Beloved Southington Music Teacher, Ex-Administrator Mourned By School Board

The Southington Board of Education last month honored the memory of two recent ex-employees who died, one being a 30-year music teacher.

Southington Schools Taking Slots For Early Kindergarten Screenings

The process is for children who turn 5 after Sept. 1, 2026, and before Jan. 2, 2027.

Democrat Named New Southington Board of Education Chairman

The new chairman comes after Democrats won a 5-4 majority on the school board during municipal elections earlier this month.

Potent Narcotic Found Just Outside Southington School: Principal

The elementary school was swept by police on Wednesday, and physical education classes were inside.

Southington Youth Group Honored For Substance Use Prevention Work

The Southington STEPS Youth Council was honored earlier this month with a prestigious, statewide award for its efforts.

Key Southington School Official Announces Resignation

The ranking school board member left office last month, citing professional commitments.

Southington's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know

The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.

New Contracts, Pay Hikes OK'd For Southington's Top School Officials

At its most recent meeting, the school board approved new, three-year deals for its school chief and the assistant school chief.

Meet Southington's Top Teacher For 2025-26

The veteran educator will be honored at a Southington school board meeting in September.

Southington Students Make Dean's List At CCSU

The following students from Southington earned dean's list honors at Central Connecticut State University during the most recent semester.

Southington Mourns Death Of Beloved Teacher

The veteran educator was with the Southington School System for three decades.

Southington Students Earn Several Foundation Scholarships

A total of 16 students of all ages from Southington were recently honored by the Bristol-based Main Street Community Foundation.

Southington School Administrator Visits With Young Students To Encourage Them

Southington's assistant superintendent of schools last week visited elementary school classrooms as part of a program with STEPS.

Berlin Resident Named New Southington School Administrator

She will serve two different elementary schools within the Southington School District.

Southington Mourns Loss Of Former Top School Official

The Southington Town Council dedicated a moment of silence in the former educational leader's honor last week.

Laptop Fire Blamed For Southington School Evacuation: SFD: UPDATE

The Southington Fire Department and school system are looking into whether it was linked to a viral TikTok trend.

Southington BoE Approves Unique New Course For Upperclassmen

The Southington Board of Education recently approved a new class for upperclassmen called 'Outdoor Recreation', and it's not what you think.

Future Of Southington's Elementary Schools Topic Of Special Meeting

The Southington Board of Education is hosting a special meeting Tuesday, April 1, in the J.A. DePaulo Middle School auditorium.

Southington HS Seeks 2025 Nominations For 'Wall Of Honor'

The designation is a prestigious award for SHS alumni, with the deadline to nominate someone May 1.

Southington HS To Offer AI, Video Game Design Classes

The Southington Board of Education has approved two new classes for next year, one for video game design, the other on AI.

Southington Hosting Info Session On Kindergarten Registration

The event for parents/guardians will take place Monday, March 11, at DePaolo Middle School in Southington.

Southington Leaders Praise Special Education Funding Boost

Despite Gov. Ned Lamont's disapproval of a $40 million special education funding package, Southington officials praised the vote this week.

Southington Schools Seek Budget Increase For 2025-26

The Southington Board of Education earlier this month finalized a school budget request asking for a 6.6 percent hike in spending.

New Southington HS Classes Pitched In AI And Video-Game Design

The Southington Board of Education is mulling the creation of an artificial intelligence class and a video-game design course at SHS.

Southington School Officials Want To Hear From You

Southington Public Schools has set up an online survey for the public to take regarding the future of the school system.

Foundation Has Scholarship Cash For Southington Students

The Main Street Community Foundation recently put out notice that it has 95 scholarships giving out funds to students in the area it serves.

Kids' Social/Emotional Development Aim Of New Southington Initiative

The effort is a collaboration among Southington Public Schools, the STEPS Coalition and the Southington Education Foundation.

Southington Schools' Student Computer Data Compromised

The Southington School System and the district's software provider have set up web pages for residents to monitor the situation.

Southington Kindergarten Screening, What You Need To Know

The Southington school system recently issued information about prospective kindergartners for the 2025-26 school year.

Big Macs Equal Big Bucks For Southington HS Athletics

The town's two McDonald's sites are donating a portion of Thursday's App proceeds to Southington High School sports.

Fallen Trooper To Go On Southington HS 'Wall of Honor'

The trooper, killed in the line of duty May 30, is one of five SHS graduates set to receive the prestigious designation Thursday, Sept. 19.

Teacher Spotlight: Bouffard Makes A Difference In Southington

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This Southington HS Athletics Facility Needs An Overhaul: BoE

Part of the complex has been deemed unplayable, while the rest of the facility is not up to proper standards.

Southington's Top Para Helps Special Needs Pupils Become Adults

The recently named 'Paraeducator of the Year' for 2024-25 works for a unique special education program for older students.

Southington's School Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

The summer of 2024 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2024-25 school year.

Teacher Spotlight: Daly Makes A Difference In Southington

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Bernaiche Makes A Difference In Southington

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Southington Teacher 'Makes A Difference In Every Student's Life'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Veteran Southington Educator Named District's Top Teacher

The Southington High School staff member was recently named the 2024-25 Southington Teacher of the Year.

Teacher Spotlight: Jacques Makes A Difference In Southington

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.