Solving math problems to benefit St. Jude
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Students at Kelley School filled the cafeteria recently as they received their workbooks for the annual Math-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital....
View ArticleKennedy announces second quarter honor roll
Kennedy Middle School has announced its hono roll for the second marking period. Sixth grade, first honors: Joseph Albanese, Lexi Almeida, Morgan Barnum, Ryan Barretta, Samantha Barrows, Jessica...
View ArticleDePaolo announces second quarter honor roll
DePaolo Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second marking period. Grade 6, First Honors: Elizabeth Abrahamson, Dante Accetura, Emma Angelillo, Ryan Asido, Jordan Beaudoin, Patrick...
View ArticleSouthington High students Skype with Senator Murphy
By Ed Harris Editor Students in an honors civics class at Southington High School recently had the opportunity to converse with Senator Chris Murphy. Using Skype, the students asked the senator a wide...
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ALTA students are Artists of the Month
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer High school students of the Southington Alternative Program (ALTA) recently kicked off their third annual art exhibit at Southington Public Library, featuring over 40...
View ArticleFlanders Drama Club set to perform Disney classic
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Students in the Flanders School Drama Club recently dashed toward the stage in excitement to rehearse their upcoming play, Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland. “ “I’m really...
View ArticleECCS discusses community plan for families
Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) is preparing to unveil a community plan that will address some challenges of families in town. Although an exact...
View ArticleSEF looks to spell fundraiser
By Ed Harris Editor The Southington Education Foundation (SEF) is looking for the community’s help in spelling fundraiser. The SEF is hosting its fourth annual Community Spelling Bee next month. Teams...
View ArticleSuperintendent search continues
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The search for a new Southington superintendent continues as the school board’s consultants recently completed focus groups, where they met with members of the community...
View ArticleSouthington High School releases second quarter honor roll
Southington High School recently announced its honor roll for the second marking period. Grade 9, First Honors: Madison Aldieri, Michael Allen, Hallie Altwies, Alissa Anglis, Jake Aparo, Lily Baker,...
View ArticleSpanish pilot program is set for South End School
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Board of Education recently voted unanimously to endorse the concept of a phase-in Spanish program that would be a piloted as a theme-based opportunity...
View ArticleSchools briefly locked down due to police situation
Southington High School, Flanders Elementary School, Derynoski Elementary School and Plantsville Elementary School were briefly placed into an exterior lockdown on Tuesday, March 25, following a...
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Cyber Knights take crown at FIRST event
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Cyber Knights won the New England FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) District event held at the high school this past...
View ArticleTesting new standardized tests
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington Public Schools are preparing for the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) “Field Test” scheduled to take place this spring. SBAC measures...
View ArticleBoard of Fiance approves school budget in full
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The finance board recently voted 5 to 1 in support of the Board of Education’s proposed budget as presented for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. The school board proposed a budget...
View ArticleMiddle schools to produce ‘Shrek’
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Drama Club students at both DePaolo and Kennedy Middle Schools are gearing up for their production of the Broadway musical “Shrek,” scheduled to take place this weekend....
View ArticleChris Palmieri to receive Gold Medal award
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From serving on the Town Council to directing plays at the middle schools to planning for the annual Apple Harvest Festival, Chris Palmieri plays a number of different...
View ArticleSouthington schools look to participate in energy costs savings proposal
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Board of Education voted unanimously to support Southington’s participation in a $13 million energy performance contracting proposal with a company that will...
View ArticleCox retires after 20 years
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer After serving as the Director of Operations for 20 years in the Southington school district, Fred Cox has decided to retire at the end of the school year. During a...
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Southington says goodbye to Dr. Erardi
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Reporter School and town officials expressed their gratitude for the work of Dr. Joseph Erardi last week during a Board of Education meeting on April 11, saying farewell to the...
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