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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


The Indian Dance Club will hold a meeting on February 8, 2024 right after school in Room 227. Please see Mr. Ly or Yogita Bhuvana if you have questions. Join Google class code: brim7lp


Join the Jewish American Heritage Club today in Room 105 from 2:15-3:00 as we celebrate Tu B’shevat (pronounced TOO BIS SHVAHT)! We will make charcuterie boards and plant parsley. Join classroom code bofyc7h



Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 31, 2024 at 1:29 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Students and Staff - come support the Writing Center! Join us at a local fresh sandwich shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm-7pm. The Writing Center benefits all students by providing writing help from peer tutors.


The 9th Grade Class will be selling Class of 2027 T-Shirts from Tuesday, January 30th to Monday, February 12th. Short sleeve shirts are $20.95 and long sleeve shirts are $25.95. Show your support and buy one now! We will wear them on spirit days. All t-shirts will be delivered to Mrs. Barrett in Annex Room 12. There will be an announcement when they come in. Look on Instagram and the high school homepage for the store post! See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


Join the Jewish American Heritage Club on Thursday Feb 1st in Room 105 from 2:15-3:00 as we celebrate Tu B’shevat (pronounced TOO BIS SHVAHT)! We will be making charcuterie boards and planting parsley. Join classroom code bofyc7h


The Black Student Alliance is hosting a bake sale at the home boys’ basketball games on Friday, February 2nd and Monday, February 5th. Come enjoy some yummy treats while supporting a great cause and cheering our team.


The Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity home boys basketball games this Friday, February 2nd. Bring 2 canned goods for free admission.



Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Students and Staff - come support the Writing Center! Come to a local fresh sandwich shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm-7pm. The Writing Center benefits all students by providing writing help from peer tutors.


The 9th Grade Class will be selling Class of 2027 T-Shirts from Tuesday, January 30th to Monday, February 12th. Short sleeve shirts are $20.95 and long sleeve shirts are $25.95. Show your support and buy one now! We will wear them on spirit days. All t-shirts will be delivered to Mrs. Barrett in Annex Room 12. There will be an announcement when they come in. Look on Instagram and the high school homepage for the store post! See Mrs. Barrett with any questions. 


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


Join the Jewish American Heritage Club on Thursday Feb 1st in Room 105 from 2:15-3:00 as we celebrate Tu B’shevat (pronounced TOO-BIS-SHVAHT)! We will be making charcuterie boards and planting parsley. Join classroom code bofyc7h


The Black Student Alliance is hosting a bake sale at the home boys’ basketball games on Friday, February 2nd and Monday, February 5th. Come enjoy some yummy treats while supporting a great cause and cheering our team.


The Student Council is hosting a canned food drive at the JV and Varsity home boys basketball games this Friday, February 2nd. Bring 2 canned goods for free admission.


Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 29, 2024 at 1:24 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Students and Staff - come support the Writing Center! Come to a local fresh sandwich shop on Sullivan Avenue on Wednesday, January 31 from 4pm-7pm. The Writing Center benefits all students by providing writing help from peer tutors.


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


There will be a mandatory meeting for the Travel Club for all students and at least 1 parent/guardian on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in the South Windsor High School Cafeteria. Please contact Señora Ruiz if you are not able to attend.


Unified Theater’s first meeting is after school on Thursday, February 8th. Join us in Room 144 for snacks, games and an opportunity to meet new people and learn more about this awesome club.



Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 26, 2024 at 11:39 AM
  

January 26, 2024


SCHOOL NEWS:


Help support the SWHS Writing Center by joining us at a local sandwich shop on Wednesday 1/31 from 4-7pm.  All proceeds will go back to the writing center and be used for the purchase of swag and giveaways. 


Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 25, 2024 at 1:37 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Help support the SWHS Writing Center by joining us at a local sandwich shop on Wednesday 1/31 from 4-7pm.  All proceeds will go back to the writing center and be used for the purchase of swag and giveaways. 


Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will take place on January 24 and 25.  You must present your Capstone in January. In order to present, your written work must be turned into your advisor's Google Classroom by Friday, January 12th. You then need to fill out the Google Form on the Capstone Website so we know you are ready to present and can reserve you a time slot.  Reach out to your adviser if you have questions.


Students and staff come out to a local sandwich shop on Wednesday 1/31 from 4-7pm to support the school writing center. All proceeds will go back to the writing center and be used for the purchase of swag and giveaways. 


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


There will be a mandatory meeting for the Travel Club for all students and at least 1 parent/guardian on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in the South Windsor High School Cafeteria. Please contact Señora Ruiz if you are not able to attend.


Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 19, 2024 at 12:15 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in participation in the Spring Play today at 2:15 in the auditorium.  Actors, prop people, costume people, tech people and set people are all needed.  We hope to see you today at 2:15.


It’s volleyball tournament time!! The annual South Windsor for the Local Kids Volleyball Tournament is on February 9th at 7pm in the main gym. Make a team with 8 - 10 people (max of 3 volleyball players) and it’s $10 per player. Today is the last day to sign up during lunch waves in the café. 

                                                                                                                      

This week's tip from the Writing Center: Talking out your ideas before writing can help you get past that "stuck" feeling of not being sure where to start. For more help on your writing, stop by the Writing Center. We are open in Room 136 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-3pm. Appointments are available on our website or by drop-in.


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


Bobcats Robotics will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Jan 21st at a pizza restaurant at 285 East Center Street in Manchester. Dine in or takeout from 5pm to 9 pm and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to SWHS Robotics Club.


COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:


The South Windsor Dollars for Scholars application portal opens for the Class of 2024 on Sunday, January 21st. This is a generous scholarship program with numerous opportunities for students who live in or attend school in the town of South Windsor. Students will fill out one application that matches them to a number of scholarships. The scholarships have a wide variety of criteria, so any student planning to attend college should consider applying. To find the portal link, search the Naviance scholarship database for “Dollars for Scholars”. Be sure to read ALL application instructions before you begin. The portal closes on March 15th.


Any senior who has a college acceptance, military enlistment, full-time job offer or other plan for after graduation can share their good news through the Google Form posted in your ‘Class of 2024’ Classroom. These announcements will be featured on the television screens outside School Counseling and in the Main Lobby and will also be featured in the next month’s Counseling and Career Connection newsletter. You may fill the form out multiple times as new acceptances and opportunities come in.


Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Need help with studying for midterm exams? Join the free NHS exam review sessions held on 1/18 for help with any of your tests. We'll be meeting in the cafeteria from 2-3pm and snacks will be provided.


It’s volleyball tournament time!! The annual South Windsor for the Local Kids Volleyball Tournament is on February 9th at 7pm in the main gym. Make a team with 8 - 10 people (max of 3 volleyball players) and it’s $10 per player. You can get the sign up sheet during the lunch waves this week, January 16 - 19th at a table in the café. At the tournament there will be food and prizes too, and the winner of the grand tournament will win a big prize! Sign up quickly because only the first 16 teams will be taken. Sign ups are due by Jan 19th.


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


Bobcats Robotics will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Jan 21st at a pizza restaurant at 285 East Center Street in Manchester. Dine in or takeout from 5pm to 9 pm and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to SWHS Robotics Club. 


Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 17, 2024 at 1:16 PM
  

SCHOOL NEWS:


Attention Seniors: the final wave of Capstone presentations will take place on January 23 and 24.  You must present your Capstone in January.  In order to present, your written work must be turned into your advisor's Google Classroom by Friday, January 12th.  You then need to fill out the Google Form on the Capstone Website so we know you are ready to present and can reserve you a time slot.  Reach out to your adviser if you have questions.


Need help studying for midterm exams? Join the free NHS exam review sessions held on 1/11 and 1/18 for help with any of your tests. We'll be meeting in the cafeteria from 2-3pm and snacks will be provided.


It’s volleyball tournament time!! The annual South Windsor for the Local Kids Volleyball Tournament is on February 9th at 7pm in the main gym. Make a team with 8 - 10 people (max of 3 volleyball players) and it’s $10 per player. You can get the sign up sheet during the lunch waves this week, January 16 - 19th at a table in the cafe. At the tournament there will be food and prizes too, and the winner of the grand tournament will win a big prize! Sign up quickly because only the first 16 teams will be taken. Sign ups are due by Jan 19th.


CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:  


The next Italian Club meeting is Wednesday, January 17th right after school in Annex Room 35.  We will learn to play an Italian card game called Scopa and have snacks.  Everyone is welcome and there is NO COST for this meeting!


There will be a mandatory meeting for the Travel Club for all students and at least 1 parent/guardian on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM in the South Windsor High School Cafeteria. Please contact Señora Ruiz if you are not able to attend.


Bobcats Robotics will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Jan 21st at a pizza restaurant at 285 E Center Street in Manchester. Dine in or takeout from 5pm to 9 pm and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to SWHS Robotics Club. 

Posted by spoinelli  On Jan 12, 2024 at 11:38 AM
  
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