Middle School Publications
By Hannah ’25 Harvard-Westlake has a diverse range of courses in many different subjects, especially journalism and publications....
The Ways Harvard-Westlake Supports Student Initiative
By Natalie ’24 Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, and I am a sophomore at the Upper School. As of this year, I am a member of the...
Community Service Through Harvard-Westlake
By Mia ’25 Though many opportunities have been presented to me as a Harvard-Westlake student, one of the best has been having the...
The Basics of a Free Period
By Natalie ’25 When taking a look at the middle school schedule, one of the first details you may notice is that core classes meet...
Reflecting on My 7th-12th Grade Experience
By Hannah ’22 Coming into 7th grade, I was terrified. There was only one boy coming with me to Harvard-Westlake from my elementary...
Running a Fundraiser at Harvard-Westlake
By Tess’25 Harvard-Westlake’s students and faculty actively support causes beyond ourselves. The December 17th cookie...
Playing A New Instrument at HW
By Taylor ’25 One of my favorite things about Harvard-Westlake is that there are endless opportunities to try new things, develop...
A Day in the Life of a Sophomore
By Illi ’24 I wake up to ABBA’s 70’s hit Dancing Queen blaring from my phone on the other side of my room. After getting ready...
Making Time for the Things You Love
By Aiko ’23 At the Upper School, I’ve found myself stunned by the talent that surrounds me, from our Monday Coffeehouses to the art...
7th Grade Retreat: A Fantastic Experience
By Luke ‘27 One of the most anticipated elements of 7th Grade at HW is the retreat, where students go on a class trip and enjoy fun...