Wall of Honor committee announces Class of 2018
The Southington High School Wall of Honor Committee recently announced this year’s inductees, and the Class of 2018 includes SHS grads that have gone on to make a contribution to medicine, business,...
View ArticleSHS students to be honored at CT superintendent awards
Southington’s superintendent of schools Tim Connellan announced that Abhiram Bhamidipati and Aliya Sarris, seniors at Southington High School, have been selected as the 2018-19 recipients of the...
View ArticleSuperintendent given high marks by BOE
The Southington Board of Education conducted their annual evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools, Timothy Connellan, on Thursday, Sept. 27. The evaluation was based on Connellan’s performance in...
View ArticleSpeaker honors essay winners
Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D -30) recently recognized six local students from Berlin and Southington who participated in an essay contest sponsored by the state lawmaker. Aresimowicz asked...
View ArticleLocal youth groups take on nature projects
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Two local public nature trails recently saw some beautification projects as Southington’s young residents stepped up to the plate and got their hands dirty. Craig McPherson...
View ArticleWhy trees matter
On Saturday, Nov. 17, members of the Southington Land Trust planted a Sugar Maple tree at Plantsville Elementary School for the fourth graders who won the SLCT essay contest on “Why Trees Matter.” On,...
View ArticleBlue Knight teammates commit to rival colleges
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Southington boys lacrosse seniors Eli Steindl and Seth Bogoslofski will join together as leaders for the Blue Knights this spring. When they get to college, they will be...
View ArticleSouthington standout to play D-I softball
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Southington senior Abby Lamson has often persevered under pressure for the Lady Knights softball program since joining the varsity as a freshman. It comes as no surprise...
View ArticleSouthington Public Schools, Southington Police investigating...
Southington Public Schools administration along with the Southington Police Department are investigating a video that was posted on Twitter by a student that contains racially inappropriate and highly...
View ArticlePolice update investigation into SPS student’s racist social media posting
Southington Police announced an update on the investigation into a social media post made by a student of Southington Public Schools that contained racist content. “The statements that were made on...
View ArticlePolice and schools investigate racist social media post
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The collaborated investigation continues as Southington police and Southington Public Schools administration look into a racist video recorded by a Southington teen that...
View ArticleBOE reviews upgrades to school security
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Education received a first-reading of a number of updates to the board’s policy manual from the policy and personnel committee at their last...
View ArticleTeen arrested for racist social media message
After a week of investigation, police arrested a 17-year-old Southington High School student in connection to a racist video that he posted on social media. The youth was charged with breach of peace...
View ArticleLady Knight to play lacrosse at Post University
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Southington senior Gabby Fiora didn’t start playing lacrosse competitively until her freshman year at the high school. After her senior year at SHS, she will be continuing...
View ArticleSwimming: A rising tide raises all boats
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Southington girls swimming and diving just ended its season last month, but the boys are already in the pool. The Blue Knights are in training and begin their season on...
View ArticleSEF awards $11K in education grants
The Southington Education Foundation (SEF) awarded more than $11,000 in grants to three local teachers. The grants were presented at a reception held at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center...
View ArticleOnce a Knight, always a Knight
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Cassidy Chamberland performed on gymnastics mats in Southington, and she has coached gymnastics in town. Now she will be taking over the Southington High School program....
View ArticleSpace, the final frontier: One giant step for the CyberKnights
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The municipal center meeting room was “standing room only” on Jan. 5 for the annual FIRST Robotics season kickoff ceremony. The Southington High School robotics team, FIRST...
View ArticleTunxis students inducted into business honor society
FARMINGTON—The Delta Beta chapter of Kappa Beta Delta (KBD) honor society at Tunxis Community College inducted 23 business students and honorary members during a ceremony at Tunxis on Nov. 16. The...
View ArticleKindergarten registration on Jan. 29
Southington Public Schools announced there will be a kindergarten registration information session at DePaolo Middle School on Jan. 29 starting at 6:30 p.m. for all parents who have children entering...
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