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

New Building Not All New

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter December 3, 2024

The new THS and TMS are currently being built and while everyone is concerned with the actual building itself, the furniture inside the building needs some attention too. The furniture will be a mix of...

The above image is the UCONN Chemistry Building which was where Quantum Molecular Day was hosted

UConn Hosts Quantum Molecular Day

Scott Spooner, Editor-in-Cheif November 21, 2024

Torrington High School students Alyssa Amato, Manav Patel, and Thomas Suchowolec had the opportunity to attend Quantum Molecular Day at UConn last Saturday. The event occurred on two days, January 9th...

Progress on the new building as of 10/25/2024. The left side is the high school, the circular area in the middle the theater, and the right side is the middle school.

News From the New Building

After years of construction, Torrington High School students will finally be moving into a brand new building In January. Students and staff have both questions and concerns about how things will run and...

Sofia D'Addona (9) for Plymouth State University Division III Women's Soccer

D’Addonna and Curry Navigate Life after THS

Kelsy McClain, Reporter November 8, 2024

As years go on, the students of THS proudly watch the seniors graduate but yet not know what goes on in their life after their high school experience.  Adjusting to new social and study habits are some...

Digital rendering of what new turf fields might look like.

Vote Tuesday will Shape New Athletic Fields

Abby Petrie, Secretary November 4, 2024

On November 5th, the city of Torrington’s voters will decide on whether the new school should have turf or grass fields.  Depending on the vote, the designs for the new field will be finalized. According...

A local resident helps free a car that became stranded in a stretch of flooding road on the outskirts of Boone, North Carolina

Hurricane Devastation Brings Relief Efforts

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager October 24, 2024

People from around the country have worked to pick up the affected residents of Hurricane Helene and Milton. Torrington High School is helping the Elks' Club do a fundraiser for Hurricane Helene Disaster...

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

Leveling the Field with a Lottery

Kayla Kelley, Reporter October 17, 2024

Update: Students vote that senior-based lottery is the best method for assigning parking spots. Principal Mr. Scott has confirmed the possibility of a student lottery for parking spaces in the second...

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...

Class of 2025 student council members promoting the Harvest Festival.

Harvest Festival Brings Community Together for Fun and Fundraising

Alyssa Amato, Business Manager October 7, 2024

Torrington High School held their second Harvest Festival on October 5th, 2024, and was led by the school’s class of 2025 student council.  The senior class student council hosted this year's Harvest...

THS Welcomes More New Staff

THS Welcomes More New Staff

September 18, 2024

This week, THS is welcoming three new staff members to the building, both as teachers and security staff. Principal Scott sent an email this week announcing the additions. Jennifer Simon will be joining...

Meet the CT COLT Teacher of the Year–Catherine Haase

Meet the CT COLT Teacher of the Year–Catherine Haase

Sample Student, Editor September 18, 2024

In June of 2025, the Connecticut Council of Language Teachers named THS's Ms. Haase as their Teacher of the Year. This honor was the result of a nomination process, application, and interview session....

Safety Concerns Linger, Even with New Building

Safety Concerns Linger, Even with New Building

Samra Babic, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

The new THS/TMS building is scheduled to open in January of 2025. As it nears completion, more questions grow with it. The latest question: how safe will the new building be compared to the current one?...

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