I can’t wait to get far, far away from here. I hate this place. All of it. Get me to New England already.
Or so I wrote in my journal on March 28, 2024. I don’t journal that often. I’m usually...
In April 2023, Westridge announced to its students, parents, and faculty that the school purchased an adjacent plot behind the Commons. Located on 310 Arlington Drive, the property is a 20,000 square foot...
In third grade while lining up for a class photo, the photographer pulled aside me and my identical twin sister, Nina. After everyone was organized into neat rows, he put me on one end and Nina on another...
Roller Girl, the graphic novel by Victoria Jamieson, was many girls' first introduction to the world of roller derby. The story follows a girl named Astrid who discovers her love for roller-derby as it...
Last year, it was a trip to the border. This year, it was a trek to Guatemala. Both well-intentioned, genuinely interesting Discovery Week trips for the Class of 2025. Both were quietly canceled by administration...
If you’re a Westridge student, then you understand the difficulties of tackling heated English discussions, vigorous note-taking during lectures, intense meetings with teachers, and a quiz all—in one...
In times of crisis and frustration, Westridge has historically rallied together to provide a space to mourn and take action. Most recently, when Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald...
Amid the flurry of rapidly spreading news and information online about the Los Angeles wildfires, Westridge alumna Lauren Tom ’12 rushed to check in with her friends—many of whom are also Westridge...
Clear and timely communication is essential to helping communities stay informed and prepared during a crisis. When Westridge was closed for four days due to the nearby Eaton fire, students, parents, and...
On November 18, the Upper School Office announced via email the junior Discovery Week trips: New York, Utah, and West Virginia. A week prior, the senior international trips were released. Along with the...
As the hot, humid Nicaragua climate weighs on Esperanza’s skin, the Westridge junior moves the soccer ball along the thick grass towards the goal. While two opposing players approach her, Esperanza speeds...
![Seniors in Chile during Discovery Week. “I was very glad I went [to] Chile…it was a really cool experience,” said Jordan B. ’25. (Westridge School)](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/487381800_1195002619297536_9109380810578641_n-1200x801.jpg)
![Booster Club Co-Chair Ms. Vanessa Withers, Mrs. Allison Dietrick, and Co-Chair Ms. Angela Rashid stand in front of their “Tiger Treats” table. “Parents, players, and fans are excited about [“Tiger Treats”] because it kind of makes Westridge athletics more of a thing,” said Mrs. Dietrick.](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_6034.jpg)
