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The Bobcat Prowl

The Bobcat Prowl

The Student News Site of South Windsor High School

The Bobcat Prowl

Students and Ambassadors talking about where they moved from and how they adapted to the change.

Breakfast Welcomes New Faces to School

Hamnah Siddiqui, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

In an effort to welcome new students and make them feel at home in their new surroundings, the school recently hosted its annual New Students Breakfast. Over the course of two days, the breakfast was attended...

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Burke Ridge Farm is selling "fire mums" this year at their store in Ellington.

Fire Mums: Flowers With a Deeper Meaning

Maeve Verzella, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

Following the devastating fire that struck the home of the Burke family in July, Burke Ridge Farms is not only continuing to sell mums to support the damage to their home, but they are also receiving immense...

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Local South Windsor neighborhoods protest the factories  in the form of signage.

Development Controversy Continues to Spread in South Windsor

Emma Hennessey, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

The expanse of woods bordered by Edgewood Drive, Governor’s Highway and Talbot Road have recently been the subject of ongoing debate about a potential warehouse in the area.  Utility Warehouse Vintage...

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Mr Webb’s wall showing different colleges that students have went to and have signed

South Windsor Begins College Visits for the ‘25-’26 School Year

Onelis Ramirez, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

South Windsor High School has given the upperclassmen an important opportunity for college visits for a look into the future, beginning in September. These opportunities are presented for juniors and seniors...

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Local protesting in the form of yard signs has spread throughout South Windsor.

South Windsor Juggles New Development; The Estates at 100 Oakland Rd

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief September 26, 2025

A development proposed by a South Windsor resident looking to utilize 32 acres of land in an innovative way, has taken the spotlight. The Estates at 100 Oakland Rd is designed to be an accessible senior...

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The new Makerspace at the Mary J. Etter Public Library, formerly the South Windsor Public Library.

A New Spark of Creativity at the Mary J. Etter Public Library

Dhu’l-Kifl Ramirez and Michael Wang September 26, 2025

The newest addition at the Mary J. Etter Public Library, formerly known as the South Windsor Public Library, is the Makerspace, a room dedicated to projects and creativity. Audrey Breen, operator of...

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ParentSquare home screen on phone shows recent announcements

SW Parents Adapt to New Communication App

Diya Krishna and Nishka Singh September 19, 2025

Parents in South Windsor are using a new app, called ParentSquare. This app provides direct communication with teachers regarding upcoming events, weekly updates and individual, student based conversation....

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Ayer's Road sidewalks under final stage of construction, expected to be finished soon.

After a Long Wait, Construction on a New Sidewalk is Underway on Ayers Road

Nolan Hathorn, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

After a long period of waiting, Ayers Road, that leads to the entrance of South Windsor High School, received sidewalks, providing a safe place for students to walk to school and residents to take walks...

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A teacher is engaged in helping with a student’s work, exemplifying one of the qualities of the Portrait of an Educator

A New Way to Honor South Windsor’s Educators

Dhu’l-Kifl Ramirez and Michael Wang September 17, 2025

On October 14, 2025, the first Portrait of an Educator award will be presented to one teacher who exemplifies all the qualities of a successful educator. The Portrait of an Educator award is an award...

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Students doing different activities with their friends during a Bobcat Block period.

Changes for Bobcat Block to Start the New School Year

Grace Lucia, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

Bobcat Block has moved to twice a week after South Windsor High School changed their schedule for this school year. Last year, Bobcat Block happened every day except early release days, delays or on...

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