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The Raider Report

The Student News Site of Torrington High School

The Raider Report

THS Seniors and Assistant Principal Ken Pierresaint on site at Local 777 in Meriden, CT.

THS Seniors Test out Trades at Local 777

K. Pierresaint, Guest Reporter April 15, 2025

Students from Torrington High School stepped out of the building on Thursday and into the world of skilled trades. A group of THS seniors visited Local 777 JATC Training Center in Meriden, CT, to gain...

Senior Gyilenn Arce doing hands on learning with the preschoolers

THS Goes Back to Preschool

Adrianna Bernardi, Reporter April 11, 2025

Child Development students stepped into the teacher role last week as students taught in the THS preschool lab. Family and Consumer Science educator Jessie DeMarco expresses the hard work students had...

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...

Child Development lead their first preschool lessons with creativity and confidence, says teacher Mrs. DeMarco.

Child Development Students Step into the Teacher’s Role

Adrianna Bernardi, Marketing Manager April 1, 2025

Child Development students at THS recently took on the role of teacher in the preschool lab. Family and Consumer Science teacher Mrs. DeMarco highlighted the hard work required for this experience. “The...

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...

Getting prepared to take the SAT

Getting prepared to take the SAT

Scott Spooner, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2025

For juniors SATs are just around the corner. Specifically, March 19th days around the corner. Whether you are finishing up your prep, taking practice tests, or cramming it all last minute, there is little...

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...

Students enrolled in THS Art classes were able to travel to the New Britian Musuem of Art for a tour

Art Department on a Roll

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter March 12, 2025

On Thursday, 3/6, A select few of about 26 students got to go to the New Britain Museum of American Art. During their time there, students were split into two groups. The first group took a guided tour...

NGSS Testing Upsets Students

NGSS Testing Upsets Students

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter March 9, 2025

What Is NGSS Testing? Last week, Juniors took the NGSS test, short for the Next Generation Science Standards, which is a CT-based test. According to Mrs. Goyette, the contents of the test are "Biology,...

What's on the Carts?

What’s on the Carts?

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter February 25, 2025

In the old building, teachers were allowed to decorate their rooms. This created a welcoming space that made it fun and easier to learn for many students. With the move, teachers no longer have their own...

Performers at this month's Cabaret, benefitting the Student Theater

Cabaret Turnout “Best Yet”

Abby Petrie, Secretary February 25, 2025

On Friday, February 7, students from THS held the first ever cabaret in the new school building. The students showcased their variety of vocal talents as they filled the evening with music and excitement....

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