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Clubs and Activities

Mission and vision of Staples High School on extracurricular activities:
To provide a safe and dynamic environment where students can seek out their passions beyond the academic classroom.  We believe that clubs and activities are an essential part of a students development. Extra curricular clubs and activities at Staples High School foster essential skills such as creative problem solving, divergent thinking and teamwork.  Additionally the relationships developed with staff and students through our clubs and activities enhances our school culture and climate. 

 

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Recent News

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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