The Latin phrase “carpe diem" translates to "seize the day", a saying familiar to many. Whether it was first heard through a peer or from Robin William in Dead Poet's Society, everyone should strive to live out this motto on a day to day basis. In a time where life is lived through devices we have...

It's rare to come across a high schooler who has walked in New York Fashion Week, danced in a Las Vegas show, and who is a dancewear brand ambassador. However, there is a student at WA who has completed all of these things and more: freshman Aubrey Thomas. Thomas has been a dancer for 10 years, assisting...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for decades, even dating back to the 1950s. However, websites such as ChatGPT have crept their way into the world of education and their implications may not be as brilliant as we think. AI in education can be a great tool to help students reach their highest...

From sunrise to sunset, a crowd of people walk for a purpose, hoping to bring hope to the community. The positive aura of the people and the bright lights that illuminate the night bring many smiles. The Relay for Life is a well-known movement centered around raising money as well as awareness for the...

With the first quarter coming to a close at the end of October, and WA students entering the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year, the idea of maintaining solid grades looms over their heads.  Last year, WA converted their grading platform from iPass to PowerSchool. After a year of adjusting...

You and your friend have gotten relatively the same grades throughout the entire school year in the same subject and leveled class. Both of you sit down to open up your end of year report card only to notice your grades are drastically different. This happens because teachers often vary in the ways that...

This year on the November Massachusetts state ballot, Question 2 asks voters if the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam should still be a graduation requirement. If the majority of people vote "yes" on this question, then MCAS will no longer be a requirement for students in Massachusetts...

WA has a number of traditions that students, staff, and community members participate in that make Westford a diverse community. Events happening in the next few weeks at WA include spirit week and the spirit rally, trunk-or-treat, homecoming, but one of the most notable is the bi-annual French exchange. Through...

Tuesdays after school, the door to room 245 is typically shut. Open it, however, and what floods out immediately is the sound of laughter and discussion. A small but tight-knit group of around 15 students is scattered around the classroom, reviewing their thoughts on the debate they just watched unfold...

With Westford currently facing a $6-8 million deficit, the town will either need to acquire additional sources of revenue through a Proposition 2 1/2 override, or there will be severe cuts to school and town services. Large impacts at the high school level will be seen with less variety of classes offered,...

A lot of students that are in Westford that require special education need more support than the resources that Westford's current program for students 18-22 provides. That is why Westford is improving their program to help these students be more independent and learn some vital life skills.  The...

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Westford Academy's SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club will once again be hosting their spring semi-formal dance from 7-10 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the WA cafeteria. Tickets for the dance will be sold for $10 in the school...