On Wednesday, May 9,  an art show was held in WA in which artwork from Westford Academy, the middle schools and the elementary schools were displayed. Westford Academy's Improv Band, Troubadours,  WAcapella, and the Middle School Orchestra performed at the art show. There were also multiple folk dance...

On Sunday, May 5th Westford Academy hosted its first Family Fun Day event in honor of a past Westford Academy student, Trebor Dooley. Starting at 4 p.m. after the Westford Road Race, the Family Fun event included multiple events for people of all ages, ranging from an obstacle course and wiffle ball...

In the previous installments of this budget series (I, II, III) we discussed the how and the why of the school's budget deficit that caught public attention this year but has in actuality been persisting for multiple years. Now, we look to the future: can this situation continue, and if not, what needs...

In the previous installment of this budget series, we discussed some of the how and the why of Westford's school budget crunch. Now we break down the state aid formula, or money the state gives to make sure Massachusetts schools function at a minimum level, and outline all the ways in which it falls...

In the first installment of this budget series, we looked at the immediate effects of the budget cuts and its lack of sustainability for the future. Now we look at how this budget deficit came about, the history of budget balancing in Westford, and where exactly the root of the problem is. Westford...

This four-part series details the causes and effects of the budget deficit facing Westford Public Schools this year, exploring its origins in terms of town revenue, state funding, and other major factors. This first installment summarizes the deficit and its immediate implications.  Westford Public...

On April fifth the Frank Santos hypnotist show will return to WA for its tenth year in a row. The show is a annual fundraiser for DECA and tickets can be bought from either any DECA member or Mr. Rogers. The show itself focuses on comedy hypnosis and relies on audience volunteers to be hypnotized....

The seniors left for their Capstone Internship on Thursday, April 5. During Capstone the seniors will do an internship in their field they are interested in and to get a first-hand look at what career path is going to be like. On December 7, 2018, the seniors were introduced to the program. The seniors...

On Tuesday, April 2, WA's chorus and orchestra presented a concert featuring both areas of music. Beginning with the chorus students, followed by the orchestra, both groups displayed their musical prowess. Both featured individuals in many of their songs. The chorus students began with a folk welcome...

Due to a constraint in faculty members, supplies, and classroom space in the science department, students in the class of 2020 and beyond are restricted to taking a maximum of two full years of science electives per school year. The news of this change was sent out to both students and parents in...