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Westwood families,

If your student needs bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year, please submit your request by July 26, 2026.

Please click the link ( https://hovqr.me/477fc32f ) or see the attached flyer for more information and to submit your request.

Questions? Call 352-955-7602 or email Transportation Routing and Planning at trnroutingandplanning@gm.sbac.edu


Thank you!

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
ACPS Transportation

WE ARE HIRING! APPLY TODAY

Join the Westwood Middle School family! We're looking for dedicated educators and support staff to help make a difference every day.

Become part of the Westwood family—apply today! 🌪️ bit.ly/4w0fpDe

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Westwood Middle School is Hiring! _IG post

Find out about changes to the school meals program for the 2026-27 school year and how they may affect your child. www.alachuaschools.net/article/3031401

3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
School Meals photo

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.

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Free & Reduced Meal Application
Meet the Teacher – August 6, 2026

Westwood Middle School is excited to welcome students and families back for Meet the Teacher!

This is a great opportunity to meet your teachers, explore the campus, receive important back-to-school information, and prepare for a successful school year.

📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026

🟢 New to Westwood (6th Grade & First-Year WMS Students)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🟢 7th & 8th Grade Students
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you on campus as we kick off another amazing school year. Go Whirlwinds!
3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
(SPAN) Westwood MS – Meet the Teacher  Flyer 26-27
(ENG) Westwood MS – Meet the Teacher  Flyer 26-27

Westwood families,

If your student needs bus transportation for the 2026–2027 school year, please submit your request by July 26, 2026.

Please click the link ( https://hovqr.me/477fc32f ) or see the attached flyer for more information and to submit your request.

Questions? Call 352-955-7602 or email Transportation Routing and Planning at trnroutingandplanning@gm.sbac.edu


Thank you!

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
ACPS Transportation

📚 School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available!

Check out our website for your student's grade-level list and start getting ready for a great year. 💚🌪️
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR ALL GRADES
#WestwoodMS #WhirlwindPride #BackToSchool

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
WMS Supply List

Welcome to the Westwood family, Mrs. Chandler! 💚🌪️

Today, our TeensWork Alachua intern Raimi spent some time getting to know our new Assistant Principal.

We are excited for an amazing school year ahead!

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Chandler
Chandler & Raimi
Chandler & Raimi 1

🌪️ Westwood families: We’re resharing important ACPS information to help everyone get ready for the new school year. If your student has an annual zoning exception, remember to renew it!

For more information and to get started, visit: https://www.alachuaschools.net/page/zoning

3 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Zoning exemption 1
Zoning exemption 2
Zoning exemption 3

Volleyball Tryouts

Calling all future Whirlwinds! 🏐💚

Volleyball tryouts are open to all students, whether you're new to the sport or already have experience. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet teammates, and be part of the Whirlwind tradition.

We encourage everyone to come out and give it a try—you never know what you can do until you step on the court!

Please see the attached flyer for tryout dates, times, and additional details.

4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Boys Volleyball tryouts
Girls Volleyball Tryout Flyer (1).pdf
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors in our Westwood family.

Thank you for your love, guidance, and support.

Enjoy your special day! 💚
4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Happy Father’s Day
Westwood Middle School proudly celebrates Juneteenth.
Today we reflect on history, honor freedom, and celebrate the strength, culture, and contributions .
#WestwoodWhirlwinds #Juneteenth #StrongerTogether
4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Happy Juneteenth
📚☀️ Keep learning all summer!

Check out the Westwood Cambridge Summer Reading Assignment.

Not a Cambridge student? No worries! 💚 ACPS has summer resources for all students.

📖 ACPS: bit.ly/4v8IzzB
💚 Cambridge: bit.ly/446zmMm
4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Summer Reading

Are You Attending Westwood Middle School in 2026–27?

Have you made your elective selection yet? ✅

📧 Check your student email for the elective form.
📝 Submit your elective preferences.
⏰ All preferences are due by June 30!

Don't wait—choose your electives today!

#WestwoodMiddleSchool #ElectiveSelection #WMS

4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Elective request Due 6.30.26

📚 School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available!

Check out our website for your student's grade-level list and start getting ready for a great year. 💚🌪️
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR ALL GRADES
#WestwoodMS #WhirlwindPride #BackToSchool

4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
WMS Supply List

The final report cards for the 2025-2026 school year are now available in Skyward Family Access.

Instructions are available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports.

To set up a Family Access account, visit alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.

4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Final report card 2
Final report card 1

🌪️ Westwood families: We’re resharing important ACPS information to help everyone get ready for the new school year. If your student has an annual zoning exception, remember to renew it!

For more information and to get started, visit: https://www.alachuaschools.net/page/zoning

4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Zoning exemption 1
Zoning exemption 2
Zoning exemption 3
☀️ FREE Summer Meals are here! 🍎🥪

Starting June 9 through July 20, families can pick up a 7-day meal kit at one of 12 locations. Daily eat-in meal sites are also available.

📍 Locations & times: http://www.alachuaschools.net/summermeals2026 #ACPS #SummerMeals #CommunitySupport
4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Summer meal program

Great pay, great benefits, and earn $$$ while you train!

4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Transportation
💚🌪️ Celebrating Ms. Anna Smith 🌪️💚

After 33 years of dedicated service to Alachua County Public Schools, we proudly celebrate the retirement of Ms. Anna Smith.

As a beloved member of the Westwood Middle School Cafeteria Team, Ms. Smith did more than serve meals—she welcomed students with a smile and helped make Westwood feel like home for generations of Whirlwinds.

Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and years of service. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! 💚
4 months ago, Westwood Middle School
Ms. Anna retirement
Ms. Anna  retirement