The Commons, the lively center of student activity during morning breaks, lunch hours, and after school, recently introduced several changes to streamline the flow of traffic and improve dining experiences....
As November rolls in, the holiday spirit is impossible to miss. The season of decorations, gingerbread cookies, and cheer is officially here! Of course, the holiday spirit isn’t exclusive to Christmas—...
Dear sweatpant enthusiasts and dress code breakers,
I know you hate me—I’m aware
If I’m being honest, I don’t care.
I’m not rare,
You can smell me in the air.
I’m here, I’m...
Welcome to Metro Stop Highlights, a series where we showcase the various stops along the A Line Metro in Los Angeles, California. Our fourth stop is Highland Park. As you exit the Metro in Highland Park,...
Spyglass Editor in Chief Ella B. ’25 snaps the ball into the hands of quarterback Abby W. ’27. Abby makes a short pass to Spyglass staff writer Ari E. ’25. With a quick glance at the field in front...
1. Getting Into our Early Decision and Early Action Schools
Twas the night before the decision date, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a quivering senior anxiously...
Every August, about two weeks before the school year starts, students anxiously log onto Veracross to check their new schedules. Students frantically text each other, “Which teacher did you get?” and...
The morning of November 6 was gloomy, the usual lively music and happy greetings evidently absent. No casual banter between middle school students filled the air. Instead, as students trickled into...
On Monday, September 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning private, non-profit institutions from considering legacy and donor connections in college admissions. Since this ruling,...
As class begins and students open their laptops, a colorful array of stickers—including the faces of favorite actors, political slogans, and various travel destinations—reveals itself to the room....
Sunday comes with giddy anticipation of the race. We leave the hotel clad in our Formula One merch and brand-new cowboy hats. The 2024 Formula One season’s 19th race of Formula One is held in Austin,...
![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)
