March 3, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
It’s time for “this date in history.” On March 3, 1871 Congress created the US Centennial Commission and President Ulysses S. Grant chose Joseph Hawley from Connecticut, a Civil War general, to be its President. His primary mission was to plan for the first World’s Fair to be hosted on American soil. Philadelphia was chosen as the city to host and the exposition took place in 1876. Memorable items seen by many at the fair included Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, one of the earliest typewriters, and it was the first time that the American public was introduced to bananas, popcorn, and Heinz ketchup. On this date in 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was officially adopted by Congress as the national anthem for the United States. And on this day in 1932, Time published its first issue with a cover price of 15 cents. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
Attention seniors, tomorrow we will be collecting payments during lunch in the Seminar Room. The next in-person collections will be at the end of the month.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES:
Interested in honing your creative writing skills or just having fun? The Writing Club is hosting the first annual “Ideas in Ink,” an after-school writing extravaganza. If you enjoy writing stories, poems, or just getting your ideas on paper, this is the place for you! Come join us in the Library on Mondays March 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 2:15 to 3:30, where we will be hosting a variety of writing-related games each week, some with prizes. Whether you love writing, want to improve, or just want to hang out, Ideas in Ink has something here for you! Posters are on bulletin boards and ELA classrooms for more information.
Mu Alpha Theta is hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle at Evergreen Walk on Tuesday, March 3 from 4-8pm. Mention South Windsor High School or Mu Alpha Theta as you come in and have a delicious meal. Chipotle Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is hosting SAT tutoring for math on Wednesday, March 4th, right after school in the back of the Library Media Center. The session will run from 2:00-3:30, but you can drop by for any amount of time you'd like. This is a great way to freshen up on skills and prepare for the SAT! Everybody is welcome!
Join S.W. Youth and Family and the SADD Club for an afternoon of fun including therapy dogs, Spikeball, Corn Hole, arts, crafts, STEM activities and lots of games! Try Zentangles, learn an Indian Dance or simply relax and work on a puzzle! All of this will be at the "Relieve The Stress Fest" on Thursday, March 5th right after school.
Educators Rising is hosting an online Munson’s fundraiser from 2/20-3/5. Ask a club member for information or scan the QR code listed on flyers posted throughout the school.
Indian Heritage Awareness Club invites you to our 2nd Annual Holi Celebration on March 4th from 2:15–3:30 PM at the Annex Athletic field near the playground! Come celebrate the Festival of Colors with us for an afternoon full of joy, community, and fun! Tickets: $5 – Regular admission and $7 – Admission + a white t-shirt (perfect for the color celebration!)
HOPE club will be hosting our final blood drive of the year on Friday, March 13th in the Media Center. It is an ODD day and appointments are available from 7:45am to 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to save three lives and get free snacks! You must be 17 years or older to donate; 16 year olds can donate with a parent permission slip. For more information or to make an appointment, scan the QR codes posted around the school. To get a parent permission slip or ask any questions, see Ms. Karasinski in Room 207.
*Please see the flyer at the bottom of this posting for details and the sign-up*
NHS’s Clothing Drive Committee is hosting a dress clothing drive from February 23rd to March 13th in the main building and annex lobbies. Please consider donating your gently worn homecoming/prom dresses for a good cause! Contact Nishi Bhambure with any questions.
ATHLETICS:
Any girls interested in trying out for the Girls Outdoor Track and Field team must attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 2:05 in the Cafeteria. Any questions should be directed to Coach McCullough in Room 127.
