Gallery: Staples High School Class of 2021 Motorcade
Beginning at Compo Beach and ending at Staples High School, the tradition of the senior class motorcade took place today ahead of the Staples Wreckers Boys Lacrosse Game against Trumbull High School.
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Hats Off to the Class of 2021
A Westport Parks & Recreation employee takes his hat off to a truck full of Staples seniors as they processed by the Compo Beach entrance this afternoon.
Scene at the Remarkable Drive-in
Left-right: Todd, Chanze, Olivia, and Lori Freemon get ready for tonight’s drive-in movie feature at Westport’s Remarkable Theater along the Saugatuck River.
NYC Public Schools: No More Snow Days, “Plan on Participating in Remote Learning”
The New York City Department of Education announced yesterday that snow days will be a thing of history for the next generation of new yorkers.
With the release of their 2021/2022 academic calendar, families and educators noticed the bullet point that confirmed a fear for many in the education community. The NYC DoE stated: “On ‘Snow days’ or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.”
Days filled with hot cocoa, playing in the snow, and no worries remained this year for Westport students, as Westport Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice described himself in a December 14th, 2020 email as a “purist”, saying “ I do believe that for most children, the experience of a snow day can be an unforgettable part of childhood and a unique opportunity for unstructured play.”
Cedar Point Yacht Club Kids Sail into the Harbor for the 2021 Season
Cedar Point Yacht Club’s sailing boats could be seen dotting the water today as their younger groups practiced regatta operations off of Cedar Point’s beaches.
Crossing the 5K Finish Line
Abbott Lynch, 11, crosses the finish line today at the Westport Fitness 5K. The course started on Main Street near Elm Street, continued towards Clinton Avenue, then returned back to Main Street for the finish. Lynch finished the race with a respectable 28:58 time stamp.
Skipping on Main: Dance Collective Students Show Off their Skill at Westport’s Health and Fitness Expo
Blake Raho and Jessica Anderson, both local 6th graders, showed off their skills in the Westport Dance Collective’s presentation space on Main Street as part of the Health & Fitness Expo. Both Raho and Anderson are students of the local dance studio. The Dance Collective, 222 Post Road West, held dance lessons throughout the day - like hip-hop to salsa - and this presentation designed to get kids active and participating. Dance has been an exercise and sport that’s increasingly common for kids and adolescents as it builds confidence and coordination, in addition to strengthening motor skills.