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!

📚 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! 💚

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!

💚 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

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

We appreciate you!

Special thanks to Furniture Country Gainesville 🍩

#WestwoodWhirlwinds #TeacherAppreciationWeek

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

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! 💚

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!

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

🎉 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

🎉 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!

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