May 1, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
It’s time for “this date in history.” On May 1, 1926, the Ford Motor Company became one of the first companies to adopt a 5-day/40 hour work week. On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building in New York City officially opened and was the tallest building in the world for nearly four decades. The building remains iconic and is considered a U.S. landmark. On May 1, 1941, the film Citizen Kane premiered in New York City and is still considered one of the greatest films ever made. On May 1, 1971, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park opened. On May 1, 1991 baseball legend Rickey Henderson stole the 939th base of his career surpassing Lou Brock to become major league baseball’s all-time basestealer. He ended his career with 1,406 stolen bases and remains the all-time stolen bases leader. Finally, on this date in 2000, the award-winning Gladiator opened in theatres and became the second highest grossing film of that year with $465 million dollars earned. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Are you hungry? What is poké ? It’s fluffy rice or salad greens with fresh sushi and house-made sauces, such as creamy, spicy mayo. Help support the Japanese Culture Club’s fund-raising efforts for the upcoming, exciting Asian Culture Festival. How can you help? Enjoy and relish a fresh poké meal at Pokédon Restaurant on Monday, May 4th, from 5pm to 8pm.
The South Windsor High School Class of 2029 will hold a “Do Good with Chipotle” fundraiser on Monday, May 4, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Chipotle on Cedar Ave. 25% of sales will be donated to the Class of 2029. Support by dining in or ordering online for pickup using code 4MVVH2K