Staples football squeaks by Fairfield Prep in state tourney
Wreckers hang on for 13-12 win over Jesuits in Class LL quarterfinals Tuesday, and take on Southington next.
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Category: Education
Book scrutinizes culture of ‘radical transparency’ at Bridgewater
Was unraveling of $100M grant to boost state schools from Ray Dalio’s foundation a reflection of workplace practices at Westport-based hedge fund?
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Projected enrollment in Westport schools falls short
New report shows overall number of students in town’s schools has declined, but elementary numbers are projected to grow — raising questions about new Long Lots School, the budget and redistricting.
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Staples carves up Greenwich for 24-13 Thanksgiving win
Wreckers ranked No. 1 in Class LL state standings after prevailing over undefeated FCIAC football rival in holiday showdown Thursday.
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‘Candlelight Concert’ tickets available Dec. 1
Holiday musical tradition at Staples High School, set for Dec. 15-16, will feature world premiere of work by Staples alumni.
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Bedford troupe to stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Middle school production of Disney musical version of the classic fable will be presented Dec. 1-3.
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3,846 applications later, where Staples ’23 classmates are now
Report shows 95 percent of the 436 Staples graduates went on to attend college, achieving test scores and acceptance rates higher than state and national levels.
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Field hockey team crowns superlative season with state title
Staples wins first state championship since 2019 with 3-1 victory over top-ranked Darien.
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School board colleagues give high marks to departing Heyer
Republican leaves panel after being elected to Board of Finance.
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For Staples girls soccer, a season to be proud of
Despite season-ending loss in Class LL State Tournament semifinal, the Wreckers’ departing seniors can look back on records of stellar achievements.
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Calm after the storm? Board of Ed open forum a civil affair
No mention of removing books or grooming at first forum in wake of divisive school board election.
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Staples heads to state field hockey title game after Tuesday win
Wreckers, after beating Glastonbury 2-0, will face top-seed Darien for crown Saturday.
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Staples girls soccer falls to St. Joe’s in state tourney
Wreckers’ season ends as Cadets prevail, 4-3, in Class LL State Tournament semifinals Tuesday.
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Opinion: Secret agenda plotted for a bigger ballfield at Long Lots?
Writer says while officials failed to make public many FOI’d documents about the Long Lots Elementary School project, information released so far shows undisclosed early effort to uproot community gardens in favor of a large athletic field.
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Dramatic goal boosts Staples field hockey to next tourney round
Tyla Ozgen’s goal breaks late tie as Wreckers beat Greenwich 2-1 in state tournament quarterfinals Friday.
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Staples thrashes St. Joe’s, 49-3, in football milestone
Wreckers savor first win over Cadets in eight years in decisive fashion.
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State ‘accountability’ report: Westport schools slipping
Assessment of Westport public schools, while still strong, declined slightly from a year ago, and more significantly from pre-pandemic levels — and also falls below rank of neighboring suburban districts.
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Staples girls soccer boots Greenwich in wild tourney win
Wreckers prevail 2-1 on penalty kicks in thrilling windup to state tournament quarterfinal Friday.
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Eight Staples ‘Students of the Month’ named for November
Two students from each class selected as “all-around good citizens” of the high school.
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Staples romps with 10-0 win in field hockey tournament
After hammering Hamden in opener, Wreckers move on to quarterfinals against Greenwich.
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Wreckers advance in state girls soccer tourney
Staples defeats Hall of West Hartford, 6-1, in tournament’s second round.
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School officials to host ‘Community Conversation’
The forum, open for discussion of “any topics” related to Westport schools, will take place Nov. 14.
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Staples boys soccer ousted from state tourney in OT upset
Ridgefield prevails 2-1 Tuesday, ending the Wreckers’ solid season.
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Homeless buses get extension to park at schools
Planning and Zoning Commission sets limits to protect neighbors.
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‘Pure Imagination’ musical revue at Coleytown Middle School
Student cast to perform 14 choreographed numbers adapted from popular Broadway shows on Nov. 16-17.
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Eight donations pass muster for school art collection, but 47 ‘decommissioned’
Higher standards now in place to ensure original art work is included in Westport schools’ collection.
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Staples topples football rival Trumbull, 35-18
Wreckers’ victory Friday was seventh of the season, as Anthony Armentano returned two kickoffs for TDs.
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Staples tutors available to help younger students at library
The Westport Library’s “near-peer” tutoring program pairs high school students with younger students seeking academic help.
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FCIAC titles elude Staples field hockey, girls soccer
Both Wreckers squads fell short in tourney’s championship round Friday.
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P&Z asked to extend ‘temporary’ bus parking at schools
School officials forced to seek zoners’ blessing to allow buses to park at several schools after new contractor fails to find permanent lot by deadline.
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‘The Prom’ set to dance onto the Staples stage
Staples Players to perform the musical comedy over two November weekends, with special LGBTQ+ Pride show Nov. 12.
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Board of Finance warns Long Lots rebuild will double town debt
Board member says proper scrutiny of school project with many stakeholders doesn’t signal opposition.
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Wreckers roll into FCIAC girls soccer title game
Staples, after besting Darien 2-0 Wednesday, will face St. Joseph’s of Trumbull again for league championship.
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Staples field hockey wins double-OT thriller
Wreckers advance to FCIAC champsionship with 3-2 semifinal victory over Ridgefield.
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Parks & Rec: Athletic field in, gardens out at Long Lots
Commission endorses recommendation from Long Lots School Building Committee for elementary school project that would supplant community gardens with new ballfield.
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Wreckers look to state tourney after tough FCIAC loss
Top-ranked Staples boys soccer team upset 2-1 by Stamford in Monday semifinal.
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Staples field hockey, girls soccer tourney games postponed
FCIAC semifinal matches for both teams have been rescheduled to Wednesday.
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Scarice: Officials probed ‘appalling, distressing video’
While specific threats to Jewish targets could not be substantiated, the schools chief called the student-made video that circulated on social media “disturbing” and “painful.”
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Westport arts group plans program on artificial intelligence
“TEA” talk Nov. 5 to focus on AI’s impact on artists, arts education and the arts community.
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Wreckers demolish Danbury, 51-0
Staples football team cruises to sixth victory of the season convincingly over the hosting Hatters.
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