Westport's Superintendent Of Schools Wins National Awards

Thomas Scarice was hired as Westport's Superintendent of Schools in 2020.

3 Westport Schools Among Best High Schools In CT: New Rankings

Niche recently compiled lists of the best public and private high schools in the state.

13 Students From Westport Schools Named Among 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

More than 16,000 high school seniors will compete for about 6,700 scholarships worth approximately $24 million.

Westport School Board To Review Student Needs, Enrollment And Staffing

The agenda for this week's Board of Education meeting includes a new-year report.

Saugatuck Elementary School Educator Named Westport Teacher Of The Year

She was unanimously selected by a committee of educators from across the district.

Westport Police Step Up School-Zone Enforcement As Students Prepare To Return

Drivers urged to slow down, follow bus signals and watch for children as classes resume next week.

Staples High School Among Top 5 In CT: U.S. News & World Report

The publication recently released its 2026-27 "Best High Schools rankings."

Back To School: Westport 2026-27 School Calendar

As summer draws to a close, the first day of school is rapidly approaching.

Four-Dozen Public School Jobs Available In Westport

Here is a look at all the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Westport Public Schools Names New Supervisor Of Health Services

She was selected following an extensive search process.

Westport Schools Superintendent Gives Full Details Of Swatting Incident

"Students demonstrated resilience, maturity, and cooperation throughout an extraordinarily stressful situation."

More Details Released In 'Swatting' Incident At Westport School; Lockdown Lifted: UPDATE

The school was placed on lockdown on Monday, but the order has been lifted, according to authorities. Update.

Westport Student Named Among College-Sponsored Winners Of National Merit Scholarship

The student is one of more than 2,500 to win a college-sponsored award.

Westport Students Earn Honors In 2026 Access Awareness Awards Video Contest

The students, from Long Lots and Kings Highway elementary schools received honors in the 2026 Access Awareness Awards.

Westport Teacher To Receive State Peace Award

The Coleytown Middle School teacher is slated to receive the Connecticut Education Association’s Peace Award next month.

Date Set For Annual Staples High School Charity Event

The event features races and activities for children.

Bedford Middle School Sixth Grader Wins International Video Contest

She won first place in the economics category of the 2025-2026 World of 8 Billion student video contest.

Westport Board Of Education To Host Community Conversation: What To Know

Wednesday's discussion will be focused on the district's Special Education Program Review.

Staples Music Presents 'Westport Pops' Next Month At Westport's Levitt Pavilion

The annual event will feature performances by several Staples High School musical groups.

Coleytown Middle School Teacher Honored By Connecticut Writing Project

Emily Diggs is a sixth-grade language arts teacher at the Westport-based school.

Staples Students Receive Connecticut Bar Association Civics Award

The annual award honors Connecticut high school students for civics education and civic engagement.

Winners Named In TEAM Westport's 2026 Teen Diversity Essay Contest

Two Staples High School students took home top honors.

3 Staples High Schools Students To Attend International Youth Summit In Singapore

The trio will be delegates at the Hwa Chong Institution Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit.

Staples High School Names Valedictorian & Salutatorian For Class Of 2026

Staples High School graduation is scheduled for June 15, with a rain date of June 16.

Staples High School Singers, Musicians Selected For CMEA All-State Festival

Students from Westport-based school were chosen through auditions for last month's Connecticut Music Educators Association event.

Staples High School Team Earns 2nd Place At State Personal Finance Finals

The Westport team advanced through earlier rounds before placing second at the state finals in Stamford.

2 Staples High School Students Recognized For Artistic Achievements

The two seniors were recently honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools 31st Annual High School Arts Banquet.

Community Conversation Set With Westport Board Of Education

The Tuesday discussion will be held at the Westport Library.

Staples High School Student Wins Prestigious Photography Award

He earned a National Gold Medal in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

19 Staples High School Graduates Of Class Of 2026 Achieve High Honors

The distinction goes to students whose grade point averages rank in the top 4 percent of the class.

Westport Garden Club Names Youth Poetry Winners, Celebration Planned At Library

Five area students won Connecticut honors, and one Westport student advanced to the national contest.

Staples High School Announces March 2026 Students Of The Month

"These students are exemplary members of the school, and make Staples High School a genial place in which to learn and teach."

Westport Superintendent Proposes Date For 2025-26 Last Day Of School

The district has experienced multiple snow days this winter.

Musical 'Newsies' To Be Performed At Coleytown Middle School This Month

The Coleytown Company production is directed by Abby Root Mularew.

Decision Reached On Tuesday Classes At Westport Public Schools

Inclement weather is forecast to hit parts of Connecticut.

3 Staples High School Vocalists Selected For Prestigious Music Festival

The three performed last week at the American Choral Directors Association's Eastern Region Honors Choirs in Rhode Island.

Westport Schools Superintendent Discusses Decision About Wednesday's Classes

"I regret not calling for a delay and the resulting difficulty and hardship this caused many of our families, faculty, and staff."

9 Students With Ties To Westport Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was created in 1964.

4 Westport Residents Named To Dean's List At Quinnipiac University

The designation is for the fall 2025 semester.

Classes Delayed Wednesday At Westport Public Schools

An overnight storm swept through Connecticut.

Here’s What Colleges Want, Now That They Don’t Want Your Test Scores.

With the shift away from SAT/ACT scores, colleges are looking for compelling essays that make a memorable impression, yet few of them do.