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Christ & Holy Trinity Church | 2:14 p.m. | Homes with Hope holds a screening of their new documentary “Building Hope: 40...
10/06/2024

Christ & Holy Trinity Church | 2:14 p.m. | Homes with Hope holds a screening of their new documentary “Building Hope: 40 Years of a Suburban Community’s Support for the Homeless” made by Livio Sanchez. The event was in honor of Homes with Hope’s 40th anniversary and in honor of Dr. James Gillespie. Photos by Lily Hultgren ‘25.

Staples Library | 1:13 p.m. | Staples says goodbye to Catherine Carlson (front), library paraprofessional. To celebrate ...
08/06/2024

Staples Library | 1:13 p.m. | Staples says goodbye to Catherine Carlson (front), library paraprofessional. To celebrate her, the library invited faculty to stop by to have cake and wish Carlson farewell before her last day next Friday.

“[A last message I would like to share with the school is] how much I have enjoyed working here and how many children that have come up here to the desk to say hello to me every morning,” Carlson said, “working with a great staff here in the library and all the great teachers in the building, it’s been my pleasure to work here.”

Photos by Lily Hultgren ‘25

| 10:30 a.m. | William Jones’s period 6 AP Chemistry class had a “culminating event” today since they already took there...
07/06/2024

| 10:30 a.m. | William Jones’s period 6 AP Chemistry class had a “culminating event” today since they already took there final. Students enjoyed snacks, played guitar, voted on class superlatives and played crosswords. Photo By Matthew Stashower ‘25

Staples Library | 10 a.m. | Staples students spent their 25 minute break in between finals to work quietly in the librar...
06/06/2024

Staples Library | 10 a.m. | Staples students spent their 25 minute break in between finals to work quietly in the library. Today marks the first day of finals season, which will last until next Thursday. Photos by Alex Gaines ‘25.

| 7 p.m. | staples rugby wins the semifinals game 54-17. Leading scorers include Kody Goldman ‘25 and Andrew Rossman ‘24...
04/06/2024

| 7 p.m. | staples rugby wins the semifinals game 54-17. Leading scorers include Kody Goldman ‘25 and Andrew Rossman ‘24. The team will play in the finals at Southern Connecticut State University this Saturday. Photo by Katherine Phelps 25

The MoCA art museum hosted their annual Spark event this week. During the event, the museum showcased art pieces from al...
04/06/2024

The MoCA art museum hosted their annual Spark event this week. During the event, the museum showcased art pieces from all of Westports public schools. Photo by Demi Sasson ’25

Veteran’s Stadium Willowbrook Park | 12 p.m.| Members of the boys and girls track team competed in state opens today wit...
04/06/2024

Veteran’s Stadium Willowbrook Park | 12 p.m.| Members of the boys and girls track team competed in state opens today with the top racers in all divisions in CT. Addison Coughlin ‘25 placed 5th in the high jump and Sam Zwick Lavinsky ‘25 placed 8th in the 3200m. Photos by Charlotte Berner ‘25

Tashua Knolls Golf Course | 10 a.m.| The girls golf team had their state tournament match today competing against 19 oth...
03/06/2024

Tashua Knolls Golf Course | 10 a.m.| The girls golf team had their state tournament match today competing against 19 other teams across Connecticut. Rachel Pontoriero ‘25 shot an 87 on 18 holes, a very impressive score. Photo by Charlotte Berner ‘25

Downtown Westport | 3:00 p.m. | Westport Pride hosted the annual Westport Pride celebration celebrated the LGBTQ communi...
03/06/2024

Downtown Westport | 3:00 p.m. | Westport Pride hosted the annual Westport Pride celebration celebrated the LGBTQ community in Westport. The event featured local vendors, food trucks, and musical performances.

Photo by Zoe Boxenbaum ‘25

Staples Baseball Field | 11:25 a.m. | Inklings hosted a kickball game for all its members. The event was catered by The ...
03/06/2024

Staples Baseball Field | 11:25 a.m. | Inklings hosted a kickball game for all its members. The event was catered by The Granola Bar and the red team won 10-3. Photo by William Murray ’25.

Staples Football Field | 3:21 p.m. | The Italian Club hosted a soccer fundraiser to raise money for Centro La Tenda, an ...
31/05/2024

Staples Football Field | 3:21 p.m. | The Italian Club hosted a soccer fundraiser to raise money for Centro La Tenda, an organization that helps children in Naples, Italy. There were three players on each team, with over 15 teams participating. Photo by Ella Harrington‘25

| 6:45 p.m. | Kings Highway Elementary School’s held their spring concert for their 5th grade orchestra. They performed ...
31/05/2024

| 6:45 p.m. | Kings Highway Elementary School’s held their spring concert for their 5th grade orchestra. They performed songs like “Dragon’s Flight,” “Apache,” “Fiddles Out West” and “Orion the Hunter.” The schools 5th grade band also performed, led by band Director Lindsey Astle.

Photo by Demi Sasson ‘25

Sci Mentors, led by Kylie Kirkham ’25, Isla Goldberg ’25 and Sophie Statkiewicz ’25, presented a year’s worth of researc...
31/05/2024

Sci Mentors, led by Kylie Kirkham ’25, Isla Goldberg ’25 and Sophie Statkiewicz ’25, presented a year’s worth of research in various scientific fields to Bedford Middle School. The club aimed to capture the attention of STEM-interested middle schoolers and introduce them to the variety of courses available at Staples.

Photos contributed by Kylie Kirkham ‘25

| 12:54 p.m. | Staples Courtyard | Students have lunch outside enjoying the warm weather and spending time with friends....
30/05/2024

| 12:54 p.m. | Staples Courtyard | Students have lunch outside enjoying the warm weather and spending time with friends. The courtyard is a popular spot for students as we are approaching finals season. Photo by Siena Petrosinelli ‘25.

| 10:09 a.m. | Cafeteria | Mr. Caetanos connections class celebrated the last connections of the year by having a food p...
30/05/2024

| 10:09 a.m. | Cafeteria | Mr. Caetanos connections class celebrated the last connections of the year by having a food party. The juniors brought donuts, chips, munchkins, fruit and cookies. Photo by Lily Rimm ‘25.

Today, Mr. Shamberg’s period 8 AP Government and Politics class made a candy salad to celebrate the end of the year. Eac...
29/05/2024

Today, Mr. Shamberg’s period 8 AP Government and Politics class made a candy salad to celebrate the end of the year. Each class member brought different sweets to contribute to the “salad”. The class then enjoyed their snack while watching current events presentations. Photos by Rachel Olefson ’25.

Staples girls’ tennis played their first round of states today against Maloney. They won 7-0 making their semi-final mat...
28/05/2024

Staples girls’ tennis played their first round of states today against Maloney. They won 7-0 making their semi-final match tomorrow against South Windsor or Hall. Photo by Caroline Zajac ‘25.

Lucas Ceballos-Cala ‘25 hits a winning serve. Staples boys’ tennis defeats Trumbull by a score of 6-1. This quarterfinal...
28/05/2024

Lucas Ceballos-Cala ‘25 hits a winning serve. Staples boys’ tennis defeats Trumbull by a score of 6-1. This quarterfinals matchup in the state tournament was at home. This leads to their semi-final tomorrow against Fairfield Prep, which will be away. Photo by Caroline Zajac ‘25.

The Westport Fine Arts Festival |10 a.m.-5 p.m.| is this weekend. Sweet Bonds Jewelry is a fan favorite for Staples stud...
26/05/2024

The Westport Fine Arts Festival |10 a.m.-5 p.m.| is this weekend. Sweet Bonds Jewelry is a fan favorite for Staples student Kate Weitz ‘25 and Greens Farms Academy student Ella Hecker ‘25 who both bought semi permanent anklets. Photos by Alice Frascella ‘25.

Old Mill Beach | May 5 | 4 p.m. | A new gelato stand called Oggi Gelato recently opened next to Old Mill Deli. Flavors a...
26/05/2024

Old Mill Beach | May 5 | 4 p.m. | A new gelato stand called Oggi Gelato recently opened next to Old Mill Deli. Flavors available include chocolate chip, hazelnut and pistachio gelato. Photos by Angelina Matra ‘25

Staples club Dancers exchange works with the Bridgeport lighthouse foundation, to teach students dance classes after sch...
22/05/2024

Staples club Dancers exchange works with the Bridgeport lighthouse foundation, to teach students dance classes after school. The kids have their recitals this week! Here, Columbus Elementary are making there costumes for their hip hop dance to finesse choreographed by Chloe Jorden ‘26 and Alexis Jacobs ‘26. Photo by Alexis Jacobs ‘26

Hi everyone! This is Talia Varsano and Jolie Gefen. For our senior internship, we are working closely with 06880, the lo...
21/05/2024

Hi everyone!

This is Talia Varsano and Jolie Gefen. For our senior internship, we are working closely with 06880, the local blog run by Dan Woog. Together, we are creating “06880 Teens and Tweens,” a space for youth to submit and publish their experiences living in Westport. For instance, you could share your experience regarding social or academic pressures, bullying, inspirations, body image, your favorite place in Westport or anything else. We are open to granting anonymity! No expertise is required as we will offer hands-on guidance to help share your story in the medium that you’re most comfortable working with (writing, video, podcast, art). This opportunity not only lets your voice be heard but also gets you published in a local blog, which is great for resume boosting.

Please fill out the form linked on the story (in the 06880 highlight) or reach out to the contact below if you or someone you know has a story to tell!

Email: [email protected]

Photo #1: Senior girls sit on the fence overlooking the senior picnic and it’s activities of the slip and slide and tab...
20/05/2024

Photo #1: Senior girls sit on the fence overlooking the senior picnic and it’s activities of the slip and slide and table games. Their shirts say senior girls on the front and on the back showcase their favorite nicknames. Photo by Anna Kercher ‘25

Photo #2: Seniors were spotted sitting on the roof at senior picnic enjoying the sun on their last day of high school together. Below them lays the field that their senior class is scattered around, talking and having fun with friends. Photo by Anna Kercher ‘25

Photo #3: Senior girls line up on the hill while they watch their peers on the slip and slide. Photo by Sophia Reeves ‘25

Photo #4: Seniors sit on the dugout roof while reminiscing on their past memories there at sporting events. Photo by Sophia Reeves ‘25

Photo #5: Seniors enjoy spending outside for their senior picnic, wearing “Senior Girls” shirts which features a personal nickname on the back. Photo by Siena Petrosinelli ‘25

Bedford Middle School | Sunday, May 19 | 1 and 5 p.m. | performed Alice in Wonderland. This show includes a multitude o...
20/05/2024

Bedford Middle School | Sunday, May 19 | 1 and 5 p.m. | performed Alice in Wonderland. This show includes a multitude of dance styles, including jazz, modern, lyrical, tap, hip hop and ballet. Both shows were sold out. This was their 10th annual performance, so they celebrated with a cast party and matching t-shirts. Photo by Andi Jacobs ‘26.

Staples Pollination Garden | 11:06 a.m. | Mrs. Duffy’s period four AP Environmental Science class took a visit to the po...
17/05/2024

Staples Pollination Garden | 11:06 a.m. | Mrs. Duffy’s period four AP Environmental Science class took a visit to the pollination garden to search for monarch butterfly eggs on milkweed plants. Photo by Storey Ahl ‘25.

Outside of the Staples’ auditorium, a temporary planetarium was set up for Stars, Galaxies and Universe classes. Teacher...
15/05/2024

Outside of the Staples’ auditorium, a temporary planetarium was set up for Stars, Galaxies and Universe classes. Teacher Jacob Brewer taught his class on May 14 in the space, displaying videos and projections of constellations. Photo by Audrey Curtis ‘25

The boys’ volleyball team battles Warde on the senior night. The team honored its two seniors, Mason Siskand ‘24 and Car...
15/05/2024

The boys’ volleyball team battles Warde on the senior night. The team honored its two seniors, Mason Siskand ‘24 and Carson Mitchell ‘24. The team triumphed against the Fairfield team in three sets. Photo by Samantha Sandrew ‘25.

Maddie Stevenson ‘25 and Daisy Chung ‘25 assemble and decorate Mother’s Day Cards for “Fun Friday,” an arts-and-crafts a...
12/05/2024

Maddie Stevenson ‘25 and Daisy Chung ‘25 assemble and decorate Mother’s Day Cards for “Fun Friday,” an arts-and-crafts activity session put on weekly by the Library’s Maker Space. Photo by Mia Bomback ‘25

Teen Awareness Group made posters for its annual tag day to give representation to various disorders including eating di...
08/05/2024

Teen Awareness Group made posters for its annual tag day to give representation to various disorders including eating disorders, drug addiction, etc. They are hung in the cafeteria hallway. Photos by Sage Cohen

The Teen Awareness Group (TAG) hosted Alan Stewart Jr. today in the auditorium to speak to students during period four f...
08/05/2024

The Teen Awareness Group (TAG) hosted Alan Stewart Jr. today in the auditorium to speak to students during period four for Get Real Day. Stewart spoke about his history with mental health issues and drug abuse. TAG will host a wellness fair during all three lunch waves and have therapy dogs outside the auditorium during period one. Photo by Rachel Olefson ’25.

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