The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Mental health issues have been affecting WA students for several years.

WA staff manages mental health

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor • Jan 20, 2019

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 overwhelm students. In Massachusetts, 25.5 to 29.4 percent of high school students feel depressed. ...

New program bridges gap for returning students

Jan 9, 2014

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager With the heavy workload and fast paced classes at WA, missing just one or two days of classes can be difficult to make up. For students who have had extended absences due to vacations or hospitalizations, the amount of school and homework that accumulates can be both...