Westwood Weekly

Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools

Each semester, Mrs. Jurasin takes her Teen Cuisine students to Northern Michigan University for their Etiquette Luncheon. The student have a four course meal and practice the etiquette skills they learned in class. After the meal, students had the opportunity to tour the hospitality management facilities and learned about Northern’s Hospitality Management program.

Thank you to this group of students who volunteered to help with parking for the Aspen Ridge Holiday Concert held at Westwood High School. Also, thank you to the Ishpeming Township Fire Department for their help as well. Lastly, thank you to Sherrie's Restaurant for an awesome breakfast and excellent service. Until next year...

Students are dismissed at 11:55 am on Friday, December 19th for Holiday Break. School will resume again on January 5, 2026!

The next installment of the Westwood Weekly will be Sunday, January 4th.

Thursday, December 18th, in the Patriot Performing Arts Theater.

On December 18th, Westwood High School will welcome Terrance Talley to campus to share his story and spread the message of hope and empowerment. Below is a link to more information on Terrance and his story.

Students have the opportunity to be exempt from semester exams when they meet the established requirements. Please remember that exam exemptions are a privilege, not a right. We encourage you to review the requirements outlined in the attached information. Additionally, please take note of the guidelines regarding which types of medical absences do not count as days/hours absent.

New this year is the Patriot Press website where you can access the digital version. Go to

https://sites.google.com/nice.k12.mi.us/the-patriot-press/home for access.

We encourage both parents and students to read the student handbook carefully. It provides important information about school expectations, rules, and available resources, helping everyone understand their rights, responsibilities, and how to create a safe, respectful, and successful learning environment together. Click on the link below to access the WHS Student Handbook.

The Lunch Menu are not posted yet. Once the school year starts, click on the picture for that month's lunch menu.

All school districts in Michigan are required to share the Sexual Harassment and Information Guide with students in grades 6-12. I have attached the information guide as and some additional informaton including the districts Title IX coordinator information and specific school policies related to sexual harassment and sexual assault.