The homecoming football game at Minnechaug is highly celebrated. Along with having a whole spirit week leading up to the game, Minnechaug also has an in school pep rally, then...

Minnechaug wrestler Gianna Daniele’s formula for success is simple: hard work, perseverance and then a lot more hard work. With that formula in mind, it is no surprise the female...


When Emily Carlson was a child, her family called themselves the “Disney Family”. Then, Carlson, who teaches English Language Arts at Minnechaug, met her husband who also grew...

The new Netflix series, Harry & Meghan is an outlet created by the couple to help the world “fill in the blanks” of their side of the...
The new show “Wednesday” dropped on Netflix on November 23, 2022 and has since taken the industry by storm. Based on the visions of director...




The lights have been on at Minnechaug for a year and a half, with all 7,000 lights burning bright constantly. The issue has gained national attention, and Aaron Osborne, the assistant...

This fall, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District welcomed the new superintendent, John Provost, to the administration. The role was previously held by Albert Ganem who...
This fall, Minnechuag welcomed two new vice principals to the administrative staff team, Trina Roberts and Joanne White. The role was previously filled by Heidi Drawec but has...

Minnechaug's Varsity Field Hockey team is ranked 6th in the region on PowerRankings for their division. Find out through super 7 athlete Kaelin Cerasuolo how they got there...

For their Homecoming game, No. 5 Minnechaug faced off No. 2 Westfield in one of their toughest matchups of the season. Learn how captain Sean Murphy led his team to victory...
Dear fellow fatigued individuals, do you need a nap right now? Whether you answered yes or no, I can assure you nonetheless, a nap is in your favor; consider one. I personally find myself weary, as if I’m a plant lacking sunlight...
In this episode of TenTalk, Dr. Bill Bontempi talked with The Smoke Signal about why he is running for the Hampden Wilbraham Regional School...
Dear Smoke Signal Readers, I have been a part of the Smoke Signal for the past two years. During this time, Smoke Signal has gone completely...
Would you like to have more representation for the school district than ever before? Well, I can tell you that this possibility might soon become...
The Above the Influence Club is hosting a “Good To Go” Drive from March 14 to March 18 to collect supplies for those in need....

Heads up to all readers! Wilbraham Public Library is bringing back their teen book club. This club is open to Grades 8-12 and will meet once...
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The New Year: a symbol of change, ambition, and optimism for the upcoming 365 days of 2022. While many tend to seize the transition...