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What Do You Do in 7th Grade & 8th Grade Science?

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By Lydia ’26 Hello, prospective 7th and 9th graders! My name is Lydia and I am a current 8th grader here at Harvard-Westlake. Today,...

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Come Sing With Us in Chorus, Wolverine Singers, Vocal Ensemble, or Madrigals!

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By Ellie ’26 Hello! My name is Ellie, and I’m here to tell you about the choir programs at Harvard-Westlake. I’m...

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Navigating the Upper School

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By Kriste ’24 With its countless stairs and complicated pathways, the Upper School can be a daunting location. I know, personally,...

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More Tips and Tricks for Incoming 7th Graders

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By Mae Mae ’27 Picture this: You just made it onto the Harvard-Westlake Middle School campus for your first day of seventh grade. You...

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Being A Student Ambassador at Harvard-Westlake

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By Hannah ’25 The Student Ambassador program is one of the largest student programs at Harvard-Westlake, with over five hundred...

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Why I Love Peer Support

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By Charlie ’23 With over 600 sign ups this year alone, Peer Support is one of the largest clubs at the Upper School, and for good...

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Adjustments to the Block Schedule

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By Grace ’22 Picture this: you’re new to the Upper School, and classes have almost doubled in length. You don’t know if specific...

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Hidden Gems at the Upper School

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By Makenna ’23 When thinking of Harvard-Westlake, many people focus on the distinct attractions of the school like the...

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Managing Your Time At The Middle School

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By Sophia Z. ’24 Let’s be honest: middle school can be rough, especially at a competitive school like Harvard-Westlake. You might...

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Italiano!

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By Lily ’23 Ciao! Benvenuto a Harvard-Westlake! I am happy to have the opportunity to take Italian at HW and I truly look forward to...

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