6th Grade Upcoming Field Trips

Good morning, 6th Grade Families!

We have some exciting field trips planned! 🎉

📍 Dave & Buster’s — October 8 | $35
🎢 Wild Adventures — Date & cost TBD
🏊 Pizza & Pool Party — Date TBD | $10

More details and permission slips coming soon! Don’t miss out!

Good afternoon, students!

Please check your school email for laptop reminders and read the email carefully.

Thank you!

The Zonar Bus Suite Parent App is now operational. Track your child's bus, receive notifications and more. For instructions, visit alachuaschools.net/zonarbusapp

Free & Reduced Meal Applications Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year

Westwood Middle School families,

The Free & Reduced Meal Application is now open for the 2026–2027 school year.

Please note that Westwood Middle School is not designated as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school this school year. This means that breakfast and lunch will not be automatically provided at no cost to all students.

Families who qualify based on household income must complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application for their child(ren) to receive free or reduced-price meals.

To apply, please visit: www.myschoolapps.com

If you need additional information or assistance, please contact Alachua County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services at (352) 955-7539, ext. 1569.

Please review the attached flyer for additional details, including the list of non-CEP schools and meal prices for the 2026–2027 school year.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete your application before the school year begins.

What a great first week at Westwood!

We’re celebrating an amazing first week back! A huge shoutout to our incredible students, teachers, and staff for making it a successful one. Your energy, dedication, and Westwood Way spirit have truly made a difference!

Have a wonderful and well-deserved weekend, Westwood family! 💚🤍🌪️

WMS Girls on the Run is here!
Registration for our Girls on the Run Heart & Sole chapter opens Monday, August 17th!🎉
Girls of all experience levels are invited to get active, build confidence, make friends, and discover a love for running!
📅 Registration: August 17–September 4
🔗 Register: www.GOTRNEFL.org
⏰ Space is limited, so don’t wait!
Questions? Reach out to one of our amazing coaches/sponsors!

Reminder: Schedule Change Request Deadline – August 19

Hello Westwood Families,

This is a reminder that all schedule change requests must be submitted through the Schedule Change Request Form by Wednesday, August 19 at 3:00 p.m. To ensure requests are reviewed consistently, only requests submitted through the form will be reviewed at this time.

Please remember that submitting a request does not guarantee a schedule change. Schedule changes are dependent on course availability, class size, and the impact on the student’s overall schedule.

Schedule Change Request Form: CLICK HERE

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure all students have accurate schedules.

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🚌 Westwood Families: Bus Information is Now Available!

If your student will ride the bus this school year, you can now view your student’s bus stop, pick-up/drop-off times, and bus number at alachuaschools.net/findmybus.

Want real-time bus updates? Download the Zonar Bus App to track your student’s bus and receive notifications.

Questions? Contact ACPS Transportation at (352) 955-7602.