As the school year comes to an end, Westridge prepares to say goodbye to Mx. Brownsmith, who is moving with their two children to rebuild after the Altadena fires and be closer to family. Having first...
When Kashmir Blake, affectionately known as Kashmir, the beloved Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher, retires at the end of this school year, she won’t just be leaving behind a dance studio, she’ll...
Athletics Director. Championship-winning varsity basketball coach. Interim Director of Upper School. Academic Dean. There’s only one person in Westridge’s history who has ever filled each of these...
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...
![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)
