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We The People

The We The People course follows the same curriculum as the AP U.S. Government and Politics course, but with the requirement of participation in the annual We The People competition in Connecticut. Students enrolled in this course will participate in the We The People program, a nationally prestigious constitutional law contest conducted in a congressional hearing format. The contest at the state level is held in December and at the national level in April in Washington, D.C. See the Staples Program of Studies for more details.

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THE STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL WE THE PEOPLE TEAM ARE THE STATE CHAMPS! SEE YOU IN WASHINGTON D.C. IN APRIL 2020!

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Yesterday, Staples High School seniors participated in "Invest in Yourself," a comprehensive, day-long program designed to help students build practical skills as they prepare for life after high school. Through a Financial Reality Fair and a series of health and wellness workshops, the program gave students hands-on experience with the kinds of decisions they will soon face as young adults.

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A team of students from Staples High School’s Financial Decision Making course earned second place at the Connecticut State Finals of the National Personal Finance Challenge, held March 31 at Synchrony in Stamford. The Staples team, consisting of seniors Justin Halky, Ford Epstein, Patricio Garcia, and Kai Schwartz, advanced to the state finals through earlier rounds of competition, demonstrating strong knowledge of personal finance concepts along with collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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Staples High School proudly celebrated two exceptional seniors at the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) 31st Annual High School Arts Banquet, held March 30 at the Aqua Turf Club. Representing the very best of Staples’ artistic community, Harry McLaughlin was recognized in Visual Arts, and Eva Slossberg was honored in Music & Theater. 

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