Time Management at HW
By Ellie ’26 Hello! My name’s Ellie, and I’m a current 8th grader. Coming to a new school with a reputation for having a...
The Quad and Commons
By Eloise ’23 A unique aspect of Harvard-Westlake are the expansive common areas on both of the campuses. On the Upper School campus...
What’s My Week Like?
By Lydia ’26 Hello all! My name is Lydia and I am a current 8th grader here at Harvard-Westlake! Today I will be talking about my...
Touring the Middle School Campus
By Eden ’25 One of the most helpful parts of the Harvard-Westlake admissions process is taking a tour of the campus because it gives...
Strategies to Improve Your Productivity at HW
By Rex ’25 Have you been having trouble with finding the motivation to do your homework, or even remembering what homework you have?...
The Case for Using Your Locker
By Sophia ’24 Lockers are a part of daily life, and to many people like myself, they’re incredibly useful and helpful. However, I...
Navigating the Upper School
By Kriste ’24 With its countless stairs and complicated pathways, the Upper School can be a daunting location. I know, personally,...
More Tips and Tricks for Incoming 7th Graders
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...
Managing Your Time At The Middle School
By Sophia Z. ’24 Let’s be honest: middle school can be rough, especially at a competitive school like Harvard-Westlake. You might...
Getting Situated (Fast Start and Other Things!)
By Alli ‘27 When going to a new school, it may be tough to get situated. New teachers, new classmates, bigger class size, and in some...