The typical return to school after winter break is always rather dull. Instead of feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the increasing workload of the third quarter, most students still feel exhausted...
Can you remember where you were the evening of January 7, 2025? Chances are, you can. Whether witnessing the growing flames while evacuating your home or glued to the news, trying to track the fire, the...
“In some ways it’s like you can’t believe it’s already been a year… It does feel like such a different world, and then time feels both quick and also long at the same time,” said Head of School...
It was the first day of school after the Eaton fire. I trudged across Madeline Court, feeling absolutely drained, but I had hope for my next period. This class had one of my favorite teachers...
Following the Eaton fire, which began on January 7 and took 24 days to fully contain, the Westridge community has come together to support impacted families through the Westridge Community Relief Fund....
“We are all human. And sometimes a trauma reminds us that we are humans first with needs, and students second,” said Dr. Jennifer Levin, grief and trauma specialist and founder of Therapy Heals....
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Postcard from 15 Days After the Fire
Photo Essay: Documenting the Loss of My Home After the...
March 6, 2025. It’s almost one month after the Eaton fire that destroyed my home and thousands of others. In that time, I’ve learned that grief makes good art. A week ago I drove up to Altadena...
On Saturday, February 8, Westridge held a donation distribution center for families affected by the Eaton fire. To prepare for the event, Westridge collected items such as new and gently used books, school...
Weird. How else can you describe the feeling of stepping onto campus after seven days of absolute devastation just beyond Westridge’s gates? Strange? Surreal? It’s hard to capture the transition back...
"We strive to rise." Rebecca U.-G. ’29 Paints a Symbol for Westridge in Response to the Fires
“When [the phoenix] is reborn, it’s not reborn from nothing. It’s reborn from ashes, destruction....
![Dr. Zanita Kelly, Director of Lower and Middle School, pictured above, and the rest of Westridge Administration were instrumental to providing Westridge faculty and staff the support they needed after the Eaton fire. "[Teachers] are part of the community," said Dr. Kelly. "Just like our families and students."](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dr.-kellyyy-1-e1748143600809.png)
![Lacrosse had an incredible season, making it to the semifinals. Jeff Searock, the father of player Sophie S. '28 has gone to most games and said, "[The season has] been great. Great coaching, great players, kids have great attitude. You can't ask for much more."](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3652-1200x900.jpeg)
