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ShopRite Kindness Awards

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Each month Suffield High School chooses a student to receive the ShopRite Kindness Award. This award is given to a student who has shown kindness in one way or another. The student chosen has demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics: exemplary citizenship, civic awareness, responsibility, leadership, commitment to others and helping others. In addition to the honorary recognition, ShopRite will donate $50 to the charity of the student’s choice. Cami and Cassie Bosco

Congratulations to Cami and Cassie Bosco who were chosen to receive the ShopRite Kindness Award for November.

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Peru Field Trip

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In February, thirteen SHS students traversed the entire country of Peru having the opportunity to explore many aspects and settings of Peruvian life: the urban setting in Lima, ancient civilizations and communities in Cuzco, and the various island locations around Puno.

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Suffield Schools Offer Food Sharing

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Suffield Public Schools Food Service is pleased to introduce our new concept of a Sharing Table. 

The Sharing Table is a place where students can place unopened food and drinks that they choose not to eat or drink. This provides an opportunity for other students to take additional helpings of food or beverages from the Sharing Table at no cost to them. The Sharing Table is available to encourage sharing of unwanted items and prevents them from being thrown away. If a student is still hungry after finishing his or her meal, he or she may pick up items from the Sharing Table. Items from home may not be placed on the Sharing Table. 

For more details, please email bgashi@suffield.org.

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Connecticut Scholars Award Recipient

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Congratulations to Abby Halasi-Kun, who was chosen from among the junior class to receive the Connecticut Scholars Award, formerly known as the Governor’s Scholars Award. 

This award is designed to honor the academic achievements of a select group of Connecticut high school junior year students. Students nominated must be in the top 5% of their class. The finalists will be chosen based on their PSAT scores and a timed one-hour essay. Finalists will be invited to attend the Connecticut Scholars Luncheon in May. They will receive a plaque and the opportunity to enrich their studies on a college campus before their high school graduation.

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O’Brien Youth Leadership Award Recipient

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Congratulations to Gretchen Gustafson who received the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award. 

HOBY is a leadership training that empowers students to become strong, compassionate youth leaders. Students will develop the confidence and skills to make them effective leaders in the home, school, and community. The HOBY Organization states, “We believe in the potential of today’s youth. The HOBY mission is to inspire and prepare future young leaders for a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation. HOBY empowers young people to dream big, make an impact, and change the world. 

Our leadership programs are designed to prepare students to turn their ideas and goals into reality.

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The Sound of Music at SHS

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The cast and crew of Suffield High School’s Spring Musical, The Sound of Music, under the direction of Patty Piellucci, Mary DiRoberts and Kelly Blais are preparing for the show scheduled to run March 12, 13 and 14. Special thanks to Joe Grimard for his set creation and Lori Foss for her tireless work with costumes. Please contact the school at 860-668-3810 for ticket information.

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Rotary Student of the Month

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Congratulations to Nora Shanks who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for February. Nora is a senior at Suffield High School. Nora is a member of the National Honor Society, where she has volunteered at our annual Volleyball Marathon, the Suffield River Cleanup and the NHS Blood Drive. She is also a member of the World Language Honor Society, as well as a member of the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy. Nora has been involved with Suffield High School’s Interact Club during her four years of high school, and is a member of the Executive Board.

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The Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System

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In Connecticut, we believe all students have the ability to learn, grow and rise to the challenge of high expectations. The Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System helps us deliver on our promise of a high quality education for all by creating a more comprehensive, holistic picture of how our students and schools are performing. What is the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System? Connecticut’s Next Generation Accountability System is a broad set of 12 indicators that help tell the story of how well a school is preparing its students for success in college, careers and life. The system moves beyond test scores and graduation rates and instead provides a more holistic, multifactor perspective of district and school performance and incorporates student growth over time.