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A United effort by the Blue Knight soccer team
The Blue Knight boys soccer team presented check to the United Way of Southington as a result of team fundraising. Above, varsity captains present a check to Kaye Davis, Executive Director of the...
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Civil rights speaker talks to students at SHS
Civil rights activist/author Deacon Arthur Miller engages students at the high school. By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER On Jan. 15, a Southington High School (SHS) English teacher welcomed a semi-annual...
View ArticleDerynoski PTO hosts a home and business show on Feb. 28
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Derynoski Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is holding its first annual Home and Business Show on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.in the...
View ArticleMiddle School projects in the final phases
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Middle School construction projects at both Kennedy and DePaolo Middle Schools are moving along on schedule. “We’re in phase 10 in both schools,” said Chairman of the...
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Strong School donates homemade ornaments
On Friday, Dec. 12, more than 100 Strong Elementary School students stayed after class to decorate homemade salt dough ornaments, and the decorations were packaged by the 5th grade STEPS committee....
View ArticleBOE approves $90 million budget
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Board of Education (BOE) finalized the budget for the 2015-2016 school year, and the board unanimously approved spending $90,197,401 with a 3.59 percent increase from...
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The State of the Town: Leaders discuss progress at chamber event
Town Council Chair Mike Riccio shared the progress of Southington’s economic development at the State of the Town dinner. By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Town Councilors spoke about the changes in town...
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SHS band celebrates 6th state title
On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Southington High School marching band was honored at the Southington Board of Education meeting for winning the 2014 state championship. The Blue Knight program earned state...
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SHS offers seminar for navigating the college admission process
The Southington High School counseling department is offering a seminar aimed at high school juniors and their families. The informational session “Navigating the College Process” is designed to help...
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Sikorsky Aircraft lands at Derynoski School
Representatives from Sikorsky Aircraft tried to inspire young engineers at Derynoski Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The hands-on program for students in kindergarten through grade 5 ran...
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Catholic school summit discusses upcoming changes
St. Dominic Principal Patricia Tiezzi, left, and St. Thomas Principal Mary Wirkus, right, discuss the merger of their schools for next year. By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER A town hall meeting for...
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Blue Knight trio sign NCAA Division I Football Letters of Intent
Matt Maxwell, left, and Alex Jamele, center, commit to play football at Central CT State University next year. Matt Steeves, right, will play at Bryant University. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Click....
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BOE holds legislative breakfast for hot topic issues
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Education, along with State Senator Joe Markley, State Rep. Leader Joe Aresimowicz, State Rep. Rob Sampson and State Rep. Dave Zoni, sat down...
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Legion crowns speech winners
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 championed four local youth in their annual oratorical contest on Thursday, Feb. 5. The four anonymous contestants, above, pose with the Legionnaires after the contest.
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Kennedy Middle School announces January students of the month
Kennedy Middle School has announced the students of the month for January. Front, from left, Olivia Walling, Greta Panke, Gianna Perugini, Hannah Platt, Faith Auletta, and Landon Carmody. Back, Mr....
View ArticleNicole Baker returns from research project in South Africa
WORCESTER, Mass.—Nicole Baker of Southington, a junior majoring in biology and biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in South...
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The very young at heart
By TAMMI NAUDUS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER On Thursday, Feb. 12, Southington schools celebrated the 100th day of school for the academic year. For the past three years, Thalberg School first graders have been...
View ArticleSHS drama club will present ‘Urinetown’ as annual musical
The Southington High School Drama Club has selected the three-time Tony Award winning play “Urinetown” for their annual musical. “Urinetown” is a satirical look at government, freedom, and the...
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Flanders School wins the SOUPER Bowl
Students at Flanders Elementary had their annual SOUPER Bowl Competition in late January. Volunteers collected over 400 cans of soup for Southington Community Services food pantry. From left, Flanders...
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Surround Sound 7 tickets are on sale now
The Southington High School music department will present “Surround Sound 7” on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. with a third performance on Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Southington...
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