By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER A handful of John F. Kennedy Middle School students embraced a new challenge last Saturday. The group represented Southington at the Connecticut Middle School Science Bowl, a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.…
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Kennedy Middle School students compete at Connecticut Science Bowl
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Obituary: Thomas L. Gormley, 78
Thomas L. Gormley, 78, of Southington passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of 48 years to the late Beverley A. (Sizemore) Gormley. Born September 24, 1939 in Meriden he was the son…
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‘Rock of Ages’ celebrates the music hits from the 1980s
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The DePaolo and Kennedy Middle School Drama Club will take a trip through time and either introduce, or help to reminisce, the 1980s in their performance of the Broadway musical, “Rock of Ages.” Performances will…
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Southington students sweep Cyber competition
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…
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Students celebrate the Special Olympics torch
Hatton Elementary School students greeted runners with high fives during the Special Olympics Torch Run last Friday. The torch which will be used at the opening ceremonies for the upcoming Special Olympics was escorted by members of the Southington Police…
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Former teacher honored at Kennedy
On Tuesday, June 5, students and teachers joined with town officials and family members to honor former Kennedy Middle School teacher Joe Cippolini with the unveiling of a memorial statue in the school’s courtyard. Cipollini was a teacher at Kennedy…
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2018-2019 bus routes have been posted (find yours)
Southington Public Schools has released the bus schedules for the 2018-19 school year. Southington Public Schools, in partnership with regional schools and New Britain Transportation, makes every effort to adhere to the following time schedule. Please allow a 10-minute window…
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Music of the Knight offers a well-timed break from competition
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Just one week before the Southington Blue Knights Marching Band heads into their state competition, BKMB hosted their biggest fundraiser event of the season: the annual Music of the Knight bash. “There’s been a really…
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Remembering Southington’s sacrifice
Local veteran Norm Giroux, right, reads a proclamation on behalf of American Legion Post 72 during a wreath presentation at Kennedy Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 15. Eighth grade students presented the wreaths to honor Southington’s World War I veterans.…
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Eagles battle breast cancer
The Kennedy Middle School girls volleyball team, above, raised $1,750 for the Sideout Foundation at their annual Dig Pink event during the fall season. Proceeds will benefit the Sideout Foundation’s support of the stage IV breast cancer community and their…
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Obituary: William “Coach Bibby” Haman, 67
William “Coach Bibby” Haman , 67, of Plantsville, beloved husband of Gloria (Levesque) Haman for almost 50 years died Thursday, March 7th, 2019 at HOCC at New Britain General. He was born in Hartford on October 6, 1951 to the late…
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Kennedy finishes unbeaten
On Feb. 8, the girls basketball teams from the John F. Kennedy and DePaolo middle schools met in the regular season finale. Kennedy won the game, 43-29, and finished the season undefeated. It was the first time that a Kennedy…
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Curtains open on ‘Oliver’ this weekend
Spring is the time for theater programs in Southington. The DePaolo and Kennedy Middle School Drama Club is gearing up for this year’s performances. Students from both schools are currently rehearsing for their April 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12…
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Blue Knights host Unified Sports tournament: Event marks the 13th and final season for Southington High School coach
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER There were plenty of shots, smiles and sportsmanship on display inside the Walt Lozoski Gymnasium on March 19. High school and middle school basketball teams suited up for Southington’s seventh unified basketball tournament, and there…
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Back stage at ‘Oliver’: All set for opening night
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Lights, camera, action! The DePaolo and Kennedy Middle School drama club is ready for the stage crew’s signal to cue the actors and actresses in for the Broadway musical, “Oliver.” A technical crew of approximately…
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All the world’s a stage…
Curtains opened on the middle school drama club’s production of “Oliver” with three performances last week, above. The show continues this weekend with 7 p.m. performances at Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville on Thursday and Friday. Tickets are $5 for…
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‘Frozen JR’ helps locals beat the heat
The Southington youth summer theater play couldn’t have come at a better time. With outside temperatures approaching 100 degrees, the production of seventh and eighth graders offered locals an escape from the heat with this summer’s rendition of Disney’s “Frozen…
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Southington Education Foundation presents 6 school grants
SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Education Foundation (SEF) held its 2018-19 grant recognition ceremony at the Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) on Dec. 3, showcasing a variety of different initiatives and programs that Southington Public Schools employees have brought…
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Dig Pink game raises $1,720
October was breast cancer awareness month and the Kennedy girls volleyball team hosted their annual Dig Pink game on October 3rd. The team raised $1,720 for the Sideout Foundation to help fund breast cancer treatment and awareness. (Submitted)
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Remembering Southington’s sacrifice
Local veteran Norm Giroux, right, reads a proclamation on behalf of American Legion Post 72 during a wreath presentation at Kennedy Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 15. Eighth grade students presented the wreaths to honor Southington’s World War I veterans. Giroux, William Reeves, Wayne White, and Dennis Beauregard, rear, represented the local American Legion. Students […]
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