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Art pieces made by Westford Public School students displayed on the wall of the bell lobby.

Annual district-wide art show returns

Divya Katru, Staff Writer May 11, 2026

Westford Academy hosted their annual district-wide art show on May 7, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., showcasing student artwork in the WA bell lobby. Various paintings, drawings, and sculptures made by students from K-12 art classes were on display. Parents were encouraged to view the art show with tickets for admission...

The official poster for "Cinderella."

WATA performs its newest musical, ‘Cinderella’

Navya Katru, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2025

Westford Academy Theatre Arts (WATA) will be performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Friday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m, and on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. The show stars junior Maya Galli as Cinderella, sophomore Austin Kane as Prince Christopher, and...

The nordic team poses for a yearbook picture before their race.

Nordic team says goodbye to seniors and a successful ski season

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2025

WA's Nordic Ski team met at the Leo J Martin golf course and ski track in Weston on Tuesday, Feb. 4 to compete in their last full team race of the season before the state race. The team also celebrated the four senior captains who have skied their last season at WA: Alex Huesgen, Martha Khusid, Marie...

Busses ready to accept students for dismissal at the end of a Westford Academy school day.

New proposal for later start times presented to school committee

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 20, 2024

The Schools Start Times Subcommittee presented a plan to delay WPS start times at the Dec. 16 school committee meeting. Their proposal introduced a 2-tier system with two new primary start times: one at 8:00 a.m for WA and the middle schools, and the other ranging from 8:50 to 9:10 for the elementary...

Picture of the 2022 3v3 Basketball tournament.

3v3 Basketball Tournament returns to Westford Academy

Alisha Padhy, Staff Writer Nov 19, 2024

The class of 2025 student government is setting off the winter sports season with the upcoming 3v3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser.  The tournament will be taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and will start after school at 2:15 p.m, running until 7 p.m. All grade levels are welcome and interested...

The last names that are in math teacher Sharon Kosteva's advisory.

Students placed in different advisories for new school year

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, News Editor Sep 11, 2024

Upon arriving for their first day, many Westford Academy students were placed in different advisories with little warning of the change on Aug. 28. This occurred due to the loss of thirteen staff members as a result of budget cuts at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The loss of advisory teachers...

Wedlake (left) and Hennessy (right) pose for a picture at the All-State meet.

WA Spring Track brings home 3 Individual State Titles at All-State meet

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Jun 9, 2024

A handful of Westford Academy students competed in the Massachusetts All-State track meet at Fitchburg State University on Thursday, May 30 and Saturday, June 1. Over one hundred schools in Massachusetts competed in this meet, but WA stood out from the rest by bringing home three Individual State Titles. Athletes...

An image of Westford Academy. An override would allow WPS to reduce staff and service cuts.

Overrides: An informative breakdown

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 15, 2023

The Town of Westford is facing two different budget scenarios in Fiscal Year 2025 [FY25] based on whether or not an override is passed by a vote at Town Elections on May 7. To fully understand what an override is and what exactly it means for Westford, here are answers to frequently asked questions. Q:...

WA's qualified state swimmers pose for a picture after winning the State Championship.

Boys’ Swim crowned 2023 State Champions

Victoria Farley, Staff Writer Mar 3, 2023

The WA Boys’ Swim team won the 2023 State Championship at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday February, 19 for the first time since 2015.  After a dominant season where the boys’ went 14-0 and won the DCL Championship, they faced the setback of placing second in the North Sectionals meet....