Compassion. Fairness. Empathy. These are the core values that Director of School Nurses Joan Mitchell carries with her when she walks into Westford Academy each morning. Whether it’s to fill up a water bottle, get some Advil, or say hello to a friendly face, WA’s nurse's office is often visited by...

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...

As families prepare to celebrate Diwali, students also must find a way to juggle school work. While WA allows excused absences for religious holidays, many students choose to skip Diwali festivities in hopes of not falling behind in their classes. The WA Ghostwriter asked students who celebrate Diwali...

WA's National Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting a fundraiser dedicated to sending care packages to WA Alumni in the military. Students and staff will be able to drop off donation items from Monday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 5 in the senior lobby. NHS President Aaditi Padhi, Vice President Cole Kirby,...

As the Class of 2017 threw their graduation caps high in the air, there was a single student whose attention was elsewhere. A young graduate looked towards the man at the podium who created the very building blocks for his positive education in Westford Public Schools: Superintendent Everett (Bill) Olsen. When...

With the positions of math and science coordinator open and the reworking of the school system's budget underway, Westford Public Schools will hire an interim STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) coordinator who will serve grades 6-12 for the 2021-22 school year. After math coordinator...

With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the Westford School Committee gathered for an online meeting on Wednesday, August 5, to continue discussing a safe reopening plan for Westford Public Schools. Although a final vote regarding the implementation of the hybrid model will occur on a later date, the meeting...

As the Westford School Committee continues to make important decisions, Valery Young is one Westford resident who has decided to step up and take a more active role in her community by running for a position.  Young has lived in Westford for the past six years and is the mother of a seven-year-old...

For students and parents, as well as the community as a whole, the school committee serves to better the future. By working for the education of the schools, the Westford School Committee plays one of the biggest roles in town. Running this year for re-election is resident Terry Ryan, passionate about...

Westford resident Arthur Benoit has involved himself in his community through the work he has done for the public school system. After a one year break, Benoit is running again for a seat on the school committee in the upcoming town election. Benoit has served on the Westford School Committee for...

(Update 4:00 pm March 16) Principal Jim Antonelli sent out an email around 12 AM updating Westford Academy students and parents that distance learning will not occur. He mentioned teachers can only use Google Classroom in order to update and check-up on students — not to continue their teachings.  “At...

In light of the recent spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) across the world, the School Committee Meeting met on Monday March 9 to address concerns regarding the impacts of the disease in Westford. In the absence of Superintendent Bill Olsen, Assistant Superintendent Kerry Clery gave a statement and answered...