SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention seniors, the first round of in-person Senior dues collections is here. We will be collecting Wednesday, February 5th, during all 6th period lunch waves in the cafeteria, and Thursday, February 6th from 12:50-2:30 in the Main Lobby. Please see the Class of 2025 Google Classroom page for more information or see Ms. Andrews or Mrs. Farrell with questions.
South Windsor for the Local Kids’ annual Volleyball Marathon is on Friday, February 7th in the school gym. Grab a team sign up form from the back table in the cafeteria during lunch waves before it’s too late!
The Class of 2027 is hosting a Bake Sale fundraiser at the basketball game on January 31st.
Stop by the Library Media Center to check out new books on display. Current displays include CT Nutmeg Award Nominees, Lunar New Year, All Things Winter, Sport Nonfiction, and SWHS Most Popular 2024 Books.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Science National Honor Society is hosting a fundraiser tonight at Ben and Jerry’s from 4-9pm. Help raise funds to support community outreach and programs that support scientific literacy.
The HOPE club is hosting a guest speaker event on Thursday, January 30th after school in the Seminar Room. Our guest is a physician's assistant who specializes in cardiology. Bring any questions you might have about your potential career in medicine! See the HOPE club google classroom and flyers posted around the school for more information.
The Puzzle Society will meet on Wednesday 2/5 from 2-3pm in Room 223. New members are welcome. Join the google classroom with the code evndcsx.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Important scholarship updates for seniors! Many new scholarships are going into Naviance daily. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship program ends on February 4th, and the South Windsor Dollars for Scholars portal officially opened on January 21st. If you want help understanding how to look for scholarships and more importantly how to ACCURATELY complete your Dollars for Scholars application, please come to the next Workshop Wednesday, after school THIS WEDNESDAY, January 29th, in the Seminar Room. You must let Mrs. Carty know you plan to attend. Bring your Chromebook and make some progress on trying to fund your college education!
Last call to attend the CT State Judicial Branch virtual job shadow program on Monday, February 3rd. Interested students in grades 10-12 should speak to Mrs. Carty before this Friday (1/31) to get details and secure a spot.