SHS Newsletter
November 2026
Dear Families,
The first marking period has come to a close, and we begin the second with new opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. November also provides us with an opportunity to pause and recognize Veterans Day on November 11th. We are grateful to all those who have served and continue to serve our country, and we thank them for their dedication and sacrifice. I also look forward to welcoming families to Parent-Teacher Conferences, which provide a valuable opportunity to connect, celebrate student successes, and work together to support each student's continued growth.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope everyone has an opportunity to slow down, spend time with family and friends, and reflect on the many things for which we are grateful. I am especially thankful for the students, families, faculty, and staff who make up our SHS community. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
With Wildcat Pride,
Mr. Anthony T. Hibbert, Principal
All SHS Students are required to pay class dues annually. Class dues cover the cost of Senior Outing, Senior Yearbook, Caps and Gowns, Class Gift, Yearbook Picnic Lunch, Graduation Rehearsal Lunch and they help reduce the cost of Prom and Senior Banquet tickets. Dues can be paid using the links below or bring cash or check (payable to SHS) to your Class Advisor. Dues are $50 each year. Please remember to include the student's name with payment.
Seniors - Class of 2027 Dues Payment Link
Advisors: Mrs. Candia-Bovi & Mrs. Tierney
Juniors - Class of 2028 Dues Payment Link
Advisors: Miss Blais & Mr. Janick
Sophomores - Class of 2029 Dues Payment Link
Advisors: Mrs. Garfield & Mrs. Kochanek
Freshman - Class of 2030 Dues Payment Link
Advisors: Mrs. Daly & Mrs. Shea
Our teams continue to be successful as they get ready to embrace the state tournament season. Listed below are the scheduled events for November:
Volleyball
11/6 NCCC Championship at Coventry, 5:00 pm
Go Fan ticket:Suffield vs Coventry
Field Hockey #14 Class S
11/10 Round 1 at North Branford, 4:00 pm
Girls Soccer #4 Class M
First Round Bye
11/10: Round 2 @ Suffield vs Team/Time TBD
11/13: Quarter Finals: Neutral Site
Boys Soccer #6 Class M
11/6: First Round, @ Suffield vs Weaver, 4:00 pm
11/9: Round 2 @ Suffield vs Team/Time TBD
11/12: Quarter Finals: Neutral Site
Volleyball #11 Class M
11/10 First Round, @ Suffield vs Team/Time TBD
11/12: Second Round, Site, Team and Time TBD
11/14 Quarter Finals, Site, Team and Time TBD
Girls Swim
11/13: Trials Friday, @ Cornerstone (4:15/5:30 pm)
11/17: Finals Tuesday @ Cornerstone (12:00/1:00 pm)
Boys/Girls XC
10/31: Class M State Meet
Boys: 12:00 pm
Girls: 12:30 pm
11/6: State Open
All semi final games will be played on one of the days: 11/17-11/19. Finals are on the weekend of 11/21-11/22.
Information regarding state tournament games will be posted on the CIAC website. Updated information regarding our teams will be posted on the Athletic website.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Amy Muska, Athletic Director, amuska@suffield.org.
List of Extracurricular Clubs & Organizations
All students are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular clubs and organizations. Reach out to the club advisor(s) for information about joining.
Class of 2027 Students, Parents, and Guardians:
Before we know it, the Class of 2027 will be walking across the turf to receive their diplomas. Over the next seven months, seniors will be participating in numerous events to celebrate this momentous occasion. As the class advisors, we want to be sure you are prepared for the activities to come. Please read through the information below and mark your calendars. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved now.
As always, if you have questions, please reach out to your class advisors, Mrs. Tierney or Ms. Candia-Bovi (jtierney@suffield.org and kcandiabovi@suffield.org).
Class dues are $50.00 per year. Class dues cover the cost of Senior Outing, Yearbooks, Caps and Gowns, Rehearsal Pizza, and they help reduce the cost of other Senior events. You may submit your dues online via this Square Link or bring cash/check (payable to “Suffield High School”) to the Main Office. Please check your balance due in PowerSchool. At this time, approximately 50% of class dues have been paid. (Please note that there is a delay between when dues are paid in PowerSchool and when they are reflected on our balance sheet. If you recently paid your dues, thank you.) While we understand the financial commitment, the collection of dues is necessary for our budgeting purposes. It also allows us to pay deposits for Senior events in a timely manner. Furthermore, the collection of dues helps to offset the costs of many events, including prom, Senior Outing, and Senior Banquet. For these reasons, we ask that you pay Senior dues, and any outstanding dues from prior years, immediately, so we can budget responsibly. Receiving dues today will ensure that the allocated costs for all activities are as low as possible, as dues help offset costs. Please note that all dues must be paid in order to participate in any senior activities and graduation, so we hope you pay them today.
Senior Slideshow:
Every year, the graduating class compiles a slideshow to celebrate the senior class. We need your help. Please submit photos of your child(ren) to include in the slideshow. We are especially interested in group photos, photos documenting momentous occasions K-12, and ensuring that EVERY senior is documented. Please add your photos here. Events to document may include:
● Kindergarten Circus
● 8th Grade Class Night
● Sports senior nights
● Suffield on the Green
● Awards Nights
Senior Sweatshirts:
Senior Sweatshirts have been delivered! At this time we have a very limited number of extra sweatshirts if anyone would like one. The cost is $50.
Trivia Night: We need your help!
Our class sponsored Trivia Night is Saturday, February 6, 2027. Please mark your calendars and invite friends and family to participate. Teams of 6-8 players will compete, head to head, to answer questions from a number of topics. Tickets will become available in the new year. The first step in planning this amazing night is putting together a raffle table. Last year, our raffle raised significant funds for our class. Can you help? Do you have something to donate - Red Sox or Patriots tickets, a weekend away, or a handmade craft? Cash donations are also greatly appreciated. Cash donations will be used to purchase raffle items. Click here to let us know and a member of our Class Council will contact you soon to arrange pick up.
Senior Events during 26/27:
● Prom - Friday, May 21, 2027: Twin Hills Country Club.
● Senior Scholarship and Awards Night - Suffield High School Auditorium. This is an invitation only event. Invitations will be sent directly to students in the early Spring.
● Senior Outing - Wednesday, June 2, 2027 at Brownstone Adventure Park.
● Senior Banquet - Tuesday, June 8, 2027 at Crestview Country Club.
● Graduation - Saturday, June 12, 2027. Suffield High School Turf Field 9:30 AM (Rain Date TBD)
All parents and guardians are invited to join Principal Hibbert at the Principal Advisory Meetings throughout the school year. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn about what's happening at Suffield High School, discuss topics related to education, share ideas and feedback, and build a strong partnership between home and school. Whether you have questions, suggestions, or simply want to stay informed, your voice is valued, and we hope you'll consider joining the conversation.
The meetings start at 6:00pm in the SHS Library Media Center.
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