Community Bulletin Board
Calling 2nd-8th grade Swimmers! Westport Swim Club is all about "Fun, Friends, and Fundamentals". Join us now and swim for Staples HS later! Sign up for tryouts in December and January (see flyer). Winter session starts on January 7. Contact swimwestport@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Save the Date: SHS Rugby Mandatory Player/Parent Meeting – January 6
To all families and Staples Rugby players (freshmen through seniors) ... The official kickoff to the 2026 season is the annual Player/Parent Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, January 6 at Staples High School. This meeting is mandatory for all players and parents.
Rugby start time - 6:00 PM - grade level check ins begin, 7:00 meeting
Over the past decade, Staples Rugby has:
- Earned 3 National Championship Tournament invitations
- Won 2 State Championships in the last five years
- Achieved 75% college rugby placement for graduates
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Thinking about Spring Sports already? You can register now for Westport PAL Boys Lacrosse! Click for more info.
Toquet Hall
High School Schedule
Snow Brawl, January 10th 6-8pm: Indoor snowball fight for high school students. For rules and registration go to www.toquethall.org - Registration is $5 online or $8 at the door - cash only!
70' s Night January 17th 7-9pm: 70's Night at Toquet Hall! A night filled with music, dancing, karaoke, making pet rocks, and a chocolate fountain!
Open to high school students of Westport. Entry fee $7 online or $10 at the door- cash only. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Spicy Twos, January 23rd 6-9pm: Join us at Toquet Hall as we do a unique version of TV’s popular show “Hot Ones” where the hosts ask questions while the guests eat spicy chicken nuggets. The more questions they ask the spicier the chicken gets!Two of our current board members will be hosting as Staples High School theater department members, some members of Staples Players and other special guests take on the hot chicken challenge! This is a special event for high school students of Westport! Tickets are $5 online or $8 at the door- CASH ONLY! Entry fee includes popcorners. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Quiet Hours- January 6th &13th 3-7pm: During exam period it can be a stressful time. Toquet Hall will be offering Quiet Hours to give students a place to study! There will tables, chairs and soft music to help keep you focused.
Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa (as well as other drinks and snacks) will be for sale at our snacks bar.
Middle School Schedule
Snow Brawl, January 9th 7-9pm. Toquet Hall invites you to our indoor Snowball Fight for middle school students of Westport! Up to 4 people per team and the winning team will receive very sweet prizes! To sign up - Click Here!
Bingo & Game Night January 16th 7-9pm: Special event for middle school students of Westport! Join us at Toquet Hall for a game night with a twist. We will also be playing Bingo!! Come hang out with friends and play some games. Space is limited so make sure you register online! - Click here!
Weekly Clubs:
Game Club Wednesdays 4-5:30pm: Come down to Toquet Hall for our Game Club! Special club for middle school students of Westport to play a favorite game, learn a new one and hang out with friends! We have a vast variety of games both on a table or on a screen. Snack bar will be open to purchase snack. Check out our website to select the day you will be joining!
Hobby Hour Thursdays 4-5pm: Toquet Hall is offering a special club for middle school students of Westport! Thursdays middle school students can come into Toquet Hall & use a variety of our supplies in indulge in a favorite hobby. Play, create, challenge yourself & let your imagination run wild! We have an abundance ART SUPPLIES & GAMES to pick from! Sign up- space is limited & to ensure we have the correct number of supplies! Check out our website to select the day you will be joining!
For full calendar of upcoming open hours, programs and events CLICK HERE!
Monthly Programs:
KIC Lighthouse Meetup: Lighthouse is a peer-to-peer social support program for students grades 6th through 12th who experience marginalization or discrimination based on who they are. Our groups are relaxed and social in nature. We build community through art, games, and discussion. No bullying is ever allowed, and everyone is given a chance to be heard in a safe and casual setting. Youth from any town are welcome at any group or special event. Meetups are on the third Thursday of the month from 3:30- 5pm! For more information, please go to This Website or email Tiffany Pippins at tpippins@kidsincrisis.org.
For a full calendar of upcoming open hours, programs and events CLICK HERE!
AFTER SCHOOL FUN AT THE WESTPORT MUSEUM
The Westport Museum is hosting a variety of activities for the whole family. Click HERE for upcoming events.
To all moms of 6th grade girls: the Westport chapter of the National Charity League is looking for new members.
The NCL fosters mother-daughter relationships through a 6-year program of community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.
NCL Westport includes over 275 women and daughters in grades 7-12, and provides volunteer support to more than 30 local non-profits. Click here for details, or email nclwmembership@gmail.com.
Near-Peer Tutoring at the Westport Library
High school students will be available in the library from 4-7 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings to help elementary and middle school students with their homework. Please check this link for the exact schedule, as our tutors have busy schedules and may have last-minute cancellations.
