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Westwood Weekly

January 26, 2025

WestwoodWeeklyJanuary 26, 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

NICE Community School District

NICE Community School District

NICE is a public school district; the acronym "NICE" stands for National Mine, Ishpeming Township, Champion - Humboldt - Spurr Townships and Ely Township.

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December Students of the Month - Music Department December Students of the Month - Music Department

Isaiah Whitaker has been selected as the Music Department Student of the Month for his exceptional musical achievements and positive attitude. Isaiah is an incredibly hard working, talented and enthusiastic student. He participates in band, chorus and VIM and has become a very fine musician. Isaiah is always fully engaged in class, and works to improve each and every day. He maintains a positive attitude even when some of the music may be challenging. This attitude and drive has a positive effect on the rest of the students in class. Because of his hard work and attitude, Isaiah has been nominated and accepted in the Menominee River Honors Conference Honors Band for the past two years! Outside of his work and talent in the music program, Isaiah is a terrific young person. He is thoughtful and kind to everyone around him and his presence has a positive impact on the people he is around. His dedication, hard work, and uplifting presence make him a standout student and a deserving recipient of this recognition.


Michaela Watson has been selected as the music department student of the month for her musical achievements, unmatched work ethic, and excellent leadership skills. Michaela is a student in both band and chorus and is consistently positive and engaged in class. She isn’t afraid to ask clarifying questions in order to better herself and her section and constantly works on improving her abilities. She doesn’t shy away from a challenge and has shown time and again that she is capable of difficult music and tasks. Michaela is an excellent leader. You can always count on Michaela if she’s assigned a leadership role. She has been a cornerstone of the elementary christmas program for the last 2 years, making sure things run smoothly. Outside of class she carries that same positivity and ambitiousness to everything else she does. It is due to her positive attitude, dedication, and perseverance that she is a standout student and deserving of this recognition!

Westwood Students Qualify for State BPA Competition Westwood Students Qualify for State BPA Competition

Upper Peninsula business students converged on Bay College in Escanaba for the 2025 Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference on Friday, January 17. These high school students from across the Upper Peninsula gathered to compete in contests relating to finance, business administration, management/marketing/communications, information technology, and digital technology skills. Thirty-one Westwood High School student members, along with teachers Rachel Perala and Sabina Villar, participated in this regional competition, and 27 Westwood students have qualified to compete at the state level of competition.

Winter Carnival Winter Carnival

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Winter Carnival is this week. Here is a brief run-down of what is going on.


Dress-up days are as follows:

Monday: crazy sock and sandal day

Tuesday: twin day

Wednesday: one color day

Thursday: BBQ dad/ soccer mom day

Friday: red, white, and pink day


The assembly will be held on Friday between 6th and 7th periods for increased student involvement. Classes will be between 40 to 45 minutes long. The schedule is as follows:


Friday is the semi-formal dance. It will take place after the basketball game and run until 11:45 pm. The cost is $5. The students should wear something nice.

Event Information

Tornado Drill

When?

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025, 02:00 PM

Where?

Westwood High School, Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA

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WHS Lunch Menu

Click on the picture for this month's lunch menu.

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