ID if you do not already have one from a previous class. You will have until Thursday, October 31st to do so. Registration is free and any credits earned will also be free. Please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling if you have any questions about this very important process.

Sophomores- “HOBY”- The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training.  Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or your School Counselor for either an application or more details.

The Italian Club will be having its next meeting on Monday, October 28th, right after school. We will meet in room 226 and then go outside to play bocce and have pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save yourself a spot. 

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend! $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

Capstone Update: Any Senior who plans to present their Capstone on Tuesday, November 5th must have all written work submitted to their adviser by Friday, October 25th and must fill out the Capstone Presentation Google form located on the Capstone website. This Google form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, October 28th.  

Attention Bobcats: A fellow student is holding a costume drive for the Halloween Helpers Organization. This organization gives to children in need. Please donate any lightly used, full costume to the donation box located in the Main Lobby. Donations will be accepted until tomorrow, Friday, October 25th.

Hey Bobcats! Come join the African and Black Culture Club TODAY, Thursday, October 24th after school and you'll find a place where kids are encouraged to discuss topics and issues related to African and Black culture all over the world, as well as in our hallways. Everyone is welcome-- see you in room 133.

The Japanese Anime Club Meeting is TODAY, Thursday, October 24th in room 230 right after school. To join on Google Classroom the code is: I69som

Interact is hosting a Basketball Tournament on November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS website under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

The Debate Club will meet Thursdays after school in room 120 starting TODAY, Thursday, October 24th. Join us if you want to debate current and controversial topics as well as sharpen your persuasive and reasoning skills. If you have any questions about the club, see Mr. Avalos in room 104.

We will finish up the week of college visits with Boston University in the Career Center tomorrow at 10:45 a.m. If you have signed up in Naviance please make sure you remember to attend and let your teacher know you will be missing part of class.

Mind's Eye will be hosting our first Coffee House of the year on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Join us for a night of music, poetry, food, and fun! All are welcome!

Athletic News:

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 am, and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 am. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (No exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the SWHS main office. All other paperwork is to be submitted online.

SW Field Hockey couldn’t take home the win last night against Southington but still played hard all the way through and didn’t give up. Scoring for the Bobcats was Anna Kim assisted by Lindsey Tortora.
Posted by Guest  On Oct 24, 2019 at 9:13 AM
  

There is still time to get involved with the Jump Start tutoring program. Applications are available in the Counseling office. If you are a good fit for the program and are interested in the first session, please return the forms to the Counseling office by Friday afternoon.

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

Homecoming Dance Tickets for this Friday, October 25, are on sale now.  They are available online ONLY through ticketleap.com or follow the link on the school website. Ticket sales will end on Thursday at 5:00 pm unless sold out. NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AT DOOR.

Sophomores- “HOBY”- The Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Organization is a nationally recognized group dedicated to developing leaders through national conferences and training. Any sophomore interested in applying to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar taking place in the Spring are invited to see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center or your School Counselor for either an application or more details.

The annual South Windsor High School College Fair will take place tomorrow morning in the gym with over 130 colleges and a variety of military options in attendance. All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will visit the fair in waves. Underclassmen – make sure you speak to a wide variety of colleges and programs to get an idea of what you might like. Seniors – this is your opportunity to make last connections with schools where you plan to apply. Later in the morning, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) will visit the Career Center.

Do you dream about food? Are you a huge fan of cooking and baking shows on TV? Do you want to impress your friends and loved ones with your culinary prowess? Come to the Cooking Club planning meeting TODAY, Wednesday, Oct 23rd after school in room 105. We will be choosing our Halloween recipes, be there... if you dare!

The Italian Club will be having its next meeting on Monday, October 28th, right after school. We will meet in room 226 and then go outside to play bocce and have pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save yourself a spot. 

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend! $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

Capstone Update: Any Senior who plans to present their Capstone on Tuesday, November 5th must have all written work submitted to their adviser by Friday, October 25th and must fill out the Capstone Presentation Google form located on the Capstone website. This Google form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, October 28th.  

Attention Bobcats: A fellow student is holding a costume drive for the Halloween Helpers Organization.
This organization gives to children in need. Please donate any lightly used, full costume to the donation box located in the Main Lobby. Donations will be accepted until Friday, October 25th.

Hey Bobcats! Come join the African and Black Culture Club this Thursday, October 24th after school and you'll find a place where kids are encouraged to discuss topics and issues related to African and Black culture all over the world, as well as in our hallways. Everyone is welcome-- see you in room 133.

The Japanese Anime Club Meeting is this Thursday, October 24th in room 230 right after school. To join on Google Classroom the code is: l69som

Interact is hosting a basketball tournament on November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS website under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

The Debate Club will meet Thursdays after school in room 120 starting this upcoming Thursday, October 24th. Join us if you want to debate current and controversial topics as well as sharpen your persuasive and reasoning skills. If you have any questions about the club, see Mr. Avalos in room 104.

Athletic News:

There will be two National Letter of Intent signing days this year for any SWHS student-athletes planning to play a sport at a colleges or university next fall. The two signing dates are on the following late arrival Mondays: November 18th in the SWHS Main Office Conference Room at 8:00 a.m., and April 27th in the SWHS Library Media Center Seminar Room at 8:00 a.m. It's imperative that any student-athletes planning to sign on either of these dates below notify Athletic Director, Dave Sytulek, a week in advance with this intent.

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (No exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be placed in the bin in the SWHS main office. All other paperwork is to be submitted online.

The SW Field Hockey team won against Avon yesterday with a finale score of 2-1. Making the goals for the Bobcats were Lindsey Osit, assisted by Morgan Saylor, and Anna Kim, assisted by Lindsey Tortora. The team is back at it again today against Southington.
Posted by Guest  On Oct 23, 2019 at 8:52 AM
  

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

Do you dream about food? Are you a huge fan of cooking and baking shows on TV? Do you want to impress your friends and loved ones with your culinary prowess? Come to the Cooking Club planning meeting Wednesday, Oct 23rd after school in room 105. We will be choosing our Halloween recipes, be there... if you dare!

The Italian Club will be having its next meeting on Monday, October 28th, right after school.  We will meet in room 226 and then go outside to play bocce and have pizza. Please get $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in room 226 to save yourself a spot. 

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend! $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

The Town of South Windsor Finance Department is still looking for a seasonal Accounting Clerk for the months of November and December. This is a great opportunity to get experience in business and in an office setting. The original application date has been extended to encourage more students to apply.  Take advantage today and come get information from the flyer in the Career Center.

The Teens Against Poverty Club is hosting a Raffle food drive for all students and staff to participate in.  Bring in canned good to the back of the cafeteria during your lunch wave and earn one raffle ticket for every canned good you bring in. Prizes include over 15 gift cards from local restaurants and businesses. The raffle winners will be announced at Friday’s Homecoming Pep Rally.  Collection runs until Friday’s lunch waves.

The Teens Against Poverty Club will be having a food drive at the entrance of Thursday’s Homecoming Football game at Rye Street Park. Collection runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring in two canned goods to get $2 off your admission fee. Tell your friends and family to come watch the game and donate. 

Capstone Update: Any Senior who plans to present their Capstone on Tuesday, November 5th must have all written work submitted to their adviser by Friday, October 25th and must fill out the Capstone Presentation Google form located on the Capstone website. This Google form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, October 28th.  

Attention Bobcats: A fellow student is holding a costume drive for the Halloween Helpers Organization.
This organization gives to children in need. Please donate any lightly used, full costume to the donation box located in the Main Lobby. Donations will be accepted until Friday, October 25th.

For students enrolled in any MCC articulated classes at South Windsor High School, it is now time to make sure you register for a Banner ID if you do not already have one from a previous class. You will have until Thursday, October 31st to do so. Registration is free and any credits earned will also be free. Please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling if you have any questions about this very important process.

Hey Bobcats!  Come join the African and Black Culture Club this Thursday, October 24th after school and you'll find a place where kids are encouraged to discuss topics and issues related to African and Black culture all over the world, as well as in our hallways.  Everyone is welcome-- see you in room 133.

The Japanese Anime Club Meeting is this Thursday, October 24th in room 230 right after school. To join on Google Classroom the code is: I69som

The next Science Fiction/Fantasy club meeting will be rescheduled for November.

Tomorrow in the Career Center we will have three visitors: Bentley University, the United States Army and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Sign up in Naviance to attend and please arrive on time!  Also – for students who had hoped to meet with Western New England University last week, the rep has rescheduled and will now visit on November 8th.

Athletic News:

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (No exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be returned to the bin in the SWHS main office. All other paperwork is to be submitted online.
Posted by Guest  On Oct 22, 2019 at 10:09 AM
  

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

Do you dream about food? Are you a huge fan of cooking and baking shows on TV? Do you want to impress your friends and loved ones with your culinary prowess? Come to the Cooking Club planning meeting Wednesday, October 23rd after school in room 105. We will be choosing our Halloween recipes, be there... if you dare!

The Science Fiction/Fantasy club will hold its next meeting this Wednesday, October 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room 127. Join us to watch and discuss a Science Fiction film.

FBLA will be selling Jack O Grams all week at all four lunch waves. Buy a miniature pumpkin for a friend! $2 each or 2 for $3 or 3 for $5. See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 

The Town of South Windsor Finance Department is still looking for a seasonal Accounting Clerk for the months of November and December. This is a great opportunity to get experience in business and in an office setting. The original application date has been extended to encourage more students to apply.  Take advantage today and come get information from the flyer in the Career Center.

The Career Center will be very busy this week. Today, we have upcoming visits scheduled from Fairfield University, College of Charleston, and University of Vermont – you can still sign up in Naviance and attend. Tomorrow, we will have representatives from the US Army Reserves and ROTC, Landmark College, University of Maryland College Park, and Kings College.

The Teens Against Poverty Club is hosting a Raffle food drive for all students and staff to participate in.  Bring in canned good to the back of the cafeteria during your lunch wave and earn one raffle ticket for every canned good you bring in. Prizes include over 15 gift cards from local restaurants and businesses. The raffle winners will be announced at Friday’s Homecoming Pep Rally. Collection runs until Friday’s lunch waves.

The Teens Against Poverty Club will be having a food drive at the entrance of Thursday’s Homecoming Football game at Rye Street Park. Collection runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring in two canned goods to get $2 off your admission fee. Tell your friends and family to come watch the game and donate. 

Capstone Update: Any Senior who plans to present their Capstone on Tuesday, November 5th must have all written work submitted to their adviser by Friday, October 25th and must fill out the Capstone Presentation Google form located on the Capstone website. This Google form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, October 28th.  

Attention Bobcats: A fellow student is holding a costume drive for the Halloween Helpers Organization.
This organization gives to children in need. Please donate any lightly used, full costume to the donation box located in the Main Lobby. Donations will be accepted until Friday, October 25th.

Athletic News:

Winter sports registration is now open in Parent Portal. Completion of online registration, submission of sports participation fee and physician’s statement are due by Thursday, November 21, 2019 in order for students to participate on the first day of tryouts (No exceptions). Physician statements and payments can be returned to the bin in the SWHS Main Office. All other paperwork is to be submitted online.

Varsity and JV finished strong on Friday against Suffield High School. The Varsity defense held its own in Friday’s game, helping us keep possession of the ball on our offensive side for more than 50% of the game.  Our passes were clean throughout the midfield and forwards were cutting and being options for their teammates to pass to. Final scores were Varsity 2-0 and JV 4-1. 
Posted by Guest  On Oct 22, 2019 at 10:09 AM
  

Congratulations to the following Students of the Month for September: 
Grade 9: Sai Chimbili and Hailey Arn-Hettrich
Grade 10: Malik Awuah and Ellinor Edstom
Grade 11: Megan Kratz and Tessa Christensen
Grade 12: Benny Silva and Jaheim Mills

Today’s lunch menu will change due to the school closing yesterday. Thursday’s menu will run during service today. Please refer to Nutrislice app for all the details.

The School Counseling department is offering a program where students meet as small groups in the School Counseling Office to talk about teenage stress, and how to recognize and react in stressful situations. If interested, please see Mr. Wry or your School Counselor.

Students who borrowed a calculator for the PSAT test, but accidentally kept them, please return them to School Counseling.

The Debate Club will meet every Thursday right after school in room 120. Join us if you want to debate current and controversial topics, as well as sharpen your persuasive and reasoning skills. If you have any questions about the club, see Mr. Avalos in room 104.

Are you interested in giving back to the community and making a difference in a younger student's life? The Jump Start Tutoring Program is looking for students who are interested in working with middle school students every Thursday afternoon. Tutors help the TE students complete homework, study for exams and finish projects. You can volunteer for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions - whatever works for your schedule. If you are qualified and interested in becoming a tutor, please pick up an application in the School Counseling Office this week. First session forms should be returned by this Friday, October 18th.  

Seniors applying to colleges with November 1st deadlines please be aware that TODAY, Friday, October 18th is the last day to submit your Academic Records Request form to School Counseling in order to meet your deadline.

For students enrolled in any MCC articulated classes at South Windsor High School, it is now time to make sure you register for a Banner ID if you do not already have one from a previous class. You will have until Thursday, October 31st to do so. Registration is free and any credits earned will also be free. Please see Mr. Leon or Mrs. Carty in School Counseling if you have any questions about this very important process.

Interact is hosting a basketball tournament on November 8th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the gym. The tournament is 3v3 and the cost is $8 per person. The proceeds will benefit Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The signups are through a google form on the SWHS home page under "Information and Reminders". See Mrs. Howard in room 134 for any questions.

Do you dream about food? Are you a huge fan of cooking and baking shows on TV?  Do you want to impress your friends and loved ones with your culinary prowess? Come to the Cooking Club planning meeting Wednesday, Oct 23rd after school in room 105. We will be choosing our Halloween recipes, be there... if you dare!

Capstone Update: Any Senior who plans to present their Capstone on Tuesday, November 5th must have all written work submitted to their adviser by Friday, October 25th and must fill out the Capstone Presentation Google form located on the Capstone website. This Google form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, October 28th.  

Attention Bobcats: A fellow student is holding a costume drive for the Halloween Helpers Organization. This organization gives to children in need. Please donate any lightly used, full costume to the donation box located in the Main Lobby. Donations will be accepted until Friday, October 25th.
Posted by Guest  On Oct 18, 2019 at 9:17 AM
  
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