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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...
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...
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...
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....
Dec 23, 2020
The Westford School Committee begins the search for a new Superintendent with Olsen's retirement on the horizon.
On Saturday, Mar. 23, Westford will be holding its annual Spring Town Meeting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., where it will be finalizing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, FY20.
The school system is taking...
On Thursday, Christopher Herren came to Westford Academy to give a presentation to the students on addiction. Herren is a former basketball player, who played for teams such as the Denver Nuggets and the...
As we get older, our definition of success changes, and so does our definition of failure. People hold themselves to different standards, and those standards change as we get older and face more challenges.
When...
Last year, the school district experienced a whopping nine snow days, and as a result, the Distance Learning Program was put in place. Students had six extra days at the end of the year and received more...
Superintendent Everett Olsen has proposed a later start time for all students in the district, with the intention of allowing high school and middle school students in particular to maintain a healthier...
Depression and anxiety have become more and more common in teenagers in today's fast-paced lifestyle. Stress concerning academics, extracurriculars, social situations, and life at home often build up and...
Jan 20, 2019
Sophomore Jennifer Martin attempts to dodge a Billerica player.
The college application process is a hefty one. As someone who just submitted their first round of applications, I can tell you my experience was far from perfect, but I can also say that pressing the...
Oct 26, 2018
Defensive players attempt to block the ball and send it to the other side of the court.
I spent freshman, sophomore and junior year of high school looking forward to my senior spirit rally. Every year, I watched the senior class run onto the field and cheer on their classmates, and I could...
Westford Academy's student council announced that the spirit rally, taking place on October 19 2018, will include stations in addition to the original event in order to promote inclusivity in the WA community....
Soon after George Arsenault left Westford Academy at the end of the last academic year, Michael Soo came in to take his place as the school's band director. After coming to Westford Academy as a student...
At the end of the 2016-2017 school year, former Athletic Director Dan Twomey replaced Michael Parent as one of the three deans of Westford Academy, and former head football coach Adam Gagne took his place...
On Monday, September 17, the Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Field Hockey team lost to Acton-Boxborough Regional High School with a score of 0-2. Although they were not victorious, Coach Sherry Fisher commended...
Founder cites plateauing popularity, government restrictions
After twelve years of filling the Town Common on sunny Tuesday afternoons, the Farmers' Market had become a summer staple in Westford. However, on April 25, 2018, the Westford Farmers' Market announced...
Finding faculty members with original and unusual hobbies is not always a common occurrence. One of these faculty members is Chemistry teacher Timothy Knittel, who has become an avid birder over the last...
Many teachers at Westford Academy have earned their Master's Degree, but few go on even further to earn a doctorate. Two more faculty members will be added to that category, Mathematics teacher Brian Scanlan,...
Jun 18, 2018
Springdell Farms sells their fresh, handpicked strawberries.
Jun 16, 2018
The famous strawberry shortcake is a popular food item during the festival.
This year, the Cannon Theater in Littleton is hosting their first ever 10 Minute Play Festival,where six out of the ten plays are written by Westford Academy students, and three additional students will...
Dec 13, 2018
Graduation concludes as the Class of 2018 throws their caps into the air.
As the class of 2018 wraps up their high school experience, Westford Academy has recognized senior Anthony Zhu as salutatorian of his class. Zhu never let his academic success get in the way of his humility,...
With recent events that have taken place in schools across the country, Westford Academy, as well as the entire school district in Westford, are looking to enhance school security to further ensure student...
Senior Emily Bramanti has been a prominent player in girls' basketball for all four of her years of high school. As her final season approaches its end, Emily Bramanti reflects on her time at WA as well...
On Saturday, January 27, WA Girls' Basketball lost to Wachusett with a close score of 45-41 at TD Garden. WA trailed behind Wachusett for the first half, but the second half brought a lot of action...
Senior Ashwin Vasan moves to block an Algonquin player
This school year, a brand new club has been added to WA's list of activities. 24%, started by sophomore Jamie Wolpert, is focused on getting more female high school students interested in pursuing STEM...
On December 14, The Anti-Defamation League came in to conference with the administration at WA. It was a full work day of training requested by Jenny Kravitz, the science curriculum coordinator and the...
Last night, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Acton-Boxborough and won, maintaining a consistent lead as they continuously out-scored them.
WA stayed just ahead of AB during the...
On Tuesday, January 16, the Varsity Boys' Basketball team won against Concord Carlisle with a score of 58-39. Coach Chris Bramanti wanted to focus on maintaining communication for a strong defense, and...
Over the last couple years, Westford and several neighboring districts have had more and more students vaping at the high school level. Members of administration have been making efforts to reduce the...
Dec 11, 2017
The girls celebrate their victory
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