The Class of 2026 graduated on Friday, June 5, at Westford Academy’s Trustees Field, marking a successful conclusion to their high school career. Unlike previous years, the weather for graduation was pristine, and the class graduated on schedule. The weather matched the spirits of the graduates...

New regulations for students applicable to the 26-27 school year are being made by the administration of Westford Academy and proposed for the student handbook. As of right now, there is a handbook proposal to eliminate the use of personal phones and electronic devices during the school day. According...

The WA Robotics team traveled to Houston, Texas from April 28 to May 3 in order to compete in the World Championship. The team finished in third place after having competed with their team-designed robot which shot balls into a basket. The team began at the Western New England University Qualifier...

The Best Buddies club is throwing their end of year prom— which will be in the Westford Academy courtyard— on Wednesday, May 20. This event is celebrated as a way to commemorate the club's time with their senior club members and to give thanks to teachers who helped with the club.  Along with...

Westford Academy hosted their annual district-wide art show on May 7, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., showcasing student artwork in the WA bell lobby. Various paintings, drawings, and sculptures made by students from K-12 art classes were on display. Parents were encouraged to view the art show with tickets for admission...

Westford Academy’s Class of 2026 will travel to the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, from Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28, 2026 for their senior overnight trip. After the senior Disney trip was canceled in 2019 due to COVID-19, WA has not held an end-of-year senior...

WA seniors were let into the school on April 9 at 10 p.m. to follow through with a senior prank. According to Principal Dan Twomey, this senior prank is the first in 25 years. According to Twomey, WA custodians are present in the building until around 10:30 p.m. Students on the night of the event...

Westford Academy Human Rights club (HRC) hosted their fourth annual Chaat Masala event on April 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The fundraiser brought together students and community members in the school cafeteria for an evening dedicated to cultural celebration. Tickets for the evening were priced at $20...

At the Massachusetts State Championship For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, the WA Robotics Team won the Massachusetts Division title. This earned them a spot at the World Championship, a historic accomplishment for the team. This earned them a spot at the...

Westford Academy’s Best Buddies club hosted their annual dance party on Wednesday, March 18. The dance is a tradition for the club and serves as an opportunity to not only fundraise for club supplies, but to foster companionship within the Best Buddies community. Best Buddies has been a staple within...

Black & LatinX club will be hosting their first annual Ritmos Unidos event for Westford, Chelmsford, Groton, and Lowell high school students on Friday, March 27, at Westford Academy from 6-8 p.m. Admission will be $10 at the door, where students can celebrate their Latin and African-American culture...