GRADE LEVEL Programs

The Staples High School Counseling Department offers extensive programming to students and families through presentations and panels with our own staff, college admission professionals, and outside experts. Many of our programs are delivered in partnership with The Westport Library.

GRADE 8

Staples High School Transition Night
- - - February 9, 2027 6:15-8:45 p.m. Staples Auditorium

GRADE 9

Ninth Grade Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Staples High School
- - - September 9, 2026 9:00-10:30 a.m. Staples Cafeteria
Back to School Night Grades 9 & 10
- - - September 24, 2026
Ninth and Tenth Grade Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Post-High School Planning
- - - December 4, 2026 9:00-10:30 a.m. Staples Cafeteria
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College
- - - Winter 2027
Course Selection Informational Webinar
- - - February 4, 2027 9:00-10:00 a.m.
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar)
- - - February 23, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar)
- - - Winter 2027
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts
- - - 2027-28 school year
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes
- - - March 22, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library
International Admissions Panel (webinar)
- - - April 6, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Navigating the College Search (webinar)
- - - April 21, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families
- - - Spring 2027
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options
- - - April 29, 2027 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria

GRADE 10

Back to School Night Grades 9 & 10
- - - September 24, 2026
Ninth and Tenth Grade Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Post-High School Planning
- - - December 4, 2026 9:00-10:30 a.m. Staples Cafeteria
Scoir Parent Workshop
- - - December 15, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. Westport Library
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College
- - - Winter 2027
Course Selection Informational Webinar
- - - February 4, 2027 9:00-10:00 a.m.
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar)
- - - February 23, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar)
- - - Winter 2027
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes
- - - March 22, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts
- - - 2027-28 school year
International Admissions Panel (webinar)
- - - April 6, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Navigating the College Search (webinar)
- - - April 21, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families:
- - - Spring 2027
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options
- - - April 29, 2027 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria

GRADE 11

Back to School Night Grades 11 & 12:
- - - September 16, 2026
College Financial Aid Application Night
- - - October 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library
Military Day
- - - November 11, 2026 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Scoir Parent Workshop
- - - December 15, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. Westport Library
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College
- - - Winter 2027
College Planning Night for Juniors and Families:
- - - January 20, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m. Staples Auditorium
Course Selection Informational Webinar
- - - February 4, 2027 9:00-10:00 a.m.
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar)
- - - February 23, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar)
- - - Winter 2027
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes
- - - March 22, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts
- - - 2027-28 school year
UConn-Stamford campus visit field trip
- - - March 31, 2027
International Admissions Panel (webinar)
- - - April 6, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Navigating the College Search (webinar)
- - - April 21, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options
- - - April 29, 2027 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Connecticut State Community College campus visit field trip:
- - - May 4, 2027
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families:
- - - Spring 2027
College Admission Panel
- - - May 19, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library

GRADE 12

College Application and Essay Workshop
- - - August 13 and 14, 2026 1:00-4:00 p.m. Staples Library Classrooms
Senior College Application Procedures and Information
- - - September 2026 in Connections
Senior Parent School Counseling Presentation: College Application Procedures and Information
- - - September 4, 2026 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria
Back to School Night Grades 11 & 12
- - - September 16, 2026
College Financial Aid Application Night
- - - October 7, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library
Military Day
- - - November 11, 2026 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College
- - - Winter 2027
Scholarships Workshop
- - - February 10, 2027 during the lunch waves Staples College and Career Center
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar)
- - - Winter 2027
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes
- - - March 22, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m. Westport Library
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts
- - - 2027-28 school year
UConn-Stamford campus visit field trip
- - - March 31, 2027
International Admissions Panel (webinar)
- - - April 6, 2027 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options
- - - April 29, 2027 during the lunch waves outside the Staples Cafeteria
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families:
- - - Spring 2027
Connecticut State Community College campus visit field trip:
- - - May 4, 2027

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