Good evening, Westwood Families!

This is a reminder that FAST PM 3 and EOC testing will begin tomorrow, May 7, 2026.

Please check the attached PDF sent to your email for your student’s testing schedule and important information.

For any math-related questions, please contact the front office.

Thank you, and have a great evening!

17 days ago, Westwood Middle School
PM3 Testing poster
Happy Nurse Week to Nurse Riley!
Thank you for your care, compassion, and dedication to our students and staff every day.
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #NurseWeek
17 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Nurse Riley - WMS 2026

💚 Thank you to Kiara Hall with FEI & GAC Florida Educator Insurance for providing lunch and sharing information with our Westwood teachers & staff during Teacher Appreciation Week!

We appreciate your support! 🍽️✨

#WestwoodWhirlwinds #TeacherAppreciationWeek

18 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Thank you (FEI & GAC)

Thank you, teachers & staff , for making a difference daily 💚

We appreciate you!

Special thanks to Furniture Country Gainesville 🍩

#WestwoodWhirlwinds #TeacherAppreciationWeek

18 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Furniture Country Thank you (4)

Westwood Families & Staff,

Due to wildfire conditions, all outdoor activities at Westwood Middle School are canceled for today.

Stay safe, Whirlwinds!

#Outdoor Activities Canceled - 5/5/2026

18 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Save the Date: STEAM Night at Westwood!

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! 💚

21 days ago, Westwood Middle School
Save the Date: STEAM Night at Westwood!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎💚

Shoutout to our amazing cafeteria staff for fueling our students with meals, smiles, and care every day. You are the heart of our school!

#SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouLunchHeroes #WhirlwindPride #WestwoodStrong
22 days ago, Westwood Middle School
School lunch hero day

The Westwood Book Fair is HERE! 📚✨

Shop April 30–May 7 in the Media Center (8:30–3:37) + during STEAM Night on May 7!

Set up your child's eWallet for easy shopping and consider donating to help another student get a book 💚

Don't miss it!

22 days ago, Westwood Middle School
Book Fair Starts Now! 📚
Book Fair Starts Now! 📚
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What a great day of celebration! 💚✨

This morning, we kicked things off at the ACPS Volunteer Breakfast, honoring our incredible Volunteers of the Year:
Caroline Dwyee (Wyldlife/YoungLife)
Medjina Ilsaint (PEAK Literacy)
Mondana Thorndike (PTA/Band – pictured)

Thank you for your time, heart, and dedication to our students—we truly couldn’t do it without you! 🌟

Then this evening, we celebrated Derora “ Dee Dee” Williams, our 2025–2026 School-Related Employee of the Year! Your impact on our school community is felt every single day, and we’re so proud to celebrate you.

From morning to evening, today was all about recognizing the people who help our school SHINE! ✨

#WestwoodPride #ACPSCelebrates #VolunteersMatter #EmployeeOfTheYear

23 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Hey Westwood Families!
Only 90 yearbooks left—don't wait!

📚 You must have a yearbook to attend the May Signing Party. More details coming soon!
24 days ago, Westwood Middle School
Holy Guacamole! Only 90 Yearbooks Left!

🎉 Congratulations to our Whirlwinds of the Week ⭐

Pictured are some of our students recognized for making positive choices that create a BIG impact on our school community 💚🌪️

Through our “You Did It!” notes, students reflect using:
You… So… That was…


Thank you Gainesville Dave & Buster’s for the game play rewards! 🎮


#YouDidIt #WestwoodWednesday #WhirlwindWay

24 days ago, Westwood Middle School
You did it

🎉 Westwood Families & Community—We Need Your Help! 🎉

We’re planning our 8th Grade Social (June 1st) and looking for donations:
🍕 Food/desserts
🌸 Decorations
📸 Photo booth/backdrop

Have a business or connection? We’d love your support!
📧
westwoodmspto@gmail.com

Thank you for helping make this a special night!

24 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Match highlight from the VEX Robotics World Championship 🌍🤖

Westwood 74801F teamed up with 3453D Kente Coders from Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 and scored 234 together 💥
They even shared gifts after—true sportsmanship! 🎁

Now sitting 38th place with a 246.67 avg 💪🌪️

Watch the match here: 74801A All Matches VEX WORLDS 2026.mp4

24 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Gift from 3453D Kente Coders
🎓✨ Big congratulations to TWO of our Westwood students selected for the Take Stock in Children program! 👏💚 This amazing opportunity provides mentorship, support, and a pathway to future success—and we are so proud of you both! 🌪️ Keep shining and reaching for your goals! ✨ Please complete our Mentor Interest Form at the link below to begin the process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwStkRDtER3QNTd8QjTXl171XeDT4ia5Zca3usWOObdc6Pgw/viewform?pli=1 Or visit our website at https://edfoundationac.org/volunteering-as-a-mentor/ #WestwoodMiddle #Whirlwinds #TakeStockInChildren #StudentSuccess
25 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Whirlwinds Robotics Update! 🌪️🔥 Currently sitting in 11th place with a strong 6–1 record! Three more matches today before eliminations.... these our team is locked in! 🤖💪Stay tuned! #Whirlwinds #WestwoodMiddle #VEXRobotics #RoboticsCompetition #StLouis
26 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Greetings from St. Louis! 📬 The Whirlwinds are off to an amazing start! 🌪️ After their first match, our Robotics Team took 1st place 🥇 at the VEX Robotics World Championship! Stay tuned for more highlights 🤖✨
27 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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As we close out National Volunteer Week, we celebrate ALL of our amazing volunteers 💚 From PTA members to mentors, chaperones, guest speakers, community partners, and everyone who gives their time. YOU make Westwood stronger every day. 🌟 We are truly grateful for each and every one of you, this week and always! 💚
28 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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Our Westwood SGA took a trip to City Hall 🏛️ to meet Mayor Harvey Ward and learn how our local government works! Students explored leadership, asked questions, and saw firsthand how decisions are made in our community. 💚🌪️ Future leaders in action! ✨ #WestwoodMiddle #SGA #FutureLeaders
28 days ago, Westwood Middle School
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🎉 Yearbook Signing Party — Coming Soon! 📘✍️

You MUST have a yearbook to attend 🚫
No pre-order = No entry

⏰ Online sales close 4/30 at midnight

Don’t wait—grab yours now: www.swiphoto.com/yb 💚🌪️

#WestwoodMiddle #YearbookVibes #LimitedEdition

29 days ago, Westwood Middle School
Yearbook Signing Party = LOADING

Save the Date: STEAM Night at Westwood!

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! 💚

30 days ago, Westwood Middle School
Save the Date: STEAM Night at Westwood!