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Superintendent Bill Olsen addresses the class before they accept their diplomas

Olsen leaves a legacy of cooperation and empathy

Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj
Jun 3, 2021

As the Class of 2017 threw their graduation caps high in the air, there was a single student whose attention was elsewhere. A young graduate looked towards the man at the podium who created the very building...

New proposed start times

Olsen’s plan for start-times incites controversy among parents

Town members and school committee discussed an initial transportation plan during the first budgetary hearing of the year on Monday, January 11. The proposal encompasses different start times for all four...

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11/23 school committee meeting begins new superintendent search and updates on winter sports

Divya Sambathkumar and Sophia Keang
Nov 24, 2020

The Westford School Committee met on Monday, November 23, to address recent updates on COVID-19, winter sports, the superintendent contract, and diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI] related topics.  On...

An executive session taking place

The legality of executive sessions under review

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Feb 26, 2020

The School Committee has been holding executive sessions regarding Superintendent Bill Olsen's contract, sparking major controversy. There has been an uproar to remove the six committee members who voted...

This is what graduation might look like if all students were to wear maroon.

New cap and gown policy sparks controversy among seniors

Kristen Su, Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2019

On December 17, 2018, Superintendent Bill Olsen issued a final approval of the graduation cap and gown policy, which took effect in the 2019-20 schoolyear. The policy changed from “boys wear maroon,...

Westford Public Schools face changes with first proposal of budget cuts

Westford Public Schools face changes with first proposal of budget cuts

Budget proposal meeting breaks down the terms of the plan
Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj
Dec 14, 2019

At the Westford School Committee’s most recent meeting on December 11, 2019, almost 100 Westford residents gathered at the Millennium School to attend Superintendent Bill Olsen and Assistant Superintendent...

School Committee passes distance learning plan

School Committee passes distance learning plan

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer
Mar 27, 2018

A distance learning plan to make up for 3 of the 9 lost days due to weather proposed by Superintendent Bill Olsen and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kerry Clery was passed by the School Committee on Monday,...

Snow day: March 13th and 14th

Snow day: March 13th and 14th

Tony Yacavone, Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2018

Last week, WA students had two days off due to a massive snow storm. The storm left a large percentage of the community without power, and on Monday, four days after the storm, some students were still...

A snippet of the storm

Snow Day Grader: January 4th

Chloe Morbelli, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Jan 4, 2018

Westford Academy’s snow day on Thursday, January 4, 2018 was the previous Wednesday’s topic of discussion. Teachers and students alike anticipated the day off as emails and news stories relating to...

Snow Day Decision Grader: Feb 5

Snow Day Decision Grader: Feb 5

Feb 5, 2014
During a brutal day of weather for Westford, school was cancelled. But how did Olsen's decision do?
Snow Day Decision Grader: Jan 22

Snow Day Decision Grader: Jan 22

Jan 22, 2014
WA students woke up to the disappointment of a no-call. How did Superintendent Olsen's decision stand up?
Snow Day Decision Grader: January 3

Snow Day Decision Grader: January 3

Jan 3, 2014

By Andy Dunn Staff Writer Westford Public Schools are closed for the second day in a row along with the rest of the Middlesex County due to the recent winter storm. Superintendent Bill Olsen...

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