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First student buses are parked outside the front of Staples High School.

New bus company causes disruptions, concerns in school community

Poppy Harrington '25 and Ella Harrington '25 September 22, 2023

Since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, buses have been consistently stationed outside all Westport Public schools day and night, causing disruptions in traffic patterns and noise.  Many of the...

Photo by Rylie Cordella ’25. 
Bus two seats overflow with students on their way home or to various areas in town.

Multipurpose bus two proves overcrowded, in need of solution

Rylie Cordella ’25, Assistant Business Manager May 12, 2023

As the bell rings at 2:45 each weekday afternoon, bus number two students rush to grab a seat. In each seat  students sit waiting to get schoolwork done at the Westport Library, or to spend the afternoon...

Bus tracking apps can be found on Apple or android devices, free to download.

Bus tracking apps overlooked by students

Cameron Almonte ’23, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Ten years ago, missing the bus was something every student faced. Coming back into your home to a disappointed look on your parents’ face and dreading the question that was bound to be asked: “Did...

With the lack of bus shelters, commuters like the ones pictured, come dangerously close into Post Road. As Westport operates under a “flag system,” many stops are entirely unmarked.

Westport’s lack of bus shelters remains inexcusable

Eliza Barr, Photography Director January 24, 2021

Driving down Post Road, I spot a woman clutching to her jacket, knee-deep in the dirty, brown snow, standing a few feet from the cars whizzing past her. I only see her for a split second, but as I look...

Potential bus strike forces students to scramble for rides to school

Potential bus strike forces students to scramble for rides to school

April 26, 2017

By Julia Rosier '18 Superintendent Colleen Palmer sent an email to parents on Tuesday, April 25 warning students and parents of a potential bus strike by the school bus company, Dattco, on Thursday...

Fatal bus accident on I-95 Turns Fairfield County Into Traffic Disaster

Fatal bus accident on I-95 Turns Fairfield County Into Traffic Disaster

Justin Schwebel, Staff Writer October 9, 2015

A coach bus carrying 49 people rear-ended a tractor trailer on Wednesday afternoon on I-95 in Norwalk, killing the driver and sending 18 passengers to the hospital. According to a press release, prepared...

May 18, 2011| Recess Anyone?

May 18, 2011

2:06 p.m. Score one for Andrew Marriot '14 as he slams the ball past Sydney Crossfield '14 during a pickup four square game during last period as they waited for the bus ride home. Pacman, Cherry...

Students Left To Wait After Early Dismissal Announcement

January 7, 2011
Students had to wait at least a half-hour for their late buses after the early dismissal.

Snow Stopper? The Effect of Snow Days and Delays on Staples

December 23, 2010
Snow won't stop Staples! But how does Dr. Landon determine a snow day?

To Change or Not to Change

December 13, 2010
Although the renovation's original plans included re-doing the boys locker-room, changes have yet to be made.

My Apologies to Wakeman

November 29, 2010
Eric Essagof '12 gives an account of the experiences he had when he couldn't park at Wakeman while it was being paved.

Long Day at School, Long Way Home: Why Staples Does Not Run Late Buses

November 12, 2010
Because Staples does not run late buses, students who stay for extra-curricular activities must find their own way home.

Is Staples Safe for All Sexualities?

November 12, 2010
DJ Sixsmith '11 looks into the treatment of gay students are Staples
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