On Friday, August 7, WA hosted the graduation of the class of 2020. While maintaining social distancing, the Westford community joyously commemorated the graduating class. Below is a gallery of moments captured during this ceremony.

With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the Westford School Committee gathered for an online meeting on Wednesday, August 5, to continue discussing a safe reopening plan for Westford Public Schools. Although a final vote regarding the implementation of the hybrid model will occur on a later date, the meeting...

On Saturday, June 20, the Westford legislative government held its annual town meeting on the Trustees' Field at Westford Academy, discussing specifically the balance of the budget. On the field, seats were arranged so the Westford community could attend the event while still adhering to the Massachusetts'...

In light of COVID-19, Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley issued a DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) plan to help guide school districts to properly re-open their schools in a safe and efficient manner for this upcoming school year.  In the month of March,...

For students and parents, as well as the community as a whole, the school committee serves to better the future. By working for the education of the schools, the Westford School Committee plays one of the biggest roles in town. Running this year for re-election is resident Terry Ryan, passionate about...

Guess who lost her bet. Me. Bet you didn’t expect that.  When “quarantine” started, all I could do was laugh. You could say laughing was my coping mechanism. Until March 12, I never really understood the meaning of up-and-down emotions. Sure, I knew that emotions could change drastically in...

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, working in the medical field has taken on a whole new light, especially for those choosing it as their career path.  Inspired by a long line of nurses in her family, senior Ella Krikorian has chosen to follow in their footsteps, aided by the skills she's acquired...

On Monday, May 18, the Westford School Committee addressed their plan, on a Zoom call broadcasted by the Westford CAT, for the upcoming school year as well as residents' uncertainties and concerns.  With the school year ending in four weeks, many aspects of the future remain uncertain, especially with...

It started like any other day. I woke up, ate breakfast, and then went about my day feeling completely fine. Later that evening, I mentioned to my mom that I wasn’t feeling too well and decided to go to bed early, hoping that all I needed was a good night’s rest. Little did I know that the next day...

I am alone. Even with four other people in my house, I feel alone. Often times, I wish I knew when quarantine will be over. There is no more hanging out with friends or extracurricular activities. During this time of uncertainty, I´ve learned communication is crucial. In 2019, a study showed people...

With the COVID-19 global pandemic locking us all in our homes, it’s easy to feel powerless quarantined at home. However, you can actually help out from your own room with retail fundraisers. I am Koko Xu, a junior at Westford Academy. A friend Mia Tabor and I have raised nearly $1000 in less than...

*Update 8/4/20: Graduation will be held on August 7, 2020, at 10:00 in the morning. All students are expected at 9:00 a.m. They will wear masks and sit six feet apart on the field. Direct family is allowed to sit in the bleachers, if they wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. *Click...