💚 Families & Students 💚
Join the Resiliency Summit Thurs, April 2 (6–8:30 PM @ UF Champions Club).
Register: alachuaschools.net/studentathletesummit
🎶✨ Westwood is proud to host the All-County Band Rehearsals!
Our campus is filled with incredible talent as students from across Alachua County come together to prepare for an unforgettable performance.
🎺🥁🎼 Hard work, focus, and a whole lot of music in the making!
Get ready for an amazing evening of music!
Alachua County Bands proudly present the Middle School Honor Band and High School Honor Band
📅 Thursday, March 27, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
🎟️ FREE admission
🎥 Watch: https://canva.link/7znmfxl1ss8uuvo
Come out and support these talented musicians—you don’t want to miss it!
🎶🔥 #WestwoodProud #WhirlwindPride #AllCountyBand
Enjoy the sun, the sleep, and the good vibes.
Stay safe and have a great break! 💚
We’ll see you back ready to finish strong.
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #SpringBreak
🎨 Spring Break Staycation Idea!
Looking for something fun to do in Gainesville during Spring Break next week? Take a quick art staycation and stop by the Thomas Center Gallery to see the K–12 Art Exhibit!
Be sure to check out artwork created by our talented Westwood Middle School students:
👏 Laila 👏 Darcy
👏 Isaac 👏 Felix
👏 Elysse 👏 Mya
We are so proud of these Whirlwinds for representing Westwood and sharing their creativity with the community.
Stop by, explore the gallery, and support our student artists! 🎨
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #SpringBreakStaycation #StudentArtists #WhirlwindPride #ACPS
💚🌪️ Westwood PTA General Meeting
Join us virtually!
📅 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
Zoom link:
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97510334737?pwd=C93Zeazw5qN2MCMvhs5torfa9V2sCb.1
Hear school updates, connect with families, and support our Whirlwinds!
Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow ! Most people find it easiest to set their clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night before heading to bed—that way you’re all set for Sunday morning! 🛏️✨
While we all adjust to losing that hour of sleep, we’re definitely looking forward to those longer, sunnier afternoons for our Whirlwinds’ after-school sports, activities, and time outside! ☀️🌪️
We can’t wait to see all of our students arriving safely and on time Monday morning as we kick off another great week of learning at Westwood Middle School! 🎒✨
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
📍 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
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
