SCHOOL NEWS:
Support the Class of 2026 with a sweet treat at a local frozen yogurt shop located at 1500 Pleasant Valley Road on Wednesday, September 18th from 5pm-8pm. 20% of proceeds will go to the Class of 2026 when you mention us at checkout.
September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions, diverse cultures, and histories of Latinx and Hispanic communities. The library media center has a large collection of books about Latinx and Hispanic teen experiences. Check out our amazing books in the library today!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, SAGA, will hold its first meeting on Monday September 16th after school from 2-3 in Room 129.
Interested in working with clay? Want to try using a potter's wheel? Try Clay Club! We meet weekly starting this Thursday 2-3:30 in Room 6. Can't make it this week? - no problem, join our google classroom (nxcf56d) for updates.
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club is getting ready for another great year of prevention, programs and outreach. If you are interested in getting involved with planning activities that highlight making good choices, then consider joining the SADD Club. More info about our 1st meeting will be posted soon, but if you are interested in learning about the club join the 24-25 Classroom with code: ajzqpsw
The SADD Club would like to invite any Juniors or Seniors, who have been ACTIVE participants in the club for at least the last 2 years, to attend an informational meeting about current leadership opportunities. We will meet in the main HS LOBBY on Thursday, September 12th. Choose the time that works best for your schedule. Attend one meeting from either 12:45-1pm OR from 2:15 - 2:30pm.
The Outing Club is excited to announce that our first hike will be held on Sunday, October 6th. We will be hiking in Giuffrida Park in Meriden. If you would like to join us please pick up a permission slip from Ms. Andrews (Rm 264) or Mrs. Lynch (Rm 254). Both permission slips and payments are due by September 25th. You can also print the permission slip from the Outing Club Google classroom. If you haven't joined yet please do so at code: 4tcoiwm
The Strategy Club is looking for new and returning members, who would like to play board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and Magic the Gathering after school on Mondays. Join our Google Classroom with the code: bb3btdn and come to our first meeting on Monday, September 16 at 2:05 in Room 149A.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Evergreen Crossings, a local retirement community, is looking for part-time servers on evenings and weekends. Please see a flier posted on the jobs board in the Career Center for details
College Visits start on Monday, September 16th and we have a full list scheduled for next week. Gettysburg College, American International College, Nova Southeastern University, Syracuse University and the University of New Haven will meet with interested students in the first couple of days. Continue to check Naviance and register for college visits as they schedule their appointments.
ATHLETICS:
The South Windsor Boys Tennis Team is hosting its fourth annual charity tennis tournament on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. Players of all skill levels are welcome! All proceeds will be going to the Hartford Bags of Love charity. For details on registering, please see Mr. Tyler in Room 200.