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College Representatives come to Torrington

College Representatives come to Torrington

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter October 22, 2024

Most teenagers and young adults have hard times choosing what college they should attend after they graduate High School, worry no more! The THS Guidance Department offers a chance to visit and chat with...

Science Club Sells Pumpkin Grams for Spooky Season

Science Club Sells Pumpkin Grams for Spooky Season

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager October 18, 2024

Torrington High School’s Science Club is selling pumpkin grams during lunch until Tuesday, October 22nd! Interested in buying a thoughtful and small gift for a friend? Science Club is selling pumpkin...

Vote for Aiden Hansen

Vote for Aiden Hansen

October 17, 2024

THS Raider Aiden Hansen has been nominated for the CHSCA/Walter Camp Football PLAYER OF THE WEEK. This challenge is sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings. Use this link to vote for Aiden! Help put THS Football...

A poster promoting Nightmare on South Main Street in Torrington

Need Weekend Plans? Saturday Nightmares Await

Olivia Golfin, Reporter October 17, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this coming Saturday? If your answer was yes then come on down to the Torrington Armory for Halloween fun! On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, there will be an event called...

Mission of Mercy's two-day clinic in New Haven that provides dental care to the underserved and the uninsured in the state of Connecticut

Volunteer and job opportunities become available to THS students

Kelsy McClain, Reporter October 15, 2024

For all students at THS in search for some volunteer hours or things to do, there are lots of current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.  If you’re able or willing to work out of town, Waterbury...

A digital representation of what the new THS/TMS building will look like in 2025.

New High School and Middle School Create Concern

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter October 8, 2024

Torrington 7th & 8th graders are entering the high school starting the 2025-2026 school year. The school district of Torrington CT was granted a fund to build a new high school building, and now...

Should Columbus Day be a Holiday?

Should Columbus Day be a Holiday?

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter October 8, 2024

Over 100 students at THS were asked their opinion about Columbus Day - should we get the day? Should it be a federal holiday? In a student lead poll, of 100, the results leaned for ‘no’. Most of...

THS Clay Club gets involved in Empty Bowls. The event features handmade ceramic bowls by students homemade soups donated by local restaurants. Pictured from the 2023 event are Kaydan Pease, left, and THS senior Abby Petrie.

Clay Club Active Every Wednesday

Madison Gonzalez, Reporter October 7, 2024

Torrington High School has a clay club after school every Wednesday, with the ceramics teacher, Ryan King. During his club, he lets students do projects outside of what he teaches in class, and usually...

THS students begin to prepare for NHS applications

THS students begin to prepare for NHS applications

Julinete Hilario, Reporter October 7, 2024

National Honor Society applications were sent out to eligible students this past month. In order to have received an application students would need to have made academic achievement during their time...

Class of 2026 student council at the first pep rally of the year!

Class of 2026, What’s New?

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter October 7, 2024

This is the class of 2026’s Junior Year, and it's sure to be a very exciting one! There are many fundraisers and fun activities, as well as planning things for next year like senior outing, prom, and...

THS cross country runner Scott Spooner captured moments before finishing first.

Clean Sweep for THS at Wolcott

Scott Spooner, Editor-in-chief September 30, 2024

On Tuesday, September 17th, the THS boys cross country team secured victory against Wolcott, St. Paul, and Kennedy.  In just the second race of the season, the Raiders made significant progress, with...

Mr. Sullivan, Choir Teacher/Director

Mr. Sullivan Recognized for Excellence

Sample Student, News Editor September 18, 2024

Connor Sullivan, THS Director of Choirs was selected as SBO Magazine's 50 Directors that Make A Difference 2023. This was the magazine's 24th year of recognizing outstanding directors of music from each...

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