Kellie Lambert McGuire Correspondent More than 100 students from the town’s two middle schools have teamed up for one of Broadway’s legendary musicals. The John F. Kennedy Middle School Drama Club and the Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School Drama Club…
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Support the turf field with engraved bricks
By Ed Harris Editor Southington High School sports fans will literally be able to stamp their support for the Blue Knights with an engraved brick paver. The pavers will be displayed in a combined patio and walkway adjacent to the…
School board votes to bring ABA program in house
By Ed Harris Editor The Board of Education has voted unanimously to bring its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in-house, a decision that has left some parents worried that the program could face a decline. The program is currently run…
Physically Active Classroom earns grant
By Ed Harris Editor Schools in Southington will get a little more active thanks to a grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The insurance company bestowed the school system with a $24,000 grant that will be used to…
Twice is just as nice; Middle school renovations pass again
By Ed Harris Editor The middle school renovations past for a second time at Tuesday’s referendum. The renovations were overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2011, but the renovations were sent back to referendum after it was discovered that the removal…
Middle school referendum set for Tuesday
By Ed Harris Editor Southington school officials are hoping that residents will once again approve renovations at Kennedy and DePaolo Middle Schools. The renovations were overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2011, but the renovations were sent back to referendum after…
Survive and advance; Knights reach the Class LL swimming finals in 3 relays and 6 individual events
by John Goralski Sports Writer Coach Evan Tuttle tried to hide his disappointment as Mack Golos rebounded off the wall for his first turn in the 500 freestyle. The sophomore swimmer already had a commanding lead. He was ripping through…
Flanders School Drama Club to perform ‘Annie Jr.’
Kellie McGuire Correspondent This weekend, a group of young performers may sing about a “Hard Knock Life” on stage, but the tiny stars are blessed to have the support of older peers behind-the-scenes. The Flanders School Drama Club will present…
Southington High School announces second quarter honor roll
Southington High School has announced its honor roll for the second marking period. Grade 9, First Honors: Leandro Antonio Alejandro, Mikayla Lee Bedell, Alexandra Anna Bieniek, Nicole Ann Breedlove, Rachel Jordan Bruno, Samantha Joan Butlien, Rebecca Morgan Caisse, Anthony Michael…
Officials look at ABA program
By Ed Harris Editor The Board of Education is once again looking at the possibility of bringing its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program in-house, a proposal that has some parents worried that the program could face a decline. The program…