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“The tour was good, it felt like it definitely helped me find where I’m gonna be going on the first day.”
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“I enjoyed the open house because it let me explore a new environment of which I will be spending the last semester of my high school career.”
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“It was nice seeing the teachers reactions to the building. A lot of teachers liked it.”
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“I like the modern aspect of the school and how inviting it looked.”
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If he could change anything, “[he] would make a courtyard that [we] could walk through.”
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“The cafeteria is really nice, I love the big windows.”
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“[The cafeteria] is cool, it’s nice how it’s really open and I like how there’s circle tables and square tables.”
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“I’m most excited about some of the new facilities and new technologies that will really give our students great opportunities to try new things.”
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“The auditorium was beautiful, and the seats were huge, I think it is a great new place for our music and theatre department to be able to perform in.”
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“The bathrooms are really nice.”
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“I personally thought the new cafeteria looked like an airport, it’s just so modern and polished.”
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“I had a good time and was hopeful seeing the building I spent a year wondering what it looked like on the inside.”
Earlier this week, Torrington High School opened its new doors to students and families during a series of open houses held Monday through Wednesday from 4:50 to 7:00 p.m., offering students a first look at the school’s newly constructed building.
At the open house, students received their second-semester schedule for the 2024-2025 school year, complete with new room numbers. A schedule was provided to guide students to each of their classes, where they would spend 5 minutes meeting with their teacher before a 10 minute period to search for their next classroom. For those who preferred a more flexible approach, students and parents were also welcome to explore the building freely.
Many students and families roamed the halls and familiarized themselves with the spaces they will be walking through in less than two weeks. “There wasn’t anyone showing us around, we just went and found our classes on our own,” says freshman Isabella Murelli.
The event offered students a chance to take in the new and clean look of their soon-to-be school. The modern design and architecture was a favorite for many, “I love the open design of the cafe, as well as the lights,” says sophomore Johanna Stolfi.
The open house succeeded in easing the concerns of students worried about finding their way when they officially start classes in the new building on January 22. In the slideshow, Mr. Scott and several students share their thoughts on the open house and their excitement about the new school.
