The Stairs to Growth and Friendship at the Upper School
By Lisa ’26 As we prepared for our transition to high school, our dean reminded us about the unknown challenges ahead. I took it...
Transition from Middle to Upper School- A New 9th Grader’s Perspective
By Sabrina ’26 Starting as a new 9th grader, I was aware that I would only be on the middle school campus for a year before...
The Environmental Club: From Heal the Bay to Hydroponics
By Maya ’22 As you walk from the parking lot to the Quad on the Harvard-Westlake upper school campus, you will most likely notice a...
HW FANATICS!
By Daryn ’22 Harvard-Westlake may seem like a small school from the outside with only ~900 students at the upper school, but our...
Student Diversity Leadership Conference
By Cionnie ’22 This year, I was extremely lucky to attend the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) hosted by the National...
Life Lab
By Andrew ’22 By 10th grade, students’ schedules are so varied and tailored to individual interests that it’s rare to share more...
Competition Math at the Upper School
By Kriste ’24 The Upper School Math Club is a place for aspiring mathematicians to socialize, converse and bond over mathematics. ...
All You Can Discover with Directed Studies!
By Maya ’22 Twice a cycle, I trek up all of the stairs at the upper school to the Brendan Kutler Center for Interdisciplinary Studies...
Directed Studies: A Different Way to Learn
By Asher ’23 On top of the core classes and electives offered at the Harvard-Westlake Upper School, students have the opportunity to...
The College Process
By Li Yam ’22 The college application process can be very intimidating and overwhelming. With so many options and decisions...