Around Windham: Get involved with WHS athletic boosters

Happy March, Bomber Country! The time has changed, and longer days are on the horizon. Seeing the sun up past 7 p.m. has done wonders for my Bomber spirit. I love driving through town and seeing people walking their dogs and kids riding their bikes. Spring is finally in the air, and here are some exciting events coming up in our little town:

Free lunch for kids

The New Hope Baptist Church will be providing free hot lunches for Windham students during spring break. Kids and teens 18 and under are invited to stop in and have lunch.

On Thursday, April 2, we will be serving up chicken tenders, mac and cheese, broccoli and chocolate chip blondie sundaes.

On Friday, April 3, we will have toasted cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, fresh fruit cups with dip, and dirt dessert.

On Monday, April 6, we will serve cheeseburgers, waffle fries, fresh veggie cups with ranch dip, fresh fruit and root beer floats.

New WHS athletic boosters

Join the new WHS Athletic Boosters community. We’re building something great for our student-athletes at Windham High School, and we need you to be part of it. Like our new Facebook page and share with friends and family. Stay active by commenting, supporting and spreading the word about upcoming events, fundraisers and team achievements.
Every like, share and interaction helps us grow our support system for Windham athletes. Together we can create more opportunities, better equipment and stronger programs for our students. Help us build the best support team our athletes could ask for. Facebook group – WHS Athletic Boosters.

Free pool at Stoney's Pizza

Every Wednesday until next winter, free pool is back for all high school students with any purchase from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Community clean-up days

Join the Village of Windham and Windham Township for a joint community cleanup weekend from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Clear your clutter and put it in the dumpsters located at the wastewater plant at 9958 E. Center St. (next to the American Legion).

They will close when all the dumpsters are full. Items not accepted: Flammable items, paint and construction materials; only four tires per household will be allowed. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or mail).

Attention youth softball players

This is how Bombers are built. The Windham Bombers High School Softball Fundraiser Clinic is back — packed with fundamentals, skill work and real game situations led by our high school players and coaches. This clinic is open to any youth looking to sharpen their skills. Participants do not have to be a Windham student. Indoor clinic at Windham High School will be held from 10 a.m. to noon March 21, March 28 and April 4; all attendees will receive a discount and a clinic T-shirt. Train. Learn. Get better. This clinic gives youth players the chance to train with our high school athletes and sharpen their skills in a competitive, supportive environment. All proceeds support the Windham High School softball program.

Register here and get more details on the flyer: https://form.jotform.com/.../windham-youth-softball-clinic.

Windham students traveling to Costa Rica

Windham students are planning to travel to Costa Rica in 2027. A tasty way to help us get there is to order some gourmet delights through Stoller Fundraising. Prefer to order online? Click and select your seller’s name for online ordering and payment (convenience fee applies) at bit.ly/windhamtravel. You may also place an order in the high school office and pay by cash or check made out to Windham High School.

Windham High School prom

WHS Junior/Senior Prom will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Di’Viestes in Warren. Tickets are on sale now through April 1 before school or during lunch in the high school art room. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased by a junior or senior. All visitor forms must be filled out and signed before a ticket can be purchased for a non-Windham student. Any other questions, please email or see Ms. Gintert. lgintert@windham-schools.org.

Windham Village in the sun

Mark your calendars for Sept. 12 starting at 2 p.m. for the annual Fun in the Sun extravaganza. We’re looking for vendors and live entertainment to be part of this fun community event as we say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall vibes. If you’re interested in participating, contact us at windhamvillageohvents@gmail.com or dmiller@windhamvillageoh.gov. Let’s make this a great day for the community with shopping, music, food and fun for everyone.

I look forward to keeping the Windham community up to date with all the information I receive. Please contact me with anything you may like featured. The Around Windham column runs the third week of each month, and I will need all the information the week prior. You may contact me via text/call at 330-283-2711 or via email at nks1024@icloud.com.

Thank you, Nicole Sweet.