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The Raider Report

Cinco de Mayo: May 5th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, which took place in 1862.

Celebrating Culture, Honoring History: What Cinco de Mayo Really Means

Julinete Hilario, Reporter May 8, 2025

Every year on May 5th, people all over the U.S. celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Most just think of it as a day to throw fun parties and eat Mexican food, but they don't understand the true meaning of the holiday. First...

Boys' Lacrosse is a new club sport at THS

New Sport at THS: Club lacrosse

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter May 1, 2025

“New building, new sport” is the motto for the new boys' club lacrosse team. Having a new team and fresh opportunities is exciting—especially since Torrington High School hasn’t added a new sport...

Need Easter Plans? Check out Popular Options

Need Easter Plans? Check out Popular Options

Madison Gonzalez, Reporter April 16, 2025

Easter is coming up very quickly, and if you celebrate but don’t know how you’re participating this year, here’s some things you can do!  Naturally, if the weather is nice, who wouldn’t want...

Studens in FCCLA got to visit with their Southwest Elementary Pen Pals on May 18th, which was the second year for this  fun-filled meet up.

Learning in Action: Field Trips and Features

Kelsy McClain, Reporter April 16, 2025

Classes and clubs at THS have spring fever and are getting out and about this season! See below for some updates from life during the school day. FCCLA: Our FCCLA members had an amazing time meeting...

One of the winning sandwiches, the MAC Attack, will be featured at Jimmy's Store from April m27 - May 3.

Torrington High’s Tasty Throwdown

Maddie McGillicuddy, Reporter April 12, 2025

A battle of creativity and flavor unfolded at Torrington High School as Advanced Culinary students in the Foods II Pro Bake class competed in the first-ever Sandwich Showdown. With the energy of a reality...

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...

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...

Members of the HOSA club at their CT Spring Leadership Council.

Spring: The Season of Interactive Instruction

Scott Spooner, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025

HOSA The HOSA Future Health Professionals Clubs attended our first CT Spring Leadership Conference! We had a chance to hear inspirational speakers and take workshops that interested us! The members all...

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...

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...

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