SCHOOL NEWS:
During the week of March 27th, the library will be closed to study halls at various times throughout the day due to class reservations. Please check the library signs for specific periods.
Please consider nominating a Staff or Faculty member for Staffulty of the Month. Students can nominate faculty and staff for the Staffulty of the Month award. This is someone you feel demonstrates kindness, understanding, encouragement, and more through this school year. Nominations will be reviewed by Student Council officers. Two Staff members will be selected every month. They will be recognized at monthly faculty meetings and on the school website. Please be school appropriate with your nominations. You can nominate a Staff or faculty member on your class Google Classroom page. Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!
The Junior Class will be hosting a fundraiser at a local sandwich shop on Pleasant Valley Road between April 2nd and April 8th. All money will go towards Junior Prom. Please come out and support our class--mention that you are supporting the SWHS Class of 2024 so that we can get the proceeds! See a Junior class officer with questions.
Attention all SWHS students! Student Council is hosting Trivia Night on March 31st at 6 p.m. All students, teachers and staff are welcome to join and participate! Cost per competitor is $5. You can compete with a team of up to 5 people. 1st place will get a $200 gift card to Sakura, 2nd place will get $100 to Oakland Pizza and 3rd place will get $50 to DQ! There will be tons of raffles, too throughout the night. Look out for lunch wave sign ups starting on March 27th. We can't wait for you to join us! Reach out to Ms. Ullinger with any questions!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
In honor of Women's History Month, the Black Student Alliance and Unified for Underprivileged Girls will be hosting a Women's Fair on Wednesday, March 29th at 2:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. All students are invited to an interactive experience where they are able to be inspired and empowered by women that are making a positive impact in their respective careers. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
The next Italian Club meeting is on Wednesday, April 5th right after school in Room 105. We'll be cooking and eating 4 different pasta and sauce recipes, salad, and bruschetta. All are welcome, but space is limited, so save your spot by bringing $5 to Mrs. Zaccardelli in Room 226.
The Environmental Club is selling flowering bulbs to support the purchase of 2 trees which will be planted on school grounds. See Mrs. Eitel in Room 206 to purchase the bulbs from 3/10 to 4/10.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Any Grade 10 student who would like to be considered for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program, known as “RYLA”, can see Mrs. Carty in the Career Center to learn about how to apply. RYLA is a one day workshop on June 3rd during which students hear from a motivational speaker, participate in a roundtable discussion, and learn about the value of teamwork. South Windsor High School will select 2 students from the sophomore class to represent our community at the event.
Seniors – if you have recently been accepted into college or trade school, enlisted in the military, or made an employment plan for after graduation, please fill out the Google form in your Senior classroom. You may fill it out multiple times for as many acceptances as you receive. Submitting this form allows your good news to be shared on the screen outside of School Counseling and in our monthly newsletter. We would love to celebrate and announce your accomplishments! You can also scan the QR code in the main lobby display case or on the flier outside School Counseling.