I sleepily rise from bed to silence my blaring 6:00 a.m. alarm, hoping not to awaken the rest of my family, who can sleep in for a little longer. After putting together my lunch, backpack, and what looks...

For the past several years, administration has changed the structure of the Upper School schedule to try out different ways of scheduling breaks and blocks for community assemblies or events. Last year,...

Hello! We’re Mirella and Ella, Westridge juniors, and for the past 12 days, we were drastically out of uniform. The Westridge uniform is clearly defined in the student handbook and consists of a white...

As I sit across from Director of Upper School Gary Baldwin in his office during our interview, I observe the many decorations I have seen before—the empty gumball machines, pictures of his young self...

Dr. Melanie Arias, the new Director of Upper School for the upcoming 2024–2025 school year, says she is “thrilled” to make the transition from Windward School to the Westridge community. Westridge...

With demanding academics and time-consuming extracurriculars, it’s not uncommon for Westridge students to sacrifice sleep first in their long list of to-dos.  According to the Centers for Disease Control...

This Discovery Week, some Westridge students trekked up the trail of Macchu Picchu in Peru while others learned about Los Angeles’ vibrant cinematic history. Each trip, whether local, regional, or international,...

On Saturday, March 9th, groups of Westridge alumnae reunited at Westridge for the school’s annual Alumnae Weekend celebration. As I stepped onto campus with my Spyglass sweatshirt and tote bag—clearly...

The confused tourist in an unfamiliar culture, a stubborn train on a dilapidated track, a fierce soldier heading into no man’s land. Depending on the subject, learning can feel like any of the above....