March 12, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
The final blood drive of the year is TOMORROW in the Media Center. It is an ODD schedule day. Each blood donation has the potential to save three lives! Walk-ins will be welcome. To make an appointment or learn more, scan the QR codes posted around the school or see Ms. K in Room 207.
It’s time for “this date in history.” On March 12, 1776, a public notice appeared in local papers of Baltimore, Maryland recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of women towards the revolution–this notice urged others to take notice. On March 12, 1888, Connecticut experienced what became known as the “Great White Hurricane”, a three day blizzard that ranks as the worst recorded blizzard in Connecticut history. By the time the snow had stopped on March 14th, some towns in our state reported nearly 50 inches of snow! On this date in 1894, Coca Cola was sold in glass bottles for the first time. On this date in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his first fireside chat, the first of many radio addresses he provided for Americans. And on this date in 1993, Janet Reno was sworn in as US attorney general, becoming the first woman to hold the office. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
NHS’s Clothing Drive Committee is hosting a dress clothing drive from February 23rd to March 13th in the main building and annex lobbies. Please consider donating your gently worn homecoming/prom dresses for a good cause! Contact Nishi Bhambure with any questions
The Indian Heritage Awareness Club’s Holi Celebration is on March 18th at the Annex field near the playground from 2:15-3:30. Now there's plenty of time to get tickets for you and your friends! Tickets: $5 – Regular admission, $7 – Admission + a white t-shirt (perfect for the color celebration!)
Mu Alpha Theta is getting ready for “Pie the Principal” and more for Pi Day! During lunch waves on 3/13, you can donate $1 in order to add whipped cream to a “pi” that will pie a teacher.
Le Lynx is back in the kitchen! Join us for our next French Club meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 2:15 PM in the Annex Kitchen.Come hungry and ready for some delicious French treats! On the menu:Quiche Lorraine, Mini Cherry & Raspberry Clafoutis, Fresh Crêpes topped with Nutella, whipped cream, bananas, and strawberries. Questions? Stop by and see Mr. Ly in Annex Room 39.
Jewish American Heritage Club is celebrating Purim by having a Hamantashan bake. Come join us on Thursday, March 12th at 2:15 in Room 105! Everyone is welcome. See Mrs. Rafalowsky in Room 104 for more information.
National English Honor Society will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, March 12 at 2:10 in Room 146.
ATHLETICS:
The girls outdoor track meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 12th, after school in the Cafeteria. Any girls interested in trying out for the team must attend this informational meeting. Any questions can be directed to coach McCullough in Room 127.
Attention all students interested in playing on the boys tennis team. There will be an important informational meeting on Friday, March 13 in the Media Center classroom at 2:10 pm.