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A quote from Maya Angelou on diversity and inclusion hangs in the senior lobby.
Dean Welch organizes Neurodiversity Celebration Week to promote inclusivity
March 18, 2025
Committee members discussing the citizens petition to move the town's annual election day from a Tuesday to a Saturday.
The biggest take-aways from the 3/3 School Committee meeting
March 10, 2025
A flyer for the Polar Plunge.
Splash for Special Olympics: STUCO to host WA’s first-ever Polar Plunge
March 8, 2025
Guatemala pinned on a map, where students on the mission trip would travel to.
Service beyond borders: Westford’s first mission trip to Guatemala
March 1, 2025
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After jumping into the tank, sophomore Amelia Brown (left) and junior Eliana Donaruma (right) emerge shell-shocked by the ice cold water.

Photos: WA's first Polar Plunge sends wave of success, raising over $8000

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Returning players pose with their rackets on the second day of tryouts.

WA Girls' Tennis rallies connection and success for 2025 season

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Members of ROUTES stand side by side in front of the coffee shop area.

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Sperry, having been part of the Boy Scout troop 195 since first grade, is taking his final steps towards the highest rank achievable as Eagle Scout.

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Seniors pose for a picture for the first spirit day of March Madness.

March Madness is upon WA: the week between winter and spring sports

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Nielsen holds out her football at the team's first-ever practice.
Game changer: Nielsen kicks off WA Girls’ Flag Football
March 20, 2025
Members of ROUTES stand side by side in front of the coffee shop area.
A cup from ROUTES Roasters will warm both your hands and your heart
March 18, 2025
Sperry, having been part of the Boy Scout troop 195 since first grade, is taking his final steps towards the highest rank achievable as Eagle Scout.
Meet your math drill sergeant: Sperry organizes SAT boot camp
March 18, 2025
Seniors pose for a picture for the first spirit day of March Madness.
March Madness is upon WA: the week between winter and spring sports
March 12, 2025
Knittel holds a gift from former student Jack Whitman who was able to achieve a perfect score on the AP Chemistry exam in large part due to Knittel's lessons.
Knittel earns AP Reader position, doubles workday to improve student understanding
March 10, 2025
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Soundbytes: should the United States keep Daylight Saving Time?
Soundbytes: should the United States keep Daylight Saving Time?
March 19, 2025
Soundbytes: should MCAS be a graduation requirement?
Soundbytes: should MCAS be a graduation requirement?
February 13, 2025
Soundbytes: Student opinions on changing graduation requirements
Soundbytes: Student opinions on changing graduation requirements
February 13, 2025
A graphic symbolizing how students should have the option to choose if they want to substitute their athletics for P.E.
Why student-athletes should be allowed an alternative to P.E.
February 13, 2025
The loading screen many students may see when taking the MCAS.
Upholding the standard: MCAS should still be a graduation requirement at WA
February 3, 2025
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The official album cover of "So Close to What".
Tate McRae takes her music in a new direction with third album “So Close to What”
March 8, 2025
Official cover album of "Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)". Provided by Genius.
Role Model dazzles fans with ‘Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)’
March 8, 2025
Official album cover of 'Automatic'. Provided by Spotify
Automatic: Nothing new for The Lumineers, still worth a listen
March 7, 2025
A cover image featuring the main character, Keefe Sencen, and the title.
KOTLC Book 9.5: Unraveled is a page-turning story worth the wait
February 11, 2025
View of the inside of the cafe
Nibbāna Café: a foreign but lovely experience
January 16, 2025
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A quote from Maya Angelou on diversity and inclusion hangs in the senior lobby.
Dean Welch organizes Neurodiversity Celebration Week to promote inclusivity
Aarshia Bhattacharyya, News Editor • March 18, 2025

Westford Academy is holding a Neurodiversity Celebration Week from Monday, Mar. 17 to Friday, Mar. 21. Each day has a specific theme for students...

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