South WindsorHigh School

SCHOOL NEWS:

SENIORS! Celebrate your post-graduation plans by participating in the Future Ready Day on Monday, May 20th! Rep some college gear or anything related to celebrating your plans.

Attention students attending Senior Reception: 

In order to attend student activities such as Senior Reception, students must be in school for at least 50% of the class periods that day. Students who arrive at 7:25 are eligible to be dismissed at 10:05 (after period 4). A link to a google form was emailed to parents on Tuesday. Please make sure your parents complete this form in order to grant you permission to be dismissed from school early. 

For those students who arrive after 7:25, please be advised that it is important for you to be in school for at least half of the school day in order for your attendance at reception to be in good standing. Failure to do so may prohibit your ability to attend. Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending reception meet these requirements. 

Senior Reception will be held at the Marriott in Windsor, CT. All students will have their bags checked upon entry into the venue. 

Please know, the latest students can enter reception is 7:00 PM. Any student(s) arriving after that time will not be permitted. In addition, once students decide to leave reception  for the night, they will not be readmitted. 

The Teen Cycling Club invites middle and high school residents of South Windsor to join our cycling adventures! We explore trails in South Windsor and nearby towns, aiming to share the joy of cycling with the community. All rides, led by South Windsor Walk and Wheel Ways volunteers, require helmets and bikes. You can register for the South Windsor Teen Cycling Club here or on the South Windsor Parks & Rec website under the South Windsor Walk and Wheel Ways tab. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The next Italian Club meeting will be Wednesday, May 22nd right after school, outside near the playground at the Annex building. We will play bocce and eat pizza at the tables near the playground at the Annex. Please bring $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Annex Room 35 by Monday if you would like to come. All are welcome!

Cooking Club will be meeting on Thursday, May  23rd at 2:05 PM in Room 105. This month we will be celebrating a Summer Kickoff & Cinco de Mayo Theme with: Mango Mocktails, 5 Layer Dip with Tortilla chips, a Hummus Garden with vegetables and pita chips, Cheese Quesadillas, Chicken and Steak Fajitas, No-Bake Confetti Cheesecake and Lemon Cookies. Please bring $5 to Sra. Ruiz in AN 56 or to Sra. Hwang in AN 37 to reserve your spot today. Hurry, as spots fill up quickly! As a reminder, this will be our last meeting for this year, so don't miss out!

SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention students attending Senior Reception: 

In order to attend student activities such as Senior Reception, students must be in school for at least 50% of the class periods that day. Students who arrive at 7:25 are eligible to be dismissed at 10:05 (after period 4). A link to a google form was emailed to parents on Tuesday.  Please make sure your parents complete this form in order to grant you permission to be dismissed from school early. 

For those students who arrive after 7:25, please be advised that it is important for you to be in school for at least half of the school day in order for your attendance at reception to be in good standing.  Failure to do so may prohibit your ability to attend. Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending reception meet these requirements. 

Senior Reception will be held at the Marriott in Windsor, CT. All students will have their bags checked upon entry into the venue. 

Please know, the latest students can enter reception is 7:00 PM. Any student(s) arriving after that time will not be permitted.  In addition, once students decide to leave reception for the night, they will not be readmitted. 

Why did the t-shirt rip apart? Because it couldn’t contain its environmental impact. The freshman science fair participants have organized a clothing drive to be held outside the cafeteria. Please bring in gently used clothing until 5/20.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Science Olympiad is hosting a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 21st from 6-9pm at a local ice cream shop located at 845 Sullivan Avenue. Come support your four-time Science Olympiad State Champs and enjoy some delicious ice cream.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Science Olympiad is hosting a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 21st from 6-9pm at a local ice cream shop located at 845 Sullivan Avenue. Come support your four-timeScience Olympiad State Champs and enjoy some delicious ice cream.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Seniors attending the outing: 

 If you are an athlete who has a game or a practice the day of the Senior Outing, there is an early bus that will depart Holiday Hill at 12:30 PM and return to the school at approximately 1:30 PM. 

Remaining seats on the bus are open to any senior who would like to take the early bus home. Those available spots will be on a first come first serve basis. 

Any student who would like to take the early bus must get the permission slip from Mrs. Balducci in the main office and return it to her by May 21st by 2:00 PM.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Why did the t-shirt rip apart? Because it couldn’t contain its environmental impact. The freshman science fair participants have organized a clothing drive to be held outside the cafeteria. Please bring in gently used clothing until 5/20.

Science Olympiad is hosting a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 21st from 6-9pm at a local ice cream shop located at 845 Sullivan Avenue. Come support your four-time Science Olympiad State Champs and enjoy some delicious ice cream.

SCHOOL NEWS:

For students attending Junior Prom: 

In order to attend student activities such as Junior Prom, students must be in school for at least 50% of the school day. Students who arrive at 7:25 are eligible to be dismissed at 10:05 (after period 4). A link to a google form was emailed to parents on Tuesday.  Please make sure your parents complete this form in order to grant you permission to be dismissed from school early. 

For those students who arrive after 7:25, please be advised that it is important for you to be in school for at least half of the school day in order for your attendance at Junior Prom to be in good standing.  Failure to do so may prohibit your ability to attend. Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending Junior Prom meet these requirements. 

Junior Prom will be held at the Marriott in Hartford, CT.  All students will have their bags checked upon entry into the venue. If you park at the Marriott garage, the price is $7.

Please know, the latest students can enter prom is 7:00 PM. Any student(s) arriving after that time will not be permitted. In addition, once students decide to leave prom for the night, they will not be readmitted. 

Seniors attending the outing: 

If you are an athlete who has a game or a practice the day of the Senior Outing, there is an early bus that will depart Holiday Hill at 12:30 PM and return to the school at approximately 1:30 PM. 

Remaining seats on the bus are open to any senior who would like to take the early bus home. Those available spots will be on a first come first serve basis. 

Any student who would like to take the early bus must get the permission slip from Mrs. Balducci in the main office and return it to her by May 21st by 2:00 PM.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Attention Interact Members! This Thursday, May 9th, will be our FINAL monthly Interact Meeting for our 2023-2024 school year. The meeting will take place after school in the Media Center from 2:05-2:35 pm. Please come to get the first sign-up option for multiple volunteer events, honor members who have achieved their 8 or more volunteer hours, and to say farewell to our senior Interact Officers.

Why did the t-shirt rip apart? Because it couldn’t contain its environmental impact. The freshman science fair participants have organized a clothing drive to be held outside the cafeteria. Please bring in gently used clothing until 5/20.

SCHOOL NEWS:

For students attending Junior Prom: 

In order to attend student activities such as Junior Prom, students must be in school for at least 50% of the school day. Students who arrive at 7:25 are eligible to be dismissed at 10:05 (after period 4). A link to a google form was emailed to parents on Tuesday.  Please make sure your parents complete this form in order to grant you permission to be dismissed from school early. 
For those students who arrive after 7:25, please be advised that it is important for you to be in school for at least half of the school day in order for your attendance at Junior Prom to be in good standing.  Failure to do so may prohibit your ability to attend. Advisors and administrators will be checking attendance throughout the day to ensure that all students attending Junior Prom meet these requirements. 

Junior Prom will be held at the Marriott in Hartford, CT.  All students will have their bags checked upon entry into the venue. If you park at the Marriott garage, the price is $7.

Please know, the latest students can enter prom is 7:00 PM. Any student(s) arriving after that time will not be permitted. In addition, once students decide to leave prom for the night, they will not be readmitted. 

Seniors attending the outing: 

If you are an athlete who has a game or a practice the day of the Senior Outing, there is an early bus that will depart Holiday Hill at 12:30 PM and return to the school at approximately 1:30 PM. 

Remaining seats on the bus are open to any senior who would like to take the early bus home. Those available spots will be on a first come first serve basis. 

Any student who would like to take the early bus must get the permission slip from Mrs. Balducci in the main office and return it to her by May 21st by 2:00 PM.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Attention Interact Members! This Thursday, May 9th, will be our FINAL monthly Interact Meeting for our 2023-2024 school year. The meeting will take place after school in the Media Center from 2:05-2:35 PM. Please come to get the first sign-up option for multiple volunteer events, honor members who have achieved their 8 or more volunteer hours, and to say farewell to our senior Interact Officers.

The Environmental Club is selling t-shirts to promote “Earth Day is Every Day!” Shirts will be sold in the Cafe and in Ms. Eitel’s classroom Room 206 from February 26th thru June. Students will wear the shirts on specific days to show their love of conservation and environmental stewardship.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The 9th Grade Class of 2027 is having a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 7th from 4-9pm at a local ice cream shop at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk. Please come out to support your class and don't forget to mention SWHS! 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Attention Interact Members! This Thursday, May 9th, will be our FINAL monthly Interact Meeting for our 2023-2024 school year. The meeting will take place after school in the Media Center from 2:05-2:35pm. Please come to get the first sign-up option for multiple volunteer events, honor members who have achieved their 8 or more volunteer hours, and to say farewell to our senior Interact Officers.

The Environmental Club is selling t-shirts to promote “Earth Day is Every Day!” Shirts will be sold in the Cafe and in Ms. Eitel’s classroom Room 206 from February 26th thru June. Students will wear the shirts on specific days to show their love of conservation and environmental stewardship.

ATHLETICS:

The Girls’ Tennis team is having a fundraiser at a local frozen yogurt shop on Pleasant Valley Road on Tuesday, May 7th from 5pm-8pm. Be sure to mention SWHS Girls Tennis at checkout.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The 9th Grade Class of 2027 is having a fundraiser on Tuesday, May 7th from 4-9pm at a local ice cream shop at the Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk. Please come out to support your class and don't forget to mention SWHS! 

ATHLETICS:

The Girls’ Tennis team is having a fundraiser at a local frozen yogurt shop on Pleasant Valley Road on Tuesday, May 7th from 5pm-8pm. Be sure to mention SWHS Girls Tennis at checkout.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention all students who drive to school - You must park in your assigned lot (maroon or gold) and remain in that lot for the entire day. The number of passes sold is the exact same number of spots available in each lot. So, when you park in another lot it takes somebody else’s parking spot from them! Please be respectful of your fellow students. Any student parked in any SWHS parking lot without a pass is in danger of being ticketed or towed.

Calling Seniors who have taken multiple art classes! The Senior Art Exhibition is happening soon. This is your opportunity to show your artwork and qualify for an Art Honor Cord! Join the Google Classroom with the code: mqdgfcp to learn the guidelines and judging criteria and to fill out the application. If you are interested in earning an honor cord in Art, you must participate in the judged section of this Senior Art Exhibition. There is a mandatory meeting today during period 8 and again after school - in Room 7. Applications are due Monday - If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to an art teacher so we can help!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The National Honor Society Prom Dress Committee is collecting homecoming and prom attire, including shoes and jewelry, in the Main Lobby now through May 3rd. The dresses will be donated to Cornerstone Cares for underserved communities.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

The Connecticut Congressional Delegation will host their Military Service Academy Night on Friday, May 17th from 6 to 8 PM at the East Hartford Community Center. You can receive more information through the website of any CT congressional representative or view the flier hanging in the Career Center.