CSCU commits to Connecticut’s free community college initiative
In December the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT), the state’s free community college program, was officially adopted as a policy by the board of regents for higher education. According to...
View ArticleThe Force is strong in this team: Robotics team begins Jedi training
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The municipal center assembly room was surging with the force on Jan. 4 as the Southington High School FIRST Robotics Team 195, the CyberKnights, gathered for the 2020 season...
View ArticleSouthington’s year in review: 2019, part two
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER It was another banner year in Southington, complete with an exciting municipal election that shook things up, Southington’s season of festivals, progression on a few major...
View ArticleBudget: Superintendent asks for 3.11% increase for 2020-21 budget
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The superintendent of schools made his initial budget proposal presentation of the year during the Jan. 9 board of education meeting. For the 2020-21 school year,...
View ArticleFallen soldiers: Wall of Honor seeks help from community
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington High School Wall of Honor committee is reaching out to the public for help. Last year, chair of the committee Bob Brown started a new initiative. The wall of...
View Article‘Quit Lying’ campaign takes on tobacco propaganda
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Hundreds of Southington High School students took a stand against tobacco use last week in the American Heart Association’s #QuitLying anti-vaping campaign in collaboration...
View ArticleEditorial: A good start to budget season
Maybe we’re reading too much into it, but we could almost feel the defensiveness in his voice when Southington superintendent Timothy Connellan presented his budget proposal at the Jan. 9 board of...
View ArticleStill time to register at Tunxis
Tunxis Community College in Farmington will offer late-start courses and accelerated online offerings this spring in addition to its traditional semester classes. Students can register for late-start...
View ArticleBOE approves budget by split vote
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Education has voted, 6-3, to approve a 2020-21 budget request of $101,628,444 at an increase of 3.12%. The approved budget includes an additional...
View ArticleECCS earns $4,000 grant
On Thursday, Jan. 16 the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) was presented with a $4,000 grant at the annual women and girls fund grant presentations. The Main Street Community...
View ArticleRehearsals begin for SHS almuni band
Recently, rehearsals began for the first Southington High School Alumni Band. There are over 50 members so far representing numerous years, including instrumentalists from the Class of 1978 to students...
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A homecoming for Southington’s athletic director
Steve Risser’s career has come full circle. Last week, he was announced as Southington’s new athletic director. Risser earned his certification a decade ago in Southington. By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR On...
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Oshana Elementary School holds dedication ceremony
Drumroll, please… Grandchildren of the late Zaya A. Oshana help unveil the new sign for Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School last Thursday at the school formerly known as Plantsville Elementary School....
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It’s a ‘chili’ time of year
Alta student Ryley Kistenko, left, serves a chili sample to Becky Fede during Alta at the Pyne Center’s “chili cook-off” fundraiser held at Bread for Life last Saturday. The cook-off is the main...
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Southington High School duo recognized with CAPSS award
This year’s CAPSS award winners Kelly Bergland, left, and Caleb Richert were recognized as top students by the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER...
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Students salute Southington soldiers: Schools learn about Veterans Day
U.S. Army veteran David Maynard, center, is embraced by his granddaughters, Grace Zehnder, left, and Kathryn Zehnder, right, at the Veterans Day ceremony at Zaya Oshana Elementary School last Friday....
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Blue Knight marching band places 2nd at national competition
The Southington Blue Knights Marching Band finished off their immensely successful season at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 9. They faced off amongst tough competition, earning a...
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Southington Education Foundation presents school grants
The Southington High School math team was presented an SEF grant. (Submitted) SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Education Foundation (SEF) held its 2018-19 grant recognition ceremony at the...
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Athletic director has officially joined the Knights
Steve RisserSouthington Athletic DirectorPhone: (860) 628-3229, ext. 11425Email: srisser@southingtonschools.org SPENCER DREHER STAFF WRITER Sixteen years ago, Steve Risser decided to change paths in...
View ArticleWhile school populations decline, special needs are on the rise
At a recent board of education meeting, a presentation of the school district’s special education programs highlighted the national trend of growing needs that the school system must meet for its...
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