South WindsorHigh School

SCHOOL NEWS:

Support the Class of 2026 with a sweet treat at a local frozen yogurt shop located at 1500 Pleasant Valley Road on Wednesday, September 18th from 5pm-8pm. 20% of proceeds will go to the Class of 2026 when you mention us at checkout.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Strategy Club is looking for new and returning members who would like to play board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering after school on Mondays. Join our Google Classroom with the code: bb3btdn and come to our first meeting on Monday, September 16 at 2:05 in Room 149A.

The Black Student Alliance (BSA) will have an Interest Meeting on Wednesday, September 18 in Room 103 from 2:15-3:15. BSA is a safe space for students to share their school and cultural experiences, and discuss current events. Interested students are encouraged to join the Google Classroom: ecwnhhf to stay up-to-date on all BSA upcoming meetings and events. Please see Mrs. Davis for more information.

The Islamic Club will hold its first meeting on Wednesday September 18th after school from 2-3 in Room 227. Please join using Google Classroom code: i7bdywc. Contact Mr. Ly (Lee) in Room 227 or Alveena Suha with any questions.

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, SAGA, will hold its first meeting on Monday, September 16th after school from 2-3 in Room 129.  

Join the Unified for Underprivileged Girls club after school in room 256 on September 19th for the first club meeting of the year. Learn more about the club, meet this year’s officers, and make some friendship bracelets! All are welcome! Join the UUG google classroom page with code, jzhzw3g to learn more.

The “Paint for Positivity” club will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 18th in Room 121. Please join us at 2:10 to be with friends who also like to paint. If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Rentz in Room 121.

Attention all freshman and returning Bobcats!  Are you looking to join a club and help out your community to gain volunteer hours? The Interact club is the best place to be! Interact will be having their first club meeting on September 26th at 2:10 until 2:40 in the library media center. They will be going over information about the club and volunteer opportunities for the year. Make sure to bring a friend and tell everyone you know! 

ATHLETICS:

Girls swim team won their season opener against Manchester 97 to 81, taking first place in 10 out of the 14 events. First place individual swimmers were Alyssa Nyugen, Audrey Zhang, Celine Nyugen, and Grace Zeng. Finishing first and second were Anna Fetzko and Molly Grohs in diving.

SCHOOL NEWS:

September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions, diverse cultures, and histories of Latinx and Hispanic communities. The library media center has a large collection of books about Latinx and Hispanic teen experiences. Check out our amazing books in the library today!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Strategy Club is looking for new and returning members who would like to play board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering after school on Mondays. Join our Google Classroom with the code: bb3btdn  and come to our first meeting on Monday, September 16 at 2:05 in Room 149A.

Future Business Leaders of America’s first meeting is on September 25 at 2:10 in Annex Room 15. If you want to become a business leader or just learn more about FBLA, be sure to join us.

The Black Student Alliance (BSA) will have an Interest Meeting on Wednesday, September 18 in Room 103 from 2:15-3:15. BSA is a safe space for students to share their school and cultural experiences, and discuss current events. Interested students are encouraged to join the Google Classroom: ecwnhhf to stay up-to-date on all BSA upcoming meetings and events. Please see Mrs. Davis for more information.

Are you interested in a fast-paced and fun way to learn science and compete in multiple

competitions? Then consider joining Science Bowl! Our first informational meeting for new and returning members is on Monday, September 16th, at 2:10 PM in Room 205. Join our Google Classroom (code: abhsk5e) for more information. Please contact Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Tebbetts with any questions.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Evergreen Crossings, a local retirement community, is looking for part-time servers on evenings and weekends. Please see a flier posted on the jobs board in the Career Center for details.

College Visits start on Monday, September 16th. Gettysburg College, American International College, Nova Southeastern University, Syracuse University and the University of New Haven will meet with interested students in the first couple of days. Continue to check Naviance and register for college visits as they schedule their appointments.

ATHLETICS:

The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. Players of all skill levels are welcome!  All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity. For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.

Game time for Varsity Football at Bristol Central this Friday Sept. 13th is 7 pm. Visiting fans should enter via the lower gate. The gate at the top of the stairs is only for Bristol Central students who must scan their ID’s in order to enter.  No spectators are allowed on the track or on the hill. Traffic around the school is one way. Vehicles should turn left after entering school grounds and drive around the school to find parking.  There is no parking on the street.  Exit is one way down the hill onto Crown Street. Admission is cash only at the gate. No online advance purchase is required. Admission is $3.00 for South Windsor students with ID and $5 for adults.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Support the Class of 2026 with a sweet treat at a local frozen yogurt shop located at 1500 Pleasant Valley Road on Wednesday, September 18th from 5pm-8pm. 20% of proceeds will go to the Class of 2026 when you mention us at checkout. 

September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions, diverse cultures, and histories of Latinx and Hispanic communities. The library media center has a large collection of books about Latinx and Hispanic teen experiences. Check out our amazing books in the library today!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, SAGA, will hold its first meeting on Monday September 16th after school from 2-3 in Room 129. 

Interested in working with clay? Want to try using a potter's wheel? Try Clay Club! We meet weekly starting this Thursday 2-3:30 in Room 6. Can't make it this week? - no problem, join our google classroom (nxcf56d) for updates.

The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is getting ready for another great year of prevention, programs and outreach. If you are interested in getting involved with planning activities that highlight making good choices, then consider joining the SADD Club. More info about our 1st meeting will be posted soon, but if you are interested in learning about the club join the 24-25 Classroom with code: ajzqpsw  

The SADD Club would like to invite any Juniors or Seniors, who have been ACTIVE participants in the club for at least the last 2 years, to attend an informational meeting about current leadership opportunities. We will meet in the main HS LOBBY on Thursday, September 12th. Choose the time that works best for your schedule. Attend one meeting from either 12:45-1pm OR from 2:15 - 2:30pm. 

The Outing Club is excited to announce that our first hike will be held on Sunday, October 6th. We will be hiking in Giuffrida Park in Meriden. If you would like to join us please pick up a permission slip from Ms. Andrews (Rm 264) or Mrs. Lynch (Rm 254). Both permission slips and payments are due by September 25th. You can also print the permission slip from the Outing Club Google classroom. If you haven't joined yet please do so at code: 4tcoiwm

The Strategy Club is looking for new and returning members, who would like to play board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering after school on Mondays. Join our Google Classroom with the code: bb3btdn and come to our first meeting on Monday, September 16 at 2:05 in Room 149A.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Evergreen Crossings, a local retirement community, is looking for part-time servers on evenings and weekends. Please see a flier posted on the jobs board in the Career Center for details

College Visits start on Monday, September 16th and we have a full list scheduled for next week. Gettysburg College, American International College, Nova Southeastern University, Syracuse University and the University of New Haven will meet with interested students in the first couple of days. Continue to check Naviance and register for college visits as they schedule their appointments.

ATHLETICS:

The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. Players of all skill levels are welcome! All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity.  For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Today marks the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.  Each year, we take a moment to pause and remember the tragic events of that day which resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives. We also take a moment to recognize the members of emergency response personnel who risked, and in some cases, lost their lives to protect, support, and care for others during and as a result of these events.

                                                                                                                                                              The Teen Center will be open for High School students beginning Wednesday, September 11th, Join us at the Teen Center for snacks, games, and to chill with friends after school. We are open until 4:30pm or late bus pick up. 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Model UN will have their first meeting today, 9/11,  right after school in the Cafeteria. New members are welcome!

The Badminton Club has its first meeting of the year in Rm 256 on Thursday 9/12. The meeting will run until 3:15 and we hope to get outside to play, so bring racquets if you have them.  We have a new google classroom - please join with code: avgaize

The Strategy Club is looking for new and returning members, who would like to play board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering after school on Mondays. Join our Google Classroom with the code: bb3btdn and come to our first meeting on Monday, September 16 at 2:05 in room 149A.

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, SAGA, will hold its first meeting on Monday September 16th after school from 2-3 in Room 129. 

Interested in working with clay? Want to try using a potter's wheel? Try Clay Club! We meet weekly starting this Thursday 2-3:30 in Room 6. Can't make it this week? - no problem, join our google classroom (nxcf56d) for updates.

The “Paint for Positivity” club will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 18th in Room 121. Please join us at 2:10 to be with friends who also like to paint. If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Rentz in Room 121.

The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is getting ready for another great year of prevention, programs and outreach. If you are interested in getting involved with planning activities that highlight making good choices, then consider joining the SADD Club. More info about our 1st meeting will be posted soon, but if you are interested in learning about the club join the 24-25 Classroom with code: ajzqpsw  

The SADD Club would like to invite any Juniors or Seniors, who have been ACTIVE participants in the club for at least the last 2 years, to attend an informational meeting about current leadership opportunities. We will meet in the main HS LOBBY on Thursday, September 12th. Choose the time that works best for your schedule. Attend one meeting from either 12:45-1pm OR from 2:15 - 2:30pm. 

The Science Olympiad team is hosting a tryout test on Thursday, after school in Room 210. All new members and returning members who were not selected to compete at nationals must take this tryout test. Please report to Room 210 by 2:15 on Thursday in order to take the test. 

ATHLETICS:

The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. Players of all skill levels are welcome! All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity. For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention 11th & 12th Graders: Got a GPA of 3.75 or higher?

Check your mailbox for a letter about your eligibility for the National Honor Society. 

There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, October 4th! 

See Mrs. Leone in Room 204 with any questions

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

Model UN will be having their first meeting on September 11, after school in the Cafeteria. New members are welcome!

The Badminton Club has its first meeting of the year in Rm 256 on Thursday 9/12. The meeting will run until 3:15 and we hope to get outside to play, so bring racquets if you have them. We have a new google classroom - please join with code: avgaize

The Outing Club is excited to announce that our first hike will be held on Sunday, October 6th. We will be hiking in Giuffrida Park in Meriden. If you would like to join us please pick up a permission slip from Ms. Andrews (Rm 264) or Mrs. Lynch (Rm 254). Both permission slips and payments are due by September 25th. You can also print the permission slip from the Outing Club Google classroom. If you haven't joined yet please do so at code: 4tcoiwm

Interested in working with clay? Want to try using a potter's wheel? Try Clay Club! We meet weekly starting this Thursday 2-3:30 in Room 6. Can't make it this week? - no problem, join our google classroom (nxcf56d) for updates.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

College Visits to the Career Center will start on Monday, September 16th and take place frequently until early November. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may register in Naviance to attend. These are excused absences, but students must inform their teacher in advance to ensure they can miss class. College visits are about 30-45 minutes with an admissions counselor who will give a brief presentation and take questions from students. They are very helpful in the college search process. To see the list of visits and register, go to your Naviance home screen and find the What’s New section in the bottom right corner. See the original Ms. Carty B in the Career Center with questions.

Future Business Leaders of America or FBLA is ready to kick start the new year with their first meeting on September 25 at 2:10 in Annex Room 15. Here, students can learn about the club itself, activities for the upcoming year, and any new information. If you want to become a business leader or just learn more about what we do make sure to come to our informational meeting!

A local supply company is looking to hire a student for clerical work such as data entry, document scanning and answering phones. Hours are flexible and the position starts at minimum wage with the opportunity to revisit after 90 days. See the notice on the Part-Time jobs board in the Career Center. 

The New England Association of College Admissions Counselors will hold its Fall College Fair on Sunday, September 15th from 12-2 PM at Western New England University in Springfield, MA. For details and a list of the over 100 colleges attending, go to www.neacac.org and visit the College Fairs tab.

ATHLETICS:

The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. Players of all skill levels are welcome!  All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity. For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.

The girls swim team is looking for one to two responsible managers for the Fall season starting as soon as possible. Please see Mrs. McCullough in Room 127 by next Wed. 9/11 for details if interested.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention 11th & 12th Graders: Got a GPA of 3.75 or higher?

Check your mailbox for a letter about your eligibility for the National Honor Society. 

There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, October 4th! 

See Mrs. Leone in Room 204 with any questions

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

College Visits to the Career Center will start on Monday, September 16th and take place frequently until early November. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may register in Naviance to attend. These are excused absences, but students must inform their teacher in advance to ensure they can miss class. College visits are about 30-45 minutes with an admissions counselor who will give a brief presentation and take questions from students. They are very helpful in the college search process. To see the list of visits and register, go to your Naviance home screen and find the What’s New section in the bottom right corner. See the original Ms. Carty B in the Career Center with questions.

Future Business Leaders of America or FBLA is ready to kick start the new year with their first meeting on September 25 at 2:10 in Annex Room 15. Here, students can learn about the club itself, activities for the upcoming year, and any new information. If you want to become a business leader or just learn more about what we do make sure to come to our informational meeting!

A local supply company is looking to hire a student for clerical work such as data entry, document scanning and answering phones. Hours are flexible and the position starts at minimum wage with the opportunity to revisit after 90 days. See the notice on the Part-Time jobs board in the Career Center. 

The New England Association of College Admissions Counselors will hold its Fall College Fair on Sunday, September 15th from 12-2 PM at Western New England University in Springfield, MA. For details and a list of the over 100 colleges attending, go to www.neacac.org and visit the College Fairs tab.

ATHLETICS:

The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th.  Players of all skill levels are welcome!  All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity.  For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.

The girls swim team is looking for one to two responsible managers for the Fall season starting as soon as possible. Please see Mrs. McCullough in Room 127 by next Wed. 9/11 for details if interested.

Dance team tryouts are coming up. Join the coach for a preseason meeting September 10th 2:30-3:30 in the Rubber Room to learn more about the team.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Attention Seniors! Kickoff senior year with the traditional Senior Rock Signing! The Senior Rock Signing will take place on Friday, 9/6 during Period 6 lunch waves. On your way to the event, please exit through the Hall of Achievement and come to the Senior Rock to sign both the rock and the senior canvas. Celebrate all you have done the past three years with your fellow classmates by participating in this SW tradition!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

College Visits to the Career Center will start on Monday, September 16th and take place frequently until early November. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may register in Naviance to attend. These are excused absences, but students must inform their teacher in advance to ensure they can miss class. College visits are about 30-45 minutes with an admissions counselor who will give a brief presentation and take questions from students. They are very helpful in the college search process. To see the list of visits and register, go to your Naviance home screen and find the What’s New section in the bottom right corner. See Ms. Carty in the Career Center with questions.

A local supply company is looking to hire a student for clerical work such as data entry, document scanning and answering phones. Hours are flexible and the position starts at minimum wage with the opportunity to revisit after 90 days. See the notice on the Part-Time jobs board in the Career Center. 

The New England Association of College Admissions Counselors will hold its Fall College Fair on Sunday, September 15th from 12-2 PM at Western New England University in Springfield, MA. For details and a list of the over 100 colleges attending, go to www.neacac.org and visit the College Fairs tab.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Please be reminded that only students with a SWHS parking permit for the 2024-2025 school year can be parked in the SWHS or SWHS Annex parking lots. The permit MUST be affixed to the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus. If you do not have a permit you can park at Upper Duprey or Lower Duprey at no cost to you.

Attention Seniors! Kickoff senior year with the traditional Senior Rock Signing! The Senior Rock Signing will take place on Friday, 9/6 during Period 6 lunch waves. On your way to the event, please exit through the Hall of Achievement and come to the Senior Rock to sign both the rock and the senior canvas. Celebrate all you have done the past three years with your fellow classmates by participating in this SW tradition!

Attention 11th & 12th Graders: Got a GPA of 3.75 or higher?

Check your mailbox for a letter about your eligibility for the National Honor Society. 

There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, October 4th! 

See Mrs. Leone in Room 204 with any questions

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Science Olympiad team is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, September 5th, after school in Room 210. Anyone interested in STEM and competing in the Science Olympiad should attend this meeting. Please join Science Olympiad's Google Classroom with classroom code: nk3glcm.

Educators Rising is a new club for all students who are interested in pursuing a career in Education. The club is not just for future teachers. It is also intended for all students who would like to pursue a career in School Social Work, School Psychology, Guidance Counselor, Coaching, Library/Media Specialist, Special Education, a Paraeducator and many more.

There will be plenty of activities planned throughout the year as well as preparation for both State and National competitions! 

The 2025 National Competition is in Orlando, Florida!  You will also have the opportunity to volunteer after school in classrooms around the district with transportation provided.

Mrs. Doherty - the club advisor - will meet with club members once per week every Thursday after school from 2-3pm in the Child Development room in the Annex building.

All students in grades 9-12 who are interested in becoming future educators are invited.

The Google Classroom code is:  r m b g o e s and can be found on the clubs/activities link on the website. Hope to see you next Thursday in Room 55 in the Annex.

Attention 11th & 12th Graders: Got a GPA of 3.75 or higher?

Check your mailbox for a letter about your eligibility for the National Honor Society. 

ATHLETICS:

Dance team tryouts are coming up. Join the coach for a preseason meeting September 10th 2:30-3:30 in the Rubber Room to learn more about the team.

The girls swim team is looking for one to two responsible managers for the Fall season starting as soon as possible. Please see Mrs. McCullough in Room 127 by next Wed. 9/11 for details if interested.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Please be reminded that only students with a SWHS parking permit for the 2024-2025 school year can be parked in the SWHS or SWHS Annex parking lots. The permit MUST be affixed to the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus. If you do not have a permit you can park at Upper Duprey or Lower Duprey at no cost to you.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Science Olympiad team is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, September 5th, after school in Room 210. Anyone interested in STEM and competing in the Science Olympiad should attend this meeting. Please join Science Olympiad's Google Classroom with classroom code: nk3glcm.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Announcing Auditions for SWHS Fall Musical Legally Blonde!

Auditions are Sept 4th from 2-4pm in the SWHS Seminar Room and September 5th from 2-4pm in the SWHS Auditorium. Callbacks are on Sept 6th from 2-4pm in the SWHS Auditorium. Join the Google Classroom - bbpcvlt

The Teen Center will be open for High School students beginning Wednesday, September 11th, Join us at the Teen Center for snacks, games, and to chill with friends after school. We are open until 4:30pm or late bus pick up. 

Please be reminded that only students with a SWHS parking permit for the 2024-2025 school year can be parked in the SWHS or SWHS Annex parking lots. The permit MUST be affixed to the windshield of the vehicle parked on campus. If you do not have a permit you can park at Upper Duprey or Lower Duprey at no cost to you.

Attention 11th & 12th Graders: Got a GPA of 3.75 or higher?

Check your mailbox for a letter about your eligibility for the National Honor Society. 

There will be a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, October 4th! 

See Mrs. Leone in room 204 with any questions

Just a reminder that tomorrow 9/4 is picture day. If you would like to pre-order look for the QR code on the posters located on the bulletin boards.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  

The Hispanic Latino Student Alliance’s first meeting is on Wednesday, September 4th at 2:05 pm in Room AN 54. Join us as we plan our showcase design highlighting various influential Latinos. We will also prepare for our Hispanic Heritage Month Fair that will take place on October 10th! Join us as we celebrate and share the language and cultures of various Hispanic/Latino countries, and create a community in which Hispanic and Latino students feel comfortable sharing their culture. This club is open to all!

The 3 time state champion SWHS Science Olympiad team will have their first information meeting at 2:45 This coming Thursday. The informational meeting will be brief but there will be time to questions and thoughts on preparation for team tryouts. Location to be determined.

The Science Olympiad team is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, September 5th, after school in Room 210. Anyone interested in STEM and competing in Science Olympiad should attend this meeting. Please also join Science Olympiad's Google Classroom with classroom code: nk3glcm.

ATHLETICS:

Dance team tryouts are coming up. Join the coach for a preseason meeting September 10th 2:30-3:30 in the rubber room to learn more about the team.”