The Westport Board of Education approved a recommendation from Superintendent Thomas Scarice to alter the district calendar so that the school year will end on Thursday, June 18 for students. The ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen it: posts declaring that “2026 is the new 2016.” From throwback songs and nostalgic fashion to posts mourning a “simpler ...

Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi survived 491 days in Hamas captivity after he was forced from his home and taken to Gaza during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. His memoir, “Hostage,” is a New York ...

It’s history for Staples, heartbreak for Ridgefield.” That was the call heard on WWPT 90.3 FM as the Staples Wreckers ...

From pirouettes and arabesques, to fouetté turns and grande jetés, Paper Editor Juliet Varsov ’28 loves dancing. Most nights, ...

Charlie Goldman ’28 has ventured far from his home in Westport, traveling to places like Shanghai and Beijing’s Forbidden ...

Being a teenager wasn’t always a defined stage of life. The idea of teenhood didn’t truly emerge until the 1940s. Before then ...

The Westport Library is supposed to be a sanctuary: a quiet place to study, unwind and keep up with demanding workloads. But ...

Most high school athletes finish their seasons close to home. But from Feb. 19-21, the Staples girls’ squash team packed ...

Mitchell is eager to stay updated with current news and to share it in engaging and innovative ways to keep all Staples students informed. “I’m excited to learn more about Staples news and culture,” ...

Social Media Manager Bear Swearingen ’26 has always enjoyed being on the field, whether playing safety for the Staples football team or defense for the lacrosse team. “In middle school, I really ...

Celia Moccia ’27 loves working with others, whether it be on the volleyball court or during Best Buddies meetings, a club focused on connecting special-needs students with their peers. “It’s so ...