🌟 Student-Athletes of the Week! 🌟
Congratulations to Jordan from Girls Volleyball and Liam from the Boys Team! 🏐🏈
Both students are leading by example through their dedication to athletics, academics, and being positive role models. 📚👏
Way to go, Jordan & Liam! 💚🌪️
Congratulations to Jordan from Girls Volleyball and Liam from the Boys Team! 🏐🏈
Both students are leading by example through their dedication to athletics, academics, and being positive role models. 📚👏
Way to go, Jordan & Liam! 💚🌪️
📚 Interested in joining Yearbook Club? Stop by the Front Office to pick up an interest form! 📝 Forms are due to Ms. Lewis by Friday, 9/18 at 8:30 AM.
👉 Yearbooks are $45: www.swiphoto.com/yb
👉 Yearbooks are $45: www.swiphoto.com/yb
🚲 Student Voice in Action!
Last year, our Student Government saw a need for more bike racks and spoke up. With a generous donation and support from our faculty, staff, and district representatives, their idea has now become a reality!
We are proud of our students for speaking up and making a difference! 💚🚲
#westwoodwhirlwinds🌪️ #WestwoodSGA
Last year, our Student Government saw a need for more bike racks and spoke up. With a generous donation and support from our faculty, staff, and district representatives, their idea has now become a reality!
We are proud of our students for speaking up and making a difference! 💚🚲
#westwoodwhirlwinds🌪️ #WestwoodSGA
Support Westwood Boys Volleyball! 🏐
Every Wednesday at Tropical Smoothie Café, 5–9 PM.
20% of proceeds go to our team!
Every Wednesday at Tropical Smoothie Café, 5–9 PM.
20% of proceeds go to our team!
📣 Join us for the Westwood PTA Meeting & Open House!
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 We will meet in the cafeteria.
Come meet our staff, learn more about Westwood, and connect with our school community! 💚🌪️
We’re excited to see you there!
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 We will meet in the cafeteria.
Come meet our staff, learn more about Westwood, and connect with our school community! 💚🌪️
We’re excited to see you there!
Check out the latest news and information from Alachua County Public Schools in this month's issue of iNews.
Families have until September 30 to update important information about their students through the Skyward Family Access Annual Updates process. Instructions to set up an account and complete Annual Updates are available at alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.
🌪️ MONDAY STARTED STRONG! 💚🤍
Meet our first Westwood Whirlwinds of the Week! 👏🏽
These students kicked off the week by living the Westwood Way:
🌪️ Be Kind
🌪️ Be Respectful
🌪️ Be Responsible
🌪️ Be Safe
🌪️ Be Ready to Learn
They set the tone. They showed up. They made their mark. ⭐
Keep making good choices, Whirlwinds—you could be next! 🌪️💚🤍
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #WestwoodWay
🏐🌪️ IT’S GAME WEEK! 🌪️🏐
The first volleyball games of the season are HERE!
Come out and support your Westwood Whirlwinds as we kick off the season!
🎟️ Tickets: $2
Let’s pack the stands and bring the Whirlwind spirit!
#GoWhirlwinds #WMSVolleyball #GameWeek
🎨✨ Working 9 to 5… Mrs. Gattshall’s Art class was busy turning creativity into colorful masterpieces! From bold patterns to vibrant colors, our artists were definitely working their magic! #westwoodwhirlwinds🌪️ #dollyparton9to5
Protect your family from the flu by signing up your student for the FREE FluMist nasal spray immunization at school. Consent forms coming home, or complete online at alachuaschools.net/flumist
Lost & Found 🥺💔
Missing something? Stop by the Front Office and check our Lost & Found before Monday, 8/31! 👀🎒💧
Missing something? Stop by the Front Office and check our Lost & Found before Monday, 8/31! 👀🎒💧
⏰ Still time to join the Timewise Club!
Our next meeting is August 26 in Ms. Pearlman’s classroom from 3:40–4:40 PM.
Come join us! 💚
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
If you are receiving an error message when accessing the Skyward Family Access app, please delete it from your device and reload/reinstall it.
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.
Good morning Whirlwind Families,
Registration for our Girls on the Run Heart and Sole chapter opens today! Register at www.GOTRNEFL.org
You can register until September 4th, but please keep in mind space is limited.
Our season will run from September 14th to November 21st, when our group will participate in the Greater Alachua 5k.
Can't wait to see all our amazing girls there!
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our team of coaches/sponsors:
Ms. Orta, ortacg@alachuaschools.net
Ms. Galvez, galvezjl@alachuaschools.net
Mrs. Bradley, bradleylm@alachuaschools.net
Registration for our Girls on the Run Heart and Sole chapter opens today! Register at www.GOTRNEFL.org
You can register until September 4th, but please keep in mind space is limited.
Our season will run from September 14th to November 21st, when our group will participate in the Greater Alachua 5k.
Can't wait to see all our amazing girls there!
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our team of coaches/sponsors:
Ms. Orta, ortacg@alachuaschools.net
Ms. Galvez, galvezjl@alachuaschools.net
Mrs. Bradley, bradleylm@alachuaschools.net
Attention, students! 📣
A NEW CLUB is coming to Westwood! 🎉
Join the Time Wise Club on August 19th after school in Ms. Pearlman’s class. ⏰
Come check it out and be part of something new!
A NEW CLUB is coming to Westwood! 🎉
Join the Time Wise Club on August 19th after school in Ms. Pearlman’s class. ⏰
Come check it out and be part of something new!
