Inside The Offices: What To Know About Meeting Your Teachers
By Halyn ’28 When I first entered Harvard-Westlake, I was a pretty shy and nervous kid. The teachers seemed like unapproachable...
My Experience as a New 9th Grade Student
By James ’27 In March of 2023, when I received the email that I had gotten into Harvard-Westlake, I was overjoyed. However, as the...
The Learning Center
By Alli ’27 Hello everyone. My name is Alli and I am currently in my first year at Harvard-Westlake. As I am still taking in all the...
Coming From a Small School (Don’t Worry I Got You! :)
By Arely ’24 Harvard-Westlake has about 1,620 students, and for me coming as a sole student from a school of 475, it was pretty...
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...
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...
To The River: Ninth Grade Retreat
By Taylor ’25 Retreat is always one of the main highlights of the year for students at Harvard-Westlake. During my time at HW, I have...
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?...
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,...