Why Joining a School Team is More than Just a Sport
By Sydney ‘29 Sports are a huge part of a lot of students’ lives. I play basketball and I run track. Those sports are huge...
My Experience as an Athlete at Harvard-Westlake
By Maggie ’26 When I arrived at Harvard-Westlake as a 7th grader, I knew I wanted to be a part of the athletics program at school....
Balancing Academics with Athletics
By Hannah ’25 Many students at Harvard-Westlake participate in athletics, whether they are involved in playing a sport, managing a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adjustments to the Block Schedule
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...