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The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Haynes First Triple-Double and Edwards Season High Guide ‘Cats Past Terriers

Eli Schwartzman, Editor/Sports Specialist January 25, 2025

On Friday, January 24, the South Windsor Bobcats hosted the Terriers of Rocky Hill High School for a Friday night battle. Both teams entered the contest desperately needing a win with the Bobcats sitting...

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8th Grade Parent Night is a time for parents and students to learn about their future as a Bobcat at SWHS. (Jaxson Blanchfield)

A Taste of High School

SWHS hosts 8th Grade Parent Night
Ore Akinsola and Isabella Giammarino January 17, 2025

The idea of ninth grade is frightening to most 8th graders and parents, but South Windsor High School has found a way to bridge the transition from middle to high school with ease.  On January 7th,...

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A screenshot of the login for the district's PowerSchool system that displays students' schedules and course grades.

Loss of Access to PowerSchool; Cyber Security Breach

Eva Kamm and Eliza Blanchfield January 16, 2025

On December 28th, 2024 PowerSchool experienced a security breach, which prevented South Windsor High School students from viewing their grades, schedules and other information typically made available...

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 Athletes at Cox Cage track facility warming up and preparing for their upcoming races.

40th Yale Interscholastic Track Classic

Izabella McKenna, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

South Windsor High School’s indoor track team has been excelling this season, but it’s their varsity team that truly deserves some spotlight.  In track, there are different levels of competition:...

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Setting Sights on New Heights

Junior Mallory Mead shatters previous SWHS high jump record.
Kayla Pinkin and Diya Krishna January 16, 2025

On January 11th, junior Mallory Mead set a new all time record. Mead beat the previously held South Windsor High School indoor track record for the girls high jump, by jumping 5' 2" at the 40th Yale Interscholastic...

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Students can view the modified course selection on the SWHS Course Catalog page.

Big Changes Coming to SWHS Course Catalog

Jane Carty and Hannah Kowalchik January 15, 2025

On December 10th, The Board of Education held a meeting where cuts, additions and changes were proposed to amend the current SWHS course catalog. After compiling data on enrollment, student interest...

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Dairy Queen staff getting ready to close the store for the evening.

South Windsor’s Chill Spot

Dairy Queen located on Sullivan Ave in South Windsor first opened on June 3rd, 2013, and has done very well ever since. DQ continues to gain popularity from consumers despite numerous restaurants nearby...

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Students in Mrs. Onochie's 9th grade English class make masks to dive deeply into literature. (Mrs. Nguyen)

Transforming Ordinary Materials into Wearable Art

Lameta Taleb, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On Thursday, December 12th, Mrs. Onochie’s 9th grade English class participated in a creative project in light of their new unit.  Onochie’s students created masks based on the Shakespearean play,...

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Students gather in the auditorium by grade level monthly to receive information from school counseling, admin, and their grade-level team leaders. (Mrs. Quinn)

Bobcat Community Updates

Monthly grade-level assemblies bring classes together.
Ore Akinsola and Shafia Javaid January 14, 2025

At the beginning of every month, South Windsor High School holds assemblies for each grade level in order to motivate, encourage, and provide an overview of how the school year has been going thus far...

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The South Windsor Wolverines group up after winning against the Spartans.

‘Rec’ing the Court

SW Rec Basketball up and running for the 2025 season
Adam Albaghdadi, Social Media Editor January 13, 2025

On January 5th, 2025 the South Windsor Rec Department boys basketball had their first game of the season. During week 1, there were a total of 3 games, with the Buckeyes losing to the Wolverines 58-18,...

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