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The Bobcat Prowl

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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The famous Pumpkins sold by Foster Farms, that families can buy to decorate their homes.

Pause on Mums: A Fall change at Foster Family Farm

Nora Cayward, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

As a new season of fall comes to the town of South Windsor, Foster Family Farms makes a change. Foster Family Farm announced on August 20th the discontinuation of their beloved mums during the upcoming...

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Students are required to place their cell phones at the front of the room before class.

South Windsor High School Cell Phone Guidelines

Alexis Alder, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

South Windsor High school has made their cell phone guidelines more visible in the classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year.  These guidelines clearly define when cell phones are allowed and when they...

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The start of the Burke’s home on fire on Neiderwerfer Road.

House Fire on Niederwerfer Road

Jazleene Mattingly, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

On July 25th, the town of South Windsor experienced an unexpected tragedy when a home on Niederwerfer Road went up in flames. A house located on 345 Niederwerfer Road caught on fire for an unknown reason....

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An aerial view of some of the rides offered at the Wapping Fair

The Wapping Fair Returns

Jozefin Waniewski and Aubrey Nguyen September 15, 2025

The South Windsor Wapping Fair is an annual event that began in 1892 and was discontinued after its 131st anniversary in 2023 due to the closure of the South Windsor Jaycees Foundation, its longtime organizer....

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Seniors at SWHS participate in the annual tradition of painting the rock during their lunch periods.

Class of 2026 Kicks Off with Rock Signing

Hamnah Siddiqui, Staff Writer September 11, 2025

South Windsor High School seniors gathered behind the school to take part in the annual rock signing ceremony, a tradition marking the start of senior year, on Tuesday September 9, 2025. Organized by the...

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Mrs. April Davis, South Windsor's District Teacher of the Year gives her acceptance speech at Convocation. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Ed Duclos)

Teacher of the Year – Mrs. Davis

Vaishnaavi Bhaskar, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

With a bright smile and energetic personality, science teacher April Davis captured the hearts of many students and teachers alike here at South Windsor High School, becoming the teacher of the year for...

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Juniors Ananya Rajan, Elizabeth Sinclair and Audrey Zhang pose for a photo after receiving their book award. (Karmela Malone)

Universities Recognize SWHS Juniors at Book Award Ceremony

Eliza Blanchfield, Editor in Chief June 9, 2025

On Friday, May 30th, 23 students of South Windsor High School’s class of 2026 received the Junior Book Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to South Windsor High School, and overall...

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