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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, recently killed by gunshot.

Utah Shooting Leads to Death of Political Activist

Ace VonRichthofen, Graphic Design September 12, 2025

On Wednesday September 10th, Charlie Kirk, a Republican Activist, was shot and killed at a Turning Point USA panel in Utah. Kirk was the founder and president of the Turning Point USA foundation and went...

The new THS/TMS building are part of a full redistricting plan for all grades.

Torrington Schools Won’t Look the Same

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager May 29, 2025

Torrington Public Schools is preparing for a sweeping redistricting plan that will go into effect during the 2025-2026 school year. The plan aims to create more efficient spaces with more room for storage...

Band Teacher Wayne Splettstoeszer and THS Principal Brian Scott at the CAAA Arts Education Advocates Breakfast on May 8, 2025.

Principal Scott Recognized For Outstanding Contributions to Art Education

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager May 21, 2025

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Torrington High School’s Principal, Mr. Scott, received recognition at the Connecticut Arts Administrators Association for his contributions to Arts Education.  The 2025...

Pass or Fail? THS Reacts to New Digital Hall Passes

Pass or Fail? THS Reacts to New Digital Hall Passes

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter May 6, 2025

Torrington High School introduced the digital pass system at the beginning of April for safety reasons. This caused many students to dislike the pass system, while on the other hand, teachers tended to...

Protest sign at the April 5th 50501 Rally in Torrington.

50501 in Torrington: Local Voices Join the Movement

Abby Petrie, Secretary April 11, 2025

In the recent week, there have been a lot of discussions about the 50501 protest. The talk of these movements have been popping up all around the country and even in Torrington, Connecticut. Torrington...

Community members enjoying the Torrington Public Schools Art Show at Five Points Gallery

Torrington Public Schools Art Show Highlights Student Talent

Ace VonRichthofen, Reporter March 27, 2025

This March, the creativity of Torrington Public School art students was celebrated at a K-12 Art Show. Opening on March 15, 2025, the event at Torrington’s Five Points Annex Gallery was organized by...

Composer of the commissioned piece Welcome Home, Dr. Scott Watson

THS Band to Perform Award-Winning Composition

Staff March 27, 2025

The Torrington High School Band, under the direction of Wayne Splettstoeszer, is proud to present the world premiere of Welcome Home, a new composition by acclaimed composer Dr. Scott Watson, on Thursday,...

Life After The Pandemic: How The World Has Changed In 5 Years

Life After The Pandemic: How The World Has Changed In 5 Years

Kelsy McClain, Reporter March 26, 2025

March 11, 2025, marks the five-year anniversary of COVID-19. Since the pandemic began, our society has endured many challenges, but we have gradually overcome them over the years. Reflecting on quarantine,...

Students at THS are banned from all AI-based tools. Is this the best approach?

The AI Debate: Friend or Foe to Education?

Jaden Rodriguez, Reporter March 24, 2025

Oops! Openai.com is not available.” This result appears on student computers at THS if the student tries to use any website that produces AI-generated content. Is this fair? Some local high schools are...

From Register Citizen

Meritorious Service Award Given to McKenna

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter March 12, 2025

Torrington High School’s very own Mike McKenna was awarded recently with the Meritorious Service Award. Mr. Mckenna has been a health teacher and the athletic director at THS for many years.  “I...

Eating Sustainable with Sweetgreen

Eating Sustainable with Sweetgreen

Kayla Kelley, Graphic Design March 10, 2025

Just in time for the Spring season, Sweetgreen - a salad bar aiming to “reinvent” fast food - opened in Canton Connecticut. The franchise boasts fresh ingredients and a mission of sustainability for...

Picture of the new THS music-tech lab

New Music Space Gains National Attention

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2025

Soundtree, the educational division of Korg USA, just highlighted an article on their website from our very own Mr. Splettstoeszer! Highlighting how "the impact of technology on students’ creative...

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