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Please note…Monday is a regular start day.  Classes begin promptly at 7:25am.

Seniors:  This is a reminder about Senior Reception for tomorrow’s attendance.  Seniors and their guests who are absent from school or dismissed early from school TOMORROW may not participate in ANY after school activities, including Senior Reception, unless they have attended five full periods of school.  A student who is dismissed from school for reason of illness may not attend Senior Reception unless the student has relevant documentation and prior administrative approval.   
Manchester Community College is accepting applications for its Student Scholarship.  Applicants must have a current MCC application on file, plan to register for at least 6 credits and have filled out the FAFSA form.  Information and an application can be found in Naviance or the Career Center.  Applications must be completed by June 15.  

The Fashion Club will be hosting a Tie Dye Party event on Thursday, June 7. All students are invited to attend this fun and creative party with music and food. If you want to attend, please fill out the RSVP form on your grade level Google Classroom by June 4.  All participants must bring a pre-washed T-Shirt or other cotton garment to tie-dye. 

Attention all students signed up for AP Computer Science-A next year. Please plan to attend the mandatory meeting Wednesday, June 6th after school in the Seminar Room to get your summer work and take a short pre-test. If you can't attend, please see Mrs. Lang in room 9 to make arrangements to for another day.

The Italian Club's last meeting of the year will be Thursday, June 7 right after school. We'll be having pizza and playing bocce. If you would like to come, please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226 by Tuesday, June 5. Everyone is welcome to join us.

There will be a brief meeting for all students cast in next year's musical on June 7 at 2:00pm in the auditorium. Please make sure to bring your contract and fee if you have not already done so. If you have a conflict, please email Ms. Laurain, Mrs. Knapp, and Mrs. White as soon as possible. In the meantime, make sure to join the Google Classroom and sign up for Remind.

Attention Students: Please note that the Media Center will be closed TOMORROW from 7:00am -10:30am for testing. Please plan accordingly. 

Students taking the Accuplacer test tomorrow for the Algebra II with Trig classes should report with a picture ID to their testing locations for first period. Testing locations will be posted outside the Media Center. Students will return to their scheduled classes as they complete the assessment with a pass.  

Attention all future UConn ECE students… please remember you must apply for your UConn Net ID by TOMORROW. See Mr. Wry with questions.

Athletic News:
-On Wednesday, the doubles team of Parker Pacekonis & Ronnak Saxena played in the Class L doubles quarterfinals against Daniel Hand at Yale. It was a great match with Parker & Ronnak pushing the Hand team to play their best tennis. Although the Hand team won 6-4, 6-4, it was a great display of tennis and a fun match to watch. Congrats to Parker and Ronnak for making it to the quarterfinals and for also being the only Hartford County team to make it that far.

-The girls’ golf team wrapped up their first season with a 14th place finish at the CCC tournament yesterday. Meghna Mazumdar, Caroline McCullough, Aayushi Patel, Rachel Maher and Olivia Hewitt all competed well. The team finished the year with a 6-4 record.
Posted by Guest  On May 31, 2018 at 8:40 AM
  

Attention Students: Please note that the Media Center will be closed Friday, June 1 from 7:00am -10:30am for testing. Please plan accordingly. 

Seniors: This is a reminder about Senior Reception this Friday and attendance. Seniors and their guests who are absent from school or dismissed early from school on Friday may not participate in ANY after school activities, including Senior Reception, unless they have attended five full periods of school. A student who is dismissed from school for reason of illness may not attend Senior Reception unless the student has relevant documentation and prior administrative approval.   
Students taking the Accuplacer test on Friday, June 1 for the Algebra II with Trig classes should report to their testing locations for first period. Testing locations have been shared in math classes but will also be posted outside the Media Center. All students should bring a picture ID. Students will return to their scheduled classes as they complete the assessment with a pass.  

Fashion Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 7 until 3:00pm. Please make every effort to attend. 

The Olympics are coming to South Windsor! Wednesday, June 6, come out to watch Unified Theater's production of the UT Olympics. Admission is free, and the show begins at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there!

Last call for the second set of permission slips for Thursday’s field trip to St. Francis Hospital. Please return to School Counseling. All students going on the St. Francis Hospital field trip with Dr. Bombara should meet in the Lobby at 7:50 am Thursday morning.

Honor Roll Assembly certificates are in the Main Office. Stop by to pick up yours if you did not attend the ceremony.

Attention all future UConn ECE students - the ECE Courses for next year are Latin IV, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Classical Mythology, Modern Western Traditions, AP Literature and AP Physics 1. Please remember you must apply for your UConn Net ID by June 1. See Mr. Wry with questions.

Seniors who participated in the Senior Art Show… please remember to take your work out of the Library tomorrow 9:00 pm and Friday by 3:00 pm. Thank you for an excellent show.

Athletic News:
-Field Hockey meeting in Room 152 on Wednesday at 2:10 pm. See Coach Phillips if you cannot attend. 
-The girls’ tennis team defeated Wilton on Saturday in a very close match 4-3 and they traveled to Staples yesterday but came up short and is bumped out of the playoffs. The team ends their season with a 15-2 record. This Saturday, Caitlin Sze and Varsha Rathore will compete in the State Individual Open and doubles team Jia Yazon and Leah Polansky will compete in the State Doubles Open. Great season girls and best of luck at the Open. 

-The boys’ tennis team had an excellent showing as the Class L State Tournament continued yesterday at Amity High School. The doubles team of Elijah Wood & Jack Perry played a tough, seasoned team from Fairfield Ludlowe. Although they did not prevail, they had an excellent competitive match. Seeded #7 Brandon Sze won his third round match against the #12 seed from Notre Dame-West Haven 6-3, 7-5; however, he lost in the quarterfinal round. The doubles team of Parker Pacekonis & Ronnak Saxena played 2 matches, winning both against Guilford and Farmington. These wins advance them to the quarterfinals today at Yale University where they will take on #4 seed from Daniel Hand. Congrats on a great tournament and best of luck today.

-Yesterday, girls’ track competed in the Class L meet. Congratulations to Izzy Erikson who competed in the 3200, Bella Sanchez in long jump and 4X100, Shannon Anthony, Katelyn Macomber and Missy Sullivan in high jump, Micaela Hanson in 100 hurdles, and Muneeka Munir, Erin Dunn and, Kavitha Francis in 4X100.

Posted by Guest  On May 30, 2018 at 8:12 AM
  

Last call for the second set of permission slips for Thursday’s field trip to St. Francis Hospital.  Please return to School Counseling.

United Bank South Windsor High School branch is hiring. We are seeking a motivated student who is interested in working in a banking environment. This position will equip you with cash handling skills, customer service, sales, and allow you to work in an environment with professionals who are growing their career in banking. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Jen Schevola at [email protected]. Application deadline is June 11.

Seniors who participated in the Senior Art Show… please remember to take your work out of the Library tomorrow 9:00pm and Friday by 3:00pm. Thank you for an excellent show.

Student Council is hosting their first annual Flag Football Tournament on June 15 at 3:30pm. Sign-ups begin Tuesday, May 29 during lunch waves. Cost is $10 per person. Teams must be 7-10 players, 3 of which are girls. Top three in the tournament will receive large prizes. The winning team will receive championship t-shirts. Sign up and get ready to have fun!

Athletic News:
-The boys’ tennis team competed on Saturday in the Class L State Tournament at Wilton High School. Our record of 14 wins and 4 losses qualified us for the tournament and the Bobcats did not disappoint!! The day was hot and long, but our strong team of Brandon Sze seeded #7, Femi Orisamolu, Dan Zhu and Jason Richenbacher playing singles and Parker Pacekonis & Ronnak Saxena seeded #5, Elijah Wood & Jack Perry and Sam Kim & Donny Sauer playing doubles had an excellent showing against some very tough competition. Today the Bobcats continue at Amity High School with Brandon, Parker & Ronnak and Elijah & Jack moving onto the next round of matches. The team is looking forward to continuing their winning streak!! Good Luck!!
Posted by Guest  On May 29, 2018 at 8:56 AM
  
 
The Hartford County 4H Camp in Marlborough is seeking a kitchen maintenance person for its summer camp program. The person in this position will assist the chef in kitchen related duties, including salad bar preparation, food storage, washing and sanitizing of equipment and materials, and serving meals. Candidates MUST be at least 18 years of age. For a complete job description and application instructions, see the board in the Career Center.

Student Council is hosting their first annual Flag Football Tournament on June 15 at 3:30pm. Sign-ups begin Tuesday, May 29 during lunch waves. Cost is $10 per person. Teams must be 7-10 players, 3 of which are girls. Top three in the tournament will receive large prizes. The winning team will receive championship 
t-shirts. Sign up and get ready to have fun!

The Freshman Class of 2021 is hosting a Movie Night tonight from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the auditorium. We will be showing The Blindside and it is pajama themed. $3.00 admission…please come out for a great night of fun. 

The National Honors Society is hosting an AP Book Swap from Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25. NHS members will be present outside the cafeteria before school with a box to oversee the pick-up and drop off of your AP review books and flashcards. Please come and donate your AP books and get a new one for yourself.

Athletic News:
-Today, the girls’ lacrosse team takes on Southington in the play-in round for the State Tournament. The game will be held at 4:00pm on the turf… come out and support the team as they look to advance into the tournament.
Posted by Guest  On May 25, 2018 at 8:48 AM
  

Attention seniors: South Windsor Administrator Association Perseverance Award and Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating SWHS student that has overcome academic, social, or personal challenges during their 4 years of high school. The award decision will be based on a short 500 word writing prompt, extracurricular activities, and academics. The online application must be submitted and the supplemental document must be emailed by noon on June 1, 2018. Scholarship payment will be made directly to your post-secondary institution. The link is available on the school's website. 

The Freshman Class of 2021 is hosting a Movie Night tomorrow from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the auditorium. We will be showing The Blindside and it is pajama themed. $3.00 admission, including food from Dunkin Donuts, Mexicali, Bella's, Campion's, Subway, and more. Please come out for a great night of fun. What would you do if you saw someone in need? 

Fashion Club will meet today after school in Room 7 to plan our end-of-year tie dye party. Please make every effort to attend.  

The National Honors Society is hosting an AP Book Swap from Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25. NHS members will be present outside the cafeteria before school with a box to oversee the pick-up and drop off of your AP review books and flashcards. Please come and donate your AP books and get a new one for yourself.

Athletic News:
-All girls wanting to try out for field hockey next year need to meet in Room 152 at 2:10pm next Wednesday, May 30 for an informational meeting. If you cannot attend but plan on playing next year, please see Coach Phillips. 

-The boys’ tennis team had their final match of the regular season against Southington and were victorious with a score of 4-3. Winning in Singles were seniors Parker Pacekonis and Femi Orisamolu and junior Ronnak Saxena. Winning in doubles were juniors Dan Zhu and Jason Richenbacher. The team had a great season with a final record of 14 wins and 4 losses. On Saturday the team travels to Wilton for the State Tournament. Playing for the Bobcats in singles will be Brandon, Sze, Femi Orisamolu, Dan Zhu and Jason Richenbacher and teaming up in doubles will be Parker Pacekonis & Ronnak Saxena, Elijah Wood & Jack Perry, and Sam Kim and Donny Sauer. Best of Luck to all the players.

-Yesterday the girls’ track and field team competed in the CCC Conference Championship. Erin Dunn, Bailey Puebla, Bella Sanchez, Elizabeth Martinez, Micaela Hanson, and Missy Sullivan achieved personal records. Izzy Erikson and Shannon Anthony were all conference, coming in first in the 3200 and 2nd in the high jump.  

-The boys’ varsity volleyball team traveled to Newington Tuesday night to face them in the CCC tournament. The team fought hard in the 3-2 loss against the number three seed. The varsity team is now preparing for the upcoming Class M state tournament next week going into it with a 13-7 record. Congratulations to both the Varsity and JV players for a great regular season. The final record for JV was 17-3. Congrats again and good luck in the post season. 

-Attention members of the boys’ volleyball team who are not currently on the Varsity post-season roster. You will meet with your coach and return uniforms today, Thurs. May 24th from 2:30 to 3:45 pm in the gym. Please bring practice clothes to play some after the personal meetings. Any questions, see Coach Holt.
Posted by Guest  On May 24, 2018 at 9:23 AM
  

The Freshman Class of 2021 is hosting a Movie Night this Friday, May 25 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the auditorium. We will be showing The Blindside and it is pajama themed. $3.00 admission, including food from Dunkin Donuts, Mexicali, Bella's, Campion's, Subway, and more. Please come out for a great night of fun. What would you do if you saw someone in need? 

The Strategy Club will meet today after school in Room 146.

Fashion Club will meet Thursday, May 24 after school in Room 7 to plan our end-of-year tie dye party. Please make every effort to attend.  

Students planning on attending the St. Francis Hospital field trip should remember to hand in the second set of permission slips by TOMORROW. Please return them to the School Counseling Office.

Hey Bobcat Foodies. The Cooking Club will be having its final session on May 30. We'll be making summer favorites and cool treats. Be the star at any summer party with these crowd-pleasing recipes. Please reserve your spot by bringing $5 to
Ms. Clifford or Sra. Ruiz by this Friday.







Posted by Guest  On May 23, 2018 at 8:03 AM
  
 
Attention Mind's Eye members: we will hold an important planning meeting after school today in Room 146. All members should attend.

Students planning on attending the St. Francis Hospital field trip should remember to hand in the second set of permission slips by this Thursday, May 24. Please return them to the school counseling office.

This is an important announcement regarding the JE Shepard Memorial Award given by the South Windsor Jaycees. Due to a lack of applications, the deadline for this scholarship has been extended until Friday, May 25. This scholarship offers $2,000 for a South Windsor High School student who has demonstrated initiative, spirit and integrity in serving his or her community. Applications can be picked up in the Career Center or the School Counseling Office. All completed applications MUST be returned to Mrs. Carty no later than May 25. 

Athletic News:
-The boys’ tennis team was once again victorious with a 7-0 win against Simsbury. Winning in Singles were Brandon Sze, Ronnak Saxena, Femi Orisamolu and Parker Pacekonis. Every singles match was one with what is known in tennis as a double bagel - 6-0, 6-0. Winning in straight set wins in Doubles were Jack Perry & Elijah Wood and Sam Kim & Donny Sauer. The team currently has a record of 13 wins and 4 losses. In addition the team had a record of 6 wins and 1 loss against our CC East opponents which meant they captured first place in that division. All their hard work and determination have paid off. The last match of the season is Tuesday at Southington… Good luck, Bobcats.

-The boys’ volleyball team ended their regular season on a high note defeating East Hartford last night at home. The JV team won 2-0 and Varsity won 3-1. Both teams avenged their previous loss to their opponent and the Varsity team earned a better seeding in both upcoming tournaments. The Varsity team will play in the first round of the CCC tournament tonight when they travel to Newington for a 3:45pm start time. Good luck to the team, hope to see you there.

-Attention all members of the boys’ volleyball team. Today's bus to the CCC tournament match at Newington is at 2:10pm, with a match start time of 3:45pm. All JV team members not on the varsity post- season roster are encouraged to take the bus with varsity, and to contact Coach Holt about volunteering to work the match. Any questions, see Coach Holt.

-The girls’ golf team improved their record to 6-4 with a 20 shot victory over Bacon Academy shooting their season best 215. Meghna Mazumdar was medalist with a 43. Caroline McCullough, Aayushi Patel and Rachel Maher all played well.
Posted by Guest  On May 22, 2018 at 8:55 AM
  
 
Attention Seniors: South Windsor Administrator Association Perseverance Award and Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating SWHS student that has overcome academic, social, or personal challenges during their 4 years of high school. The award decision will be based on a short 500 word writing prompt, extracurricular activities, and academics. The online application must be submitted and the supplemental document must be emailed by noon on June 1, 2018. Scholarship payment will be made directly to your post-secondary institution. The link is available on the school's website. 

The National Honors Society is hosting an AP Book Swap from Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25. NHS members will be present outside the cafeteria before school with a box to oversee the pick-up and drop off of your AP review books and flashcards. Please come and donate your AP books and get a new one for yourself.

Hey Bobcat Foodies. The Cooking Club will be having its final session on May 30. We'll be making summer favorites and cool treats. Be the star at any summer party with these crowd-pleasing recipes. Please reserve your spot by bringing $5 to Ms. Clifford or Sra. Ruiz by this Friday.

The GSA Day of Silence is coming up tomorrow - thank you to all who have signed up to participate. Even if you are not silently protesting, you can still show your support of the LGBTQ community by wearing black and sporting your rainbow ribbons and bracelets. We are stronger together. The Gay Straight Alliance will meet briefly today after school in Room 148. Please make an effort to attend.

Attention all future UConn ECE students - the ECE Courses for next year are Latin IV, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Classical Mythology, Modern Western Traditions, AP Literature and AP Physics 1. Please remember you must apply for your UConn Net ID by June 1. See Mr. Wry with questions.

United Bank South Windsor High School branch is hiring. We are seeking a motivated student who is interested in working in a banking environment. This position will equip you with cash handling skills, customer service, sales, and allow you to work in an environment with professionals who are growing their career in banking. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Jen Schevola at [email protected]. Application deadline is June 11.

The Hartford County 4H Camp in Marlborough is seeking a kitchen maintenance person for its summer camp program. The person in this position will assist the chef in kitchen related duties, including salad bar preparation, food storage, washing and sanitizing of equipment and materials, and serving meals. Candidates MUST be at least 18 years of age. For a complete job description and application instructions, see the board in the Career Center.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a pilot or exploring any career in aviation, you can check out the Young Eagles Rally on June 9 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Meriden-Markham Airport. Anyone between the ages of 8 and 17 can take a free flight and see what pilots do before, during and after a flight. For an informational flyer about how to participate, see Mrs. Carty or the bulletin board in the Career Center.

Reminder… on Wednesday, the Registrars of Voters for South Windsor will be in the lobby to register students who will be 18 by the election in November. Please bring a valid ID and stop at the table to register to vote. 

Athletic News:
-The girls’ tennis team ended their regular season with a strong win against East Catholic last Friday, winning 7-0. Their overall score for the season is 14–1. Singles Caitlin Sze, Varsha Rathore and Sophia Chin all won with a bagel, and so did 1st doubles Leah Polansky and Jia Yazon and 2nd doubles Rebecca Kenefick and Kelly Kozon. 4th singles Sam Donovan and 3rd doubles Payal Shah and Mallory Sander both scored 6-2 in both their sets. Congratulations to the team for a great season, and good luck at states.

-On Saturday the girls’ track and field team competed in the JI Invitational against 20 other teams. Congratulations to Erin Dunn, Izzy Erikson, Marlena Klein, Micaela Hanson, Kavitha Francis, Shannon Anthony, Sarah Karasik, and Tiana Barnes who all placed in the top 8 in their individual events. Erin Stephens, Missy Sullivan, Elizabeth Martinez, Anna Armstrong, and Lindsey Hurd also placed in the top 8 in relays. The next track meet will be the CCC Championships on Tuesday at Enfield.

-It was Senior Day on Friday as the Bobcats boys’ tennis team honored the following 7 players as they say goodbye to the team: Brandon Sze, Parker Pacekonis, Femi Orisamolu, Shijo Thomas, Wayne Huang, Avin Sapowadia and Kevin Lui. The team brought home another victory increasing their record to 12 wins and 4 losses. Winning at singles in straight sets: Brandon Sze, Ronnak Saxena, Femi Orisamolu and Parker Pacekonis and winning in doubles were Sam Kim & Dan Zhu. The last home match is Monday against Simsbury… would love to see some fans cheering the team on to another victory.

-The boys’ volleyball team traveled to Wethersfield on Friday night, with JV winning 2-0 and Varsity losing a close one 3-2. The team will be host East Hartford tonight for their final regular season match just prior to varsity playing in the upcoming CCC and state tournaments. Hope you will come out and support your fellow Bobcats tonight.
Posted by Guest  On May 21, 2018 at 8:53 AM
  

New job opportunities are posted on the board in the Career Center. K-ROCKETS Engineering and Technology School, an Ellington-based company bringing STEM programs to school-aged youth, is seeking summer camp counselors and STEM instructors for a school year program. Candidates must be at least 16, have reliable transportation, and be enthusiastic about STEM programs. More details and contact information is available on the flyers.

Manchester Community College is accepting applications for its Student Scholarship. Applicants must have a current MCC application on file, plan to register for at least 6 credits and have filled out the FAFSA form. Information and an application can be found in Naviance or the Career Center. Applications must be completed by June 15.  

Yoga Club will meet Monday at 2:15pm in the Chorus Room to practice yoga. All are welcome to come practice yoga with us.

The Metropolitan University Tour will come to Harford on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00pm at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. The program features research universities in 5 major cities, including SMU, Tulane, George Washington University, Northeastern and NYU. Representatives will share information about their schools and tips on the application process and answer questions. For more information, visit www.met.tours.

The Exploring College Options spring program will take place at sites throughout New England and NY during the week of May 20.  Students interested in learning more about Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn or Stanford can choose from 5 program dates and locations that week. A flier with all options is hanging in the Career Center. Please note that this program usually takes place again in Farmington each fall, but families wanting to get information earlier may choose to drive to these regional locations now.

The Hartford County 4H Camp in Marlborough is seeking a kitchen maintenance person for its summer camp program.  The person in this position will assist the chef in kitchen related duties, including salad bar preparation, food storage, washing and sanitizing of equipment and materials, and serving meals. Candidates MUST be at least 18 years of age. For a complete job description and application instructions, see the board in the Career Center.

This is an important announcement regarding the JE Shepard Memorial Award given by the South Windsor Jaycees. Due to a lack of applications, the deadline for this scholarship has been extended until Friday, May 25. This scholarship offers $2,000 for a South Windsor High School student who has demonstrated initiative, spirit and integrity in serving his or her community. Applications can be picked up in the Career Center or the School Counseling Office. All completed applications MUST be returned to Mrs. Carty no later than May 25. 

The next meeting of the Italian Club will be Monday, May 21 right after school. We will meet in Room 226, play bocce, and have some snacks outside. Come show off your skills or learn to play the game. New members are always welcome.  Please let Mrs. Zaccardelli know if you would like to attend by Friday, May 18.

On Wednesday, May 23, the Registrars of Voters for South Windsor will be in the lobby to register students who will be 18 by the election in November. Please bring a valid ID and stop at the table to register to vote. Your voice is important.

Reminder… Hartford Area Roller Derby (HARD) is offering a $500 scholarship to a Connecticut high school female athlete who will be attending a Connecticut college or university in the fall of 2018.  Applications can be picked up in SWHS Main Office and sent to: [email protected] or mailed to: Scholarship Committee, c/o Hartford Area Roller Derby, PO Box 8190, Manchester, CT 06040. Application and essays are due by June 1, 2018. In your essay, please be sure to include the name and contact information of your high school guidance counselor as well. Winner of the scholarship will be notified in June.

Athletic News:
-Yesterday Girls Track and Field defeated East Catholic 98 to 51 in the last dual meet of the season. Congratulations to seniors Emily Pejril, Tori Ostrowski, Izzy Erikson, Tiana Barnes, Shannon Anthony, Emily Nadeau, Olivia Besthoff, Kavitha Francis, Sarah Karasik and Sonali Chokshi. The next track meet will be the JI Invitational at Manchester High School on Saturday.


Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2018 at 9:12 AM
  

On Wednesday, May 23, the Registrars of Voters for South Windsor will be in the lobby to register students who will be 18 by the election in November. Please bring a valid ID and stop at the table to register to vote. Your voice is important.

United Bank South Windsor High School branch is hiring. We are seeking a motivated student who is interested in working in a banking environment. This position will equip you with cash handling skills, customer service, sales, and allow you to work in an environment with professionals who are growing their career in banking. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Jen Schevola at [email protected]. Application deadline is June 11.

The South Windsor Gay Straight Alliance Day of Silence is coming up on Tuesday, May 22. Participants will take a vow of silence for the day in observance of the many voices silenced by bullying and harassment. Today is the last day to sign up for participation -- see Mrs. Knapp in Room 148.

Class Officer AND Student Council Elections are on Thursday, May 24. All those interested in running for Class Office or Student Council may pick up an application in the main office or Admin 237. All applications are due TODAY. 

Seniors looking for help paying for college - here are upcoming scholarship deadlines to note. If you have a parent or grandparent who is a current or retired teacher in the South Windsor school system, you are eligible to apply for the SWEA scholarship, due May 18. The following scholarships are due May 31: South Windsor Soccer Club (for any student who has been a player or referee in the club), Society of Women Engineers (for female students pursuing engineering or computer science), and the Sila Foundation (for students planning to major in business, education, finance, accounting, insurance, marketing or math).

Reminder…Hartford Area Roller Derby (HARD) is offering a $500 scholarship to a Connecticut high school female athlete who will be attending a Connecticut college or university in the fall of 2018. HARD invites essays from well qualified candidates to speak about how their experience in sports has contributed to their overall character, and how these experiences will help guide them to future success both academically and personally. Applications can be picked up in SWHS Main Office and sent to:  [email protected] or mailed to: Scholarship Committee, c/o Hartford Area Roller Derby, PO Box 8190, Manchester, CT 06040.  Application and essays are due by June 1, 2018. In your essay, please be sure to include the name and contact information of your high school guidance counselor as well. Winner of the scholarship will be notified in June.

Athletic News:
-The girls’ tennis team won 7-0 yesterday against Manchester. Double bagels came from singles Varsha Rathore, and Sam Donovan, with great performances by Caitlin Sze and Ananya Srivatsav as well. Doubles Leah Polansky and Jia Yazon won with a bagel, Rebecca Kenefick and Kelly Kozon with a double bagel, and although Julie Harper and Payal Shah didn’t get to finish their match, they also displayed strong performance and skill. Yesterday the team celebrated senior day in honor of seniors Kelly Kozon, Julie Harper, Payal Shah, and Mallory Sander. After school today is the Zebra Cup, where student-teacher teams will face off; be sure to come watch the matches. All donations will benefit the American Heart Society.

-The boys’ tennis team brought home another victory winning against Manchester by a score of 5-2 which brings their record to 11 wins and 4 losses. Winning in Singles were Brandon Sze and Parker Pacekonis in straight sets. Winning in Doubles were Elijah Wood & Jack Perry, Dan Zhu and Sam Kim and Andris Reba and Jason Richenbacher. The next match is Friday at home against East Catholic which will also be Senior Day - come out and watch the seniors as they play in one of the final matches in their high school careers.

-The boys’ volleyball team won both matches at home last night vs. Glastonbury. Both matches were close with JV winning 2-1 and Varsity 3-2. The team will travel tomorrow to face Wethersfield.
Posted by Guest  On May 17, 2018 at 9:26 AM
  
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