An extensive array of LEGOs, the hum of motors and Taylor Swift music fill the Wickham Elementary gym during their Before and After School Program — an unusual combination for an ordinary Wednesday....

Following a successful inaugural Trivia Night fundraiser May 10 with proceeds donated to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, 1440 Interact has made a community appearance once again. Students...

The West High Math Club sent 13 students to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri to compete at the National Mathleague Competition. After the long road of qualification from regionals to state...

With the school year ending, West’s jazz bands have one last performance to look forward to: the Friday Night Concert Series. It’s a different kind of concert, mainly because it’s outside and performed...

While a multitude of regional and state science fairs draw millions of high school researchers around the world, only around 1,800 student researchers are chosen to compete at the Regeneron International...

The Ninth Grade and Varsity concert bands held a concert at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15 in the Arganbright Auditorium. Jazz Lab, West High's third jazz band, opened the concert. Jazz Lab played "Blues...

History The origin of AAPI month goes back to the 1970s when Congress introduced five joint resolutions proposing a dedicated time in May to recognize the achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander...

As the final day of the 2023-24 school year, June 5, approaches, the West High Administration released its new finals schedule for grades 9-11. Principal Mitch Gross explained in an email sent to parents...

On April 12, the American Red Cross came to West to host a blood drive in the dance room. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., both adults and students volunteered to help out or to donate. Donors were given water and...

The FIRST Championship is the last competition of the FIRST robotics season, taking place over four days in the middle of April. The championship features all three of FIRST’s programs: FIRST Lego League...

West's Community Inclusion Club held its annual talent show on April 18 in the north band room. During the show, the students who participated showed a variety of talents, ranging from singing to fashion...

  On April 17, 2024, students at Columbia University created an encampment on university grounds to protest the continued investing in companies that do business with Israel, in light of the...