State Champions: Staples Team wins We The People Competition; Congratulations from Senator Haskell
The Staples High School We the People team brought home a State Championship to the high school after this week’s competition. The school also held the title after the 2019 competition.
State Senator Will Haskell released a statement on the championship, saying: "Special congratulations to the We the People team from Staples High School on their state championship earlier this week. We the People is a is a simulated congressional hearing in which students “testify” before a panel of judges to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles. Following their state victory, the Staples team will now compete in the virtual, nationwide competition later this semester."
Snowy Compo Morning
A winter view from the Compo Beach cannons. Photo by Nancy Lally for The Westport Local Press.
Westport Lights Up Blue to Celebrate the Community while Supporting Children’s Charity
Last night Westport was lit up blue by small luminaries placed in front of local homes and businesses in the community. The social media-driven effort was started by “Westport Moms” founders Megan Rutstein and Melissa Post, in collaboration with Ali Dorfman of Purpose 2 Purchase, in order to show appreciation for Westport.
Participants were able to purchase a luminary, or several, for $10 each. Volunteers prepared the luminaries for last night’s celebration of Westport, while all funds collected went to (filling in the blanks), a non-profit organization that provides meals to children over weekends, when not supported by school food services.
Westport Public Schools: 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today
Press Release
Good morning Westport Families and Staff,
The Westport Public Schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening for Thursday, February 11, 2021. All schools will open 2 hours later than normal and all buses will be running 2 hours later than normal. Stepping Stones Preschool will operate in a fully remote teaching model on Thursday, February 11, 2021, but will begin school after a 2 hour delay.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools