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The Raider Report

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The Raider Report

Dallas Brass Band Conductor Grant Jameson

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Jam: THS and TMS to Play with Dallas Brass

Kelsy McClain, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2025

Torrington High School and Torrington Middle School bands are preparing for an incredible musical experience this Monday as they join forces with the world-renowned Dallas Brass for a day of rehearsals,...

A new dress code at THS has some worried - will my clothes prevent me from attending Homecoming?

Dress Code Referrals Shape the Spirit of Homecoming

Adrianna Bernardi, Business Manager September 29, 2025

At the Senior Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, September 16th, students were warned that receiving two or more major referrals would hold them back from attending Homecoming. Not a big deal, right? Well,...

Senior Alanis Ortiz is particularly frustrated with construcion. "There is an excavator perched in my yard."

Detours and Delays: Roadwork Frustrates Torrington High and Beyond

Sophia Sedlak, Reporter September 29, 2025

The road construction, scheduled to end on September 22nd, 2025 in Torrington, seems to have no end in sight. On August 22nd, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that milling...

Torrington stood strong and remained sportmanslike during a tough game versus Windsor on September 12.

THS Leads with Pride

Makayla Rodriguez, Reporter September 18, 2025

During their first game under the Friday night lights on September 12th, the Torrington football team went head-to-head with the Windsor Warriors. After a somewhat hostile match up on and off the field,...

THS Marks 24th Anniversary of 9/11 With Ceremony and Livestream

Jaisa Oliver, Reporter September 12, 2025

(Click here for the ceremony video) Torrington High School marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a ceremony in the school auditorium on Thursday. JROTC cadets and the concert...

Shoes are a concern with the updated dress code. Sneakers are fine, but flip flops, slides, and sandals have been banned.

Updated Dress Code Frustrating Students

Kelsy McClain and Jaden Rodriguez September 12, 2025

As the school year begins at Torrington High School, students are adjusting to a new dress code adopted by the Board of Education in April 2025. The policy was introduced following staff requests for...

New English Teacher Ms. Helm met with parents of her English II students, introducing them to the course content and expectations.

Welcome Back, Raider… Parents!

Kajeda Fraser, Reporter September 12, 2025

For a few hours on Thursday, the average THS student was old enough to drive a minivan. Parents became Raiders for the evening, roaming the halls for Welcome Back Night to meet teachers and sample their...

Seniors celebrated their "last first" day of public education with a sunrise gathering on the track.

Seniors “Rise” to the Occasion

Kelsy McClain, Reporter September 3, 2025

September 2nd, 2025, marked the last official “first day” of school for the Senior class of 2026.  To celebrate this wonderful milestone, the Senior Student Council collaborated to create an event...

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

From Raider to the Rose Bowl: THS Alum Returns to Inspire Students

C. Jeppity, Staff September 3, 2025

This Friday at 3:00 p.m., 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...

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