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The We The People team discovered they had won their division over a Zoom call with teacher Suzanne Kammerman.

We The People breaks records in unprecedented times

Serena Ye '20, Web A&E Editor April 30, 2020

The We The People class placed fifth at the 2020 National Finals Challenge held from Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, April 26.  In addition to finishing the highest Staples High School has ever placed,...

On May 15, Longshore Golf Courses and Compo Beach parking lots will be reopening for the public with restrictions.

Longshore Golf Course and Compo Beach parking lots plan to reopen May 15

Lucy Arrow '21, Web Sports Editor April 30, 2020

As of May 15, Longshore Golf Course and Compo Beach parking lots will be reopening after their closure since March 14 in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Although these locations are reopening,...

Students will have three options to choose from as their “Reimagined Senior Internship.”

College and Career Center revises plan to keep senior internships

Emily Stone '20, Business Director April 29, 2020

The College and Career Center announced April 28 that senior internships for the 2020 school year will take place as scheduled.  According to an email sent out to the senior class, students will be...

Westport utilizes pandemic drone to test for COVID-19 symptoms

Westport utilizes pandemic drone to test for COVID-19 symptoms

Lia Chen '20, Paper A&E Editor April 22, 2020

Westport will be the first town in Connecticut to use drones to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as part of their “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program” announced on Tuesday. The drones will be able to detect...

The 2020 Fourth of July fireworks and Memorial Day Parade in Westport are canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Westport cancels summer events due to COVID-19

Caroline Donohue '20, Business Manager April 21, 2020

The 2020 Memorial Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks in Westport have been canceled this year to prevent community spread during the coronavirus pandemic. The town of Westport released a statement...

Parents received an email on Apr. 5 regarding the new grading system occurring in the fourth quarter, in which students will decide how they want their grades to be reported.

Pass-fail system decreases motivation, detracts from learning efforts

Anastasia Thumser '22, Web Opinions Editor April 20, 2020

March 11 was a routine day for Staples students: classes changed at the ring of the bell, teachers assigned work, messages were received about “Seussical,” sports practices and concerts, the song of...

Some citizens have used bandanas as face coverings when going out in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Others have used homemade cloth masks, surgical masks and more to protect themselves. Beginning April 20 at 8:00 p.m., these face coverings will be required in public if one cannot keep a safe social distance.

Executive order requires use of face coverings in public in Connecticut to slow spread of COVID-19

Lys Goldman ’21, Paper News Editor April 20, 2020

Connecticut residents will be required to wear a face covering in public spaces effective Monday, April 20 if they cannot stay at least six feet away from others, as stated in an executive order signed...

As the remote learning program progresses, many have expressed confusion due to a lack of clarification or communication from administration and teachers. We hope we can prioritize clarity in the coming weeks.

EDITORIAL: Continuation of remote learning requires clear communication from administration, teachers

April 17, 2020

As school’s resumption is further postponed until May 20, it is critical that we continue examining and improving the remote learning program for the foreseeable weeks. In the past month, a pressing...

Students have been out of school since March 12. Learning has been able to continue online.

Gov. Lamont pushes school return to May 20

Molly Gold ’21, Paper News Editor April 11, 2020

All Connecticut schools will remain closed until May 20 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an announcement made by Governor Ned Lamont on April 9. The announcement was made via Twitter at 2:24...

The Westport Board of Education has changed fourth quarter grading to an optional pass-fail standard for Staples in an effort to decrease stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board of Education implements optional pass-fail grading 

Remy Teltser ’21, Web Features Editor April 6, 2020

Staples High School students will have the option to report their fourth-quarter grades using a pass-fail system or with a standard letter grade due to the new distance learning system.  Grades from quarter...

FUTURE ACTION

April 5, 2020

Prior to the publication of Michel’s letter, TEAM Westport has worked with students and faculty through multiple events over a span of years in order to promote inclusion and diversity at Staples High...

REACTIONS

April 5, 2020

In response to Michel’s letter, students recalled their own instances of microaggressions made towards them. “To be honest, there isn’t one part of Niah’s letter that didn’t resonate with...

EXPERIENCES

April 5, 2020

In addition to Michel, other minority students have recalled their experience with racist comments made towards them. Natasha Johnson ’20, co-President of Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism...

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