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South Windsor High School Principal Joseph Leroy explaining the rules of Teached to SWHS Staff.

Teached! Admin Edition

Chayton Dempsey, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

The SWHS instructional coaches recently hosted another round of Teached Admin Edition. During this competition, SWHS admins had to teach in their own style while using objects predetermined in a box given...

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Freshman Aniron Pal stands in front of his science fair project 'Fumes to Fertilizer' converting methane gas to sodium carbonate. (Mrs. Quinn)

South Windsor High School’s Annual Science Fair

Gianna Santagata and Aubrey Pugrab June 5, 2025

The SWHS 9th grade science fair took place on May 30th 2025, during periods 2-4 in the cafe, Hall of Achievement, and lobby. Students presented their projects on environmental problems and their solutions...

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SWHS student Sri Karthik is standing in front of the computational biology and bio informatics at ISEF. (photo courtesy of Sri Karthik)

Historic Moment for South Windsor

South Windsor High School's first students to attend ISEF convention
Juliana Mayer, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

South Windsor High School junior Srinidhi Karthik recently was one of two students selected to represent Connecticut at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)- the world’s...

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The poster used to advertise the Safety Fair across the town of South Windsor.

Fire Safety Fair

Adam Gadit, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

This past weekend, May 31st 2025, the South Windsor Fire Department held its Fire Safety Fair at Company 3, on 232 West Road in order to teach the public, children and adults, about fire safety in a fun...

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South Windsor High School's marching band walking in the Memorial Day Parade. (Mrs. Quinn)

Marching in Memory

Jozefin Waniewski, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

On May 26th, 2025 residents of South Windsor gathered along Nutmeg and Pleasant Valley Road to spectate the annual Memorial Day parade to pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives...

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Student at South Windsor High School turns on the air conditioner to regulate air flow in a classroom.

Breathing Easy: Tackling Indoor Air Quality Challenges in Schools

Elizabeth Sinclair, Deputy Editor/ News Specialist June 3, 2025

There are many factors that contribute to making a school functional, but one often overlooked is indoor air quality. More than just a comfort issue, indoor air quality (IAQ) is now the focus of state...

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The 2025 Eugene Policelli Service Award recipients. (From left) Kenna Kimber, Mitchell Marks, Paul Macchi, Genevieve Coursey, Dr. Carter, Tiernan Cabot (SWHS Student Recipient), Aarush Kalia (SWHS Student Recipient), Dipali Kalia, Jessica Waterhouse (Citizen Recipient), Lisa Maneeley (Citizen Recipient), BOE Chairwoman, Beth Esstman, Craig Zimmerman. (Photo taken by Theodore Burhans)

South Windsor Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Policelli Service Awards

Juliana Mayer, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

Every year, the Eugene Policelli Service Award chooses outstanding high school seniors and adults who work or live in the South Windsor community and who have made a difference in the town through volunteer...

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Seniors Kyra Soucy, Victoria Davies, Sophia Ghagare, and Emma Cherubini pose for a photo in front of the school in the senior lot for decision day.

Seniors Unite For Decision Day

Emma Cherubini, Content Editor May 29, 2025

As the senior year comes to a close, the senior class has arranged different activities for themselves, including a decision day breakfast tailgate.  During this event, the Class of 2025 wore their...

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The preschool classroom after the celebration, waiting for next year’s children.

Preschoolers Take Their Next Big Step

Adam Gadit, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

This past Friday, May 24th, preschoolers at the South Windsor High School Annex held their end of the year celebration, where students and parents joined to commemorate the occasion of moving on to kindergarten...

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Currently vacant farmland, the 16.8 acre farmland will be converted into an over 55 community in South Windsor.

Coming Soon: 55+ Community on Foster St.

Sofia Holovatska, Editor/ Feature Specialist May 23, 2025

Construction is expected to begin in a few days on a 55+ senior residence community, north of Foster Farm. Orchard Pointe, a senior residence community, will be located at 186 Foster St. The building...

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