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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Dallas Brass Band Conductor Grant Jameson
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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Jam: THS and TMS to Play with Dallas Brass
Kelsy McClain, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2025
Haunted Theatre
Haunted Theatre

Haunted Theater and Pumpkin Painting are back!  Join us on Friday, October 17th, from 7 to 9 pm.  Cost is $5 per person to tour the Haunted Theater or...

Increase in Minimum Wage
Increase in Minimum Wage

Governor Lamont announces the new minimum wage of Connecticut will be raised to $16.94 on January 1, 2026. The new law increases it $0.59. More than 60%...

Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025

The Homecoming Dance will be 10/25/25 - tickets for juniors and seniors on sale now!

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A view of the school from the vantage point of senior parking. Some students are frustrated their spots are so far away.
THS Senior Parking: Privilege or Problem?
Sophia Sedlak, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Although THS seniors appreciate the administration’s effort to secure a senior parking lot, the new space has sparked a number of safety concerns....

Late busses frustrating students and teachers.
Tardy Busses Equal Tardy Students
Nevaeh Henry, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Recently, several buses at Torrington High School have been arriving late, causing students to be marked tardy and making it difficult to get...

Ms. Nizzardo joins THS from Waterbury schools, replacing Mr. Pierresaint as an assistant principal.
Meet Ms. Nizzardo: Torrington High’s New Assistant Principal
Makayla Rodriguez, Reporter • September 29, 2025

This school year has brought some new faces to Torrington High School. With Ms. Torres serving as interim principal at the FAST Academy, THS...

The rainbow bagel.
Lola’s Bagels: A Fresh Taste in Town
Adrianna Bernardi, Business Manager • September 24, 2025

Lola’s Bagels is now open in Torrington! The bagel shop is located at 1053 East Main Street. After months of waiting and anticipation, the...

THS students returned to “grab and go” lunches for early dismissal, a practice not seen since the pandemic.
Why Are We Losing Our Lunch?
Jaime Donahue, Reporter • September 16, 2025

Today is an Early Dismissal, and yet again, Torrington High School will have a grab-and-go lunch rather than a traditional, 30-minute hot lunch. Students...

BouNom Emporium provides a host of sweet treats.
Must Try Summer Spot: BouNom Emporium
Kayla Kelley, Graphic Design • June 8, 2025

Voted Best Bakery in Litchfield Country for Five consecutive years; BouNom Café and bakery is quickly emerging as a Northeastern staple for...

Senior Brenden Keskula is considered by teammates as "supportive" and "highly motivated."
Athlete of the Month
Kajeda Fraser, Reporter • October 2, 2025

The Raider Report is now honoring two athletes a month for their hard work and dedication to their sport. The athletes for September are Sophomore...

Small Team, Big Strides: How a Cross Country Team Becomes a Family
Small Team, Big Strides: How a Cross Country Team Becomes a Family
Ella Le, Reporter • October 2, 2025

The crisp fall air sets in as the Torrington cross country team laces up and hits the trails. This small but mighty squad has kicked off the...

Torrington Cross Country Small but Mighty
Torrington Cross Country Small but Mighty
September 18, 2025

The Torrington Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are small this year, with just 11 teammates total, but they are still having fun and running...

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