April 24, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
S.W. Youth and Family Services is once again offering the Make A Change or MAC mini grants for STUDENTS! You can be awarded up to $150 to make positive change at SWHS or in our community! Check the high school main page for more information and a link to the application. Reach out to Mrs. Reed if you have any questions. The application is due by Tuesday, April 28th, so don't delay!
A reminder to any seniors who pre-ordered a graduation lawn sign: Sign pick up will be held on Wednesday, April 29th in the lobby. Pick up your pre-ordered sign any time between 12:30-4pm.
The South Windsor Teen Center is looking for participants for their 1st Annual High School Billiards Tournament. High school students and faculty and staff are invited to be a part of this fun tournament. The students will be paired with an adult to play as a team against another team of student/adult. There will be snacks, drinks and pizza. A $5.00 donation is required to participate. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8d8bh2 Any questions contact Marietta St Onge at the Teen Center either by email Marietta.st.onge@southwindsor-ct.gov or by phone 860-648-6360!
It’s time for “this date in history.” On April 24, President John Adams approved a $5,000 appropriation of funds to acquire “books as may be necessary for the use of Congress”--it is now known as the Library of Congress and is the largest library in the world. On April 24, 1907, Hershey Park opened in Pennsylvania for the first time. Today, the park stretches over 121 acres, features 14 rollercoasters, and is widely visited every year. On April 24, 1982, Jane Fonda’s first exercise video was released ushering in a new wave of aerobics enthusiasts in the 80’s–the title of the video was one word–Workout. Famous birthdays on this date include actress Barbra Streisand and comedian Cedric the Entertainer. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
A reminder to all students who have overdue books; please return them to the library! There are currently 209 overdue books checked out from the Library Media Center. Not finished with your book and want to keep reading? Ask us to renew it for you at the media center circulation desk.
ATHLETICS:
Attention student-athletes: SWHS will host another College Athletics Signing Ceremony on May 11th at 12:00 PM in the Auditorium. If you have committed to play a college sport and have not already participated in the December ceremony, please See Mr. Wry for details.