As the coach’s whistle rings through the air at practice, a line of elementary school girls run across the blacktop. With their light-up sneakers flashing different colors, they race toward the finish line with cheers of encouragement filling the air. Waiting for them at the end and ready to shower...

Westford Academy’s Class of 2026 will travel to the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, from Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28, 2026 for their senior overnight trip. After the senior Disney trip was canceled in 2019 due to COVID-19, WA has not held an end-of-year senior...

Following a new policy implemented at Westford Academy, students will no longer be allowed to exit through the senior lobby doors during the school day starting on Thursday, Dec. 18, and instead, they will have to exit and enter the school through the main entrance. In the past, all students have...

Westford Academy's annual Spirit Rally was held on Friday, Oct. 24. All four grades competed against each other in a lineup of seven different games, including five from last year: the pie eating contest, dodgeball, wheelbarrow race, tug-of-war, and potato sack race. Alongside these five games, two new...

While some seniors plan to pursue opportunities other than higher education, many are preparing to take their next steps toward college. Many colleges allow students to apply in the fall through early action and early decision and these applications are due starting October 15. This can make fall a busy...

Under the gray skies of the state championship, senior golf captains Peier Li and Maddie Smith teed off one last time for Westford Academy. Wind howled across the choppy fairways as the pressure mounted. For the two golfers it wasn't just another tournament -- it was the finale of their four-year story...

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...

WA Football competed against Waltham in an energy-packed game during Senior Night, taking place on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Trustees Field. WA was able to leave the game victorious, defeating Waltham with a final score of 35-7. The team's next game will take place on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Concord-Carlisle...

Westford Academy Boys’ Volleyball fell short to Boston Latin 3-1 in a four set match at their senior night game on Thursday, May 16.  A lack of defense and communication caused WA to struggle in the first two sets, but a flip switched in the third set allowing great gameplay all around by the...

The end of senior year brings a time when students often reminisce about their accomplishments throughout their academic careers. And for senior Alex Korchev, he has one more accomplishment to add to the list: Class of 2024 Valedictorian. This title attests to his work ethic and ability to bounce back...

The spring season means many things for high school seniors. Completing the final assignments of a four-year high school career, taking part in their last extracurricular activities, and departing from a school that they have grown to know well are all experiences that seniors have as their time at WA...