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WHO WE ARE

Learning Designed for Each Student

At Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, we want each young person that walks in our doors to feel known and valued, be engaged in meaningful learning and develop the skills they need for their future. We set high expectations for each student and design the experiences and support they need to succeed. 

Personalized Learning Experiences

Learning is shaped around each student's strengths and interests to motivate them and meet their needs.

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Preparation for the Future

Each student discovers their interests and develops the academic and life skills they need to begin to identify their long-term goals and plan for the future. 

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A Place of Value and Belonging

Learning is inspired and engagement thrives when each student feels valued and that they belong in our high school.

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Testimonials

Hear From Our Panthers

Jacqui stands with a student

In the main office, we have a statement posted that reads, "You Belong Here." This message is printed in every language represented at Westwood, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring that every student truly feels they belong.

jacqui smith-spraggins, administrative assistant

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The learning environment is welcoming and the teachers that my son has are caring, thoughtful and amazing!

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Teacher Jason Gable working with a student

SLP is known for its innovation and student centered focus. I want to challenge my students to look outside the box and rely on their own skills, imagination and problem solving skills to create solutions to the problems set before them.

jason gable, stem teacher

Lindsay prepares her classroom with life science plants

We are always making decisions to move toward creating a learning community that will be successful in today’s and tomorrow’s world.

lindsay leet, science teacher

Tom Larson high fiving a student

Westwood is a special place because the teachers take the time to get to know the students. Westwood works together to bring both the academic learning to students in the four core areas of reading, math, science and social studies while providing opportunities for students to make choices about their learning with the electives and specialists. We also focus on working with students on the life skills they will need to be successful in high school - organization, time management, working with others, communication. This is done by having students on teams where the teachers know the students well. 
Tom Larson, Westwood Principal

News & Events

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The project is the learning

Some fourth graders are considering this question: How do challenges and changes impact my thoughts, actions and feelings? They’ll answer the question through their project work in English Language Arts, math, humanities and more as they are led on a journey from Mount Everest to their own life experiences.

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From theme parks to survivor island

Small groups of Westwood 8th graders are huddled around giant graph papers scattered with colorful shapes. The shapes are the rides and shops they’ve designed for their amusement park. They’ve imagined each feature, calculated area, perimeter, and entrance coordinates. Next, they will apply physics concepts to design and model their rollercoaster.

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Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight

It's time to shine a light on members of the Class of 2025! These students have been an invaluable part of our Panther community and we're cheering them on as they pursue further education, a career or trade, take a role with the military or do something else altogether. They’ve made us proud in so many ways and we know they will go on to do great things.

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