Newington High School Principal's Newsletter
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Good afternoon,
The month of March is officially over and when you return we have a full week before April break. We will have spirit week and end with a pep rally. Let's finish the 3rd quarter marking period strong!!!
This week's learning: NHS faculty and staff join all NPS staff in wearing green to support a coworker's family (see picture below); playschool students learn about "Pete the Cat" while playing "cat and mouse" in a parachute game (see picture below), Advisories joined forces for their annual egg hunt (see picture below); FBLA enjoyed time in NYC (see picture below)); NHS held our annual Career Academy Breakfast where guests enjoyed a delicious catered breakfast prepared and served by students in our Culinary & Hospitality Academy, followed by an exhibition of student projects (students leaders, Morganne Tucker & JuJu Flores shared their journeys through specialized career pathways); and our Unified class had a blast participating in Miss Sperrazza's Olympic Games.
All my previous newsletters are posted on the website.
We value your feedback, so please reach out at any time with any highlights, questions, or concerns.
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Schedules, school calendar, important links
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BELL SCHEDULES: Click HERE to view all our bell schedules.
DAY CALENDAR: Click HERE to view our NHS 2025-26 Day Calendar. (UPDATED 3/4/26)
REPORT CARD SCHEDULE: Click HERE to view the Report Card Schedule for our 2025-2026 school year. Please note that snow days will impact this schedule. (UPDATED 3/4/2626)
ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDES: Click HERE to view our announcement slides. (updated daily)
CLUB DIRECTORY: Click HERE to view our club information. (get involved!!!)
ATHLETICS: Click HERE for the Winter Sports Schedule
Next week's schedule:
Monday, April 6: A day
Tuesday, April 7: B day/Early relesase
Wednesday, April 8: C day
Thursday, April 9: O day
Friday, April 10: E day
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Arpil 1 - April 30 - SENIOR FAMILY SURVEY open (See below)
April 6 - April 10: Spirit Week
- April 6 = Why is this in my closet?
- April 7 = Color wars: Seniors- Blue, Juniors- Grey, Sophomores- Black, Freshman- Pink, Staff - Gold
- April 8 = Biker vs. Surfers
- April 9 = Dress as your type
- April 10 - Blue & Gold
April 7 - Early release/Voices of Change program (make up day)
April 13 - 17 - Vacation week/Schools Closed/Offices Open *any student who needs a space to make up work can come in. Please email me at ttigno@npsct.org to arrange a date and time.
April 21 - Early release
April 30 - Themed Thursday = Monochrome Day. Upload pics HERE for a chance to win a free breakfast. |
FAMILY OF LEARNERS HIGHLIGHTED |
The following students participated in All State Music Ensembles on March 26-27.. Congratulations to Braden Lenehan, Brianna Wheeler, Hannah Fleming, Kavi Mathur, and Matthew Brown for earning a spot in these elite ensembles.
These students had to successfully navigate two rounds of auditions. The first round was an acceptance to Northern Regionals. Then, they had to compete with students from all four regions of the state to make it to All State.
Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Narowksi (English teacher) whose classroom project "Stories that Empower: Building a Library for Multilingual Voices" was recently funded through DonorsChoose. DonorsChoose.org is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that helps public school teachers get resources for their classrooms. |
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Congratulations to Josiah Sims for being selected to the 2026 CHSCA Division 2 All State Team!
Way to go Josiah!!!!!!!
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Congratulations to Nic Winiarski and Brooklynn Bradley (pictured with Art Teacher Mrs. Stepien and Music Teacher Mr. Stammen) who were selected for this prestigious recognition that honors high school seniors from across the state who excel in the performing and/or visual arts. Nic and Brooklyn were honored Monday night at the Aqua Turf.
Way to go Nic and Brooklyn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last year, NHS held a patch design contest to bring well wishes to Newington resident Hailey Wetmore for her upcoming surgeries. We learned that Hailey collects patches and wanted to show our support. Mrs. Wieczerzak's Advisory designed a Nor'e, Family of Learners patch. As you can see, Hailey loves it!!! |
Congratulations to Srishti Wadhwa (Class of 2025) who won UCONN's public speaking competition this week. Srishti spoke on the future of work and technology.
We continue to be so proud of our alumni!
Way to go, Srishti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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See the link below for April's newletter.
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Human Services invites students to a "Make a Walking Stick" Adventure.
Sunday, April 4/26: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Day 1 = Hike and find a stick
Friday, May 1: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Day 2 = Sand, Carve, & Stain your Stick
and register using the QR Code above
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Newington Youth Adult Council is holding a fundraiser at Moe’s to benefit our senior scholarship fund.
When: Wednesday, April 8
Where: Moe's, Berlin Turnpike
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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We are excited to share that the NPS School Climate Survey is now open for our Grade 12 families (also happening in grades 8 and 4). We value your family’s voice and invite you to share your feedback about your experiences at Newington High School.
The survey will be available for completion today through April 30th.
Survey Details:
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What it is: A brief, 5–10 minute anonymous survey about your personal experiences
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Who: Grade 12 parents and families
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When: Open now through April 30th
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Where: Access the survey using the link provided or by scanning a QR code above or THIS LINK
Need a paper copy? Please contact me and I would be happy to assist.
All responses to the NPS School Climate Surveys for families are ompletely anonymous and confidential. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and support our continued growth as a school community.
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Sharing Anonymously For Everyone ( S.A.F.E) - This form can be used to report concerns to the school including but not limited to: concerns for the safety and well-being of others, acts of bias or prejudice by students or faculty, and other incidents (such as harassment) safely and anonymously.
Please fill out this information to the best of your ability so we can address the issue, providing as much detail as possible.
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Kindness Is Something Simple (K.I.S.S) is a way to recognize the kind acts of others. You may complete the form so that a staff member or student receives a Hersey's kiss attached to a K.I.S..S card. Take a few seconds to recongize someone anyday of the school year!!!
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All drop offs should occur at the west side of our building (in the back by the Event Center, prior to making a right onto Veteran's Drive). Students who are being dropped off should enter from the north side of our building, by the student parking lot. Doors will open at 7:05 and close at 7:34. After 7:34 am, all students will need to enter the building through our main entrance.
All pick ups should occur in the same location.
The map below outlines the student drop off in blue. You will note the "student drop off section" and the blue star(*) which indicates where the students will walk to get to the North entrance. We are asking you to abide by our protocols to keep everyone safe. Thank you!
There is absolutely NO student drop off at the gym entrance or along the cones that indicate "no parking/no drop off".
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A Few Important Things to Note:
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Attendance - Join us in emphasizing the importance of being in school. Attendance is critical to the success of our students. It not only contributes to academic success, but fosters relationships between students and teachers and students and their peers. NHS course work is rigorous and moves at a fast pace, so every lesson is vital to a student’s learning. When students miss school, they miss opportunities to ask questions, deepen their learning, participate in class discussions, and build connections.
We hope that families vacation during school vacation time and do their best to schedule appointments outside of school hours, or at the very least, have their student attend school prior to or immediately after an appointment. When students are pulled from school, it puts them at a disadvantage. If the choice is made to vacation during a time when school is in session, students will only be given one day per absence to submit their work.
If a student is going to be absent a Parent/Guardian must either call Magee House Office on extension 1525 or submit a note through ParentSquare directly to Corina Muir. If a note is submitted through ParentSquare a phone call is not necessary. If a call is made, a note will need to be entered in ParentSquare or brought to the Magee Office to be considered excused (for the first 9 absences for state reporting purposes. These absences, unless extenuating and cleared by administration, will count toward the loss of credit). For any absence beyond 9, a medical note, court documentation, etc. must be presented in order to be excused (for state reporting purposes only. These absences, unless extenuating and cleared by administration, will also count toward the loss of credit).
If a student is absent for medical purposes, medical documentation needs to be brought to the Magee Office office when the student returns to school. Once processed by the Magee Office, the documentation will be given to the nurses.
If a student is tardy, they must enter through the main entrance, sign in on the tardy kiosk and bring their pass to class. For delays or special schedules, they must report to the Magee Office to receive a tardy pass to get into class.
If a student is being dismissed early, a note must come from a Parent/Guardian either through ParentSquare or with a physical note brought to the Magee House Office.
NHS sends an automated message every morning at 9:45 am alerting families of any attendance change. This includes absences, late arrivals, early dismissals, and any message sent via ParentSquare. Therefore, we ask that you do not call if you receive this alert from ParentSquare if you have sent a message to Mrs. Muir via ParentSquare, only if you have not sent a message.
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Electronics - Given the distraction electronics can cause and the potential for inappropriat use, here is our policy:
- Electronic devices are to be used responsibly. Students should follow the individual teacher's classroom rules. Students should NOT have them out in class unless directed by the teacher. If a student is caught with a cell phone or electronic device in violation of our policy while in a classroom, the teacher will confiscate the phone or device, it will be brought to the house office, and it will not be returned until a parent/guardian comes to school to claim it. If a student refuses to turn over their electronic device they will be sent to the main office and the device will be confiscated by administration. Refusal to turn devices over to administration will result in the student being sent home.
- Unauthorized audio/video taping of images (including staff), student altercations, internet postings, and use during emergency drills and procedures (ie. lockdowns, shelter in place, fire drills, etc.) will result in immediate revocation of privileges for the student. The parent/guardian will be notified and appropriate disciplinary consequences will be issued.
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Parent Square - click HERE to obtain all the information about our new School Messenger.
Academic Integrity - Academic integrity is an integral aspect of any institution of education. Students are responsible for demonstrating their understanding of content standards and skills in an ethical manner. Academic dishonesty occurs when a student cheats, plagiarizes, shares assignments, or otherwise misrepresents someone else’s work or ideas as their own.
Cheating includes but is not limited to providing another student with information regarding assessments, copying another’s work, having prior knowledge of assessment materials not provided by the teacher, having unauthorized assistance in answering questions, and/or submitting work that another has completed on a student’s behalf. Plagiarism is a form of cheating that results from misrepresenting words or ideas that are not one's own. This includes the use of technology including artificial intelligence (AI). Students are subject to disciplinary and academic consequences that may impact acceptance into various national honor societies.
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School nurse information:
Names: Callie Lawrence and Audra Rappoccio
email: hsnurses@npsct.org
phone number: 860-666-5611 x 1163 or 1164
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If you have any questions, concerns or highlights, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can reach out via the following ways:
- phone: (860) 666-5611 x 1190
- email: ttigno@npsct.org
Proud Principal,
Terra A. Tigno
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