South WindsorHigh School

SCHOOL NEWS:

The South Windsor Teen Center is open for South Windsor High School Students to hang out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 4:30pm. We have a new policy in place for snacks. When you arrive, please sign in with your first and last name, you will be given 2 tickets to choose your free snacks. If you would like additional snacks they will be $1.00 for 2 snacks or $.50 cents for one.  

Most important: In order to receive a late bus pass from the Teen Center, you MUST be here before 2:30 and stay at the Teen Center until the late bus arrives here. There will no longer be exceptions to this rule. There is a Youth Council meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 5pm-6pm. Please come to the Teen Center to talk about volunteer opportunities, leadership skills and teamwork building. Join our Youth Council to make your dreams a reality.  

The National Honor Society will hold a midterm review session on Monday, January 13 from 2:00-4:00 in the Cafeteria. Join us for free tutoring on any subject for your midterms or come with friends for a quiet study space. Snacks will be provided.

Auditions for SWHS Spring Drama, Radium Girls, will be held this month. There will be an informational meeting at 2pm on Wednesday 1/15, with auditions and callbacks on Monday 1/27 and Wednesday 1/29, respectively. To get audition materials, please join the SWHS Drama google classroom using code: bbpcvlt 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: 

SAGA, the Sexuality and Gender Alliance, will meet Monday, January 13th, after school in Room 129.  

Mind's Eye will meet on Friday, January 10th, after school in Room 129.  

ATHLETICS:

Are you interested in playing boys lacrosse this spring? If so, please attend our offseason team lifts that will start this Saturday, January 12th, from 10-11am. Further information will be given out then. Please wear sneakers. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

Hey Bobcats! If your work is piling up and midterms are starting to stress you out, come to the Writing Center for help with your writing assignments! We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3 in Room 125 and 122B. See Mrs. Howard or Mr. Hawie with questions.

The National Honor Society will hold a midterm review session on Monday, January 13 from 2:00-4:00 in the Cafeteria. Join us for free tutoring on any subject for your midterms or come with friends for a quiet study space. Snacks will be provided.

Auditions for SWHS Spring Drama, Radium Girls, will be held this month. There will be an informational meeting at 2pm on Wednesday 1/15, with auditions and callbacks on Monday 1/27 and Wednesday 1/29, respectively. To get audition materials, please join the SWHS Drama google classroom using code: bbpcvlt 

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: 

The Water Launch Club will meet right after school on Thursday, January 9th in Annex Room 35. The Water Launch Club works with The Water Project,  a non-profit organization that raises money to provide clean and safe water across villages in Sub-Saharan Africa. We will be selecting leadership positions and deciding what we'll be doing for fundraisers this year. Come join us, and be a part of this life-changing club! Please see Daiwik Maddula or Mrs. Zaccardelli with any questions. Join our Google Classroom code: nkglssx

The Islamic Cultural Club will meet today, Wednesday January 8th, in Room 227 right after school. Snacks will be provided. See Mr. Ly in Room 227 or Alveena Shuha if you have questions.

South Windsor for the Local Kids is hosting a donation day fundraiser today from 10:30am-10pm at Shake Shake. All proceeds benefit the club dance drive. 

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Seniors – if you are planning to attend college next year, it’s time to think about scholarships! They are being updated or added to Naviance on a daily basis. Both the Big Y and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving scholarships are local and are due by the end of January. The Hartford Foundation offers a great program with access to dozens of scholarships, 2 of which are for South Windsor students only. Find scholarships in Naviance under the Colleges tab. Click on Scholarships & Money, and the Scholarship Search.

Another reminder to seniors – if you have recently received a college acceptance, full-time job offer, or enlisted in the military for next year, be sure to fill out the form in your Grade 12 Google Classroom. This news will be announced in our monthly newsletter and shared on the screens outside School Counseling and Main Lobby.

ATHLETICS:

Are you interested in playing boys lacrosse this spring? If so, please attend our offseason team lifts that will start this Saturday, January 12th, from 10-11am. Further information will be given out then. Please wear sneakers. 

SCHOOL NEWS:

The South Windsor Teen Center is open for South Windsor High School Students to hang out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We are open from 2pm to 4:30pm. We are putting a new policy in place for snacks. When you arrive, please sign in with your first and last name, you will be given 2 tickets to choose your free snacks. If you would like additional snacks they will be $1.00 for 2 snacks or $.50 cents for one.  

Most important: In order to receive a late bus pass from the Teen Center, you MUST be here before 2:30 and stay at the Teen Center until the late bus arrives here. There will no longer be exceptions to this rule.

We will also have a high school Youth Council meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 5pm-6pm. Please come to the Teen Center to talk about volunteer opportunities, leadership skills and teamwork building. Join our Youth Council to make your dreams a reality.  

We look forward to seeing you here at the Teen Center in 2025!

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: 

The Class of 2027 is hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle, 11 Cedar Avenue, South Windsor on January 7th from 4 to 9 pm.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:

Seniors – if you are planning to attend college next year, it’s time to start thinking about scholarships! They are being updated or added to Naviance on a daily basis right now. Ones to focus on – Big Y and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Both are local and are due by the end of January. The Hartford Foundation offers a great program with access to dozens of scholarships, 2 of which are for South Windsor students only. Find scholarships in Naviance under the Colleges tab. Click on Scholarships & Money, and the Scholarship Search.

Another reminder to seniors – if you have recently received a college acceptance, full-time job offer, or enlisted in the military for next year, be sure to fill out the form in your Grade 12 Google Classroom. This news will be announced in our monthly newsletter and shared on the screens outside School Counseling and Main Lobby.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Welcome back from break, Bobcats! Are you finding your work is piling up and midterms are starting to stress you out? Come to the Writing Center for help with your writing assignments! We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3 in Room 125 and 122B. See Mrs. Howard or Mr. Hawie with questions.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: 

The Water Launch Club will meet right after school on Thursday, January 9th in Annex Room 35. The Water Launch Club works with a non-profit organization called The Water Project, to raise money to provide clean and safe water across villages in Sub-Saharan Africa. We will be selecting leadership positions and deciding what we'll be doing for fundraisers this year. Come join us, and be a part of this life-changing club!  Please see Daiwik Maddula or Mrs. Zaccardelli with any questions. Join our Google Classroom code: nkglssx