Magaro graduates from Naval Academy
Colin Magaro successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical, and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy on May 27 with a bachelor’s degree in ocean...
View ArticleSouthington Catholic School welcomes new principal
Eileen Sampiere,Principal of Southington Catholic School The grand experiment is coming to an end with great success, and Southington Catholic School is preparing to take the school to the next level....
View ArticleSouthington’s top 3 reminisce about their tenure at SHS
From left, Southington’s top three graduates, salutatorian Emily Maciejewski, valedictorian Timothy Cocozza, and essayist Natalia Gimenez. By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Southington High School’s (SHS)...
View ArticleSouthington Catholic visits the Capitol
On Monday, May 23, State Sen. Joe Markley (R-Southington) met with students from Southington Catholic School during a field trip to the senate chamber. Markeley offered a lesson about the history of...
View ArticleUNICO partners with Kennedy Unified Theatre
Southington UNICO Sergeant of Arms Ron Ingriselli, presents a check for $250 to John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) Unified Theatre Club advisors Amy Perry and Desiree Daigle. These funds will be used for...
View ArticleClass of ‘46 celebrates 70th reunion
The Lewis High School Class of 1946 recently celebrated their 70th high school reunion at a dinner in the banquet room of Southington Country Club’s Back Nine Restaurant. The youngest of the group is...
View ArticleLincoln College nursing program earns accreditation
Lincoln College of New England2279 Mt Vernon Rd, Southington, CT 06489(860) 628-4751 Lincoln College of New England RN-BSN program officially received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate...
View ArticleUNICO recognizes Southington’s top 25
The Southington Chapter of UNICO National held their 71st annual Top 25 Students Dinner at the Aqua Turf on June 1, to recognize Southington High School’s top 25 graduating seniors from the Class of...
View ArticleColor me purple at Plantsville school
Last Friday, students at Plantsville Elementary School donned purple to support Southington’s Relay for Life event. Students, above, show their support with Principal Steve Bergin. Photo by TAMMI NAUDUS
View ArticlePrincipal for the day
Plantsville Elementary School fifth grader Alexis L’Heureux hands some work to librarian para Jodie Martocchio. L’Heureux was selected to be the school’s “Principal For The Day” on Friday, June 3....
View ArticleSouthington High School graduates 490 locals in the Class of 2016
Members of the Class of 2016 gather before the ceremony. Almost 500 students graduated from Southington High School on June 10. (Photo by Taylor Hartz) Earlier today, Southington High School graduated...
View Article‘Congraduations’ to the Class of 2016: SHS graduates come together at...
On Friday, June 10, Southington High School celebrated 490 graduating seniors during commencement activities on Fontana Field. Graduates Steve Salmon and Mark Threlkeld, above, celebrate with their...
View ArticleSouthington schools recognize 33 retirees in 2016
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Along with the 490 Blue Knights who graduated from Southington High School (SHS) last Friday, Southington schools will say goodbye to more than 30 members of their faculty...
View ArticleChristina McKirryher is Southington’s 2016 Teacher of the Year
Plantsville Elementary School kindergarten teacher Christina McKirryher, above, will be recognized by the Southington Board of Education as the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year during the staff...
View ArticleDerynoski welcomes ‘The Wall that Heals’
On Wednesday, June 8, students from Derynoski Elementary School lined the street to welcome “The Wall That Heals” as it passed the school. Local veterans supplied American flags for the front lawn....
View ArticleParent volunteers recognized for service to schools
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER As the school year came to a close, Southington Public Schools took the time to recognize the many parents who volunteered their time to help out teachers, faculty, and...
View ArticleSouthington senior wins volunteers service award
Recent SHS graduate Samantha Butlier was awarded one of four Wesley A. Kuhry Youth Citizenship Awards by United Technologies. The award is presented for community service. Honorees, above, are...
View Article223 graduate from Lincoln College of New England
Lincoln College of New England President Denise Lewicki poses with a student during commencement exercises at Wolcott High. By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Lincoln College of New England (LCNE) graduated...
View ArticleLocal student named valedictorian at Taft
Southington’s Brian Tomasco was valedictorian at the Taft School in Watertown. By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Southington student Brian Tomasco has been named senior class valedictorian of The Taft School...
View ArticleStrong School educator named as 2016 Paraeducator of the Year
Deborah Stevens of Strong Elementary School was named as Southington’s 2016 paraeducator of the year. Deborah Stevens of William Strong Elementary School (SES) has been announced as Southington’s...
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