![Young boys may spend their time on the weekends outdoors catching fish or swimming in nearby waters.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/colombia-4-681x900.jpg)
Traveling abroad provides purpose, value learning new cultures
Cassidy Gutman ’25, Staff Writer
• March 23, 2023
![Staples students travel far and wide to sandy or snowy destinations for February Break. The break begins on Feb. 18 and ends Feb. 26.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-08-at-7.39.39-PM-900x561.png)
Snowy, sandy destinations attract students for February break
Karlie Saed '23, Photostory Editor
• February 8, 2023
![This year, February recess begins on Feb. 18 and students will return to school on Feb. 28.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.01.54-PM-900x662.png)
Upperclassmen use February vacation to prepare for life after high school
Margot Richlin ’23, Web Opinions Editor
• March 2, 2022
![It is important to try to refrain from travelling during the pandemic to reduce surges in COVID-19. However, if people choose to travel during February break, Governor Lamont’s guidelines attempt to ensure utmost safety on and after a trip.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-12-at-7.12.02-PM-357x900.png)
Post-December break COVID surge warrants more urgent February break protocols
Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director
• May 27, 2021
![Students should be allowed to attend classes virtually two weeks before and after school vacations and be marked as APO excused.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mHBK9VGyoe6y6CVE7HYSCuT8h2HQLQvBP7m978Ulx6l4UJUM7WjQDjWwcfp4vmKNPxakxRb7Se3APCvnOYzT9c7sH0wWIzX_h_aoHaC8Kd2UAXT7Jmfx70vyANCQ1DXXG3zmobin-900x587.png)
New APO policy should have been implemented two weeks after February break
Meg Enquist ’23, Staff Writer
• March 10, 2021
![Travelers in EGE airport in Colorado stay six feet apart from others while waiting in security lines.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-23-at-8.14.23-AM.png)
COVID-19 impacts students’ February break plans
Karlie Saed '23, Photostory Editor
• February 23, 2021
![It is important to try to refrain from travelling during the pandemic to reduce surges in COVID-19. However, if people choose to travel during February break, Governor Lamont’s guidelines attempt to ensure utmost safety on and after a trip.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-12-at-7.12.02-PM-357x900.png)
Post-December break COVID surge warrants more urgent February break protocols
Chloe Murray '22, Public Relations Director
• February 12, 2021
![B3 teams make lasting friendships through their week long trip, constantly strengthening their relationships with one another on and off the worksites.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-05-at-1.28.42-PM-900x600.png)
B3 trip forms lasting relationships through philanthropic community service
Karina Murray ’22, Features editor
• March 5, 2020
![For Westport students, Feb. break will take place the week of Feb. 17, and will last for a total of seven days. This break is considered to be a “no homework” break, where teachers are not advised to assign their classes with homework over the seven day break.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-03-at-7.12.48-PM.png)
There’s never too much of a break: Schools must preserve Feb. break
Izzy Sareen '22, Staff Writer
• March 3, 2020
![Preservation of February break pleases students](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Screen-Shot-2017-03-01-at-5.06.02-PM.png)
Preservation of February break pleases students
March 1, 2017
![February break returns despite state schedule](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Screen-Shot-2016-03-30-at-2.52.24-PM-900x361.jpg)
February break returns despite state schedule
Sophie Call, Staff writer
• March 30, 2016
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