Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Mrs. Norris as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Mrs. Norris is our fabulous Campus Testing Coordinator. Thank you, Mrs. Norris, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
The Westwood Symphony Orchestra just took home 1st Runner-Up at the 2026 National Orchestra Cup held at Lincoln Center in New York City!
Wondering just how big of a deal this is? The Orchestra Cup is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious youth music competitions in the country. Ensembles are evaluated by panels of world-renowned conductors and professional musicians, and the qualifying standards are incredibly rigorous. Just being selected to compete is a massive honor—taking the podium as 1st Runner Up means our orchestra is officially recognized as one of the absolute best of the best! In addition to their collective ensemble honor, musicians Ella Kim & Imy Gao received individual Outstanding Soloist awards.
👏🏼 Bravo to our incredibly talented musicians and directors on this top tier achievement!
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🌟This week we celebrate School Social Worker Appreciation Week! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize the incredible school social workers who support the Westwood Vertical Learning Community: Trissa Williams and Eden Males. Every day, they help students navigate challenges, build resilience, and connect families with resources that strengthen our entire community. Their compassion, dedication, and advocacy make a lasting impact on our schools.
Our talented Westwood A/V students, Aaron Yeh, Jining Liu, and Andy Phan, created a special video highlighting their role and the many ways they serve and support our community. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/BaKE12OX_0M
Thank you, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Males, for the care, guidance, and encouragement you bring to our students and families each day!
Congratulations to our Warrior Spotlight Students for the month of February! These students were nominated by their teachers and peers for exemplifying the Warrior Code of Honor. Thank you, Warriors for being a part of our everyday excellence at Westwood!
It’s Thankful Thursday, on a Friday! Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Ms. Kim as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Ms. Kim is one of our fabulous Special Education Educational Assistants supporting the Westwood Focus program. Thank you, Ms. Kim, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Congratulations to our Warrior Spotlight Students for the month! These students were nominated by their teachers and peers for exemplifying the Warrior Code of Honor. Thank you, Warriors for being a part of our everyday excellence at Westwood!
👏🏼Congratulations to the Class of 2026 athletes who are committing to play their sport at the next level! We can’t wait to see where your future takes you!
FOOTBALL
Josh Hanson - Trinity University
GIRLS SOCCER
Nadia Giannetti - Ohio Wesleyan University
Kaleia Coughlin - Point Loma Nazarene University
BASEBALL
Juan Perez - University of the Southwest - Hobbs New Mexico
SWIMMING & DIVING
NamAnh Truong - George Washington University
Jazzlyn Vaughan - Air Force Academy
Liam Lewis - Depauw University
Grace Xiang - Carnegie Melon University
Diego Sardon - Southwestern University
VOLLEYBALL
Grace McCluskey - WashU
BOYS SOCCER
Jack Cox - Sewanee
Kaz Seyhoon - Lafayette College
Hunter Brown - Coe College
Ishaan Saini - Oberlin College
Alex Kashambuzi - Howard University
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🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our Teacher of Year: Keelie Kish!! Ms. Kish wears many hats at Westwood: Algebra I and Algebra II teacher, PALS sponsor, and assistant coach for Cross Country and Lady Warriors Soccer. Ms. Kish is a highly impactful teacher with a passion for building students' confidence and success inside and outside of the classroom. She fosters a welcoming and encouraging classroom environment while holding students to a high standard. Ms. Kish is a difference-maker who positively impacts students across all areas of the Warrior community and we are so lucky to have her at Westwood!
Class of 2030: We are excited to welcome you to the Westwood Warrior family next year! It's time to pick your 9th grade classes and design your 4-year plan for high school. Don't miss this important event to learn all about the exciting opportunities Westwood has to offer! See you on Wednesday!
Complete event information is available here: https://tinyurl.com/8thNight26
Complete event information is available here: https://tinyurl.com/8thNight26
🎉 Congratulations! 🎉
Westwood High School is proud to announce our 2026 Paraprofessional of the Year, Kelley Toney! 🧡
As our incredible Receptionist, Mrs. Toney greets students, families, and staff each day with warmth and kindness. She is a trusted resource and her professionalism and unwavering dedication help keep our school running smoothly.
Thank you, Mrs. Toney, for all you do for the Westwood community. We are so lucky to have you!
Westwood High School is proud to announce our 2026 Paraprofessional of the Year, Kelley Toney! 🧡
As our incredible Receptionist, Mrs. Toney greets students, families, and staff each day with warmth and kindness. She is a trusted resource and her professionalism and unwavering dedication help keep our school running smoothly.
Thank you, Mrs. Toney, for all you do for the Westwood community. We are so lucky to have you!
It’s National School Counseling Week, and we are taking a moment to shine a massive spotlight on our incredible Westwood High School Counseling Team!
From navigating complex schedules and college applications to being a safe harbor during tough days, our counselors go above and beyond to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and supported. They are the quiet architects of student success, working tirelessly behind the scenes.
To our WHS Counselors: Thank you for your patience, your empathy, and your unwavering dedication to our students' futures.
📢 Community Call to Action: Has a Westwood counselor made a difference in your life or your student's life? Send them a quick email this week to brighten their day. Let’s flood them with the appreciation they deserve!
From navigating complex schedules and college applications to being a safe harbor during tough days, our counselors go above and beyond to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and supported. They are the quiet architects of student success, working tirelessly behind the scenes.
To our WHS Counselors: Thank you for your patience, your empathy, and your unwavering dedication to our students' futures.
📢 Community Call to Action: Has a Westwood counselor made a difference in your life or your student's life? Send them a quick email this week to brighten their day. Let’s flood them with the appreciation they deserve!
It’s Thankful Thursday! Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Ms. Smith as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Ms. Smith is one of our fabulous Special Education teachers at Westwood. Thank you, Ms. Smith, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Ms. Tran as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Ms. Tran is one of our fabulous math teachers at Westwood. Thank you, Ms. Tran, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Congratulations to the 74 members of the Class of 2025 who earned their IB Diploma! We loved seeing this evening, hearing about your college experiences, and celebrating this capstone accomplishment from your time as a Westwood Warrior!
Welcome back, Warriors! We are excited to start the spring semester with you. Today is an Orange Day. Make sure to check HAC this morning to confirm your 1st period.
Congratulations to our Warrior Spotlight Students for the month of December! These students were nominated by their teachers and peers for exemplifying the Warrior Code of Honor. Thank you, Warriors for being a part of our everyday excellence at Westwood!
Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Ms. Carvajal as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Ms. Carvajal is one of our fabulous Engineering teachers and and is also a Robotics teacher and coach for our Robotics teams at Westwood. Thank you, Ms. Carvajal, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Congratulations to our Warrior Spotlight Students for the month of November! These students were nominated by their teachers and peers for exemplifying the Warrior Code of Honor. Thank you, Warriors for being a part of our everyday excellence at Westwood!
Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Mr. De LaCerda as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Mr. De La Cerda is one of our fabulous Social Studies teachers and athletics coaches at Westwood. Thank you, Mr. De La Cerda, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
This week, we celebrated Thankful Thursday on Friday! Westwood is focused on celebrating the everyday excellence on our campus. Each week we invite students, faculty, and families to nominate faculty and staff for recognition. We are proud to announce Ms. Sanmaniego as our official Faculty Member of the Week! Ms. Sanmaniego is one of our fabulous Spanish teachers at Westwood. Thank you, Ms. Sanmaniego, for being a part of the everyday excellence at Westwood!
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
Want to recognize an outstanding staff member? Here is the link to submit your nomination: https://tinyurl.com/SKOWoodExcellence
