SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will be held on Thursday, March 23rd. This wave will be virtual. In order to present, your advisor needs to have scored your written work as successful and you must fill out the Google Form that is posted on the Capstone Website. Reach out to your advisor with any questions.
The Addams Family musical is looking for students to be Tech Crew members. If you are interested please scan the QR code on the fliers on the bulletin boards.
March is Women’s History Month. In honor of Women’s History Month, on Monday, March 20th after school at 2:15 p.m. there will be an opportunity to view an exhibit from the CT Women’s Hall of Fame, “Rise up Sisters” which features CT Women throughout history. This event will be held in the Social Studies Hallway. Please reach out to Mrs. Slogesky, [email protected] with any questions.
The library will be closed to study halls and lunch waves on Tuesday, March 21 for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly.
Attention all SWHS students! Student Council is hosting Trivia Night on March 31st at 6 p.m. All students, teachers and staff are welcome to join and participate! Cost per competitor is $5. You can compete with a team of up to 5 people. 1st place will get a $200 giftcard to Sakura, 2nd place will get $100 to Oakland Pizza and 3rd place will get $50 to DQ! There will be tons of raffles, too throughout the night. Look out for lunch wave sign ups starting on March 27th. We can't wait for you to join us! Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!
Please consider nominating a Staff or Faculty member for Staffulty of the Month. Students can nominate faculty and staff for the Staffulty of the Month award. This is someone you feel demonstrates kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations. You can nominate a staff or faculty member on your class Google Classroom page. Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!
Do you and your friends have an idea to make South Windsor High School a better place? Does your idea promote kindness or emotional wellness? Does it support inclusion and respect or foster a positive school community? Does your idea just need a little financial support? Good news…Youth and Family Services is sponsoring a grant program called “Make a Change Mini Grant” to support students wanting to make a positive impact with their ideas. The application form can be found on the website and all entries must be received by April 7th. Please see Mr. Zeuschner with any questions.
Congratulations to the students of the month for January and February! These students showed excellence in Portrait of a Graduate Attributes and were nominated by their teachers: Sophia Wong, JP Dargati, Sarah Wayne, Nevinna Gravseth-Roman, Kevin Martin, Shamyla Milner, Jasmine Kwarteng, Bug (Layne) Osbourne, Frankie Sanzo, Lohitaksh (Loki) Parasa, Gordale Rowland, Ny'Kem Jackson, Isabella Giammarino (Bella), Diego Jimenez-Franco, Tyrique Martin and Ciara Turco.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
To all students, if you would like any tutoring or help in your classes, the National Honor Society can help! Simply use the QR code to fill out the form and we will try to pair you with someone who has taken your class and can help you out. Be sure to check your email with info about your tutor! *Please see the following doc for the flyer and/or QR code:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ML_RQrLfZoYzSsKunhpEiomymdpbRmy/view?usp=sharing
Come join the outing club for a hike on April 1st. Permission slips and can be picked up in Room 254 or 264. Payment and permission slips are due March 21st.
NHS’s Period Committee is hosting a drive for women’s hygiene products. Drop off items from March 20th to March 24th in the Front Lobby. Products will go to the school nurse and a local women’s shelter.
The Environmental Club is selling flowering bulbs to support the purchase of 2 trees which will be planted on school grounds. See Mrs. Eitel in Room 206 to purchase the bulbs from 3/10 to 4/10.
The National Honor Society's prom dress committee is holding a fundraiser from 3/1 until 4/1. Please bring in any and all gently used prom dresses, jewelry, and shoes to the bin in front of the main office. All items will be donated to Cornerstone Donation Center in Vernon. Please contact Ms. Farrell with any questions.
The South Windsor High School HOPE Club is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross in the Library on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks for donors. If you are healthy and eligible, please donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. You must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. 16 year olds must have the Parental Consent form completed: For access to the form and additional details, please visit our school website homepage at https://highschool.southwindsorschools.org/news/what_s_new/hope_club_blood_drive
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The Addams Family musical is looking for students to be Tech Crew members. If you are interested please scan the QR code on the fliers on the bulletin boards.
March is Women’s History Month. In honor of Women’s History Month, on Monday, March 20th after school at 2:15 p.m. there will be an opportunity to view an exhibit from the CT Women’s Hall of Fame, “Rise up Sisters” which features CT Women throughout history. This event will be held in the Social Studies Hallway. Please reach out to Mrs. Slogesky, [email protected] with any questions.
The library will be closed to study halls and lunch waves on Tuesday, March 21 for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly.
The South Windsor High School HOPE Club is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red
Cross in the Library on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks for donors. If you are healthy and eligible, please donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. You must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. 16 year olds must have the Parental Consent form completed: Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation.pdf. Sign up on the Red Cross website using code: swhs20, scan the QR code on one of the flyers in the hallways, or click here. Contact Cameron Lamont at [email protected] with any questions.
Do you and your friends have an idea to make South Windsor High School a better place? Does your idea promote kindness or emotional wellness? Does it support inclusion and respect or foster a positive school community? Does your idea just need a little financial support? Good news…Youth and Family Services is sponsoring a grant program called “Make a Change Mini Grant” to support students wanting to make a positive impact with their ideas. The application form can be found on the website and all entries must be received by April 7th. Please see Mr. Zeuschner with any questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
To all students, if you would like any tutoring or help in your classes, the National Honor Society can help! Simply use the QR code to fill out the form and we will try to pair you with someone who has taken your class and can help you out. Be sure to check your email with info about your tutor!" *Please see the following doc for the flyer and/or QR code.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ML_RQrLfZoYzSsKunhpEiomymdpbRmy/view?usp=sharing
Come join the outing club for a hike on April 1st. Permission slips and can be picked up in Room 254 or 264. Payment and permission slips are due March 21st.
NHS’s Period Committee is hosting a drive for women’s hygiene products. Drop off items from March 20th to March 24th in the Front Lobby. Products will go to the school nurse and a local women’s shelter.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
We will have 2 visits to the Career Center on Monday. The United States Marine Corps will be here at 10 a.m. and Lincoln Technical Institute will visit at 12:15 p.m. If you are considering the military or trade school after you graduate, these are both helpful visits to learn about those options. Please sign up in Naviance if you would like to attend.
ATHLETICS:
We are asking winter athletes to fill out both a Google survey questionnaire that was previously sent out and an additional Google comment survey that will be shared today regarding your winter sport experience.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The Addams Family musical is looking for students to be Tech Crew members. If you are interested please scan the QR code on the fliers on the bulletin boards.
March is Women’s History Month. In honor of Women’s History Month, on Monday, March 20th after school at 2:15 p.m. there will be an opportunity to view an exhibit from the CT Women’s Hall of Fame, “Rise up Sisters” which features CT Women throughout history. This event will be held in the Social Studies Hallway. Please reach out to Mrs. Slogesky, [email protected] with any questions.
The library will be closed to study halls and lunch waves on Tuesday, March 21 for the blood drive. Please plan accordingly.
Do you and your friends have an idea to make South Windsor High School a better place? Does your idea promote kindness or emotional wellness? Does it support inclusion and respect or foster a positive school community? Does your idea just need a little financial support? Good news…Youth and Family Services is sponsoring a grant program called “Make a Change Mini Grant” to support students wanting to make a positive impact with their ideas. The application form can be found on the website and all entries must be received by April 7th. Please see Mr. Zeuschner with any questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Come join the outing club for a hike on April 1st. Permission slips and can be picked up in Room 254 or 264. Payment and permission slips are due March 21st.
The 3 v 3 tournament for this Friday will be rescheduled to a later date due to an unforeseen change to the kids schedule that day. Most of them now will be attending a snow date FBLA conference.
NHS is hosting a fundraiser at a local bakery on Hemlock Avenue on March 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mention the National Honor Society when you make your purchase.
Tomorrow is the "Relieve the Stress Fest, put on by the SADD Club! Come out to participate in art activities, games, sound meditation therapy and much more!
NHS’s Period Committee is hosting a drive for women’s hygiene products. Drop off items from March 20th to March 24th in the Front Lobby. Products will go to the school nurse and a local women’s shelter.
ATHLETICS:
We are asking winter athletes to fill out both a Google survey questionnaire that was previously sent out and an additional Google comment survey that will be shared today regarding your winter sport experience.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
For the second year in a row, South Windsor High School Science Olympiad has won the State tournament and now has the opportunity to represent Connecticut and SW Bobcats at the National Tournament in Wichita Kansas.These bobcats took home a collective 21 medals across both teams.
Mehana Nagarur earned medals in all of her events getting 3 second place medals and 1 first place.
First place medals were won by:
Grace Smith, Nandy Senthilkumar, Kate Luci, Parthiv Malipeddu, Jerome Arunkumar, Dan Stoyanov, and Pragyan Yadav.
Second place medals were won by: Ria Shah, Smirti Rajan, Yunfei Zheng and Cole Murphy
Additional medals were earned by: Joe Nielsen, Arnav Thakrar, Rohan Pruthi, Janani Shanmugam, Rithanya Manjunath, and Ansh Gehtiya
It was an impressive showing by this team who collaborated and worked very hard to earn this recognition. Make sure to congratulate them on their success and wish them luck as they prepare for the National Tournament!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The tournament for this Friday will be rescheduled to a later date due to an unforeseen change to the kids schedule that day. Most of them now will be attending a snow date FBLA conference.
Looking for something fun to do after school? Join us on Thursday, March 16th after school for the "Relieve the Stress Fest"! Sea Tea Improv will be offering 2 mini sessions so you can try out some Improv activities! You can also meet a therapy dog, get a Kona ice, play some Nukum, create some art and learn a new game! The "Fest" is sponsored by the SADD Club and SW Youth and Family Services!
Attention NHS members: All NHS members will be meeting this Wednesday, March 15th after school in the Cafeteria at 2:00 p.m. Please email the NHS email if you are going to be absent.
Environmental Club is selling flowering bulbs to support the purchase of 2 trees which will be planted on school grounds. See Mrs. Eitel in Room 206 to purchase the bulbs from 3/10 to 4/10.
ATHLETICS:
All girls who signed up to participate in Track and Field should attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Wednesday March 15th from 2:05 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Anyone who cannot attend should see Coach McCullough in Room 127.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention all SWHS students! Student Council is hosting Trivia Night on March 31st at 6 pm. All students, teachers and staff are welcome to join and participate! Cost per competitor is $5. You can compete with a team of up to 5 people. 1st place will get a $200 giftcard to Sakura, 2nd place will get $100 to Oakland Pizza and 3rd place will get $50 to DQ! There will be tons of raffles, too throughout the night. Look out for lunch wave sign ups starting on March 27th. We can't wait for you to join us! Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!
Please consider nominating a Staff or Faculty member for Staffulty of the Month. Students can nominate faculty and staff for the Staffulty of the Month award. This is someone you feel demonstrates kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations.You can nominate a staff or faculty member on your class Google Classroom page. Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
On Thursday, March 16th the SADD Club is putting on the "Relieve the Stress Fest". The event will be held after school from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and it is free for all students. Some of the many activities are therapy dogs, gong sound meditation, games in the Gym, activities in the Cafeteria, raffles and more! Join us for a stress-free afternoon!
Attention NHS members: All NHS members will be meeting this Wednesday, March 15th after school in the Cafeteria at 2:00pm. Please email the NHS email if you are going to be absent.
NHS is hosting a fundraiser at a local bakery on Hemlock Avenue on March 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mention the National Honor Society when you make your purchase.
The National Honor Society's prom dress committee will be holding a fundraiser from 3/1 until 4/1. Please bring in any and all gently used prom dresses, jewelry, and shoes to the bin in front of the main office. All items will be donated to Cornerstone Donation Center in Vernon. Please contact Ms. Farrell with any questions.
FBLA invites you to its annual 3 v 3 basketball tournament on March 17th at 2:25 p.m. in the Gym. The cost is $30 per team, with proceeds going to Make a Wish Foundation. Sign up during lunch waves or in Room 125 from February 27 - March 15th.
The South Windsor High School HOPE Club is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red
Cross in the Library on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks for donors. If you are healthy and eligible, please donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. You must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. 16 year olds must have the Parental Consent form completed: Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation.pdf. Flyer and more details available on our school website Homepage. Contact Cameron Lamont at [email protected] with any questions.
Lots of clubs will be offering free activities at the "Relieve the Stress Fest" on Thursday, March 16th! Visit the SADD Club, Cooking Club, Black Student Alliance, FSLA, DECA, Strategy Club, Interact, Students for Mental Health, French Club and the Italian Club. Join us to play some Bocce, Spikeball or Corn Hole, try your luck at Bingo, make a gratitude journal, create some art, make your own stress ball, play a game or visit a therapy dog!
ATHLETICS:
All girls who signed up to participate in Track and Field should attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Wednesday March 15th from 2:05 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Anyone who cannot attend should see Coach McCullough in Room 127.
There will be a Softball meeting on Monday 3/13 at 2:10 p.m.in the Media Center Classroom for all student-athletes interested in trying out.
lramach
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
On Thursday, March 16th the SADD Club is putting on the "Relieve the Stress Fest". The event will be held after school from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and it is free for all students. Some of the many activities are therapy dogs, gong sound meditation, games in the Gym, activities in the Cafeteria, raffles and more! Join us for a stress-free afternoon!
Attention NHS members: All NHS members will be meeting this Wednesday, March 15th after school in the Cafeteria at 2:00 p.m. Please email the NHS email if you are going to be absent.
NHS is hosting a fundraiser at a local bakery on Hemlock Avenue on March 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mention the National Honor Society when you make your purchase.
Are you stressed out? Do you want to learn ways to relax in a healthy way? Bring some friends and join us for the SADD Club's "Relieve the Stress Fest" on Thursday, March 16th from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
This is a final reminder to Seniors that the deadline to complete your Dollars for Scholars application is just 5 days away on March 15th. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Our local rep has notified us that many applications are still not complete. Please check your portal carefully to ensure that you have entered as much information as accurately as possible. Please also check your emails for any messages indicating errors in your application. Be especially careful when requesting your transcript or letter of recommendation. You MUST enter the name and contact information for the secretary who works with your school counselor in these fields. Do not use your counselor, a teacher, or any other individual. Directions for this can be found on the Dollars for Scholars homepage where you log into your account. Please come to School Counseling if you are uncertain about your application or contact Mrs. Gimbrone at [email protected].
ShopRite will hold a job fair at all of its locations on Saturday, March 11th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in working in any aspect of the grocery store, stop by to apply!
ATHLETICS:
All girls who signed up to participate in Track and Field should attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Wednesday March 15th from 2:05 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Anyone who cannot attend should see Coach McCullough in Room 127.
lramach
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Please join us for our next Harbor Chase Club meeting right after school on Monday, March 13th in Room 227. Snacks will be provided. Join using Google Classroom code:jw3fues. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in Room 227 or Suma Dhanemkula with questions.
Interact is hosting a fundraiser to support the nurses at CCMC. Join us for “Goodies for Nurses” at a frozen yogurt shop in Manchester on March 10th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funds raised will be used to make goodie baskets for the nurses.
Did you know that the amount of funding an animal shelter receives directly impacts the number of animals they can help? Help us help animals by donating your spare change during lunch waves from March 6th thru March 10th. Funds raised will benefit Pack Leaders Rescue of East Hartford.
ATHLETICS:
All girls who signed up to participate in Track and Field should attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Wednesday March 15th from 2:05 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Anyone who cannot attend should see Coach McCullough in Room 127.
lramach
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Please join us for our next Harbor Chase Club meeting right after school on Monday, March 13th in Room 227. Snacks will be provided. Join using Google Classroom code:jw3fues. See Mr. Ly (Lee) in Room 227 or Suma Dhanemkula with questions.
Interact is hosting a fundraiser to support the nurses at CCMC. Join us for “Goodies for Nurses” at a frozen yogurt shop in Manchester on March 10th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funds raised will be used to make goodie baskets for the nurses.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The South Windsor High School HOPE Club is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red
Cross in the Library on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks for donors. If you are healthy and eligible, please donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. You must be at least 16 years of age to donate blood. 16 year olds must have the Parental Consent form completed: Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation.pdf. Sign up on the Red Cross website using code: swhs20, scan the QR code on one of the flyers in the hallways, or click here. Contact Cameron Lamont at [email protected] with any questions.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Did you know that the amount of funding an animal shelter receives directly impacts the number of animals they can help? Help us help animals by donating your spare change during lunch waves from March 6th thru March 10th. Funds raised will benefit Pack Leaders Rescue of East Hartford.
Please come support the 9th Grade Class of 2026 at our fundraiser on Tuesday, March 7th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be held at a local bowl and burrito spot at 48 Hale Road in Manchester. Use promo code RKJRHWE. The code and the flyer is on our school website and all social media sites. Thank you for your support!
ATHLETICS:
Spring sports registration is open in Powerschool. If you plan on playing a Spring sport, be advised that all registration material is due by March 9th. The 3 items you must submit are (1) Powerschool online registration, (2) Payment of $125 in the form of cash, check or online using www.myschoolbucks.com, and (3) A current Physician Statement dated AFTER June 1, 2022. Please note that if you submitted a physician statement for a previous sport in the 22-23 school year, you do not need to resubmit one. Your registration is INCOMPLETE until all 3 of these items are submitted to the main office. Registration deadline is March 9th. Registrations submitted after March 9th are not guaranteed to be processed in time for tryouts. Contact the main office with any questions. Details also available on the Athletics section of our school website under the Athletics Registration tab.
lramach
SCHOOL NEWS:
The Class of 2026 will have a fundraiser at a local Mexican restaurant at 48 Hale Road, Manchester on Tuesday, March 7th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Did you know that the amount of funding an animal shelter receives directly impacts the number of animals they can help? Help us help animals by donating your spare change during lunch waves from March 6th thru March 10th. Funds raised will benefit Pack Leaders Rescue of East Hartford.
FBLA invites you to its annual 3 v 3 basketball tournament on March 17th at 2:25 p.m. in the Gym. The cost is $30 per team, with proceeds going to Make a Wish Foundation. Sign up during lunch waves or in Room 125 from February 27 - March 15th.
Join the Interact Club’s ”Cooking for a Cause” committee at a local ice cream shop in Evergreen Walk on March 6th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase food which the committee will cook and donate to the South Park Inn, a local shelter.
Join Interact Club at a local ice cream shop in Evergreen walk on March 6th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to raise money for South Park Inn, a homeless shelter in Hartford. A portion of all proceeds will help us raise money to purchase food for the shelter.
FBLA is selling shamrocks for $1 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Each shamrock will be displayed with your name in the FBLA showcase. Purchase a shamrock or make a donation from March 6th through March 10th.
The National Honor Society's prom dress committee will be holding a fundraiser from 3/1 until 4/1. Please bring in any and all gently used prom dresses, jewelry, and shoes to the bin in front of the main office. All items will be donated to Cornerstone Donation Center in Vernon. Please contact Ms. Farrell with any questions.
ATHLETICS:
All students interested in trying out for the baseball team should attend an informational meeting Tuesday, March 7th after school in Room 161. Any questions, please see Mr. D'Amato.
Any girls interested in joining Track and Field who have not participated at the high school level before and did not attend the first meeting should attend an informational meeting from 2:05 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Room 127 on Wednesday, March 8th. Please see Ms. McCullough in Room 127 with any questions.
Spring sports registration is open in Powerschool. If you plan on playing a Spring sport, be advised that all registration material is due by March 9th. The 3 items you must submit are (1) Powerschool online registration, (2) Payment of $125 in the form of cash, check or online using www.myschoolbucks.com, and (3) A current Physician Statement dated AFTER June 1, 2022. Please note that if you submitted a physician statement for a previous sport in the 22-23 school year, you do not need to resubmit one. Your registration is INCOMPLETE until all 3 of these items are submitted to the main office. Registration deadline is March 9th. Registrations submitted after March 9th are not guaranteed to be processed in time for tryouts. Contact the main office with any questions. Details also available on the Athletics section of our school website under the Athletics Registration tab.
lramach
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