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An American flag, for which students stand and face while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, waves in the air.

Silent respect is acceptable during the Pledge of Allegiance

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer October 30, 2021

As the daily reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance blares over the loudspeakers, the classroom is silent. Most students stand silently, some with their hands on their hearts and others with their hands...

Elementary school students and staff demonstrate responsibility and resilience while adhering to new public safety protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elementary teachers, students adjust to new COVID-19 protocols

Allison Gillman ’23 and Lucy Dockter ’23, Web Opinions Editor and Arts Editor September 27, 2020

Here at Staples, we have settled into a new ordinary. Coming into school two days a week, you squeeze some hand sanitizer into your palm, put on a mask and rush to your first period class.  But how...

Younger students prevail despite distance learning

Prasaus Yeager ’22, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

It’s been nearly seven weeks since classrooms were reduced to Google Meets and Schoology posts. And while distance learning has had a seemingly large impact on high school and college students, one...

College preparation process begins earlier than expected

College preparation process begins earlier than expected

Claudia Chen, Features Editor March 9, 2015

You’re it,” “ready or not, here I come” and the occasional “eww” are typical words and phrases uttered on any elementary school’s playground. However, it would not be surprising to also hear...

Westport elementary schools sweep the 2015 Niche rankings

Westport elementary schools sweep the 2015 Niche rankings

Jackie Sussman, Opinions Editor January 24, 2015

The Niche website’s 2015 Best Public Elementary School ranking included all Westport elementary schools, with Saugatuck, King’s Highway, Coleytown, Green’s Farms and Long Lots taking fourth through...

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