All locker slips must be turned in to the Main Office by this Friday. Please stop by the Main Office to notify us if you have a problem with your locker so we can help. If you did not receive your locker slip, we have that too.
Science Olympiad will have its first meeting on Thursday, September 13 at 2:10pm in Room 210. If you are interested in science and technology and love to compete, come out and learn about being a part of one of the best Science Olympiad teams in the state.
The Teen Center will open on Wednesday, September 12. Since it is the start of a new school year, permission slips are needed. Visit the Teen Center to pick one up or download it from our website. Looking forward to seeing old and new friends.
Students interested in joining our literary magazine, Mind's Eye, should come to our first meeting of the year on Thursday September 20 right after school in Room 129. We are looking for both new and returning members. Any questions, please see Ms. Flachsbart in Room 129.
If you didn’t get a chance to speak to the 4th R Program about open positions when they visited on Friday, you can still get information and an application in the Career Center.
Seniors – college visits start in the Career Center next Monday, September 17. As of now, almost 70 colleges, universities and technical programs have appointments to come to South Windsor High School and more are scheduled every day. This is YOUR opportunity to learn about a school that interests you, interact with the person who will likely read your application, and ask your specific questions. Check the “What’s New” section on your Naviance homepage for a complete list of schools. If you need help seeing the schedule or registering for a visit, please see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center.
The football team is looking for volunteers to help film the varsity football games, if interested, please see Coach Hodge in Room 126.
Anyone interesting in camping with the Outing Club? If you are, the first trip is September 22-23. Please see Ms. Andrews in Room 234C or Mrs. Lynch in Room 254 for permission slips. Forms and payment are due TOMORROW.
The Strategy Club will have its first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 13 at 2:05pm in Room 146. New and old members are welcome to drop in for board games, card games, and role playing. At Strategy Club we believe there's a game for everyone. Come to Room 146 on Thursday to find your game.
The T-Wrecks Steppers will be holding an informational meeting for returning members on Wednesday, September 12 at 2:00pm in Room 201. Interested in seeing what we are all about or joining? Come to our first practice Monday, September 17 at 2:00pm in the Rubber Room or see Mrs. Field in Room 201 for info.
The UCONN Early College Experience Courses for this year are AP Lit, Modern Western Traditions, AP Econ, Classical Mythology, Latin IV, Environmental Science, Marine Science and AP Physics 1. ECE is a program where students take UConn classes while at SWHS and receive college credit good at UConn as well as almost every other college in the country. College Credit is only received if you sign up correctly. The LATE Application deadline is September 14, and the LATE Enrollment deadline is September 28. There is an extra $25 fee during this time period for all classes except AP Econ and Classical Mythology. Please see UConn’s website or Mr. Wry for more details.
Athletic News:
The Girls' Varsity Soccer team got off to a fast start Friday with a 7-0 drubbing of East Hartford. Julia Sarra, Ella Manning, Taylor Patitucci, Leah LePage, Lindsay Fishman and Rachel Drouin all scored. Alyssa Millerd and Nicole Grasso had nice defensive games, while Maria Galley and Chloe Lucia combined for the shutout. Next up for the Bobcats is Manchester today.