The Westwood H.S. Science League recently completed an Engineering challenge. Their task was to create a ring using only Pringle crisps. No tape, glue, string, or other supportive devices were allowed! They learned that this is indeed possible due to good old fashioned Physics.
Students participated in a "Say Something" workshop today offered through Care Plus that educates students about observable warning signs that are often present in behavior that could lead to someone hurting themselves or others & how to report these concerns to trusted adults.
AP Environmental Science students are learning about the process of mining and its environmental impact. Today's lab involved extracting the chocolate chips from a cookie, selling the "ore", and the reclamation of the land afterwards.
Thank you Ms. Frohlich for giving our students an opportunity to try our impairment goggles during lunch!
Outstanding team performance by our Academic Decathlon team (WACADECA)! 28 individual awards and 2nd place overall in the region. Thank you Mr. Thomas for everything you do as their coach! Good luck in the states! Go Cards!
The High School Debate Team continues to shine! Congrats to captains Marta Bystrowska & Olivia Larsen for taking home a trophy for 3rd overall best team & to Gillian Siccardi, who was named best overall judge. We are looking forward to one more competition. GO CARDS!!!!!!
Happy National School Counselor week to our amazing counselors! Thank you for everything you do for our students!
The High School February Student of the Month is Mia Heid, Grade 11, nominated by Ms. Olivia Polzer! Congratulations Mia!
The Westwood Regional art teachers are proud to present the WWRSD has heART Finalists! Thank you to our amazing teachers, this is the 10th year doing this! So many talented students! The show will be on display from Feb. 7-19 at the Westwood Gallery, located at 10 Westwood Ave.
Painting the set and getting ready for our Spring Performance of "The Little Mermaid" on March 17, 18, and 19. Looking forward to a great show!
Ms. Gilbert's Chemistry students conduct a lab exploring the concept of counting substances through massing them.
Our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA) preparing for their competition tomorrow! Good luck! Go Cards!
Students in Mr. Gunneson's Materials Science & Processing 2 class, hard at work bringing their end table designs to life.
Students in Mr. Krebs' Physics class were tasked with making a car out of only paper and glue. The goal was to use specific safety features to protect an egg from the force of crashing into a wall.
Seniors in international cuisine making homemade pasta for their Italy unit.
Mrs. Keller's photo classes are currently learning about different properties and characteristics of light while photographing still life objects and portraits in the photography studio.
Congratulations to Mr. James Thomas on being named the Westwood High School “Governor’s Educator of the Year"! He is now eligible and given an Invitation to Apply for County Teacher of the Year. Thank you for everything you do for our students and school community!
First High School Ski Trip of this school year! Great to see the students enjoying themselves!
Members of the Westwood High School Esports Team competing virtually from home! Go Cards! Thank you to our coaches, Mr. Tresvalles and Mr. Krebs!
Varsity Debate Team: CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Mohr who is having an outstanding senior season, for bringing home an award for best judge. We are so proud of the dedication and growth of all team members, and cannot wait for our next tournament! GO CARDS!!!
