SHS News
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Information on commencement, graduation expectations, and a calendar of end-of year Staples activities and events.
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Leah Foran, a Staples High School senior and valedictorian for the Class of 2024 has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar.
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Three Staples students, Anna Ji, Andrew Rebello, and Jackson Tracey have been selected to represent Westport and the United States at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit hosted by Hwa Chong Institution (HCI), one of the premier schools in Singapore.
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At a recent ceremony, the Westport Public Schools World Languages department honored 75 Staples High School students for their years-long commitment to fostering a deep connection to language by inducting them into one of six honor societies.
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The Whale and Dolphin Conservation visited Staples High School to teach Marine Biology students about whales, their anatomy, why they are important to us, and how we can protect them.
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The Staples Counseling Department hosts programming, field trips and College and Career Center visits throughout the year for students of all grades to explore options including the military, gap year programs, vocational training and community college. The Department is excited to host two upcoming events.