As temperatures continue to drop, please ensure that students are dressed appropriately for the weather on Monday and Tuesday next week.
If your family needs any assistance, or if you would like to make a donation to our school clothes closet, please feel free to reach out to our Front Office at 352-955-6718. Donations help us support students who may need warm clothing during the colder months.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and families.
GAME DAY, WHIRLWINDS!
It’s a HOME showdown and the energy is UP!
WMS vs HSM — tip-off at 4 PM 🔥
📍 Home Court
📅 January 28
🎟️ Tickets: $2
Pull up, get loud, and show that Whirlwind pride 💚🤍
Let’s pack the gym and cheer our team on to a big win!
#GameDay #WMSPride #WhirlwindStrong #HomeCourtEnergy
We’re so proud of all the students who competed and represented their schools with confidence and creativity! 🌪️🙌
Drop a 💚 in the comments to cheer them on!
#WestwoodMiddle #WhirlwindPride #RoboticsTournament #STEM #FutureEngineers #WestwoodWay
📢💚 Westwood Middle School is now on social media! 💚📱
We’re excited to share school updates, important reminders, student highlights, and all things Whirlwind Pride 🌪️✨
📲 Scan the QR code to follow us!
Let’s stay connected, Westwood! 💚🙌
#CommunitySupport #WestwoodWhirlwinds #BetterTogether
Soccer Interest Meeting
Player Interest Meeting will be held after school on THURSDAY, January 15th 3:45 pm until 4:45 pm in the Multipurpose Room.
Information about Practice Days, Forms, Expectations, and Try-Out dates will be given at the meeting.
See You There!
Girls Soccer Contact:
Coach Kroll
krollrn@alachuaschools.net
Boys Soccer Contact:
Coach Brown
browncl2@gm.sbac.edu
Welcome Back!
New Year. New Memories.
Yearbooks are now on sale for $45.
Order today at www.swiphoto.com/yb
Prices may go up later - don't wait!
Here’s to an amazing 2026 filled with growth, learning, and community—together we grow!🌱✨
#HappyNewYear #WestwoodPride #TogetherWeGrow
Sending warm holiday wishes from Westwood Middle School! 🎄✨
Scan the QR code or click the link to view our holiday message:
[Public View Link]
Westwood Cheer traveled to Lakeland High School and Interlachen High School for cheer competitions and came home with FIRST PLACE finishes at both! 📣✨
Their hard work, determination, and Westwood pride were on full display. Congratulations to our amazing cheer team! 🙌💫
#WestwoodCheer #FirstPlaceWins #WestwoodPride #CheerChampions #GoWestwood 📣
Westwood Weekly – Dec 16
The Westwood Way Podcast (Ep. 7) is out now!
News you can use—quick & easy to listen
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WTHLFWKIIGVTxLkXKOtQT
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoq56l9rztnVeo44awpbLLpLCTSt63rEx
📅 Important Dates:
🎶 Dec 16: Winter Band Concert @ GHS – 6:30 PM
🎄 Dec 19: No School
❄️ Dec 22–Jan 5: Winter Break
📝 Jan 7: FAST PM 2 Math
📚 Jan 8: FAST PM 2 ELA
👍 Follow PTA on Facebook: WestwoodMSPTA
Have a great week, Whirlwinds! 💙
Westwood showed up in a BIG way!
Our Student Government, sponsored by Mr. Falvey, led our annual Holiday Food Drive. Thanks to the generosity and teamwork of our students and staff, we doubled last year’s total and completed 28 full Family Dinner Boxes, including special boxes for our four-legged friends.
Each homeroom worked together to fill a Family Dinner Box. 19 boxes were donated to Littlewood Elementary and the remaining boxes will support Alachua County families in need.
A huge thank you to our PTA for donating all of the Publix gift cards included in each box, helping make this effort even more meaningful for our families.
We are so proud of our Whirlwind community for spreading kindness, compassion, and holiday cheer! 🎄🌀
Invitation for Your 8th Graders: Join the Academy of Future Teachers at Gainesville High School
The AFT program offers students an exceptional four-year high school experience, including:
Industry Certification in WordPress
College credit through Santa Fe College’s Introduction to Education
Preparation for the FTCE Professional Education Certification Exam
Hands-on teaching internships in local schools
Leadership opportunities through the Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)
Community service and scholarship pathways
These opportunities help students build confidence, develop professional skills, and become strong, career-ready leaders.
Buchholz High School Orientation – January 8
Buchholz High School invites all students zoned for BHS to join us for our upcoming orientation event.
Orientation will be held on January 8th at 6:30 PM in the BHS Auditorium.
Save the Date
Westwood Middle School Band Winter Concert
Join us for a festive evening of music as the Westwood Middle School Band presents their Winter Concert!
Enjoy a free performance showcasing the hard work, talent, and holiday spirit of our amazing students.
📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Gainesville High School
Bring your family and help us celebrate the season with beautiful music. We look forward to seeing you there!
