“How many hours per day on a video game is healthy? Am I addicted to my phone? What happens if I get a threatening message online?” These questions were asked by Coleytown and Bedford sixth graders following the annual IMentor internet safety presentation, a dual initiative between Westport Public Schools and the Westport Youth Commission.
The yearly Dodge-A-Cop charity event at Staples is approaching. The Teen Awareness Group and the Westport Youth Commission organize the event. Dodge-A-Cop brings together police and students in a beneficial and enjoyable way while also raising money for nearby charities. The dodgeball game will take place on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Dodgeball is.
It takes English teacher Jesse Bauks a couple seconds to quiet down the room. About 10 students across all grades are busy chatting, reacting to skateboarding videos on the smartboard and distributing newly designed stickers for the club. But once Bauks has their attention, the energy in room 2002 is completely directed towards him. It’s.
The whistle blows and suddenly the Staples field house is scattered with students and Westport police officers hurling balls at each other. This could only mean one thing, it’s the annual dodge-a-cop event. For over a decade, Westport Youth Commission and Teen Awareness Group (TAG) have worked together to organize a dodgeball tournament with the.
What used to be a backyard game is now a professional sport. Although Cornhole has moved on to the big leagues, it remains a fun and safe activity that brings together the Westport community. Members of the Westport Police Department and Staples High School student body gathered at Jesup Green in downtown Westport on Saturday,.