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BOE holds legislative breakfast for hot topic issues
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Education, along with State Senator Joe Markley, State Rep. Leader Joe Aresimowicz, State Rep. Rob Sampson and State Rep. Dave Zoni, sat down...
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Legion crowns speech winners
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 championed four local youth in their annual oratorical contest on Thursday, Feb. 5. The four anonymous contestants, above, pose with the Legionnaires after the contest.
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Kennedy Middle School announces January students of the month
Kennedy Middle School has announced the students of the month for January. Front, from left, Olivia Walling, Greta Panke, Gianna Perugini, Hannah Platt, Faith Auletta, and Landon Carmody. Back, Mr....
View ArticleNicole Baker returns from research project in South Africa
WORCESTER, Mass.—Nicole Baker of Southington, a junior majoring in biology and biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in South...
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The very young at heart
By TAMMI NAUDUS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER On Thursday, Feb. 12, Southington schools celebrated the 100th day of school for the academic year. For the past three years, Thalberg School first graders have been...
View ArticleSHS drama club will present ‘Urinetown’ as annual musical
The Southington High School Drama Club has selected the three-time Tony Award winning play “Urinetown” for their annual musical. “Urinetown” is a satirical look at government, freedom, and the...
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Flanders School wins the SOUPER Bowl
Students at Flanders Elementary had their annual SOUPER Bowl Competition in late January. Volunteers collected over 400 cans of soup for Southington Community Services food pantry. From left, Flanders...
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Surround Sound 7 tickets are on sale now
The Southington High School music department will present “Surround Sound 7” on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. with a third performance on Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Southington...
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SHS principal leaving the district to become Plymouth superintendent
SHS Principal Martin Semmel has been named as the new Plymouth superintendent. By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Back-to-back state football championships, a state marching band championship, a...
View ArticleGenerators and courtyard upgrades added to MS project
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The Middle School Building Committee and construction companies working on the middle school renovation projects are seeking to add generators and courtyard upgrades to the...
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SEF awards $2,500 grant to SHS book club
Southington Education Foundation President Jan Galati meets with members of Southington High School’s book club program. By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER A group of Southington High School students who...
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DePaolo Middle School announces February Students of the Month
DePaolo Middle School recently announced their February Students of the Month. In sixth grade, Abby Sowa, Kevin Le, and Mason Krupinski were selected by their teams. Abby is the daughter of Kathleen...
View ArticleSouthington Arts and Crafts Association is seeking scholarship applicants
The Southington Arts and Crafts Association is seeking applicants for the organization’s annual scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors residing in Southington who will be...
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Brian Stranieri has been named as the interim Principal at SHS
Brian Stranieri, courtesy of Southington Public Schools Southington High School Assistant Principal Brian Stranieri has been appointed as the Interim Principal of Southington High School effective on...
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Middle schools enjoy a ‘Taste of Culture’
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The first ever cultural fairs were hosted at both John F. Kennedy Middle School and Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 26. The two after-school events...
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SHS robotics club competes in Waterbury competition
By TAMMI NAUDUSSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER This past weekend area high school students took part in the second of 10 F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competitions...
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SHS wins F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Chairman’s Award
The Cyber Knights won the Chairman’s Award in Waterbury. From left, Gwen Gorman, Ellie Lefkovich, Brian Petrucci, Nick Rappi, Tyler Brinton, Kyle Barry, and Bailey Kahl. Southington’s FIRST Robotics...
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Thalberg partners with Orchard Valley Garden Club for community project
Thalberg School fourth and fifth grade members of Genevieve’s Teaching Garden Club partnered with the Orchard Valley Garden Club for a community garden project. The students created beautiful floral...
View ArticleKennedy School awards students for science and invention
The Kennedy Middle School Science Department recently announced the winners of their recent science fair and Invention Convention. The event has increased tenfold in recent years and the showings...
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Book Drive held for Liberian School
Collected books pile up at the house of Alexa Taylor. The books are bound for a Liberian school ravaged by civil war. By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Inspired by a church’s mission, two local teens took...
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