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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,...

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SHS 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...

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Superintendent 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...

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Speaker 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...

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Local 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...

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Why 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,...

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Blue 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...

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Southington 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...

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Southington 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...

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Police 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...

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Police 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...

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BOE 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...

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Teen 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...

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Lady 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...

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Swimming: 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...

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SEF 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...

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Once 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....

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Space, 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...

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Tunxis 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...

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Kindergarten 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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