April 23, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS:
Attention seniors, if you plan on attending Senior Reception or Senior Outing please watch the video posted in google classroom about how to sign up for reception tables and outing buses. The sign-ups will take place during Bobcat Block on Friday, April 24th. See Ms. Andrews or Mrs. Farrell with any questions.
S.W. Youth and Family Services is once again offering the Make A Change or MAC mini grants for STUDENTS! You can be awarded up to $150 to make positive change at SWHS or in our community! Check the high school main page for more information and a link to the application. Reach out to Mrs. Reed if you have any questions.
The South Windsor Teen Center is looking for participants for their 1st Annual High School Billiards Tournament. High school students and faculty and staff are invited to be a part of this fun tournament. The students will be paired with an adult to play as a team against another team of student/adult. There will be snacks, drinks and pizza. A $5.00 donation is required to participate. Register here. With any questions, contact Marietta St Onge at the Teen Center either by email Marietta.st.onge@southwindsor-ct.gov or by phone 860-648-6360!
It’s time for “this date in history.” On April 23, Wrigley Field hosted its first major league baseball game and would eventually become the home field for the Chicago Cubs. Speaking of baseball, on this date in 1954, Hank Aaron hit his first home run of his major league career. On April 23, 1985, the Coca-Cola company introduced “New Coke” with a new recipe for the famous soda. Consumer reviews did not go well and the company brought back the original recipe three months later by selling “Coca-Cola Classic.” Famous birthdays on this date include President James Buchanan, actress Shirley Temple, singer Roy Orbison, actress Valerie Bertinelli, comedian George Lopez, and wrestler/actor John Cena. Thanks for listening to this date in history.
ATHLETICS:
On Tuesday, Girls Track and Field won their meet against East Catholic 99 to 28. First place finishes were had by the 4X100 of Ella Daniele, Destiny Gooden, Ava Liliburn and Keeley Scott, the 4X800 of Sofia Holovatska, Kiran Thaker, Rachel Matyschsyk, and Nora Cayward and 4X400 of Kiran Thaker, Akshaya Elayaraja, Alisha Abraham, and Mahima Sasikumar. First place finishes were also had by Jana Brownbill in the 400, Sofia Holovatska in the 1600, Celine Nguyen in the 3200, Kiran Thaker in the 800, Sadhana Ganesan in the 100 hurdles and triple jump, Zoe Bailey in shot put, Sofia Barona in discus, and Mallory Mead in javelin.
Attention student-athletes: SWHS will host another College Athletics Signing Ceremony on May 11th at 12:00 PM in the Auditorium. If you have committed to play a college sport and have not already participated in the December ceremony, please See Mr. Wry for details.