Classes should complete tests before long breaks
December 5, 2018
After a winter holiday break largely comprised of eating, excessive sleeping and endless movie-watching, students do not come back necessarily in the studious mindset that school requires. So, before students and teachers leave for long breaks, all work for the unit that is currently in progress should...
WPS eliminates Wednesday before Thanksgiving
November 12, 2018
Westport Public Schools no longer has school on Wednesday Nov. 21, the day before Thanksgiving, to allow for a more family-oriented break. With the day typically having lots of absenteeism from the student body, the administration found the day to lack educational productivity.
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...
New midterm schedule generates unwanted stress
January 11, 2017
Max Appell '18 Why fix something that isn’t broken? It may be a cliche, but it’s true. The new midterm schedule takes everything that was already stressful and makes it ten times worse. Having to wake up earlier, stay after school later and undergo an hour long break with crowded halls and pa...
In defense of midterms after break
January 4, 2017
Margot Mather '17 You hear midterm stress before you see it. The tapping of nervous feet, the violent scribbling of trig identities and derivatives and occasional sniffles as tears well up around the eyes. While many students advocate to push these midterms before break in order to enjoy their...
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 ...
Staples community enjoys classic Thanksgiving traditions
Kit Epstein, Opinions Editor
November 29, 2015
On Wednesday, November 25, the final bell rang earlier than usual for the half day ending at 11:40 a.m. This ring signaled cheers among students and faculty alike -- Thanksgiving break has arrived. Falling on a Thursday every year, Thanksgiving gifts Staples students with a four day weekend filled wit...
Giving thanks, but no Thanksgiving
Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager
November 25, 2015
The warm aroma of a juicy turkey, baked pies and mashed potatoes fills the kitchen as family members carrying additional homemade goodies walk inside greeting each other with hugs. Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States during the third Thursday in November. It’s a d...
Calendar changes for 2016-2017 school year spark opinions
Becky Hoving, Staff Writer
March 4, 2015
According to a draft of the 2016-2017 Westport Public School calendar posted on the Board of Education website, February break will be shortened to three days of vacation, including a Staff Development day, rather than a full week off of school. This change, though, will only affect current sophomores...
Stressed students return to school
Gabrielle Feinsmith, Associate Managing Editor
January 8, 2015
Exhausted and irritated faces roam the hallways as students return from the 12 day holiday break. Students have no choice but to put lounging around to rest, grab a cup of coffee and start studying for midterm exams. “It’s really hard to come back to break because all we have to look forward to is midterms,...
Five things to do in Westport over winter break
Alix Sommers, Staff Writer
December 23, 2014
Staying home over winter break can be frustrating. You’ve tried to convince your parents that going away would be great for the family, but they just don’t seem to be fully convinced. I get it. However, there are ways to make it better.... 1. Bake Sweets Pull out the flour and the sugar. Baking brings out the spirit...
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Assistant Business Manager
Ella Bloomingdale ’20 is from London, but moved to Westport, Connecticut at a young age. The Bloomingdale family tries to visit London as much as possible because they still have close friends across...