The Bedford Middle School (BMS) Science Olympiad team placed first at the Science Olympiad state competition in Coventry on March 16. Many participants received individual awards as well. With this victory,...
New playgrounds have been built at both Coleytown and Bedford Middle Schools using the $8.4 million that Westport received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021. These are the same funds used...
Bedford Middle School teacher Arthur Ellis turned himself into the Westport Police Department on April 27 after a warrant for his arrest was made. Ellis is charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and...
I think that everyone here agrees that these past few years of school have been full of stress and hardship. We’ve all had to adapt to COVID-19 in several drastic changes to our usual school routines...
A recent TikTok trend that has involved theft, destruction of property and vandalism at schools has spread to Westport, specifically, Bedford Middle School (BMS), resulting in restrictions on student freedom...
Coleytown Middle School (CMS) principal Kris Szabo returned to her position on Jan. 29 after being placed on administrative leave.
Szabo was placed on leave on Dec. 4 following her arrest for allegedly...
Coleytown Middle School (CMS) Principal Kris Szabo was placed on administrative leave on Wednesday, Dec. 4, following her arrest for allegedly slapping a man during a parking dispute.
Szabo was charged...
By Izzy Connors '18
A fidget device, known as a ‘spinner’, has gained tremendous popularity with students throughout the Westport Public Schools. Students from elementary school to high...
On an early November morning before 7:00 a.m., licensed juniors battle to beat the long line for a parking spot at Wakeman to avoid a half a mile walk in 33 degree weather.
“I get there at 7:03, and...
On the crisp, sunny afternoon of Oct. 27, Wakeman Town Farm was jam-packed with 200 eager high school volunteers shoveling leaves, clearing paths and digging up rocks. Volunteers from Staples and other...
10:20 a.m. Bedford Middle School 8th graders go through the motions as they complete their mandatory Evacuation Drill, a process which includes walking to their future gym, the Staples field...
