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The South Windsor Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) will meet TODAY, Friday, May 28th at 2:15 p.m. We'll be making some plans for next year, as well as planning our Pride celebrations, so we'd love to have you there! Google Classroom code to join: q2rrd6q. Contact Mrs. Stodd Knapp in room 148 with any questions! 

 
Attention Seniors: PLEASE help Ms. Festi pronounce your name correctly at Graduation! From the FlipGrid assignment link in your Class of 2021 Google Classroom page, please upload a video of how to say your first, middle and last name. Thank you very much and can’t wait to celebrate your graduation at Dunkin’ Park!
 
MONDAY is the last day to buy your yearbook!! Don’t miss your opportunity. This year will go down in history! Any orders beginning June 1st will go on a waitlist and are on a first come, first serve basis. Be sure to order your yearbook now!  
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1037222/South-Windsor-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020070704173214090/CATALOG_SHOP/          

Attention any student who missed the World Language Induction Ceremony: the make-up date is Tuesday, June 1st at 2:15 p.m. in room 231.  
 
Do you have gently used clothes, shoes or stuffed animals that you would like to donate to a good cause? SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts is collecting items for a Savers fundraiser. Drop off at 630 Avery Street on Saturday, May 29th from noon to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, June 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks for supporting SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts!
 
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having their last fundraiser of the year on Thursday, June 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at a local Italian ice cream shop. Come out and show your support! All proceeds will be donated to underprivileged pen pals in Kenya. Come join us!
 
Seniors: Please be sure to complete your Graduation-Final Transcript Survey. This information provides School Counseling with a helpful overview of college application outcomes, but it also indicates where your final transcript should be sent or what your other post-graduation plans may be. To access the survey, log-in to Naviance, go to About Me, My Surveys, Surveys Not Started, and then open the Graduation-Final Transcript Survey.
 
Congratulations to Mrs. Lang for being selected as an Excite Award recipient from the MIT School of Engineering's Lemelson Foundation!! The Excite Award is given annually to up to 25 K-12 educators across the United States in recognition of their exemplary work facilitating project-based programs in their schools. 

If you have ever wondered what your neighborhood would look like from the sky or have been curious about airplanes or being a pilot, you may want to check out the Young Eagles Rally at Meriden-Markham Airport on Saturday, June 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants will take a FREE flight and see what real pilots do. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and you can register at the event. If you would like to see a flyer with more details, please stop by the Career Center and look on the bulletin board marked “Programs and Events”.
 
Seniors: Two new scholarships are now available! The South Windsor Soccer Club Scholarship is open to former members of the soccer club who would like to continue their education next year. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded, and applications are due Wednesday, June 16th. The Red Sox Service Scholarship is for seniors who make an impact through service in their community. There will be multiple $1,000 scholarship winners who will be invited to attend a game at Fenway Park. The application is due Friday, June 25th. Both opportunities are listed in Naviance in the scholarship database.
Posted by Guest  On May 28, 2021 at 7:27 AM
  
The Japanese Club will meet TODAY at 2:00 p.m. We will explore famous tourist sights all around Japan, and learn how to ask for directions when traveling. Also, we will review the traditional Japanese foods and how to order food in Japan. The online code is wt4upbd. All are welcome.

The South Windsor Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) will meet virtually tomorrow, Friday, May 28th at 2:15 p.m. We'll be making some plans for next year, as well as planning our Pride celebrations, so we'd love to have you there! Google Classroom code to join: q2rrd6q. Contact Mrs. Stodd Knapp in room 148 with any questions! 
 
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having their last fundraiser of the year on Thursday, June 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at a local Italian ice cream shop. Come out and show your support! All proceeds will be donated to underprivileged pen pals in Kenya. Come join us!

Attention parents and students! This year was full of memorable moments, and what better way to remember this important time than with your very own yearbook! This year will go down in history, so buy your yearbook today for just $75 before Monday, May 31st!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1037222/South-Windsor-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020070704173214090/CATALOG_SHOP/

FBLA is hosting a fun virtual Jeopardy event on Thursday, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. It’s free and the top winners will receive a gift card! Join our classroom at dt5v6nm. For more information please see Mrs. Barrett.

Attention any student who missed the World Language Induction Ceremony: the make-up date is Tuesday, June 1st at 2:15 p.m. in room 231.  
 
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Last Friday, Girls Track and Field won their meet against East Catholic. First place finishes went to Erin Stephens in hurdles, Candace Walsh in the 100, Sidney Montana in the 200, Maddie Hathorn in pole vault, Maya Hathorn in long jump, Katelyn Baumgartner in high jump, Bridget Carroll in triple jump, Abby Weiner in javelin and shot put, Sarah Cadman in discus, the 4X800 team of Cora Brownbill, Grace Smith, Katelyn Drenga, and Rhianna O'Meara, and the 4X100 team of Sidney Montana, Amanda Walsh, Candace Walsh, and Katelyn Baumgartner.
Posted by Guest  On May 27, 2021 at 7:28 AM
  
 
Juniors! It’s time to get your Capstone Project thought process rolling. Please have your Capstone Proposal submitted to your adviser by this Friday, May 28th. If you have any questions, please see the Capstone page on the SWHS website or check in with your adviser.
  
The Japanese Club will meet this Thursday, online, at 2:00 p.m. We will explore famous tourist sights all around Japan, and learn how to ask for directions when traveling. Also, we will review the traditional Japanese foods and how to order food in Japan. The online code is wt4upbd. All are welcome.

Do you have gently used clothes, shoes or stuffed animals that you would like to donate to a good cause? SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts is collecting items for a Savers fundraiser. Drop off at 630 Avery Street on Saturday, May 29th from noon to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, June 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks for supporting SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts!

Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having an apparel fundraiser! Use the link below and/or the link listed on the Unified for Unprivileged girls website to purchase your items and support our club! All proceeds will be donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya. Our online store is open until the end of May! Contact Olivia Liegl for more details.
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/unified-for-underprivileged-girls-306439?_k=5lfcn6

ATHLETIC NEWS:
Last Friday, Girls Track and Field won their meet against East Catholic. First place finishes went to Erin Stephens in hurdles, Candace Walsh in the 100, Sidney Montana in the 200, Maddie Hathorn in pole vault, Maya Hathorn in long jump, Katelyn Baumgartner in high jump, Bridget Carroll in triple jump, Abby Weiner in javelin and shot put, Sarah Cadman in discus, the 4X800 team of Cora Brownbill, Grace Smith, Katelyn Drenga, and Rhianna O'Meara, and the 4X100 team of Sidney Montana, Amanda Walsh, Candace Walsh, and Katelyn Baumgartner.
Posted by Guest  On May 26, 2021 at 7:38 AM
  
 
Each year SWHS students vote on a staff member yearbook dedication. We are proud to announce that this year’s yearbook is dedicated to…. https://youtu.be/VpWCgFO7erk
A friendly reminder to purchase your yearbook by next Monday, May 31st! 

Juniors! It’s time to get your Capstone Project thought process rolling. Please have your Capstone Proposal submitted to your adviser by this Friday, May 28th. If you have any questions, please see the Capstone page on the SWHS website or check in with your adviser.
  
The Japanese Club will meet this Thursday, online, at 2:00 p.m. We will explore famous tourist sights all around Japan, and learn how to ask for directions when traveling. Also, we will review the traditional Japanese foods and how to order food in Japan. The online code is  wt4upbd. All are welcome.

Attention parents and students! This year was full of memorable moments, and what better way to remember this important time than with your very own yearbook! This year will go down in history, so buy your yearbook today for just $75 before Monday, May 31st!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1037222/South-Windsor-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020070704173214090/CATALOG_SHOP/
           
FBLA is hosting a fun virtual Jeopardy Event on Thursday, June 3rd at 4:00 p.m. It’s free and the top winners will receive a gift card! Join our classroom at dt5v6nm. For more information please see Mrs. Barrett.
Posted by Guest  On May 25, 2021 at 7:34 AM
  
 
Each year SWHS students vote on a staff member yearbook dedication. We are proud to announce that this year’s yearbook is dedicated to….  https://youtu.be/VpWCgFO7erk A friendly reminder to purchase your yearbook by next Monday, May 31st! 

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Students of the Month for April: Amy DeGrandi, Ryan Duong, Collin Grip, Georgeos Karagiannis, Rasia Khaled, Jaiden Libow, Amanda Perras, Janayah Rosa, and Anas Zuhir.

Juniors! It’s time to get your Capstone Project thought process rolling. Please have your Capstone Proposal submitted to your adviser by this Friday, May 28th. If you have any questions, please see the Capstone page on the SWHS website or check in with your adviser.
  
The Japanese Club will meet this Thursday, online, at 2:00 p.m. We will explore  famous tourist sights all around Japan, and learn how to ask for directions when traveling. Also, we will review the traditional Japanese foods and how to order food in Japan. The online code is wt4upbd. All are welcome.

Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having an apparel fundraiser! Use the link below and/or the link listed on the Unified for Unprivileged girls website to purchase your items and support our club! All proceeds will be donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya. Our online store is open until the end of May! Contact Olivia Liegl for more details.
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/unified-for-underprivileged-girls-306439?_k=5lfcn6

ATHLETIC NEWS:
The Boys Tennis Team finished out their regular season with a victory over East Catholic!
Winning for the Bobcats were Jonathan Huot & Rahul Mahesh, Matthew Chin and Kevin Joseph in Singles and Sri Sripada and Trinay Harraharan & Noah Marques & Suri Singaravelu in Doubles. The Bobcats finished their season with a record of 12 wins and 4 losses and are very excited to play in the State Tournament next weekend!
Posted by Guest  On May 24, 2021 at 7:43 AM
  
Each year SWHS students vote on a staff member yearbook dedication. We are proud to announce that this year’s yearbook is dedicated to….https://youtu.be/VpWCgFO7erk
A friendly reminder to purchase your yearbook by Monday, May 31st! 

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Students of the Month for April: Amy DeGrandi, Ryan Duong, Collin Grip, Georgeos Karagiannis, Rasia Khaled, Jaiden Libow, Amanda Perras, Janayah Rosa, and Anas Zuhir.

Juniors! It’s time to get your Capstone Project thought process rolling. Please have your Capstone Proposal submitted to your adviser by next Friday, May 28th. If you have any questions, please see the Capstone page on the SWHS website or check in with your adviser.  

Attention parents and students! This year was full of memorable moments, and what better way to remember this important time than with your very own yearbook! This year will go down in history, so buy your yearbook today for just $75 before May 31st!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1037222/South-Windsor-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020070704173214090/CATALOG_SHOP/
           
Do you have gently used clothes, shoes or stuffed animals that you would like to donate to a good cause? SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts is collecting items for a Savers fundraiser. Drop off at 630 Avery Street on Saturday, May 29th from noon to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, June 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks for supporting SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts!

Seniors: Please be sure to complete your Graduation-Final Transcript Survey. This information provides School Counseling with a helpful overview of college application outcomes, but it also indicates where your final transcript should be sent or what your other post-graduation plans may be. To access the survey, log-in to Naviance, go to About Me, My Surveys, Surveys Not Started, and then open the Graduation-Final Transcript Survey.
 
ATHLETIC NEWS:

Last Friday Girls Track and Field competed in the JI Invitational against 18 other schools. Abby Weiner took first place in the javelin and Erin Dunn took third place in the pole vault. On Tuesday, the team won their duel meet against East Hartford. First place finishes went to Grace Smith in the 800, Kaitlyn Dempsky in the mile, Katelyn Drenga in the two mile, Erin Stephens in 300 hurdles, Abby Weiner in discus and javelin, Katelyn Baumgartner in high jump, Erin Dunn in pole vault, and the 4x800 team of Katelyn Drenga, Abby Grohs, Rhianna O'Meara, and Grace Smith.

The Boys Tennis Team took on Tolland and won with a convincing 7-0 victory with straight sets in every match. Winning for the Bobcats were Jonathan Huot and Rahul Mahesh, Matthew Chin and Kevin Joseph in Singles and Vrishab Murali & Anthony Chen, Sri Sripada & Trinay Harraharan and Noah Marques & Tom Augustine in Doubles. The team has a record of 11 wins and 4 losses and is looking to close out their regular season with one more win Friday versus East Catholic - Great Job Bobcats!!
Posted by Guest  On May 21, 2021 at 7:28 AM
  
 
The Japanese Club will meet TODAY at 2:30 p.m. online. We will learn names of sushi and other Japanese foods, and how to order in a restaurant. The classroom code is wt4upbd. All are welcome.
 
Each year SWHS students vote on a staff member yearbook dedication. We are proud to announce that this year’s yearbook is dedicated to…. https://youtu.be/VpWCgFO7erk
A friendly reminder to purchase your yearbook by Monday, May 31st! 
  
ATHLETIC NEWS:
Last Friday Girls Track and Field competed in the JI Invitational against 18 other schools. Abby Weiner took first place in the javelin and Erin Dunn took third place in the pole vault. On Tuesday, the team won their duel meet against East Hartford. First place finishes went to Grace Smith in the 800, Kaitlyn Dempsky in the mile, Katelyn Drenga in the two mile, Erin Stephens in 300 hurdles, Abby Weiner in discus and javelin, Katelyn Baumgartner in high jump, Erin Dunn in pole vault, and the 4x800 team of Katelyn Drenga, Abby Grohs, Rhianna O'Meara, and Grace Smith.

The Boys Tennis Team took on Tolland and won with a convincing 7-0 victory with straight sets in every match. Winning for the Bobcats were Jonathan Huot and Rahul Mahesh, Matthew Chin and Kevin Joseph in Singles And Vrishab Murali & Anthony Chen, Sri Sripada & Trinay Harraharan and Noah Marques & Tom Augustine in Doubles. The team has a record of 11 wins and 4 losses and is looking to close out their regular season with one more win Friday versus East Catholic - Great Job Bobcats!
Posted by Guest  On May 20, 2021 at 7:40 AM
  
 
The Japanese Club will meet this Thursday, May 20th online. We will explore traditional Japanese food and clothes. The classroom code is wt4upbd. All are welcome.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Students of the Month for April: Amy DeGrandi, Ryan Duong, Collin Grip, Georgeos Karagiannis, Rasia Khaled, Jaiden Libow, Amanda Perras, Janayah Rosa, Anas Zuhir

Friendly Reminder: TOMORROW, Thursday, May 20th is the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Testing Day for 11th graders. Eleventh graders should arrive by 7:15 a.m. and bring a charged Chromebook and Chromebook charger to the test. ALL other students will have a late arrival and should arrive at school by 10:05 a.m. Dismissal is at 2:00 p.m. Any seniors who are not attending the Senior Outing are expected to attend class as well. For more information please see the website under Messages from the Principal.

Do you have gently used clothes, shoes or stuffed animals that you would like to donate to a good cause? SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts is collecting items for a Savers fundraiser. Drop off at 630 Avery Street on Saturday, May 29th from noon to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, June 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks for supporting SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts!

Attention Seniors who were eligible to take a language assessment for the Seal of Biliteracy. You must use the credentials shared with you via a Google Classroom Assignment in April to fully complete all sections of the test by Friday. Email Mrs. Stoj with any questions. 
 
Seniors attending the outing TOMORROW, Thursday, May 20th should arrive at the school for 7:30 a.m. We will meet outside the school in front of the main lobby. Bus assignments will be posted outside the school. Once you find your bus number, please line up in front of your assigned bus. More specific information will be posted to Google Classroom. 
 
Female students in the junior class are invited to submit a letter of intent and a resume to the local chapter of PEO, an international women’s philanthropic educational organization, for their Star Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Interested students can see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for more information or search the Naviance scholarship database for the PEO Star Scholarship.
 
ATHLETIC NEWS:
The Boys Tennis Team celebrated Senior Day by having all the seniors in the varsity lineup and coming away with a decisive 7-0 win vs. Bristol Eastern. Winning for the Bobcats were Jonathan Huot, Rahul Mahesh, Jack Kronenwetter and Matthew Chin at Singles and Vrishab Murali & Anthony Chen, Aidan Kieft & Keshav Ramesh & Manav Surti and Andrew Kotait at doubles. Thanks to the underclassmen who did a great job of planning a Senior Celebration that the Seniors will never forget. The Bobcats record is currently 10 wins and 4 losses with 2 matches left. The next match is Wednesday at Tolland.
Posted by Guest  On May 19, 2021 at 7:26 AM
  
 
The Japanese Club will meet this Thursday, May 20th online. We will explore traditional Japanese food and clothes. The classroom code is  wt4upbd. All are welcome.
 
Friendly Reminder: Thursday, May 20th is the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Testing Day for 11th graders. Eleventh graders should arrive by 7:15 a.m. and bring a charged chromebook and chromebook charger to the test. ALL other students will have a late arrival and should arrive at school by 10:05 a.m. Dismissal is at 2:00 p.m. Any seniors who are not attending the Senior Outing are expected to attend class as well. For more information please see the website under Messages from the Principal.
 
Juniors! It’s time to get your Capstone Project thought process rolling. Please have your Capstone Proposal submitted to your adviser by Friday, May 28th. If you have any questions, please see the Capstone page on the SWHS website or check in with your adviser.  
 
Unified for Underprivileged Girls is having an apparel fundraiser! Use the link below and/or the link listed on the Unified for Unprivileged girls website to purchase your items and support our club! All proceeds will be donated to underprivileged girls in Kenya. Our online store is open until the end of May! Contact Olivia Liegl for more details.
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/unified-for-underprivileged-girls-306439?_k=5lfcn6

Attention Seniors who were eligible to take a language assessment for the Seal of Biliteracy. You must use the credentials shared with you via a Google Classroom Assignment in April to fully complete all sections of the test by Friday. Email Mrs. Stoj with any questions. 

Seniors attending the outing THIS THURSDAY, May 20th should arrive at the school for 7:30 a.m. We will meet outside the school in front of the main lobby. Bus assignments will be posted outside the school. Once you find your bus number, please line up in front of your assigned bus. More specific information will be posted to Google Classroom. 
 
Female students in the junior class are invited to submit a letter of intent and a resume to the local chapter of PEO, an international women’s philanthropic educational organization, for their Star Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Interested students can see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for more information or search the Naviance scholarship database for the PEO Star Scholarship.
 
ATHLETIC NEWS:
The Boys Tennis Bobcats continued their winning streak with a 6-1 victory versus Manchester. Winning for the Bobcats were Jonathan Huot, Matthew Chin and Kevin Joseph in Singles and Vrishab Murali & Anthony Chen, Sri Sripada & Trinay Harriharan and Aidan Keift & Jack Kronenwetter in Doubles. Our record is now 9 wins and 4 losses. Our next match is Tuesday where the Bobcats take on Bristol Eastern at home on our Senior Celebration Day. 
Posted by Guest  On May 18, 2021 at 7:34 AM
  

For the students interested in sharing their culture at Culture Night, there’s an information meeting TODAY at 2:30 p.m. The Culture Night Google classroom code is esqjo2w. 

 
Friendly Reminder: Thursday, May 20th is the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Testing Day for 11th graders. Eleventh graders should arrive by 7:15 a.m. and bring a charged chromebook and chromebook charger to the test. ALL other students will have a late arrival and should arrive at school by 10:05 a.m. Dismissal is at 2:00 p.m. Any seniors who are not attending the Senior Outing are expected to attend class as well. For more information please see the website under Messages from the Principal.
 
Attention parents and students! This year was full of memorable moments, and what better way to remember this important time than with your very own yearbook! This year will go down in history, so buy your yearbook today for just $75 before May 31st!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1037222/South-Windsor-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020070704173214090/CATALOG_SHOP/
           
Attention Seniors who were eligible to take a language assessment for the Seal of Biliteracy. 
You must use the credentials shared with you via a Google Classroom Assignment in April to fully complete all sections of the test by Friday. Email Mrs. Stoj with any questions. 
 
Clear out your closets for SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts! Collect your soft items (clothes, shoes, backpacks, and stuffed animals) and place in large plastic trash bags. Drop off at 630 Avery Street on Saturday, May 29th from 12pm to 5pm or Sunday, June 6th from 1pm to 5pm. Thanks for supporting SWHS Friends of the Performing Arts!

Seniors attending the outing THIS THURSDAY, May 20th should arrive at the school for 7:30 a.m. We will meet outside the school in front of the main lobby. Bus assignments will be posted outside the school. Once you find your bus number, please line up in front of your assigned bus. More specific information will be posted to Google Classroom. 
 
Seniors: Please be sure to complete your Graduation-Final Transcript Survey. This information provides School Counseling with a helpful overview of college application outcomes, but it also indicates where your final transcript should be sent or what your other post-graduation plans may be. To access the survey, log-in to Naviance, go to About Me, My Surveys, Surveys Not Started, and then open the Graduation-Final Transcript Survey.
 
Female students in the junior class are invited to submit a letter of intent and a resume to the local chapter of PEO, an international women’s philanthropic educational organization, for their Star Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Interested students can see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center for more information or search the Naviance scholarship database for the PEO Star Scholarship.
Posted by Guest  On May 17, 2021 at 7:35 AM
  
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