| | Upcoming Events: Safe Party Semi-Formal "Masquarade in May" (Freshman/Sophomore) Friday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SHS Commons SAT Administration Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 a.m. High School Athletic Booster Club Monday, May 5th
7:00 p.m.
SHS Commons BOE Meeting Tuesday, May 6th
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
SHS Media Center Prom Friday, May 9th
6:00 p.m. SPED PAC meeting Tuesday, May 13th
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
McAlister Intermediate School Portable 4 Early Release Tuesday, May 13th
12:00 p.m.
Professional Development Hypnotist / Comedy Show starring Jim Spinnato Tuesday, May 15th
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
SHS Auditorium Parent Advisory Council Meeting Tuesday, May 20th
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SHS Main Office Conference Room BOE Meeting Tuesday, May 20th
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
SHS Media Center FFA Banquet Wednesday, May 21st
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SHS Auditorium / Cafe SHS Spring Concert Thursday, May 22nd
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Suffield High School Auditorium No School Monday, May 26th
Memorial Day Spring Sports Awards Friday, May 30th
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Suffield High School Auditorium Safe Party Committee - Bottle Drive Friday, May 30th
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Suffield High School
2013-2014 School Calendar 2014-2015 District Calendar School Lunch Menu College Planning Calendars 2013-2014 Suffield High School Student Handbook 2014 AP Exam Guidelines & Schedule College for Kids at Westfield State University North Central Community Collaborative Support Groups Online Auction - Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools SHS May Guidance Newsletter SHS earned a silver medal designation Summer Camps and Recreational Activities for Children with Special Needs Transition Skill Programs for Families, Parents, Guardians and Caregivers of Adolescent/Young Adult Children with Disabilities | |  SUFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES RECOGNITION AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL:  Suffield High School was recently ranked as one of the best high schools in CT according to the U.S. News and World Report. We ranked 26th in the state of Connecticut and in the top 2% in the nation! Please click on the link below to read all about it!
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/connecticut/rankings A CELEBRATION:  On April 24th, Suffield High School was delighted to host the Make A Wish foundation, a charity organization which grants “wishes” to seriously ill children. They have granted a wish to our very own Nico Piccolo. Nico will be receiving a special vacation for his whole family in May. They will be traveling to a resort called “Give Kids the World”,  which is a resort for children with life threatening illnesses. He will be taken by limo to and from the airport, and granted passes to visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, Sea World, and more! Nico will be a super-star for a week! Make a Wish always holds a presentation ceremony and Nico’s special request was to receive his wish here at school – since school is so very important to Nico. His senior class and the Best Buddies club celebrated with Nico by having pizza and cake, and releasing balloons to commemorate the occasion. We wish Nico and his family the absolute best vacation and special time together!
A FIRST-EVER AWARD:  We are so proud of senior Nicholas Karangekis who recently received the Luminary Award sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. This award is the first-ever Student Global Engagement Award given by the Council. The award notice states that, “Nick was nominated by his former social studies teacher, Mr. Katulka, in whose class he first began his research of human trafficking and modern day slavery. He created a compelling YouTube video on the topic and has used it to raise awareness in other classes, church groups, and to schools and organizations outside of Suffield.” Nick will be honored on May 7th at the Luminary Event in Hartford. Congratulations to Nick!
RUNNING FOR A CAUSE: Ryan Jones enjoyed his April vacation, but his time off qualified as anything but a spring break!  The senior ran 125 miles over five days, raising approximately $1,700 for the American Cancer Society. Ryan’s goal during his run, entitled “125 Hope”, was to demonstrate support and provide encouragement for those battling cancer. He went from one state line to another, starting in Port Chester, N.Y. on April 16th and finishing at Westerly, R.I. on April 20th.
Ryan covered about 25 miles per day, running in three different segments with rest breaks in between segments. He would rise at 5 a.m., stretch for an hour and then run ten miles before taking a break for an hour. He would restart around 8:30am and run another ten miles by 10 a.m. After a longer break, he would run the last five miles starting at noon. His run encompassed his birthday, April 18th. Ryan reported that during his down time he had a chance to enjoy the shore towns.  What does Ryan think he proved with his effort? “From a monetary standpoint, about $1,700 was raised,’’ he wrote. “But more importantly I believe that the marathon helped people realize that cancer affects many people in our society and that we must all collectively support those who are affected by it.”
Ryan, who has enlisted in the Army National Guard and will be attending the University of Connecticut, plans to pursue a degree in Human Nutritional Sciences. Congrats to Ryan on an unbelievable accomplishment that was featured on our local NBC affiliate; the clip can be viewed here: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Teen-Runs-Across-Shoreline-for-Cancer-255588961.html Donations to support Ryan’s effort can still be sent in care of Mr. Joe Grimard at Suffield High School, 1060 Sheldon Street, Suffield, CT 06093. Mr. Grimard, of course, is a science teacher at the school. FRENCH TRIP: What could be better than making crepes and playing laser tag? Answer: Doing those things while being immersed in French culture! Students from AP French and French 5 did just that on their recent trip to Tours, France. While there, they stayed with French host families for six  days, eating meals together and taking part in daily life. The students also learned much about being a student in France, attending school with their host “siblings” and attending classes such as history, philosophy, math, science, English, and more. Individually, students visited chateaux, museums, and other points of interest with families, including Amboise chateau, Azay-le-Rideau chateau, a horseback riding center, a zoo, and more.   The trip also included three days in Paris. Students made their way around the city - taking the metro and buses, ordering their own meals in restaurants, and visiting points of interest including the Seine River for a boat ride, the Louvre and Orsay museums, the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame-de-Paris, the Arc de Triomphe, and much more.
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Suffield High School's Child Development classes will be hosting a playschool for children ages 3-5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 29. A fee of $20.00 covers art supplies and snacks. The high school students will serve in the capacity of teachers, observers, and lesson planners. If you are interested in having your child take part, please email Mrs. McCluskey at 
