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DePaolo Middle School announces March Students of the Month
DePaolo Middle School’s students of the month for March. Front, from left, Bobby Lasbury, Jon Breski, Natalia Adamczyk, Faith Kosior, and Sandra Robel. Back, Asst. Principal Chris Palmieri, Scott...
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Lights, camera… time for a bathroom break? Urinetown performs this weekend
Photos by TAMMI NAUDUS Actors at Southington High School prepare for this weekend’s premiere of “Urinetown.” The off-beat play imagines a world which regulates water so much that they charge for...
View ArticleBoard approves the dedication of a walkway to honor Dom D’Angelo
The Board of Education passed the installation and dedication of a walkway at Southington High School to former athletic director Dom D’Angelo. After a two year period of research, the committee...
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Collaborative newscast is a hit at JFK and DePaolo
Sydney Cusson, Emily Goulet, Caitlin Taylor, and Hannah Lasbury perform their on-line broadcast from DePaolo Middle School. By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Two social studies teachers at each of the local...
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Six students recognized by SHS art department
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The Board of Education recognized students from the Southington High School (SHS) Art Department for winning awards in the Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards Show held at...
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Assistant Superintendent Karen Smith is retiring after 29 years of service
After 29 years in the Southington school system, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Karen Smith has announced her retirement at the end of the school year. By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER From tutor to...
View ArticleBOE looking for ways to encourage technical career paths
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The Board of Education discussed ways to increase enrollment in technology, engineering, and manufacturing electives at Southington High School during the Curriculum and...
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Kennedy Middle School announced February students of the month
John F. Kennedy Middle School announced its February students of the month. Front, from left, Andrew Kudla, Nadile Germain, Samantha Peluso, Cassidy Vinal, and Mujo Kurtovic. Back, Mr. Steven Madancy,...
View ArticleStudents urge town to consider sister city in Germany
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The Town Council voted to support an AP German class at Southington High School (SHS) in pursuing a partnership between Southington and the town of Leer in northwestern...
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Barmore, Arduini, and Luponio sign college letters of intent
On March 20, a trio of Lady Knights signed letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level. Alexa Luponio, left, will play lacrosse at Plymouth State University. Alex Barmore (tennis), center,...
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Have you taken the PROMise?
Kelly Leppard, center, and Meredith Fenwich, right, try to recruit SHS students Ariel Perry and Catherine Myers during the “Prom Promise” campaign last week. By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The...
View ArticleWaskowicz advances to the state finals in CT History Day competition
AVON—Talcott Mountain Academy announced that Southington’s Zachary Waskowicz was among a list of several Talcott Mountain Academy students to advance to the state level of the Connecticut History Day...
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Southington Student recognized at 67th annual CT Science Fair
Matthew Maciejewski captured first place at 67th annual Connecticut Science Fair Kennedy Middle School student, Matthew Maciejewski, was honored as a finalist for his project, “Pore” My Way to Cleaner...
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Capital markets expert is a 6th grader at Kennedy
Trevor Francis of Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville won the state title in the The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) InvestWrite essay competition with McGraw Hill...
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DePaolo competes at MATHCOUNTS district event
Six students represented DePaolo Middle School at a MATHCOUNTS district competition at the University of Hartford on Feb. 7. MATHCOUNTS is a competitive math program for highly motivated students with...
View ArticleSouthington schools announce last day of school is June 18
The Southington Board of Education held a special board meeting on Thursday, April 2 to approve the final day of school for Southington schools. In a short press release, the Board announced that the...
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Changing misconceptions about technology careers
Photo by khunaspix By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Nancy Chiero and Justin Mirante are on a campaign to clear up some misconceptions about “shop classes” that continue to circulate the halls at...
View ArticleDistrict enhances school security and safety plan
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School Principal Frank Pepe presented an outline of the district’s updated school security and safety plan. “It’s something that will come before...
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Lincoln College open house on Saturday, April 11
Lincoln College of New England, located at 2279 Mt. Vernon Road, Southington, is hosting an open house on Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Lincoln College of New England, founded in 1966, offers five...
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‘Guest Reader Day’ at Derynoski Elementary
By TAMMI NAUDUSSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Local officials share stories with students at Derynoski Elementary School on Wednesday, April 1 during “Guest Reader Day.” Volunteers from the community read to...
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