Pretzels + Friday = the perfect combo! 🥨💚
Thank you to Wawa for the pretzel donation for our Westwood staff. It was a great way to end the week and gave everyone a little boost as we head into the final stretch.
Only 5 more days until Spring Break — we’re ready to twist and shout our way there! 🌪️
We appreciate our community partners who help make days like this a little brighter.
#ThankYouWawa #WhirlwindPride #WestwoodMiddle #CommunitySupport #StaffAppreciation #SpringBreakCountdown
Thank you to Wawa for the pretzel donation for our Westwood staff. It was a great way to end the week and gave everyone a little boost as we head into the final stretch.
Only 5 more days until Spring Break — we’re ready to twist and shout our way there! 🌪️
We appreciate our community partners who help make days like this a little brighter.
#ThankYouWawa #WhirlwindPride #WestwoodMiddle #CommunitySupport #StaffAppreciation #SpringBreakCountdown
This week we celebrate School Social Work Week and the incredible impact our school social workers make every day.
Tag a school social worker you want to feel the love this week! 💚🌪️
#SchoolSocialWorkWeek #ThankYouSocialWorkers #StudentSupport #MentalHealthMatters #WhirlwindPride #WestwoodMiddle #ACPS
Pssst… Westwood Families 👀💚
You've got mail! 📧✨
The newest Westwood Way Podcast and school updates are waiting in your inbox. 🌪️🎙️
Soccer Game Update – Bishop Game Canceled
Good afternoon,
Today’s soccer game vs. Bishop has been canceled. We will share an update if the game is rescheduled.
Thank you for your continued support of our Whirlwinds! 💚🌪️
— Westwood Middle School
📲 Stay Connected!
Follow Westwood for updates and highlights:
Instagram & X: @WestwoodMS_ACPS
Facebook: Westwood Middle School & Westwood Middle PTA
Tutoring starts Monday, March 2!
📍 WMS Media Center
⏰ 3:50–4:50 PM
ELA/Reading: Mon, Wed, Thurs
Math: Tues–Thurs
Questions? Email Ms. McLeod: mcleodlm@alachuaschools.net
📲 Stay Connected!
Follow Westwood for updates and highlights:
Instagram & X: @WestwoodMS_ACPS
Facebook: Westwood Middle School & Westwood Middle PTA
📍 WMS Media Center
⏰ 3:50–4:50 PM
ELA/Reading: Mon, Wed, Thurs
Math: Tues–Thurs
Questions? Email Ms. McLeod: mcleodlm@alachuaschools.net
📲 Stay Connected!
Follow Westwood for updates and highlights:
Instagram & X: @WestwoodMS_ACPS
Facebook: Westwood Middle School & Westwood Middle PTA
⚽🌪️ GAME WEEK is HERE, Whirlwinds!
It’s time to kick off soccer season! 💚🔥
Join us as our teams hit the road for their first games of the year:
📍 March 2 @ 4PM – vs. Bishop (Away)
📍 March 4 @ 4PM – vs. High Springs (Away)
Let’s show up loud and proud! 💚🌪️
#WestwoodMiddle #WhirlwindPride
📲 Stay Connected!
Follow Westwood for updates and highlights:
Instagram & X: @WestwoodMS_ACPS
Facebook: Westwood Middle School & Westwood Middle PTA
📚✨ From Book to Real Life! ✨📚
Ms. Millisor’s 6th grade reading classes recently finished Holes — and brought the story off the page and into the classroom!
After reading about onions in the novel, students got curious and decided to try raw onions for themselves. 🧅😄
The reactions were priceless, the laughs were loud, and thankfully… mints were ready to save the day! 🌿😂
That’s what we call hands-on learning! 💚
#WestwoodStrong #LearningInAction
#6thGrade #HandsOnLearning #HolesNovel
Good morning, Help Us Make International Night a Success!
PTA is looking for volunteers for set-up, greeting families, and clean-up.
📅 Thursday, 2/26 ⏰ 5:30 PM
Sign up if you can help — even for a little while! 💚
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4AA8A828A3FC1-62550506-international#/
PTA is looking for volunteers for set-up, greeting families, and clean-up.
📅 Thursday, 2/26 ⏰ 5:30 PM
Sign up if you can help — even for a little while! 💚
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4AA8A828A3FC1-62550506-international#/
🌍💚 International Family Night: Stronger Together 🌪️
Join us as we celebrate the cultures, connections, and community that make Westwood shine!
📅 February 26
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Multipurpose Room
✨ Enjoy performances, games, Passport to Fun, and food trucks
🎟️ Free admission (some food items available for purchase)
Bring the whole family and celebrate with us — we can’t wait to see you there! 💚🌍
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for event highlights, photos, and updates from International Family Night and all things Westwood.
#StrongerTogether #InternationalFamilyNight #WestwoodMiddle #Whirlwinds 💚🌪️
🎶🔥 WESTWOOD BAND BROUGHT THE HEAT AT MPA! 🔥🎶
Our students took the stage at the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) and earned ALL SUPERIOR RATINGS! 🏆✨
Solos? Superior.
Duets? Superior.
Sax Quintet? Superior.
Under the leadership of Band Director Mr. David Dixson, our musicians showcased their hard work, talent, and dedication. 🎷🎺🎶
Hard work + talent + confidence = BIG WIN for Westwood!
We are so proud of these incredible students for representing with excellence! 💚🤍🌪️
#WestwoodBand #WestwoodWins #MPA #AllSuperior#BandExcellence #WestwoodProud #AlachuaCountyPublicSchools
We’re excited to host the ACCPTA General Meeting at Westwood Middle School! 🌪️
📅 February 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
Everyone is welcome—come connect and learn more about PTA work across our county!
👉 Click for more information: Alachua County Council of PTAs's Post
Progress Reports are Now Available in Skyward Family Access!
Need help? No worries! Head over to alachuaschools.net/progressreports for easy instructions on how to access and review report cards. If you haven’t set up a Family Access account yet, we've got step-by-step guidance for that too!
Can't access the progress report? Just reach out to your child’s school, and they’ll be happy to assist!
Let’s keep cheering on our amazing students!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1815Naq84p/?mibextid=wwXIfr
As we continue celebrating Black History Month at Westwood Middle School 🖤
Today's Student Spotlight features M. Rockwell 💚🌪️
Her project highlights Lewis Latimer, an inventor and engineer whose work helped improve the light bulb and advance technology. 💡✨
🎥 Click the link to watch her video presentation.
https://animoto.com/play/UCmE0fBpOQiR6xQ4JGD0Ew
#BlackHistoryMonth #WestwoodMiddle #StudentSpotlight #Whirlwinds
How a Bill Becomes a Law… Westwood Style! 🇺🇸📜
Students recently explored the legislative branch by participating in a hands-on simulation of how a bill becomes a law. The class was divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate, where each “member of Congress” created and presented a bill to their respective chamber for debate and a vote.
Each chamber ultimately passed one bill, which was then sent to the other body for consideration. After further debate, one bill emerged from Congress and was sent to the President. Following careful deliberation, President Burney vetoed the bill. Congress attempted to override the veto but was unable to secure the required two-thirds vote in both houses, so the veto stood.
Students did an excellent job engaging in the process and had a lot of fun bringing civics to life. One of the highlights was the surprise arrival of the “President,” played by Mr. Burney. The bill selected for final consideration was written by Jackson Ibanez, who is pictured holding his bill.
ACPS Families & Staff — We Want Your Input!
Alachua County Public Schools is hosting a community sessions to review DRAFT school boundary maps and share feedback.
What’s available now?
9 interactive draft maps (elementary, middle, and high school)
Enter your address to see how each proposed map could impact you
View the full session schedule & explore the maps:
alachuaschools.net/ourschoolsfutureready
Questions or feedback?
Email us at acpsfutureready@alachuaschools.net
This is your chance to learn, explore, and help shape the future of our schools. We hope to see you there!
As we continue celebrating Black History Month at Westwood Middle School 🖤
This week’s Student Spotlight features Lyla Fair, 6th grade 💚🌪️
Her project highlights Claudette Colvin, a brave civil rights pioneer who stood up for justice at just 15 years old.
🎥 Click the link to watch her video presentation.
https://animoto.com/play/1YaDaOw5bJcBd1z8nfr6rQ
#BlackHistoryMonth #WestwoodMiddle #StudentSpotlight #Whirlwinds
🌍💚 International Family Night: Stronger Together 🌪️
Join us as we celebrate the cultures, connections, and community that make Westwood shine!
📅 February 26
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Multipurpose Room
#StrongerTogether #InternationalFamilyNight #WestwoodMiddle #Whirlwinds 💚🌪️
Join us as we celebrate the cultures, connections, and community that make Westwood shine!
📅 February 26
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Multipurpose Room
#StrongerTogether #InternationalFamilyNight #WestwoodMiddle #Whirlwinds 💚🌪️
📅 Reminder: No school on Monday for #PresidentsDay! 🇺🇸
Fun fact: The White House was burned in 1814 during the War of 1812, forcing President James Madison to move out. But did you know there’s one U.S. president who never lived in the White House? 🤔 👀
🏀✨ Friday Night Rewind ✨🏀
We’re throwing it back to Monday’s 8th Grade Honor celebration! 💚🌪️
Boys & girls basketball brought the highlights, the hustle, and the heart — and our cheerleaders kept the energy high all night long! 📣🔥
🎬 Don’t miss it — click the link to watch! bit.ly/3ODPctg
We are so proud of our 8th graders and the legacy they leave behind. Once a Whirlwind, always a Whirlwind! 💚🏀
#FridayNightRewind #WhirlwindPride
As we continue celebrating Black History Month at Westwood Middle School 🖤
This week’s Student Spotlight features Roxanna, 6th grade 💚🌪️
Her project highlights Mary McLeod Bethune, an inspiring educator and leader who believed in the power of education to uplift communities 📚✨
🎥 Click the link to watch her video presentation.
https://animoto.com/play/byJRfm0R5xWWMXVB9GTe9w
#BlackHistoryMonth #WestwoodMiddle #StudentSpotlight #Whirlwinds
