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Westwood Weekly

December 14, 2025

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Westwood High School

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

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Teen Cuisine Students Attend Etiquette Luncheon at NMU Teen Cuisine Students Attend Etiquette Luncheon at NMU

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.

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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...

Friday, December 19th - Early Release Friday, December 19th - Early Release

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.

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Holiday Concert Schedule Holiday Concert Schedule

WHS Chorus/Voices In Motion Holiday Concert

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

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Guest Speaker Coming To Westwood Guest Speaker Coming To Westwood

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.

Terrence Talley

During these times Terrence has your back! If you are looking for a school assembly option that delivers a message of hope, look no further. In Terrence’s assembly you’ll hear some stories that will make you bust out laughing, but also stories that will fill the eyes with tears while inspiring students to reach out to others no matter the life situations that may be going on. If your assembly is virtual, there will also be an interactive game, videos and live polling giving schools an opportunity to collect data to help in reaching and impacting your students well after the assembly is over. So if you’re looking for someone to encourage and inspire your school to keep going, Terrence has your back!

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Exam Exemptions Exam Exemptions

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.
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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.

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Student Handbook Student Handbook

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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.

Westwood High School Student Handbook
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WHS Lunch Menu

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

Sexual Harrassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide Sexual Harrassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide

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.

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Westwood High School Athletic Schedules
Please note that schedules are subject to change.

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