BoE discusses holidays and student climate survey
The Westport Board of Education met to discuss recognizing Diwali, Eid, and Lunar New Year as official school holidays for the 2026/27 calendar year.
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Category: Education
Staples announces graduates with high honors
Nineteen graduates from the Staples High School class of 2026 earned the high honors seal, placing them in the top four percent of the class.
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Board debates school calendar
Assistant superintendent John Bayers presented a plan to the BoE that converts a March professional development day into a sixth snow day.
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Survey says . . .
Board vice chair Dorie Hordon questions the amount of time spent on student surveys as superintendent Thomas Scarice defends their efficiency over focus groups.
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Gifts for Coleytown and Staples approved
The board accepted $85,000 in gifts for Coleytown Middle School curtains and Staples coaching stipends, supporting the arts and student safety.
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WCP’s Playhouse Playmakers starts April 11
Middle schoolers create an original play, learn playwriting and acting fundamentals, and perform a staged reading in a professional setting.
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Panic buttons at Staples: the inside story
Seniors Zander Bauer and Elijah Falkenstein championed the new $695,000 panic button system for Staples High School.
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Eight Staples ‘Students of the Month’ named for March
Principal Thomas Stafford announced eight Staples High School students of the month for March. The honor recognizes good citizens with a positive attitude.
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Board of Finance raises “alarm” about increasing Board of Ed budget
The Board of Finance unanimously approved the $157.8 million school budget with reservations, vowing a sharper eye on future spending plans.
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‘Newsies’ coming: Coleytown to deliver an Extra! Extra! special musical
The student thespians of Coleytown Middle School will recreate the newsboys strike of 1899 with their upcoming production of Newsies.
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Board approves fewer school days
The Westport Board of Education voted 7-0 to shorten the 2025-26 school calendar and make March 20 a full day for students, sparking debate among members.
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Long Lots construction bids to be opened today
Plans for the new Long Lots Elementary School reach a milestone today when the town opens bids from construction companies vying to build it.
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Staples’ Francis’ cited at science and humanities symposium
Staples High School senior Nolan Francis received top honors at the 63rd Annual Connecticut High School Science and Humanities Symposium.
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School calendar update
School Superintendent Thomas Scarice proposes a new plan to end the student School year on Thursday, June 18, pending Board of Education approval.
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BoE discusses end of year, security fobs, casual seating
Superintendent Thomas Scarice announces the new last day of school due to snow days. The Board of Education authorizes a contract for a Staples High School security system.
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Staples Players presents “Urinetown”
See the Tony Award-winning dark comedy “Urinetown,” presented by Staples Players, a witty satire on corporate greed and environmental chaos.
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Board of Ed approves screen-time use surveys
The Westport school board approved surveys for an audit of student, staff, and parent screen-time use, balancing AI adoption and device limits.
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Jeff Selingo talks at the Westport Library March 5
Staples’ Bill Plunkett and Sandra Zeigler endorse Jeff Selingo’s guidance for students to find their best college fit beyond selectivity. Meet and hear Selingo at the library, March 5.
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Meet Lauren Tarshis, popular ‘I Survived’ author, at Westport Library
The best-selling ‘I Survived’ book series tells stories of resilient youngsters surviving tragedies from Pompeii to the California wildfires. See Lauren Tarshis at the Westport Library.
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Support for stronger ties with Germany grows in Staples, Hartford
Staples students, including Josephine Lewertoff, and UConn professors support Senate bill 132 for a Connecticut-Germany trade commission.
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MATTEO BOCELLI – Falling In Love World Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Levitt Pavilion presents Matteo Bocelli - The Falling In Love World Tour. With his newly released second album, Falling In Love, Matteo Bocelli steps confidently into the spotlight as the next generation artist, with the heart of a poet and the reach of a global star. Falling In Love is an album rich in […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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EGGY – 2026 Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesEggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Dani Battat (keys, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an […]
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Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThis immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. $125.00 per adult Materials included
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The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm
Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd., Weston, CT, United StatesThe Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm Cool off with Sunday Soundscapes! On July 12 at 4 pm the Davis Guitar Duo brings us soothing music from around the world, performed in their beautiful arrangements. Mark is a Grammy-nominated artist, and together with his talented wife, Beverly. he has performed in […]
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R-Rated: Reproductive Rights & Resistance on Stage
Lucille Lortel White Barn at the Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT, United StatesPlease join Reproductive Equity Now for R-Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance on Stage! Provocative and entertaining, this evening of theater and conversation sheds light on current attacks on reproductive health and how activists in Connecticut are pushing back. All proceeds from the event will go to support Reproductive Equity Now’s efforts to expand and protect […]
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Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, July 12 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Free tickets also distributed at Box office; free tickets available on a first come basis, based on space and availability. Box Office opens on-site 2-hours before show time. The best of classical Flamenco brought to […]
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CT Blood Center Drives
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesBallet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]
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Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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Westport, US
7:25 am,
July 10, 2026
73°F
broken clouds
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