February 11, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention Singers, Dancers, and Performers! Auditions for the 2026–2027 edition of the award-winning SWHS Show Choir Choral Spectrum will be held on February 17 at 6 PM in the auditorium. Receive honors credit for performing in a class that will change your high school experience! Join the Google classroom today for vocal audition instructions and more details! Let us put you in the spotlight! Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of it!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
The National English Honor Society will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday, February 12 at 2:10 in Room 146.
South Windsor for the Local Kids is fundraising at Stop and Shop on February 15th from 10 am-2pm. All proceeds to benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Join South Windsor for the Local Kids to celebrate Latin American culture and to fundraise money for Connecticut Children's. Join us on February 12th in the Annex Cafe from 2:05-3:30 and grab a dance partner or your valentine and learn salsa partner dancing from a salsa dance teacher. Plus - eat some of our handmade empanadas. Participation costs $10. Scan one of the QR codes posted around the TVs in the hallways, or in classrooms to sign up.
It’s time for “this date in history.” February 11th is National Inventors’ Day, as declared by President Nixon due in part to this being the birthdate of Thomas Edison who held 1,093 patents and played a critical role in the advent of electricity. On February 11th, 1964, Sarah Palin, the first woman to appear on a Republican presidential ticket, was born. Also on this date in 1969, actress Jennifer Aniston from the popular sitcom “Friends” was born. On February 11th, 2012, American R & B singer Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48. And finally, on this date in 2020 the World Health Organization officially names the novel coronavirus disease as COVID-19. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
The French Club ‘Le Lynx’ will meet on Thursday, February 12, right after school in the Kitchen Annex, Room 3. On the menu are French Cheese Puffs (Gougères), Madeleines au citron (lemon madeleines), and Baguette Toast Crackers. Sign up on Google Classroom or see Mr. Ly in Annex 39. Come cook, eat, and enjoy some French vibes!
ATHLETICS:
Are you interested in trying out for the South Windsor high school girls tennis team? If so, attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, after school in Room 207. We will discuss tryouts and share more information about the tennis season. For more information, join the Google classroom with code RQLP3VLY