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The music of the Knights…
The Southington High School marching band kicked off the school year with their annual band camp from Aug. 14 to Aug. 25, including an open rehearsal, above, where they treated the public to a sneak...
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Southington woman is principal At Bristol Eastern
Marisa Calvi-Rogers began her teaching career at Southington High School. She was named as Bristol Eastern’s new principal this fall. When Bristol Eastern High School students returned from summer...
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Back to school: Concrete lessons at Hatton
Southington students went back to school on Thursday, but Hatton students were treated to a special display outside the school. Construction trucks from local businesses, including the concrete mixer,...
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Southington Catholic is still going strong in its third year
Kaisley Pieta, left, and Alana Quinn, right, meet their second grade teacher, Carolyn Antonozza, center, at Southington Catholic School’s soft opening on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The following day, students...
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Applications for CHET scholarships due Oct. 3
Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET)www.ott.ct.gov/chet.html The Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) announced that applications for their scholarship program are being accepted through...
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Social media seminar at St. Paul Catholic High School
St. Paul Catholic High School invites the community to a seminar aimed at gaining knowledge of social media responsible use and digital abuse. This presentation will take place on Monday, Sept. 18 from...
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SHS marching band: When one door opens
On Friday, Sept. 8, the Southington High School marching band treated fans to a sneak preview of this year’s show, “When one door opens.” By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Southington High School’s...
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Middle school sports survive budget cuts
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington has had a rich tradition of being a sports town and has built a reputation of strong programs in sports like softball, baseball, and football at the high...
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Haunted Graveyard ranked in Halloween poll
Lake Compounce’s Haunted Graveyard is currently ranked in a national poll for best fright parks. By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Lake Compounce’s Haunted Graveyard exhibit is well-known for its thrills...
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Wall of Honor celebrates CIA officer
Former CIA officer Robert Calandra (Class of 1981) will be inducted into the Wall of Honor this fall. By JEN CARDINES CORRESPONDENT When you consider all of his major career accomplishments with the...
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Lincoln College to be reviewed for accreditation
Lincoln College of New England2279 Mt Vernon Rd, Southington, CT 06489Phone: (860) 628-4751www.lincolncollegene.edu Lincoln College of New England will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit from...
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Farm to table
Photo by Sheridan Cyr With help from two DePaolo staff and L.E.A.F. exec. director Mark Ramsay, local students are able to grow enough produce to have their own table at the Farmers Market on the Green...
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Banners fly for the Blue Knight marching band
The Blue Knights marching band took a break from their hectic competition schedule to treat fans to a sneak peak at the Apple Harvest Festival parade on Sunday. The band has already taken first place...
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BOE resists Council’s demands penned to the superintendent
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER At their Sept. 28 meeting, the Board of Education addressed a letter written to the Town Manager Garry Brumback and Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan on behalf of the...
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Superintendent receives high marks from BOE
Southington Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connellan The Southington Board of Education conducted their annual evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools on Thursday, Sept. 14. This evaluation is...
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State pioneering education leader to lead a discussion about learning...
Donna Swanson, executive director of the FOCUS Center for Autism and Fresh Start School, is no stranger to miracles and has made it her life’s mission to change and empower the lives of her students...
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When you wish upon a star
Stargazers crowded to telescopes at DePaolo Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 4. By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Students and families at Joseph DePaolo Middle School had an opportunity to become...
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Have you taken the pledge?
Members of the Southington High School Key Club “take the pledge” at the annual Red Ribbon Rally on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Community group representatives hold a candlelight vigil before taking the stage...
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Wall of Honor recognizes humanitarian Mark Boxer
Mark Boxer (Class of 1978) will be honored for his business and humanitarian success. By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington High School Wall of Honor founder Bob Brown said that this year’s class...
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Budget stalemate continues between BOE and council
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER State budget and educational funding concerns continue to be prominent at Board of Education meetings. At the Oct. 12 BOE meeting, chair Brian Goralski took the next step...
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