Programs, Calendar & Important Resources
Grade 12
College Application and Essay Workshop: August 19 and 20, 2025 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Westport Library and August 21, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. virtual
Senior College Application Procedures and Information: September 2025 in Connections (handout)
Senior Parent School Counseling Presentation: College Application Procedures and Information: September 5, 2025 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria (recording, slides, handout)
Back to School Night Grades 11 & 12: September 25, 2025
College Financial Aid Application Night: October 7, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Military Day: November 12, 2025 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 8, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Scholarships Workshop: February 4, 2026 during lunch waves in the College & Career Center
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 11, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: April 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
UConn-Stamford campus visit field trip: April 1, 2026
Connecticut State Community College campus visit field trip: Spring 2026
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: April 27, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: April 30, 2026 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Grade 11
Back to School Night Grades 11 & 12: September 25, 2025
College Financial Aid Application Night: October 7, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Navigating the College Search Webinar: November 6, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Military Day: November 12, 2025 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Scoir Parent Workshop: December 10, 2025 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 8, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
College Planning Night for Juniors and Families: January 27, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Staples Auditorium (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Course Selection Informational Webinar: February 5, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. (link to access)
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar): February 24, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 11, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: April 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
UConn-Stamford campus visit field trip: April 1, 2026
Connecticut State Community College campus visit field trip: Spring 2026
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: April 27, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: April 30, 2026 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
College Admission Panel: May 20, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Grade 10
Back to School Night Grades 9 & 10: September 17, 2025
Scoir Parent Workshop: December 10, 2025 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 8, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Course Selection Informational Webinar: February 5, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. (link to access)
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar): February 24, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 11, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: April 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Sophomore Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Post-High School Planning: April 9, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: April 27, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: April 30, 2026 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
College Admission Panel: May 20, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Grade 9
Ninth Grade Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Staples High School: September 10, 2025 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria (recording, handout, Q&A)
Back to School Night Grades 9 & 10: September 17, 2025
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 8, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Course Selection Informational Webinar: February 5, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. (link to access)
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar): February 24, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 11, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: April 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): 2026-27 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: April 27, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2025 recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: April 30, 2026 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Grade 8
Staples High School Transition Night: February 10, 2026 6:15-8:45 p.m. in the Staples Auditorium
Resources:
Staples High School Program of Studies
- A comprehensive reference for academic information and policies as well as descriptions of all SHS courses.
- A document that includes a description of the school and community, curriculum and grading information, and recent class statistics. The School Profile is sent to colleges along with the student's transcript.
Guide to Post-High School Planning and College Applications
- A comprehensive description of the college process for students at Staples High School.
Athletics in the College Admissions Process
- A guide to assist student-athletes and their families as they navigate the college admissions and recruiting process. Information can be found regarding the recruiting timeline, NCAA eligibility, guidelines for contacting coaches, questions to ask, and samples of letters to coaches and athletic resumes.
College Planning for Students with an IEP or 504
- A guide to assist students and their families regarding the differences between services provided at the high school and college level, levels of support available and how to determine the appropriate level of support, as well as recommended colleges with support programs and college and non-college based transition programs.
Course Selection Student Handout (current grades 9-11 only)
- Information regarding course selection timeline, graduation requirements, tips, frequently asked questions, and a worksheet to guide students with the process.
9th Grade Course Selection Worksheet
- A helpful guide for 8th grade students and families when planning and selecting their 9th grade schedule at Staples High School.
PowerSchool Course Selection Information and Pre-Registration Instructions
- Step-by-step written instructions and link to video to assist students with course pre-registration process.
Understanding the Report Card, Transcript, and GPA Screencast
- Informative video to help students and families with interpreting SHS grading documents.
Understanding Scoir Scattergrams
- Informative video to help students and families with utilizing data within college application scattergrams on Scoir