Course recommendations for the 2020-2021 school year are later than previous years. The portal to see recommendations opens on March 23, class choices must be made by April 2, and override forms are also due on April 2. Even though course recommendations are later in the year, schedules for the 2021-2022...

While students have to take part in virtual learning and athletes have to cope with the loss of valuable team bonding, one often overlooked challenge brought on by COVID-19 is the impact on student-run organizations. Whereas most clubs have adjusted to the newfound reality of virtual meetings, events,...

Hundreds of roses, chocolate, and teddy bears fill the table. Ribbon, themed bags, and plenty of fun dip overflow the target bags on the floor.  Slips with messages are outfitted with romantic phrases, pick up lines, and inside jokes. Hands grasp at the items sorting them into the bags, laughing together...

As winter settled in, tired students trekked down the band stairs slowly. Though they were going to band, not a single one of them had an instrument case. With COVID-19 guidelines, they were unable to play indoors, but with the harsh New England winter outside, playing outside wasn't an option. Now,...

With a vote of 5-2, the Westford School Committee approved the Westford Academy fall-2 floating season (Feb. 22 - Apr. 25). School committee chair Gloria Miller and school committee member Avery Adam voted against the proposal. Cheerleading, football, girls' volleyball, and track will take place,...

Students who participate in winter track enjoy the social aspect of the sport, as they are accustomed to practicing their drills together and running in groups to improve their skills. Winter track normally takes place in the halls of Westford Academy. However, this year, along with everything else,...

Now that half of the school year is over, opening a Google Meet call while conversing with students in the classroom isn't something new to teachers. Teachers can now make sure that remote and in-person students are engaged and understand the material planned for the day. This school year (2020-21)...

The times that we are in right now are tough. Covid has really taken a toll on social gatherings, especially parties. Instead of being sad about the situation, you can take advantage of it and have a fun online party. It may sound silly but it is possible. Here are some ways to change up your usual...

I was taking a brisk walk after school to get my mind off of some schoolwork. I was enjoying the fresh air, and within a few feet in front of me, there was someone not wearing a mask. They were standing there, holding their mask in their hand, and yelling to me about how they hate wearing masks. I was...

The harsh white light hit my face in my dark room, my music played in the background as I stared at my screen. It was past midnight, and I considered my options, hybrid learning or remote learning academy. One-click would seemingly determine my whole year's experience. This past summer we were asked...

Whether it be through chorus, theatre, or orchestra, Westford Academy excels in its musical departments. This excellence comes from ambitious students who are passionate about their craft and yearn to express themselves musically. However, many students, with other commitments in mind, do not have the...

Westford Academy is known to many for its rigorous academics, but with constant academic, social, and at-home pressures, many students struggle with mental health issues. WA provides many resources, but how commonly known they are to students varies. Westford Academy's school psychologist, Steve Cunha,...