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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Shine Bright: Outfit Inspiration for a Magical Homecoming Night

Shine Bright: Outfit Inspiration for a Magical Homecoming Night

Adrianna Bernardi, Business Manager October 8, 2025

Homecoming night is around the corner! The theme this year is A Night Under the Stars, as announced on the Class of 2026 instagram page. The theme is inspired by the 2016 film, La La Land. Here are eleven...

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. Located near the old THS Tech Wing, the lot sits adjacent...

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 to class on time. This recurring issue frustrates both students...

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 needed another leader to step in and help guide the way. Enter...

High Schoolers Adjust to Outdoor Gym Classes During Construction

High Schoolers Adjust to Outdoor Gym Classes During Construction

Jaisa Oliver, Reporter September 27, 2025

This school year has brought a lot of new changes for high schoolers. One of the biggest is that the new middle school has been built right beside the high school. Very cool, right? Well… not for everyone. Because...

STAR Testing Returns

STAR Testing Returns

September 23, 2025

THS freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking the standardized test known as STAR again this year. The test, which takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, will be administered to students in...

Dr. Justin McManus, THS alum and now Director of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band, recently visited with current band students.

THS Alum Dr. Justin McManus Visits Band Students

September 1, 2025

This summer, Torrington High School welcomed back a distinguished alumnus: Dr. Justin McManus, Class of 2006 and the current Director of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. McManus, who now leads one of the...

The THS Student Theater were big winners at Halo Awards on May 27.

Student Theater Flies High

  On May 28th, theater students from across Connecticut gathered at the Palace Theater in Waterbury for the annual Halos Awards. This night is dedicated to celebrating high school theater excellence....

Manav Patel and Mr. Rubino twinning!

Serving Looks & School Spirit: Spirit Week Recap

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2025

Spirit Week 2025 brought the fun in March with themes like Crazy Hair, BBQ Dad vs. Soccer Mom, Tropical, Teachers as Students, and 60s Day! The week wrapped up with a lively virtual pep rally that...

Members of the HOSA club at their CT Spring Leadership Council.

Students Take a “Stab” at Leadership Conference

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager April 1, 2025

Torrington High School’s HOSA Future Health Professionals Club attended their first CT Spring Leadership Conference on Friday, March 21st. At the conference, they participated in healthcare related workshops...

Students in Sports Medicine work on fracture fixes with an Orthopaedics in Action kit.

Students Get Hands-On with Orthopedic Medicine

Staff March 26, 2025

Students in Introduction to Sports Medicine this week were fixing fractured femurs as part of their Orthopaedics in Action curriculum. This hands-on, real-world experience was made possible by a grant...

Digital Passes Should Provide "More Freedom"

Digital Passes Should Provide “More Freedom”

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager March 15, 2025

Torrington High School is making a major change to how students leave the classroom. Instead of carrying a paper pass, students will soon be using a digital system to sign in and out of class. Already...

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