By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Every year in Southington, one event brings together veterans, town leaders, school administration, friends and family and inspiring young students. The annual Southington High School enlistee military recognition ceremony celebrated the brave leadership of 18…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The Board of Education voted to approve and adopt the 2018-19 operating budget in an 8-1 vote at their May 24 meeting and accredited administration for their work in finding and making $1.5 million in…
On Monday, May 14, residents poured into the auditorium lobby to enjoy an exhibit of Southington High School artists’ work. Above, Lovisa Tito poses next to her charcoal self portrait. Photos by JANELLE MORELLI
For the past six years, the Southington STEPS Coalition has had the privilege of working with Julia Brilla, a Southington High School senior who will soon be graduating. Julia is a treasure to this community, and her passion, energy and…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The Connecticut Association of Alternative Schools and Programs (CAASP) held their 11th annual STARS (success, teamwork, achievement, recognition, self-esteem) celebration day and state conference, uniting four alternative high schools from across Connecticut at Lincoln College…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The 2018 Southington High School all night graduation committee is reaching out to the community, seeking volunteers, donations and support for this year’s annual event. “We really want to get the word out that we…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Southington Public Schools joined administration, staff, town officials, parents, friends, students and community members together under one roof last week to celebrate Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on the past and securing…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The Board of Education recognized the successes of seven elementary and middle school students for their innovative work in science. Three fourth graders were selected as “top inventors” at the state-wide Invention Convention, and a…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER On Monday, May 14, the Town Council unanimously approved both the general government and Board of Education budgets for fiscal year 2018-2019 with no increase expected in local taxes. “I couldn’t be happier and prouder…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Discussions regarding the Board of Education and Town of Southington’s deficit mitigation plans continued at the Committee of the Chairs meeting last Wednesday, May 2, where Town Council chair Chris Palmieri introduced a possible option…
