District News

The Board of Education invites you to our next Community Conversation, focused on our Special Education Program Review, on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the Staples High School Library Classrooms.

Students from Staples High School, Bedford Middle School, and Coleytown Middle School earned top honors at the regional History Day competition for their projects on the theme Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.

On Thursday, February 5, the Westport Public Library hosted the Mini Moguls Marketplace, a youth business fair founded and organized by local student Aanya Gandhi. Designed for students in grades 5-8, the event provided a hands-on platform for young entrepreneurs to launch their own businesses, selling handmade goods and curated items to the community.

Westport Public Schools honored Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2025, with meaningful programs across the district that brought students, staff, families, and local veterans together. From preschool through high school, students learned about the courage, sacrifice, and service of members of the United States Armed Forces and found age-appropriate ways to express their gratitude.

Daniel Cortright, a Bedford Middle School science teacher and former biochemist, has been named Westport’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. Recognized for making science come alive and inspiring eighth graders, Cortright will represent the district in the state competition later this fall. Read the full article in Westport Journal.

Board members celebrate a year of exceptional student accomplishments in academics, athletics, and the arts, while also sharing updates on key district initiatives.