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ParentSquare messages will appear on the text messaging app, but they will be monitored. Direct messages never display real phone numbers in the text app. Screenshot by Audrey Curtis ’25

New contacting policy shifts communication to ParentSquare app

Audrey Curtis ’25 and Anna Kercher ’25 October 28, 2024

In an effort to ensure transparency and consolidate forms of communication, the Westport Public Schools District has banned texting between coaches, teachers and students, set in motion for the 2024-2025...

Brandy Melville, open since 2013 in Westport, has served as a staple store for young women looking to buy inexpensive, yet trendy clothing.

‘Brandy Hellville’ exposes alarming business model, former Westport Employees confirm unethical customs

Audrey Curtis ’25, Social Media Manager May 24, 2024

If I were to ask any girl at Staples to name a brand both popular and controversial, Brandy Melville would likely come to mind: a clothing store operating under the infamous slogan “one size fits all.” As...

On Sunday, March 17, the 4 by 800m relay competed. From left to right, Sarah Bogdan '26, Leigh Foran '24, Emma Morris '24 and Avery Kalter '27 were on the relay. They finished with a time of 10:17. Though their season record was 10:06, they finished in the top eight overall.

Girls’ Track travels to Adidas Nationals

Audrey Curtis ’25, Web Photostory Editor April 8, 2024

Leigh Foran ’24 poses for her next year on the Colombia Women’s Track team.

Principal Thomas announces 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian

Audrey Curtis '25, Social Media Manager March 20, 2024

Staples High School revealed its valedictorian, Leigh Foran, and salutatorian, Andrew Berkowitz, for the Class of 2024 on Feb. 27. The selection process, based solely on students’ weighted GPA, recognized...

Katherine Phelps ’25 volunteers for Service League of Girls (SLOGS) at the festival, aiding with a variety of crafts.

Zero Waste committee decks the halls with green at EcoFest

Audrey Curtis ’25, Web photostory editor November 27, 2023

During the beloved holiday season, the amount of waste created increases between 25% and 43% according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Between the gifts, cards, decorations,...

This is an image from Staples’ 1989 yearbook, featuring the popular event and encapsulating the excitement from the student section.

Staples strives to uphold pep rally tradition

Audrey Curtis '25, Social Media Manager November 9, 2023

Athletic Director VJ Sarullo sent out an email on Oct. 31, to all staff and students, announcing the second postponement of the annual Pep Rally due to weather conditions.  The 2023 pep rally was originally...

The outside of the building touches the view of pedestrians from the street, the design embracing the building's residential and medical uses.

Southern Connecticut Women’s Health expands reach with a new location

Audrey Curtis '25, Social Media Manager October 8, 2023

Southern Connecticut Women’s Health relocated to a new and larger space at 251 Main St. on Sep. 1, after being located on Imperial Avenue for six years at their original Westport location. Dr. Mary...

Snapchat AI feature appears at the top of Snapchat feed on April 19 for all users.

New artificial intelligence feature comes to Snapchat

Audrey Curtis '25, Social Media Manager April 27, 2023

“I’m here to chat with you and keep you company! Is there anything you’d like to talk about?” my Artificial Intelligence asked me. The second I questioned its arrival, I didn’t enjoy the idea...

The Girl Who Escaped premiered on Lifetime TV on Feb. 11., featuring Katie Douglass playing the role of Kara Robinson.

Kara Robinson’s Movie: ‘The Girl Who Escaped,’ promotes hope through trauma

Audrey Curtis ’25, Web Features Editor February 17, 2023

On a warm, breezy afternoon, June 24, 2002, a 15-year-old girl was watering her friends’ plants in the front yard of her house in Columbia, South Carolina, standing in the sun enjoying the start of summer....

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