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December 24, 2020District NewsWestport Community Schoolsby Matt Reid

A Statement from Westport Community Schools Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin

WESTPORT — The following is a statement from Westport Community Schools Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin: “On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of the Westport Community Schools, I would like to wish each and every member of our school community a safe and happy holiday season. “There is no denying that 2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for all of us. The pandemic has altered the way we teach, learn and live our lives. But through it all, our teachers, staff and district employees have gone above and beyond to provide the best learning environment possible. …

December 16, 2020District News, Elementary, Junior/Senior, Macomber Schoolby John Kenepp

December 17th, Remote Learning

Due to the inclement weather forecast for tomorrow, December 17th, remote learning is scheduled for all staff and students. The buildings will be closed and staff and students will be working from home.

December 16, 2020District News, Elementary, Junior/Senior, Macomber School, Uncategorizedby Tony Tomah

WEATHER ALERT!

December 15, 2020District News, Junior/SeniorWestport Community Schoolsby Matt Reid

Westport High School Students To Compete in Rocket League eSports Competition

Event Will Be Streamed on Twitch Platform This Coming Thursday WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin is pleased to announce that the Westport High School Wildcats Rocket League team will be playing live against local rivals Bishop Stang High School this Thursday. The competition will take place on Dec. 17 at 3:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on the Wildcats’ very own Twitch channel, which can be found here. The game can be viewed on any computer or device, and will feature live commentary from fellow student-eSports athlete and announcer Michael Braga. Rocket League is a fast-paced, …

December 7, 2020Athletics, District News, Junior/Seniorby Tony Tomah

Support the HS eSports Rocket League team as they play their first livestream scrimmage against Bishop Stang!

Help cheer on your new HS eSports Rocket League Team as they host their first livestream scrimmage against Bishop Stang. The event will take place Dec. 17th at 3:15 pm and can be accessed on the internet at twitch.tv/westportwildcats with live commentary by Michael Braga.

November 30, 2020COVID-19, District Newscovid 19, westport board of health, Westport Community Schoolsby Matt Reid

Westport Community Schools Provides Update on District’s COVID-19 Protocols

WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin would like to provide members of the Westport Community Schools and the general public with an update regarding the district’s COVID-19 protocols and safety measures. As of Monday, Nov. 30, only one transmission case from student to student or student to staff has occurred in the schools. This is despite students at the Alice A. Macomber Primary School, Westport Elementary School and Westport Junior Senior High School having been learning in a combination of fully in-person and remote models since the start of the school year. “We have been working closely with the …

November 12, 2020COVID-19, District Newscovid 19, Westport Community Schoolsby Matt Reid

Westport Community Schools to Remain Open Despite Rising Positive COVID-19 Cases in Town

WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin reports that the Westport Community Schools will remain open despite rising COVID-19 cases in the Town of Westport. On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Town of Westport posted a message on its homepage stating that effective Monday, Nov. 16, all Town buildings will be closed to the public except by appointment only. This is due to positive COVID-19 cases increasing in town over the past several weeks. This order does not include the Westport Community Schools. Infection rates within the school district remain low, and schools will remain open under the district’s current learning …

November 6, 2020District News, Junior/Senioradams scholarship, Westport Community Schoolsby Matt Reid

Westport Community Schools Recognizes John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Recipients

WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin is pleased to announce that several Westport High School students are among students statewide to receive a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship this year. This scholarship is available to students whose MCAS performance puts them in the top 25% of their district. To be eligible, students must either score Advanced on the English, Math and Science exams, or Advanced on one exam and High Proficient on the other two. Students take the MCAS tests in the spring of their sophomore year. The following Westport High School students have earned an Adams Scholarship: Brooklyn …

October 19, 2020District News, Elementary, Junior/Senior, Macomber Schoolby Kristen Potter

Westport School Committee Announces Upcoming Resignation of Superintendent Gary Reese

Assistant Superintendent and Junior Senior High School Principal Thomas Aubin Named Interim Superintendent WESTPORT — The Westport School Committee reports that Superintendent Dr. Gary Reese, who has been on a leave of absence since Sept. 18, 2020, will be resigning effective Nov. 30. Acting Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin will serve as the Interim Superintendent going forward. Mr. Aubin has been at the forefront of implementing the district’s COVID-19 re-entry plan since Dr. Reese’s leave of absence. The Westport School Committee voted unanimously to appoint Aubin Interim Superintendent at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 15. Aubin joined the district in May and …

October 1, 2020District NewsWestport Community Schoolsby Kristen Potter

Westport Community Schools Thanks Westport Town Officials for Supporting Increase to School Budget

The Westport Community Schools would like to thank the Town of Westport for their support in adding more than a half million dollars to the district’s proposed annual budget. At its Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting, the Westport Finance Committee approved adding an additional $505,207 to the school line-item in the Town’s proposed operating budget. The budget will be voted on at the Special Town Meeting scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. The increase in funds was previously approved by the Westport Board of Selectmen, and will now need to be approved by voters at the Special Town Meeting. If approved, the …

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