Error in 2020 calendar planning raises questions
Eliza Barr ’21 and Tallula Stvan ’21
January 5, 2020
A student’s guide to staycation
March 9, 2017
By: Nicole Dienst '18 The plethora of vacation instagrams and snapchat stories, whether it be telluride or Anguilla, can be quite overwhelming when you're in Westport for vacation. "Over break it's boring to be home just because all my friends were gone and I realized how I can only handle so...
Preservation of February break pleases students
March 1, 2017
Francesca Truitt ’17 The Connecticut state Board of Education approved a bill in January 2016 that requires all schools in each region to follow a uniform school calendar, allowing each town district five flex days. In accordance with this bill, Westport would follow the same school calendar ...
Destination China: Journey to the Far East
November 1, 2016
By: Charlie Colasurdo '18 Web Features Editor ...
School’s out for Summer, Even for Teachers
Josiah Tarrant, Assistant Business Manager
June 9, 2016
This summer, Staples students won’t be the only ones hitting the City, earning pocket cash working odd jobs, baking in the sun, and travelling the world. Word on the street is that come June 17th, our intrepid teachers have a few adventures of their own in store, from ringing wedding bells to climbing the Great Wall. While you have been finishing up that ...
February break returns despite state schedule
Sophie Call, Staff writer
March 30, 2016
On March 28, the Westport Board of Education (BOE) voted to keep February break in place for another two years. Until yesterday, the district had been told that this year’s break would be the last, due to a statewide mandated schedule. “Break is so important for students,” Jeffrey Shepard ’18 said. ...
The best books to read during the break
Sophie Driscoll, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
February break is the perfect time to read. Whether relaxing on a beach, cozied up in front of a fire or lounging at home, these books will keep you entertained all week long. “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage” by Haruki Murakami After losing the people he cared ...
How to make the most of your February “staycation”
Caroline Lane, Opinions Editor
February 10, 2016
We’ve all been there; when we’re doomed to a week of boredom, stuck at home for the duration of February break. While some kids are off skiing the French Alps or soaking in the sun off the coast of Barbados, other kids are stuck in the confines of Westport. But something you might not have realized is ...
Zakeer Ahmad seeks for family across the sea
Ben Foster, Assistant Business Manager
January 8, 2016
As some students stay home for the holidays, the few and the fortunate find themselves traveling the world during the 11 day break from school. For Zakeer Ahmad ’17, although he went on vacation, his main focus was his relatives during his jaunt to the United Kingdom. It was a bittersweet week for ...
Calendar changes for 2016-2017 school year cause grief
Brendan Massoud, Staff Writer
April 6, 2015
During the cold, dark winter months of January and February, it’s reassuring to think about the upcoming break, during which I will be taking a trip to the beach or my couch. Yet, due to Connecticut state regulations, this will no longer be an option for me or any other Staples students. As of the...
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After spending her summer at a New York Times program in Italy studying politics and perspectives, exploring a new topic in a new setting outside of her comfort zone, Theresa Vandis ’22 is looking forward...