Reminder: Please return all library books that are still checked out by Friday, May 22nd. 📚

📣 The Yearbook Online Store is back open! Grab yours now before they sell out 💚📘

Westwood Families & Students 💚🌪️
Testing continues 2moro! Be prepared, get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and bring your best effort.
We know our Westwood students are going to do amazing —
YOU GOT THIS! 📚✨

The wait is over — Wednesday, May 20th is YEARBOOK DAY!
ONLY 40 left! Don’t miss out on your memories from this year at Westwood Middle.
📲 Scan the QR code or order now: bit.ly/4wqpRVs
#WestwoodMS #Yearbook2026 #Only40Left

It's that time again!
Request electives for next year by choosing the correct link. Electives are not promised but every effort will be made to place you in your chosen elective.
6th graders transitioning to 7th grade: Westwood Middle School 2026-27 7th Grade Elective Preference
7th graders transitioning to 8th grade: Westwood Middle School 2026-27 8th Grade Elective Preference
Preferences are due by June 2nd!
Questions : mcleodlm@alachuaschools.net
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Lisa McLeod, M.Ed.
Westwood Assistant Principal of Curriculum
(352) 955-6718 ext. 4805

YEARBOOK ALERT
Wednesday, May 20th is the day!! 🎉
Yearbooks are HERE and only 50 books are left!
Scan the QR code or click the link bit.ly/4wqpRVs to grab yours before they’re gone! 📚💚💛
#WestwoodMS #Yearbook2026 #Only50Left



👏 Big congratulations to our Whirlwinds of the Week .
#YouDidIt #WestwoodWednesdy

Please return all library books that are still checked out by Friday, May 22nd.
Check your backpack, closet, under your bed, and even the sofa cushions. Drop all books off in the Media Center. 💚

If you missed it, be sure to join us for our next Spring Concert next Tuesday at 6 PM!


✨🌟 Help Us Make the 8th Grade Social Unforgettable! 🌟✨
Westwood Middle School PTA is looking for volunteers and donations to help bring our
🎬 “A Night in the Spotlight” 🎬
8th Grade Social to life!
We need help with:
⭐ Decorating & setup
⭐ Cleanup & tear down
⭐ Donations of requested items
⭐ Monetary contributions to help cover event costs
This special night includes music, dancing, a candy bar, photo booth, food, decorations, and so much more for our 8th graders — and we can’t do it without the support of our amazing families and community! ❤️
hour helps make this a memorable celebration for our students as they finish middle school and head into high school! ✨🎓
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4AA8A828A3FC1-64039217-2026#/

As the year is winding down to a close, we have several events to celebrate our 8th graders.
8th grade Events:
Gradventure Thursday, May 21.
Award Ceremony Wednesday, May 27 at 6p *By invite only
Social Monday, June 1 from 6 to 8:30p.
Pool Party Tuesday, June 2 during the school day!
The Social and Pool Party contract will be given to students on Monday in their history classes. Students will have to abide by the contract to be eligible for both events from May 12 until the event. Please return them signed by Friday, May 15.
We will begin selling tickets to the Social on Tuesday, May 26.

Good evening, Westwood Families!
This is a reminder that 7th grade Civics and 8th grade Science EOC tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/12, beginning at 9:30am.
Please check the attached PDF sent to your email for your student’s testing schedule and important information.
Thank you, and have a great evening!

Good evening, Westwood Families!
This is a reminder that 7th grade Civics and 8th grade Science EOC tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/12, beginning at 8:30am.
Please check the attached PDF sent to your email for your student’s testing schedule and important information.
Thank you, and have a great evening!

We are so proud of Mukhammejan for representing Westwood and showing off his math skills alongside the Middle School District Team! 💚
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #MathChallenge #StudentSpotlight

With friends, family, and Ms. Baptiste, Language Arts teacher, Chloe shared powerful words and a beautiful message of peace that made us all proud. 🌪️✨
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #PeacePoetry


📚 Yearbooks are HERE! 🎉
Only a few copies left of the 2025–2026 Westwood Middle School Yearbook! 💚🌪️
Order online by scanning the QR code or clicking the link before they’re gone!
📅 Yearbook Distribution: May 20 during lunch
Questions? Email Ms. Lewis at lewisgp@alachuaschools.net
Website:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZRXVM504GI8_ZZ6AX5P3U60RPTJ




Join us for a fun evening of hands-on activities, food trucks, and prizes! 🔬🎨🤖
📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Westwood MPR
Bring the family—we can't wait to see you there! 💚

