For many high schoolers, mental health is often not prioritized amidst the stress of schoolwork, extracurriculars,  jobs, and more. They can often find themselves struggling and isolated among their peers, searching for a positive outlet. This is what Brighter Place wanted to create. Founded this...

The WA Wrestling Team hosted its first Varsity Invitational of the season with players from Beverly, Foxborough, Londonderry, St. John's Preparatory, and Weymouth. WA began the day with a 33-45 loss against Londonderry, but continued with a 48-30 victory over Foxborough and a 42-38 win against Weymouth....

After moving from Lawrence to Westford, William Meuse has arrived at WA as a new coach and Physical Education and Health teacher. Q: Who are you and what do you do at the school? A: My name is Mr. Meuse. I teach Physical Education, freshmen health, [...] and Kinetics of Team Sports for 10th, 11th...

Teaching Assistant (TA) Cara McCarthy is welcomed to Westford Academy as a first year teacher. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down with her and ask a few questions.  Q: How has your experience at WA been so far? A: So far, everyone’s been really welcoming. I’ve gotten lost quite...

The coronavirus affected everyone in many different ways. It especially affected students, who have not had an entirely normal school year for three years.  The last time the current sophomores had a normal year was in their seventh grade year, as COVID hit in their eighth grade, and this is the first...

Working in the classroom, some students may struggle at times with the assignment at hand, whether that be a writing assignment in English class or a difficult math problem during Algebra.  Guidance from staff is vital for students to navigate these assignments.  This year, Westford Academy welcomes Jennifer...

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...

Lorraine Burns is a new addition to the faculty at Westford Academy. She has eleven years of experience teaching, and Burns is excited to be a new special education teacher at WA.  Q: Where were you educated? A: I attended Chelmsford High School and received both my bachelors and masters degrees...

WA's fall color guard, whose baton performances are showcased at the school football games, will be transitioning into a competitive winter guard season this winter for the first time in its history. The batons, the colors, the excitement, and the performances that winter guard represents will be...

Following Westford Academy chemistry teacher Matthew Howard-Donlin's last-minute departure from Westford Academy, Curriculum Coordinator Jenny Kravitz and Principal Jim Antonelli sought a replacement to take on Howard-Donlin's classes. They ultimately found Catherine Erickson, whose resume included teaching...

Introducing Jennifer Hoffman, a biology and forensic science teacher who has recently joined WA's science department. Q: Have you always wanted to become a teacher? A: I wanted to be a vet originally. In college I was a teaching assistant in a biology lab at my college, and I also taught horseback...

Samuel Hummer is a new teacher here at Westford Academy. He teaches freshman Algebra 1 and sophomore Geometry. Question: Did you teach anywhere before coming here? Answer: I did. I taught in Fitchburg at a charter school called Sizer School. I taught there for about a year and a half. I started...