School board faces budget uncertainty; Could face reduction in ECS funding
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Uncertainty about state funding has made a tough budget season for the Board of Education even more difficult. At a past meeting, the school board discussed reports that the...
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Youth’s Google doodle takes honors
By Ed Harris Editor A visit to Camp Sloper helped inspire Derynoski second-grader Hope Scalise to create a doodle for Google that could earn her a scholarship and a technology grant for her school....
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Elementary schools join in Project ACES
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Southington’s elementary schools collaborated with the Activate Southington group for the town’s first participation in a worldwide exercise program, including about 700...
View ArticleKennedy Elementary School honor roll for the third quarter
Kennedy Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third marking period. Sixth grade, first honors: David Ackerman, Emma Agli, Ethan Agli, Kristen Angeli, Aparna Athreya, Celia Bajrami, Reilly...
View ArticleCouncil sets $129 million budget; School allotment falls along party lines
by Rob Glidden Staff Writer The Town Council approved a budget of approximately $129 million for the next fiscal year, with the Board of Education’s budget splitting the councilors along party lines....
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WISE makes plaques for Newtown
by Rob Glidden Staff Writer The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) club at Southington High School is about to complete an ambitious effort to create memorial plaques for the victims of the...
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New school admins to take the helm
by Rob Glidden Staff Writer With the current school year winding down, the Board of Education filled two important administrative positions for next year, appointing Marilyn Kahl as the new principal...
View ArticleDePaolo announces honor roll for third marking period
DePaolo Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third marking period. Grade 6, First Honors: Praise Adekola, Sarah Anderson, Tyler Bade, Joshua Badgley, Samantha Baleshiski, Jake Beaupre,...
View ArticleSouthington High School announces third marking period honor roll
Southington High School has announced it honor roll for the third marking period. Grade 9, first honors: Leandro Antonio Alejandro, Kelsea Allen, Andrew Ardolino, Angela Balaoing, James Brino, Rachel...
View ArticleResidents to save $4 in taxes; Board of Finance slightly lowers mill rate
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer The Board of Finance approved a mill rate for the next fiscal year that will result in a tiny tax reduction for residents. After its $129 million proposed budget was...
View ArticleAll day kindergarten implemented; School board cuts the SOAR program
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer The Board of Education managed to save its proposed all-day kindergarten program despite reductions made during the budget process, but at a price that left the officials...
View ArticleSouthington resident named St. Paul salutatorian
KAITLYN NAPLES Staff Writer Another school year has come to an end at St. Paul Catholic High School, and the seniors will be graduating on June 7 and preparing for their future. The top two students...
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Students are at the top of the class
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer This year’s top three students at Southington High School learned a great deal about time management skills over the last four years, as they balanced their school work with...
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2013 Class LL Champions; Moquin shuts out Mercy; Softball captures 15th state...
By John Goralski Sports Writer When umpires signaled the final out, the Lady Knights exploded in screams and celebration. Coach John Bores sighed with relief, looked down at the ground, and emerged...
View ArticlePortion of Hobart Street to close in prepartion for road project
The Southington Police Department has authorized the closure of a portion of Hobart Street, from Michael Drive to Skyline Drive, for the purpose of sewer repair work in preparation of the mill and...
View ArticleSEF awards more grants; Foundation gives $6,000 to six proposals
by Ed Harris Editor South End Elementary School extended day kindergarten teacher Paula Gorham loves to tell stories, be it to her children or her students. This joy helped her craft the Interactive...
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Graduates entering military honored
By Melvin Mason Contributor Austin King’s life after Southington High School will be focused on doing something important for his friends, neighbors and the United States. “I love this country. I love...
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Youth creates new Derynoski dragon mascot
By Ed Harris Editor Derynoski Elementary School has a new dragon mascot that will appear on all apparel and communications from the school. Eight-year-old Ma-ckenzie Monahan desi-gned the new dragon,...
View ArticleSouthington High School Class of 2013 graduates
By Ed Harris Editor Southington High School graduates reflected on the past and looked forward to the future at their recent graduation ceremony. Quoting several Dr. Seuss books, essayist Molly Anne...
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Former student now assistant principal at Derynoski
By Ed Harris Editor A former Derynoski Elementary School student has worked her way up through the ranks to become the new assistant principal at the school. By Ed HarrisKelly A. Nichols was selected...
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