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

The Westwood High School Boys Varsity Cross Country Team has been honored with the MITCA Academic All-State Award for Division 1 in the Upper Peninsula. The team achieved an outstanding cumulative GPA of 3.975, exemplifying excellence both in the classroom and in athletic competition.

Congratulations to our student-athletes for their exceptional commitment, hard work, and dedication to success on and off the field!

The Westwood High School Drama Class is proud to present its fall production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Performances will take place in the Patriot Performing Arts Theater on the following dates:

Thursday, November 20

• 6-8 pm

Friday, November 21

• 6-8 pm

Saturday, November 22

• 2-4 pm
• 6-8 pm

Tickets are on sale in the high school office. $10 for adults and $5 for students

The Westwood High School Quiz Bowl Team recently competed in the High School Bowl Tournament hosted by Northern Michigan University on November 5. The team demonstrated strong effort and teamwork throughout the competition, ultimately falling just short of victory.

This year’s team is composed of the following students:

Caleb Christesen

Maggie Johnson

Lucy Ostola

Evynn Seablom

Quinn Saunders

Nathan Gray

Nick Christesen

Jude Kyllonen*

Wyatt Nichols*

Preston Wallace*

Coach Cara Anderson

Our HOSA students have been actively engaged in a variety of hands-on learning experiences this year! They have been developing teamwork and leadership skills through activities such as proper handwashing and bedmaking, participating in guest speaker sessions—including a biomedical engineer presentation and EMT demonstrations—and attending Open Lab Day at NMU.

It has been an exciting and productive year for our students as they build valuable skills and strengthen connections with their peers from NHS and IHS.

As many families continue to feel the impact of lost SNAP benefits, several local agencies have come together to provide assistance, including:

• Food pantry hours and locations

• Daily hot meals

• School weekend food programs

• DoorDash grocery delivery (eligibility required)

• Holiday meals and gift programs

• Utility assistance

• Healthcare resources

If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, please share the attached flyer for more information.

The Student Council is kicking off our annual Food Drive starting Monday, November 10th, through Tuesday, November 19th! We’re collecting non-perishable food items to help support local families in need — and it’s also a class competition! The class with the most items donated — freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors — will earn the most spirit points! Teachers, may offer extra credit for donations! Let’s show our school spirit and make a difference in our community!

Bring your items starting Monday, November 11th!

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.