SCHOOL NEWS:
The 9th Grade Class of 2028 is hosting a fundraiser to celebrate the end of midterms at Dairy Queen on Tuesday, January 28th from 6-9 PM.
Do you need more volunteer hours? Join us at the Teen Center from 5pm-6pm on January 30th to learn about all the volunteer opportunities that the Teen Center can help you with. Please email Marietta St Onge with your RSVP at [email protected]
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The HOPE club is hosting a guest speaker event on Thursday, January 30th after school in the Seminar Room. Our guest is a physician's assistant who specializes in cardiology. Bring any questions you might have about your potential career in medicine! See the HOPE club google classroom and flyers posted around the school for more information.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Students in grades 10 through 12 interested in careers in the justice system are invited to attend a virtual job shadow program with the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. The program will take place on Monday, February 3rd from 12:30-2:00 PM. Students who register to attend can come to the Career Center with their Chromebooks and headphones to log in to the session. Please let Mrs. Carty know if you would like to attend by the end of school on Friday, January 31st in order or receive the log in access.
The CT Science Center, in partnership with the CT Center for Advanced Technology, will host a PATHWAYS TO STEM – CAREERS IN MANUFACTURING program on Thursday, February 6 from 5-8 PM. The free event allows students to explore STEM careers, meet employers, listen to an inspiring panel of rising professionals, try STEM challenges, and explore the Science Center’s galleries while networking with experts. To register, visit the Career Center and scan the QR code on the posted flyer.
Important scholarship updates for seniors! Many new scholarships are going into Naviance daily, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship program ends soon on February 4th, and the South Windsor Dollars for Scholars portal officially opened on January 21st. If you want help understanding how to look for scholarships and more importantly how to ACCURATELY complete your Dollars for Scholars application, please come to the next Workshop Wednesday. It will be held after school THIS WEDNESDAY, January 29th, in the Seminar Room. You must let Mrs. Carty know you plan to attend. Bring your Chromebook and make some progress on trying to fund your college education!
If you are interested in the military, and specifically the CT Air National Guard, there will be a representative in the Career Center to meet with you on Friday, February 7th at 10 AM. Please sign up in Naviance if you are interested to attend!
Last call to attend the CT State Judicial Branch virtual job shadow program on Monday, February 3rd. Interested students in grades 10-12 should speak to Mrs. Carty before this Friday (1/31) to get details and secure a spot.
ATHLETICS:
Anyone interested in trying out for South Windsor High School’s Boys Varsity Golf Team should attend the mandatory meeting Tuesday, February 18th, after school (2:10-2:30) in Room 168. Please see Mr. Gray in Room 168 in the event you can not attend this meeting.