Westwood Weekly

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Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
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The Westwood Welding, and Auto Repair learned about opportunities with the Upper Peninsula Construction Council, and the Sheet Metal Workers. The students were presented with information regarding Construction Connect internships that are awarded to Junior students annually. These internships allow high school seniors to apprentice with multiple companies in the trades fields during their senior year. Along with being paid a wage, these students are offered a preferred entrance directly into the trade of their choosing upon completion of the program. The registration window for these Construction Connect Internships is currently open and will run through March. Students will be able to get more information and apply at their scheduling sessions with the school counselors.

They also talked about the Summer Construction Camp that the UPCC offers for Sophomores. This program runs from July 6-August 5, 2026. It is a great way to get your name out to the trades and learn all the opportunities available. If a student needs more information on the Summer Camp, they can contact a counselor or Mr. Jessen.

On Tuesday, February 24th, several students in grades 9-11 participated in the Mikva Soapbox Challenge. In front of a panel of judges, students gave speaches on issues that matter to them and their communities. Through these compelling speeches, students aim to create meaningful, lasting change in their classrooms, schools, and beyond.

The following students placed in the top three and will move on to deliver their speeches at NMU's Kaufman Auditorium:

1st: Michaela Watson (C)

2nd: Samiah LaFreniere (R)

3rd: Julianne Yohe (L)

Congratulatoins to Roman Yuhas who finished first at Regionals!
Boy's Team Results

Boy's Individual Results

Girl's Team Results

Girl's Individual Results

Both teams will compete in the MHSAA State Tournament February 27-28 in Jackson, MI.

WHS girls placed 4th place over all in the UP

WHS boys placed 7th place over all in the UP

Maggie Harval took 1st place for diving

Emily Hytinen took 3rd for diving

Kamryn LaVigne took first place in the 200 IM and third in the 100 fly

Hayden Freudenstein took 4th in the 100 free and 7th in the 50 free

Isabel Belpedio took 11th 100 back

girls 200 Medley relay took 5th Kam LaVigne, Hayden Freudenstein, Liza Ollanketo and Isabel Belpedio

girls 200 free relay took 4th Kam LaVigne, Hayden, LIza and Isabel

girls 400 free relay took 6th Isabel Belpedio, Millie Schmidt, Lizzy Bureau and Liza Ollanketo

Breckin Jensen took 5th place in diving and 7th in the 200 free

Isaiah Jensen took 7th in diving

Isak Ruspakka took third in the 50 free and third in the 100 free

Boys 200 free relay took 7th place Isak Ruspakka, Breckin Jensen, Isaiah Jensen and Chet Ollanketo

Boys 400 free relay took 5th place Isak Ruspakka, Breckin Jensen, Isaiah Jensen and Chet Ollanketo

Below is the schedule for the girls basketball district tournament.

Students in grades 9 and 10 have begun taking the NWEA assessments, which measure growth in science, reading, and mathematics. These assessments provide valuable insight into student learning and will be administered again in March to track academic progress throughout the school year. See the link below for more information on the NWEA.

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.