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Students studying together to prepare for the reading and writing portion of the SAT exam.

Juniors React to SAT Score Release at SWHS

Adam Gadit, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

This past Thursday, May 1st 2025, SAT scores were released at South Windsor High School and have brought a wave of reactions from students. Ever since the initial testing on April 3rd, students have...

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A South Windsor High School student takes a test in a classroom.

Do-Overs Done Differently

Students and teachers share their views on the new retake policy
Jozefin Waniewski, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Next year, starting in the 2025-2026 school year at South Windsor High School, a new retake policy for assessments will be implemented.  The policy consists of the following regulations: There will...

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SmartPass is available from both the student and teacher end, allowing students to create their own passes.

SmartPass Officially in Use

Adam Gadit, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

As of Monday, the 21st of April 2025, the digital hall pass system known as SmartPass has officially replaced physical hall passes in South Windsor High school. The digital pass system was available...

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Students in South Windsor High School walk down the hall with a physical pass that will now be a thing of the past.

Goodbye Physical Hall Passes, Hello Digital

Adam Gadit, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

As of now, South Windsor High School administrators are considering the replacement of physical hall passes with digital versions at South Windsor High School in an attempt to prevent “meet ups” in...

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A student's Chromebook with College Board login on the screen ready for the SAT.

Testing Times: The SAT in a Test-Optional Era

Isabella Giammarino, Editor/ Feature Specialist April 9, 2025

With the required SAT in the rearview mirror, South Windsor High School students are wondering, “What was the point of that?”  During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of universities...

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The Building that now houses the Club Studio Gym in South Windsor.

West Coast Culture Comes to South Windsor

Is a luxury gym membership worth the money?
Mia Ruiz, Social Media Editor April 7, 2025

Recently, South Windsor has welcomed Club Studio to Evergreen Walk which was formerly known by residents as LA Fitness. This exclusive gym has officially opened its doors to new members offering all the...

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March 15th marks the Ides of March, a day with an ominous past. Calendar created by Canva.

The Ides of March: A Midpoint, a Curse, or Caesar’s Doom?

Parker Deleissegues, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The Ides of March is an event that happens once a year, and has some negative and gloomy tones to it. But who really knows what it is? Is it just the midpoint? Or is it truly cursed like everyone says? The...

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 SWHS' course catalog contains a variety of course options for each grade level.

Course Overrides: Who Really Knows Best?

Ethan Sands, Copy Editor/ Opinion Specialist March 3, 2025

Every year, teachers recommend students for their courses for the next and every year, some students disagree. This can result in a course override, where students opt to go against a teacher's recommendation...

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South Windsor High Schools student parking lot, where students are parking on the side of the road in the parking lot because the parking lot is full.

Parking without Permission

Isabella Giammarino, Editor/ Feature Specialist February 4, 2025

Prior to the start of the school year, South Windsor High School rising juniors and seniors are able to purchase a parking pass for the entirety of the school year. In past years, the student parking lot...

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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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