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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Student cars reside in their designated spots during the school day.

WA takes the fast lane to safety with newly assigned parking spots

Kate Kelly, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 5, 2025

As of the start of the 2025-2026 school year, WA will be assigning numbered parking spots to students in the senior parking lot. This policy change was a result of several administrative concerns, and will continue for the foreseeable future. The school parking lot was already due for a new sealcoating...

Twelve electric car charging stations are being added to the front faculty parking lot of WA.

Electric Car charging stations park themselves at WA

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 6, 2021

During the summer of 2021, Westford agreed on placing electric car charging stations at WA, and is currently in the process of completing this project. Soon, these electric car charging stations in front of WA will be usable after they are connected to an energy source, replenishing the battery of electric...

Student's car's parking in the parking lot.

Underclassmen should be able to park in the lot with a parking pass

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Mar 10, 2020

One of the best things about being a senior at Westford Academy is the ability to drive to school. Seniors purchase their parking passes for $50 at the beginning of the year and once they give their license plate info and physical license to guidance, that student can drive to school.  Though seniors...

Student parking lot.

New traffic pattern tries to solve congestion problems

Garret O’Connor, News Editor Sep 19, 2017

Administration has altered the WA traffic pattern this year, adding more pickup & drop-off zones and a crosswalk in the student lot. The changes were pointed at reducing traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure the safety of pedestrian students. At a school as large as Westford...

Curley on the job.

Curley Keeps Traffic Moving

Oct 3, 2014
Shiela Curley is arguably a lifesaver for the students at WA, moderating traffic and keeping students safe every morning.
Students stretched well out of the guidance office, waiting for their tardy slips.

Tackling traffic

Sep 30, 2013

By Abby Cianciolo Editor-in-Chief & Andy Dunn Staff Writer Due to the absence of traffic director, Sheila Curley, students suffered massive traffic delays this morning causing a mass tardiness amongst the student body. Traffic was stopped on Coldspring Road this morning, preventing students...

The area where the islands were paved over in the student parking lot.

Parking woes paved over

Sep 11, 2013

By Kai-Lou Yue and Alok Ganguly Business Manager and Public Relations Manager During the 2012-2013 school year, parking was an issue for seniors. This year, the school has taken steps over the summer break to make parking more accessible to seniors. Since the last school year, over 20 parking...

Parkers deal with lack of space

Parkers deal with lack of space

Mar 1, 2013

 By Alok Ganguly & Kai-Lou Yue Staff Writers Due to the steady increase in the population of the senior classes over the past few years, the situation of parking spaces has been slowly becoming more of a problem. According to dean Bob Ware who supervises the parking passes and lots, “[The...