Between snow, sleet, and ice, Massachusetts is notorious for its treacherous winter weather. While snowmen and sledding can often take focus in the face of flurries, these storms also produce a prevalent threat to drivers. Twenty-four percent of annual car crashes occur on pavement coated in slush or...

As skiers cross the finish line, icy air burns their lungs, and they can hear the sound of their coaches and teammates cheering them on. The snow under their boots crunches, and they can taste the cold air as they try to catch their breath and look up at the clock to see their time. This was the experience...

WPS’s 2-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 5 was the topic of discussion for students and faculty today at WA. Not many expected a call from Superintendent Christopher Chew yesterday evening as weather conditions seemed standard for a typical day during a New England winter. However, Chew explained that...

Winter can be a magical time as everything is coated in a layer of powdery snow. Snowfall in Massachusetts keeps many people indoors because of the cold, however, people can find all sorts of fun activities to entertain themselves. Here are the top 10 activities to do in the snow, while it is falling...

Last week, WA students had two days off due to a massive snow storm. The storm left a large percentage of the community without power, and on Monday, four days after the storm, some students were still getting power back. Early this week, on Tuesday, March 13th, another snow storm has hit and WA received...

In light of the snow day on January 17, the Westford Academy administration has decided to once again change the midterm schedule, citing stress concerns and the program Challenge Success, an initiative focused on reducing student stress in schools around the country, as factors for the decision.  The...

With the promise of a blizzard on the horizon, and a current 71% chance of school cancellation on the “Snow Day Calculator,” Westford Academy students are practically singing "Let it Snow". While underclassmen look forward to escaping another day of classes, seniors celebrate the fact that they...

On Monday, February 13, Westford Public Schools were cancelled due to a snowstorm that lasted Sunday into early Monday. Superintendent Bill Olsen cancelled school the previous evening, as weather forecasts stated that snow would continue into the late morning. However, contrary to prediction, the snow...

On Tuesday, January 24th Westford Public Schools had their first snow day of the year after being blanketed with snow.This snow day was not really expected as there was no real accumulation of snow and the snow that had built up had already started to melt. Superintendent Bill Olsen first announced...

  The Grey  Ghost Varsity football team beat the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials 30-28 November 24th, on their Thanksgiving Day game. In freezing cold temperatures, players and fans shivered and huddled together on the Acton-Boxbourough bleachers as they were surprised with...

This past Friday, as soon as news spread that Westford was going to get hit with an early spring snowstorm, students began hoping for a snow day. The weather followed through, and just after midnight last night, snow began dusting the ground. Students woke up this morning with a solid four inches covering...

After being graced with a snow day to begin their weekend, students at Westford Academy were happy to find their dream long weekend would continue as Superintendent Bill Olsen called off school for Monday, February 8th, 2016. "It's like a vacation before another vacation," said excited sophomore Robbie...