Diversity Beyond Numbers: Finding Others Like Me
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January 20, 2026
By Bella ’30 When I first came to HW, I wasn’t sure what “diversity” would really look like. At my old school, I was one of the...
Fun and Functions @ HW
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February 24, 2025
By Audrey ’27 The life of a Harvard-Westlake student is filled with a busy schedule, intense studying, and unwavering dedication to...
Starting a Club
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February 15, 2024
By James ’27 A few months ago, on my first day of school at Harvard-Westlake, I was exploring the campus during a free period. I...
The Learning Center at Harvard-Westlake
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January 25, 2024
by Andrea ’26 The Learning Center provides a space for academic support to students at both the upper school and middle school. This...
Competition & Academic Rigor at HW
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December 18, 2023
By Ava ’26 When I was first accepted to Harvard-Westlake, in the midst of all the congratulations, I also began to notice that people...
Student Support at HW
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December 7, 2023
By Audrey ’27 Hello prospective families of Harvard-Westlake! My name is Audrey and I am a new ninth grader this year at HW. My...
The Small Moments That Make Harvard-Westlake What It Is
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November 2, 2026
By Dylan ’32 Hi! My name is Dylan, and I’m in 8th grade at Harvard-Westlake. Many people look at Harvard-Westlake’s beautiful...
Taking the Stage at Harvard-Westlake
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November 2, 2026
By Chloe ’30 Hi! I’m Chloe, and I’m a ninth grader at Harvard-Westlake. One of my favorite things about HW is getting to explore...
How I Made Friends at Harvard-Westlake When I Didn’t Know Anyone
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October 22, 2026
By Dylan ’31 Hi! My name is Dylan, and I’m an 8th grader at Harvard-Westlake. When I started here last year, none of my friends...
HW Homecoming!
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June 1, 2026
By Bella ’29 From the moment you walk in, you’re hit with it all at once: the flashing lights, nonstop bustle of the crowd, aroma...
A Day in the Life of an Upper School Student
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May 4, 2026
By Miro ’28 The transition from the middle school to the upper school is both an exciting and a daunting experience. It took me a...
Artworks on the Upper Campus
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March 6, 2026
By James ’27 At the Harvard-Westlake Upper Campus, there are a number of artworks that help bring the campus to life and make it...
Inside Fanatic Fest: HW’s Celebration of Spirit
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March 2, 2026
By Simren ’27 Fanatic Fest is Harvard-Westlake’s annual schoolwide pep rally, organized by Prefect Council and held during...
Top Spots to Hang Out at HW Middle School
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February 11, 2026
By Megan ’29 During lunch, break time, or a free X period at Harvard-Westlake, students are spread around campus, spending time with...
Inside HW’s Activities Fair: A Glimpse into Club Life
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February 3, 2026
By Simren ’27 Each year, Harvard-Westlake introduces students to its wide range of clubs and organizations through the Activities...
Leveling Up: Transitioning into the Upper School
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January 28, 2026
By Nina ’27 Transitioning from the Middle School Campus to the Upper School on Coldwater Canyon is one of the defining moments in a...
