Daily Announcements
Wednesday, MAY 20
B-DAY
Attention All Students and Parents:
- ATTENTION 7th GRADE NJHS MEMBERS
- A short informational meeting for Officer Elections will be held on Wednesday, 5/20 in the Library. You will hear about each position and the requirements for each. If you would like to hold an officer position next year in NJHS you need to attend this meeting. Please have rides ready for 3:15pm.
- ABC STEPS 8TH GRADE STUDENTS VS. STAFF KICKBALL GAME
- Due to the weather, the ABC STEPS will be hosting the 8th Grade Students vs. Staff Kickball Game Thursday, 5/21 from 3-4 pm. ALL students are welcome to come cheer along the sidelines. Will the students be able to beat the powerful Mr. Jardine or the competitive Mr. M? And don't underestimate Miss Nissen and Miss Bardes, they are coming to WIN! Come watch the competition unfold!
- 8TH GRADE ART SHOW
- Join us for the SPS 8th Grade Art Show! Come see the artwork created by the 8th Grade students of JAD and JFK on Wednesday May 27th at the Calendar House Senior Center. The art show will be from 6-7:15pm. We hope to see you there!
- TWYLIGHT
- TwYlight continues, but only in the Basketball Gymnasium! Just show up, join a team, and compete in a Sports Tournament of your choice. Prizes awarded each week to winning teams. Admission is $10 for Non-Members and FREE for Members.
- Friday 5/22 Floor Hockey & Dodgeball at 7pm
- TwYlight continues, but only in the Basketball Gymnasium! Just show up, join a team, and compete in a Sports Tournament of your choice. Prizes awarded each week to winning teams. Admission is $10 for Non-Members and FREE for Members.
- SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
- The town of Southington Veterans Committee and the American Legion Auxiliary are sponsoring an ongoing care packet event for our Southington Armory troops that have been deployed to the Middle East for 6-12 months. Please help us support them with Food, Personal Care and Entertainment items. Please see Mr. Palmieri's weekly ParentSquare email for a complete list. Donations can be brought to the Main Office. Thank you for all your support!
- 2025-26 YEARBOOKS
- Attention parents interested in buying a yearbook. Online yearbook sales have closed, but you can still purchase a yearbook. Students can pick up an order form in the library or main office. We accept cash or checks. If paying with a check, please make out the test to JAD Activity Fund; in the memo line, please write your students name and the word "yearbook." Please reach out to Mrs. Lumani or Mr. Carvalho if you have any questions.
- SCHOOL STORE
- NJHS has opened the school store. It will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Forgot a pencil? No problem, we have them for as low as 50 cents! Need a hair tie for PE...We have those, too! Come on by and see what we have! All proceeds go to the NJHS Scholarships that get awarded to graduating senior.
- FOODSERVICE
- This year (2025-2026) the State of Connecticut is providing all students who are qualified for free or reduced priced meals with one free breakfast and lunch per day. All students who are classified as paid students will be charged for breakfast and lunch.
- 2025-2026 Meal Pricing
- Middle School Breakfast: $2.50
- Middle School Lunch: $3.75
- https://www.southingtonschools.org/district-departments/food-services
- This year (2025-2026) the State of Connecticut is providing all students who are qualified for free or reduced priced meals with one free breakfast and lunch per day. All students who are classified as paid students will be charged for breakfast and lunch.
JAD ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
- Garden Club
- Stay tuned for more information.
- Homework Club
- Homework Club will meet on Monday 6/1. Please have rides ready for 3:30pm.
- Chess Club
- Will meet on Wednesday 5/20 for the tournament play until a winner is determined. You must have been at our May 6th meeting to be part of our tournament.
- Con Brio
- Will rehearse Thursday 5/21. Please have rides ready for 4pm.
- Noteworthy
- Noteworthy will rehearse Thursday 5/21 after school until 4pm in room 22. Come down when walkers are called.
- Student Council
- We will meet in Mrs. Bartlett's room on Friday, 5/22 to plan Spirit Week. Please plan a ride for 3:30pm.
- Art Club
- Will meet Friday 5/22 in the Library. This is a unified club that welcomes all students with various artistic talents and abilities. Students sketch, draw, and paint while in a socially engaging environment with peers. If you have any questions please see Ms. Swist. Please have rides ready for 3:30pm.
Attention 8th Grade Students
You are encouraged to review Ms. Steinnagel's canvas page regularly for information pertaining to 8th grade programs and activities.
The SHS Dance Team will hold tryouts on June 5, 2026, beginning at 3:30 PM by appointment only.
To help students prepare, we will also offer open practices on May 22 and May 29 from 3:30–5:30 PM. These sessions are a great opportunity to practice, ask questions, and learn more about the tryout process. Students interested in trying out for the SHS Dance Team should complete the registration form here: https://forms.gle/zgPXpwrF1ik8m8z59Links to an external site..
All tryout information, including sign-up details and materials, will be sent on May 19 to the personal email address provided in the Google registration form. If you have any questions, please contact us at southingtonhs.danceteam@gmail.com
JAD FALL SPORTS
**Please make sure to register in FinalForms for all sports and that a current physical is on file with the nurse*
- Have concluded for the school year.
Lunch Menu
Beef Nachos, Seasoned Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese Salsa, Sour Cream
Quote of the Day
“I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate.” Kristi Yamaguchi - Figure Skater & Author