Good morning, Woodland! It is a frosty Monday, April 20th, with temperatures taking a 60-degree plunge since last week. Today we celebrate Patriots Day, commemorating the Battle of Lexington and Concord alongside the running of the Boston Marathon and early Red Sox baseball.
On campus, students are navigating a modified schedule for Senior Project Day, featuring an extended 80-minute advisory period.
In global headlines, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering tsunami warnings, while SSD prices have doubled due to international tariffs and conflict
. Closer to home, Shelton, Connecticut, recently debuted its first-ever city flag
.
Turning to sports, the softball team dominated Oxford 9-0, while the NBA playoffs are in full swing with victories for the Celtics and Knicks
. Finally, we highlight the new Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society.
Junior members Tiago and Sofia are advancing to the state history competition on May 2nd, presenting research on the New Haven Black Panther trials and Connecticut’s first female pilot.
Don't forget the upcoming tennis fundraiser and tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone.
Have a great day, Woodland!