With over 17 years of experience working in student-centered environments, Mr. Hector Martinez joined the Westridge community this February as the new Campus Safety and Security Manager. Mr. Martinez previously...
On the Westridge campus, it’s not uncommon to see a student huddled over their laptop, gesturing animatedly and speaking Spanish to the screen. Chances are, they are speaking to their Project Olas “mom,”...
The seductive scent of danger suffuses the air. I watch Upper Schoolers trudge past me, no neon guns in their sweaty hands, and I feel alert, alive, and deeply paranoid. Fun isn’t dead when you’re...
Excited chatter and laughter floods the courtyard as guests greet each other while checking into the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to watch Westridge Theatre’s The SpongeBob Musical. Outside of PAC, there...
A group of fourth grade students huddled together on their knees in the middle of Frank Field. When I approached them, curious about their thoughts on the imminent solar eclipse, in jumbled screams and...
As I walk through the glass door of the Westridge Library, I notice various tall shapes in colors of pink, blue, and gray, clutched in hands and sitting on top of desks. These days, the sounds of metallic...
This Discovery Week, some Westridge students trekked up the trail of Macchu Picchu in Peru while others learned about Los Angeles’ vibrant cinematic history. Each trip, whether local, regional, or international,...
On Saturday, March 9th, groups of Westridge alumnae reunited at Westridge for the school’s annual Alumnae Weekend celebration. As I stepped onto campus with my Spyglass sweatshirt and tote bag—clearly...
It was a typical Tuesday for Westridge bus students, having arrived promptly at the Los Feliz and Silverlake bus station to be taken to Westridge campus. Once departed, students took to their usual commute...
