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May 19Zhu packs her stethoscope for med school
May 17Nidzgorski constructs legacy of connection, retires after 16 years
May 17Westford’s 2025 District Art Show showcases creativity of WPS
May 16From drum beats to Family Guy: Griffin the Band’s rise to internet fame
May 16DeLong plans to retire after 23 years of being an integral part of WA

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History class sizes set to increase during 2025-2026 school year due to budget constraints
Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor | May 15, 2025
Kyle sprints to the next leg of his running career
Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor | May 12, 2025
Best Buddies year in review: WA welcomes new wave of inclusivity
Penelope Zambrana, Co-Opinion and Reviews Editor | May 7, 2025
Mitchell leaves legacy of compassion after 25 years at WPS
Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor | May 5, 2025
WA sports teams face effects of the Nutting Field vote
Imaan Choudhry, News Editor | May 5, 2025

A painted banner playfully welcomes visitors to the art show.

Westford’s 2025 District Art Show showcases creativity of WPS

May 17, 2025

MassEducate changes students’ futures with free education

May 8, 2025

Yondr phone pouch and magnet

The Yondr effect: How Yondr pouches are affecting middle school students and faculty

May 5, 2025

A poster for the Japan Trip greets students on a bulletin board near the main entrance.

Bonakdar aims to immerse WA students in diverse culture of Japan

April 8, 2025

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Timlin, Chartier, Fonck, and Ghai pose in front of the main entrance.

From drum beats to Family Guy: Griffin the Band's rise to internet fame

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Photo of Westford Academy.

History class sizes set to increase during 2025-2026 school year due to budget constraints

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Kyle runs to the finish line during a home track meet.

Kyle sprints to the next leg of his running career

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Roux smiles while holding her dog.

Roux's efforts crowned by acceptance to Royal Veterinary College

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Two students work on modifying a GoBabyGo car for the robotics club.

WA Robotics Club presses on the gas and expands community outreach

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Cathy poses for her senior picture.

Zhu packs her stethoscope for med school

May 19, 2025

Nidzgorski sits at his desk, surrounded by evidence of his love for both coaching and teaching, as his desk is filled with books and papers, and all of his beloved teams are pictured behind him.

Nidzgorski constructs legacy of connection, retires after 16 years

May 17, 2025

Timlin, Chartier, Fonck, and Ghai pose in front of the main entrance.

From drum beats to Family Guy: Griffin the Band’s rise to internet fame

May 16, 2025

DeLong smiles behind his desk in one of the math rooms.

DeLong plans to retire after 23 years of being an integral part of WA

May 16, 2025

Wang aims a forehand at the ball.

Wang’s volley of victories wins commitment to Smith College

May 15, 2025

The books mentioned in the listicle arranged in a circle

7 mystifying books to satisfy your curiosity

April 8, 2025

Soundbytes: How is stress affecting juniors during second semester?

Soundbytes: How is stress affecting juniors during second semester?

April 5, 2025

Photo of the babies from the child development baby project.

Child Development should be a high school must: it preps you for life’s little surprises

April 2, 2025

A photo of breakfast ingredients.

A student’s guide to a quick and healthy breakfast

March 27, 2025

The PAC, where many students will take their DLTs

Students should take advantage of the DLTs WA provides

March 25, 2025

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The shocking downfall of Ruby Franke in the '8 Passengers' documentary

The shocking downfall of Ruby Franke in the ‘8 Passengers’ documentary

April 5, 2025

"Novocaine's" movie poster features a unique comic-book-like style that unfortunately never appears in the movie.

‘Novocaine’ is a numbingly bland viewing experience

March 27, 2025

Split Fiction Cover

‘Split Fiction’ is exceptionally fun but misses the details

March 27, 2025

Gomez and Blanco's album cover for "I Said I Love You First"

Gomez’s album ‘I Said I Love You First’ explores nuanced themes of love

March 25, 2025

The official album cover for 'Short n' Sweet (Deluxe)'.

Dessert is served with Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’

March 14, 2025

Photos: WA Boys’ Volleyball takes a 3-0 victory against Nashoba Regional
Diya Patel, Staff Writer | March 29, 2025
Photos: WA’s first Polar Plunge sends wave of success, raising over $8000
Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor | March 14, 2025
Photos: WA Boys’ Basketball gets defeated 60-71 at home against Lexington
Gabriel Freeman, Staff Writer | February 24, 2025
Photos: WA Gymnastics narrowly finishes in 2nd place against AB and CC
Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor | February 2, 2025
Photos: WA Girls’ Basketball crushes Bedford in 60-40 victory
Katie Fonden, Photography Editor | January 26, 2025
Photos: WA Boys’ Basketball defeated in home game against Acton-Boxborough
Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer | January 22, 2025

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A painted banner playfully welcomes visitors to the art show.

Westford’s 2025 District Art Show showcases creativity of WPS

Nithyashree Velavan, Staff Writer • May 17, 2025

Westford Academy hosted its annual district-wide art show on May 8, 2025 to celebrate the artworks of students from K-12. The art show is a collaborative...

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The players line up behind the net, preparing for

The players line up behind the net, preparing for the game to begin. As feet stomp from the bleachers in anticipation and coaches anxiously grip their clipboards, senior Emily Wang keeps her eyes on the ball. Drop shot after drop shot, Wang is persistent in scoring the deciding points for Westford Academy. Not only does she win yet another game for WA, but she also wins a commit to Smith College.

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At 7:00 a.m., they are just your classmates, luggi

At 7:00 a.m., they are just your classmates, lugging backpacks around and weaving through long cafeteria lines. Once the school bell rings, they are Griffin the Band, a viral TikTok sensation that has riveted the world with their shockingly impressive impersonation of Lois Griffin from Family Guy and heavy-hitting guitar riffs. What started as jam sessions in a bedroom has morphed into a music phenomenon that proves that even high schoolers can birth the next big thing in heavy metal. Click the link in our bio to read more!

Social media is an aspect of life ingrained in the

Social media is an aspect of life ingrained in the culture of modern humanity, especially in younger generations. Due to its prevalence, the influence of social media can be hard to avoid, but its introduction to young children can be delayed.

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High school life can often feel challenging as stu

High school life can often feel challenging as students take risks and adapt to many changes. Among the inner workings of WA’s counseling department, counselor Karen Halloran makes sure that students are given opportunities to face these challenges. By organizing scholarships, orchestrating career exploration breakfasts, and being present as a supportive student counselor, Halloran helps WA students navigate the next steps of their lives. Now it is her turn to enter a new phase of her life as she retires from WA after 13 years.

At WA, Halloran has coordinated 153 currently available scholarships for seniors, and organized almost 50 speakers for the Career Breakfast just this year. However, Halloran has also worked a variety of jobs in her life prior to the multiple responsibilities she has taken on as a counselor.

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Check out our latest feature on Ghost Robotics: WA

Check out our latest feature on Ghost Robotics: WA Robotics can be a place where like-minded students can hone their robotics and teamwork skills while competing for a championship, but it can also be so much more. Through one of their several outreach programs, WA Robotics modified a toy ride-on car to support a child with a mobility disability last year, and their work isn’t done.
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Check out our most recent story on increasing hist

Check out our most recent story on increasing history class sizes next school year. Link in bio!

Check out our latest feature on Ryan Kyle committi

Check out our latest feature on Ryan Kyle committing to the University of Rhode Island: Kyle committed to the University of Rhode Island (URI) at the beginning of his senior year. After originally looking at other colleges, he decided that URI was the best fit for him due to its competitive Division 1 team and active campus. Kyle’s commitment journey began when he reached out to URI coaches during his junior year.

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Check out our latest feature on Olivia Roux: For

Check out our latest feature on Olivia Roux: For most high schoolers, visiting a future college means taking a road trip, or flying a couple of hours across the country. But for senior Olivia Roux, visiting her destination for higher education means an international flight to another continent. Read more with the link in bio!

Check out our latest feature about Mikayla Creight

Check out our latest feature about Mikayla Creighton:
Earning the chance to play a sport in college takes more than just talent. It requires discipline, resilience, and years of dedication both on and off the field. For many high school athletes, balancing academics, training, and the demands of the recruiting process can be a difficult feat. Still, those who stick with it often find that the reward is well worth the effort.
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In a new state program called MassEducate, Massach

In a new state program called MassEducate, Massachusetts has made community college tuition free to all students living in the state in an effort to improve higher education. It was initially established in August 2023 for residents 25 years and older who do not have a bachelor’s degree. In the fall of 2024, it expanded to provide tuition money for any Massachusetts resident who has not earned a bachelor’s degree, and is attending any of the community colleges within the state.

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Check out our latest News story on Yondr pouches a

Check out our latest News story on Yondr pouches and their effects on middle school students and faculty: Westford Public Schools introduced Yondr pouches at the two Westford middle schools, Stony Brook and Blanchard, last fall with the intention of helping students stay focused in class by restricting phone usage during school hours. Now, several months into the initiative, teachers are noticing significant shifts in student behavior, such as increased attentiveness and participation.

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Best Buddies has been a part of WA for some time n

Best Buddies has been a part of WA for some time now, however, the effects it has began to make in the past few years are like never before. It started out with simple weekly club meetings, and blossomed into multiple different branches all aiming to optimize inclusion for students with IDD's. Best Buddies also gives a chance for students without IDD's to give back to the community while simultaneously forming friendships.

Check out the link in our bio to read more on this.

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Check out our latest feature on Erik Ruhmann’s r

Check out our latest feature on Erik Ruhmann’s retirement: Filling every room with smiles, prepared to answer any questions that come his way, math teacher Erik Ruhmann brings a positive attitude to his classroom every day.
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Most high school athletes spend their off-season i

Most high school athletes spend their off-season in recovery or practicing their sport with the aim of playing on one collegiate team. However, senior Kassidy Carmichael braves not only the ice in the winter but also the field in the spring, and has climbed to the highest level in each of her athletic pursuits.

Read more about Carmichael at the link in our bio.

History teacher Christopher C. Gorham’s love for

History teacher Christopher C. Gorham’s love for history has been present since he was a young boy. Mesmerized by his World War II veteran grandfather’s library and cigar box of medals, photographs, and newspaper clippings, Gorham’s passion for history has been instilled in him since the earliest stages of his life. Now, after 13 years of sharing his beloved subject with countless students, his teaching career will end at the same place it began.

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Compassion. Fairness. Empathy. These are the core

Compassion. Fairness. Empathy. These are the core values that Director of School Nurses Joan Mitchell carries with her when she walks into Westford Academy each morning. Whether it’s to fill up a water bottle, get some Advil, or say hello to a friendly face, WA’s nurse’s office is often visited by students and faculty. Not five minutes go by without someone new entering the office, hoping to relieve physical pain or simply to have a conversation and a good laugh.

After 15 years as one of WA’s school nurses, 18 years as the Director of School Nurses, and 25 years in the Westford Public Schools system, Mitchell will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication and heartfelt care.

Read more at the link in our bio.

A motion to appropriate $2,000,000 to fund the ins

A motion to appropriate $2,000,000 to fund the installation of new synthetic turf at Nutting Field failed at Westford’s annual Town Meeting on March 2, 2025, causing concerns about the condition and safety of the current turf field. Click the link in our bio to read more!

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