WA is set to release students' draft schedules on Thursday, June 12. Students will be dismissed to their advisories at 1:45 p.m. and will be given their schedules by their advisory teachers. This year, the counseling department announced that the draft schedules will be provided without the names of...

At the ringing of the bell, a frenzy emerges from each of Westford Academy’s classrooms. The sound of materials being quickly shoved into backpacks, chatter between students, and the collective voice of appreciation to the teachers echoes out the door. Through all of this, WA’s teachers begin preparing...

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...

From making swords to acting out plays, Shakespeare Club has become a safe space for many students to come together over their appreciation of William Shakespeare. Now, the club will be sharing this interest with the community through their first major event, Monologue Madness.  Monologue Madness is...

It goes without saying that teachers are the backbone of any student's education. From kindergarten all the way to graduation day, teachers support us from their classrooms. Whether it is staying after school, coaching sports, or advising clubs, their dedication is what sets up students for success....

Substitute teacher Cory Brown will take on the role of former health teacher Lauren Coffey after she recently left WA. He is looking forward to being a fulltime teacher for WA as the health teacher and also being a Physical Education teacher. Prior to his career as a substitute he was a police officer...

Right after finishing her education, Madison Davick is ready to take on her first year of teaching. Davick is teaching freshman biology and senior marine biology. She is fresh out of college, studied biology and helped in laboratories, and now excited for her own classroom. Q: Where did you teach...

Excelling in both math and science classes is an important part of all high school students' careers. Whether they plan to major in biochemistry or linguistics, or go straight into getting a job, these subjects will be used everyday. Raising curiosity and being under the wings of great teachers is one...

The WPS School Committee discussed a potential district-wide holiday on Diwali, more positions for staff at WPS, and COVID-19 testing at their meeting on Jan. 18. at the Millenium Conference Building. I. District-wide Diwali holiday proposal Sophomore Natalie Strauss and junior Spoorti Tadakamalla...

Now that half of the school year is over, opening a Google Meet call while conversing with students in the classroom isn't something new to teachers. Teachers can now make sure that remote and in-person students are engaged and understand the material planned for the day. This school year (2020-21)...

As a result of COVID-19, Westford Public Schools has adopted a hybrid model, with the option of remote learning, for the 2020-21 school year. Due to the changes to the academic atmosphere, the first day of school for Westford Academy students will be September 16. However, WA staff members started their...

At the Board of Selectman meeting on December 17, the Board members and Town Manager addressed the budget concerns circulating the town, and they also gave a presentation regarding the reasons for the restricted town budget, its distribution, and the implications. The presentation regarding the town's...