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Rho Kappa

Staples High School is proud to hold a the charter for the Saugatuck Chapter of Rho Kappa. The first group was inducted on May 20th, 2015. The members of this group participate in a minimum of 10 service hours, which promote the social studies in our school and local community.

Faculty Advisor: Lauren K. Francese

 

Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Any accredited public high school or non-secondary school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into Rho Kappa Honor Society. Rho Kappa provides national recognition and opportunities for exploration in the social studies. Through its sponsorship of Rho Kappa, National Council for the Social Studies hopes to encourage an interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for the social studies.From NCSS, https://www.socialstudies.org/rhokappa

HONORARY MEMBERS

2019: Harold Bailey, TEAM Westport
2018: Jaina Shaw, Westport Libary
2017: Kathie Bennewitz, Westport Public Art Collection
2016: Dr. Peter Bayers, Fairfield University
2015: Kenneth C. Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author

 

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Staples High School "We The People" Team Heads to Nationals

The We The People team has officially qualified for the national competition after a stellar performance at the Connecticut State Finals held on January 24, 2026, at the Old State House in Hartford. Due to their high cumulative score and impressive showing, the team was awarded a prestigious "wild card" spot, granting them entry into the 39th annual We The People National Finals.

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Staples High School Literary Magazines Earn “Superior” National Ranking in 2025 REALM Contest

Staples High School is proud to announce that its premier literary magazines, Soundings and QED, have been awarded the rank of Superior in the 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) contest. This prestigious distinction, bestowed by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), places both publications among the top student-led literary journals in the country.

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