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...

The recent cancellation of the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C., along with the cancellation of the senior Disney trip two years ago, has eliminated the two most well known and formative trips that Westford Public Schools students experience. Although both trips were temporarily suspended due...

The Blanchard and Stony Brook Middle School eighth grade trip to Washington D.C. was canceled on Friday, Oct. 6 by principals Tim Hislop and Allison Hammer due to logistical and financial reasons. The trip was originally scheduled to take place this coming Spring, but will now be replaced with makeup...

On Friday, January 31, local Democratic Representative Lori Trahan visited Blanchard Middle School to speak with the eighth-grade class on how she became involved with politics and the importance for students to continue to further their educations. After some initial introductions, including her...