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...
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...
On Thursday, November 7 at 2:51 p.m., during the first-ever Tiger-Cub Program meeting, a woman crashed a car on Orange Grove, directly across the street from Ranney Court. Coach Allison Clark ’07, Physical...
Around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, an unidentified person trespassed onto the Westridge campus, roaming the grounds for several minutes before breaking into an Upper School Latin classroom....
![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)
