April Newsletter

Historically, the All School Production has earned its name by encompassing the contributions of the entire school community— from marketing to lighting to set construction. This year, yet again we experienced remarkable student performances, supported by innovative choreography, a dedicated stage crew, artists who assisted with the set, and students managing the lighting. It was a pleasure to observe the different ways in which students collaborated to create an extraordinary experience.

Stepping onto the stage and delivering such a high-quality performance is no small feat; you all deserve the praise you have received.

A huge congratulations is in order for a job exceptionally well done. I want to give a special shoutout to Karly Nelson, Michael Schmidt, and Nicole Whitehill for their remarkable direction of Grease the musical.

Congratulations to Charlie Mandigo and Raven Thiede. These two phenomenal students were the recipients of the Connecticut Association of Schools Fine Arts Award. Charlie and Raven earned this honor through their outstanding ability in the performing and/or visual arts, and leadership.

When: Wednesday, April 22. The test begins at 8:30 AM and should last two hours.

Who: Students in grade 11

Please Note:

1. ALL students must bring a fully charged Chromebook, as the assessment will be administered online. Students are encouraged to bring their Chromebook charger, as well.

2. Though a digital calculator is accessible through the testing platform, students should consider bringing a calculator. If they do not have one, students should contact their math teacher to arrange for a loaner.

3. ALL students must bring headphones.

4. Testing will begin at approximately 9:00AM and conclude at approximately 11:00AM. Upon completing the test, students will be dismissed to a G11 ONLY lunch until 11:30AM.

5. Students who do not take the NGSS Assessment will be required to take a 4th year of science unless otherwise noted in a student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions/concerns.

Members of the AP Calculus classes attended an "Integration Bee" at UConn on March 17th and earned two medals.

Photo from left to right:

Mrs. Randazzo, Gaetano Fazio, Jacob Brightman, Walid Mondol, Aryan Chanda, Eva Artioli, Taylor Mooney, Rocco Nelson, Emily Franco, Peter Matchett, Owen Ives, Patrick Monahan, Jason Lin, and David Balagtas

Coach John Carlson was named Police Captain in March. Our football players and Coach Morello were in attendance to support Coach Carlson on this well deserved promotion.

Pictured left to right: Jayden Augustin, Ryan Agustin, Michael Sitaro, David Waskowitz, Logan Quick, Cole Leavitt and Coach Morello

Congratulations to Charlie Mandigo and Matthew Fiske for earning All State Music recognition at the CMEA

Congratulations to Xavier Hodge for earning Division IV All State recognition.

CHS students participated in their first ever Model UN Conference held at Rocky Hill High School on Sunday, March 29th. Our students competed against students from across the state of Connecticut and did a wonderful job!

Top Row: Bryanna Marfella, Sivangshi Chatterjeemohanty, Veda Sharma and Alic Bailey

Bottom Row: Elijah Balagtas, Rudra Bhatt and Jack Brecks

On Tuesday, March 25 the World Language Club hosted the last cultural event of the school year.

We celebrated the Feast of Eid after the holiday of Ramadan which began on the evening of February 17th and concluded on March 19th. Many families decorated the cafeteria and transformed the space into a joyous and heartwarming celebration after fasting for over a month. There were many children in attendance, delicious food and real live karaoke. We all had a wonderful time.

A special thank you to the French National Honor Society and Madame Cestari for assisting in the event. Additionally, the following students from the World Language Club were in assistance and helped make this a successful event: Sagar Dave, Owen Ives, Bailey Alic, Ella Gradzki, Farida Fathy, Clara Walsh, and Sobhana Usmani.

Phoenix the Therapy Dog stopped by CHS in March and brought smiles to Hayleigh Robison, Payton Velez and Brooklyn DiMauro.

CHS held its annual Career Expo in March. It was a great opportunity for students to visit with local businesses on different career opportunities. We would like to thank everyone for donating their to this great event. And thank you to Mrs. Tobias for organizing the Career Expo.

We love seeing our CHS graduates at the annual Career Expo!

The CHS Dance team hosted our second annual Egg-stravaganza event at Pierson Park in collaboration with Cromwell Parks and Recreation, Cromwell Fire Department, Cromwell Police Department, and Texas Roadhouse on Saturday, March 28th. A great time was had by all and the team raised $930!

We are so grateful for the support of our community!

Pictured from left to right back row: Señorita D (Advisor), Payton Velez, Alexandra Murray, Bailey Alic, Jayla Robinson, Victoria Arroyo, Isabella O´Neill, Anjelise Rodriguez, Gia Lana, Christian Cicero, and Eryk Sharon

front row: Stanley Zera, Alexandra Campbell, Jayda Ayala (Captain), Makenzie LaPointe, Amy Campbell, Riley Keyes and Jennifer Belmonte

Student of the month is earned by students who exceed expectations that are aligned with one of our demeanors and dispositions outlined in the Vision of the Graduate. For the month of March we are recognizing the following students:

· For Compassion and Empathy: BrookeLynn LaTerra, Peyton Kulpa, Sivangshi Chatterjeemohanty and Jack Mudge

· For Innovation: Charlie Mandigo and Jillian Slisz

· For Collaboration: Victoria Arroyo and Zoi Spence-Anderson

· For Perseverance: Veda Sharma and Le'Asia Davis

· For Communication : Viktoria Mniuch, Izaiah Sanchez and Sophia Zera

Resume Writing Workshops – Every Week During Advisory
Students, get ready for summer job hunting! Join us during advisory for our weekly resume writing workshops. Check your advisory schedule to sign up and make sure your resume stands out to employers.

Job Shadow Opportunities
Interested in exploring a career firsthand? Come see us to set up a job shadow experience, where you can spend a day observing professionals in a field you’re curious about and gain real-world insights.

April Speaker Series
This month, meet professionals from a variety of fields, including Public Health, Epidemiology, Financial Advising, Nursing, and more. Learn directly from experts and ask questions about their career paths!

Career Opportunities

• General Dynamics Electric Boat – High School Interview Days
  Interested in a career with Electric Boat? Attend their High School Interview Days:
  Quonset Point, RI: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  Students will have the opportunity to participate in interviews and explore career paths focused on Connecticut’s workforce needs.
  Apply Here: Electric Boat Interviews

Attention Class of 2027 families - students have received information regarding their Senior Class Trip to Washington DC planned for March of 2027.

Parents/Guardians were encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:00 to understand logistics and have the opportunity to ask questions. If you missed this meeting and have questions please reach out to Mrs. Turner.

Commitment and Payment #1 are due by May 1st.

Contact Mrs. Sarah Turner (sturner@cromwell.k12.ct.us) with any questions."

The Connecticut Congressional Delegation will be holding our annual Service Academy Night for students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s preeminent military academies – U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Naval Academy. This is a great opportunity for students, parents, and staff to meet with representatives and cadets/midshipmen from each of the academies.

This event is FREE and will give students an opportunity to meet with the service academy coordinators from each of our congressional offices to learn more about our individual nomination processes. In addition, there will be representatives from several collegiate ROTC programs, the National Guard, and the Military Reserves who will be able to discuss pathways to military service and commissioning programs for aspiring military officers.

On March 31, several of our spring athletes attended the Shoreline Athletic Leadership Council at North Branford High School. They participated in group activities and discussed ways to promote athletic leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.

Special thanks to CHS Studios and Doug McGough for filming the Shoreline Conference sportsmanship commercial — we look forward to seeing the finished production.

Pictured left to right: Daniella Spaniotis, Rachel Carta, Gianmarco Garcia Ferrara, Julien Strachan, Andrew Boudreau, Tyler Bonelli, Viktoria Mniuch, Kason Lamb, Keira Beyer and Alicia Gish

On March 25th, we celebrated eight student‑athletes who will continue both their academic and athletic journeys at the collegiate level. We are extremely proud of these leaders for setting a high standard for future classes.

At our signing day ceremony each athlete thanked their families, coaches, and the Cromwell High School faculty and staff for their support. We look forward to following your accomplishments over the next four years.

These Cromwell athletes will continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level

The Cromwell Athletics Department congratulates you all!

Pictured left to right: Taylor Mooney, Margaret Keithan, Alyssa Bathrick, Tyler Bonelli, Logan Quick, Peter Matchett, Michael Sitaro Jr. and Nicholas Gorski.

CHS has high expectations for our student athletes and those in the music and drama programs. In order to maintain eligibility:

• Students must have no quarter grade below a 65
• 75 average unweighted in all classes

We have raised the academic expectations of our students participating in extracurricular activities. The attached document outlines the changes and clearly communicates our eligibility criteria.

The breakfast and lunch prices for the next school year will be as followed:

• Breakfast at CHS will be $2.05

• Lunch at CHS will be $3.30

All students have one to one devices. If the student’s device is lost or broken, the student must report this to the tech help desk in the Library Media Center. Prior to the start of the school year, students can reach out to the high school and set up an appointment to get their Chromebook fixed.

• During school hours: students should report to the Library Media Center and complete a tech ticket.

• After school hours: send an email to the Tech Support team at techsupport@cromwell.k12.ct.us. Please provide a detailed message with your contact information (after school hours applies to students in quarantine as well as during summer break).