ICYMI: Voice in Literature Conference Recap
The Westridge English Department hosted its fourth annual Voice in Literature Conference on April 11 with the theme 'Memoir & Documentary.' Photographer Cathy Opie opened the event as the keynote...
View ArticleImpressive Showing for Westridge in First Trip to LA County Science and...
Just before Spring Break, eight Westridge 8th Grade students competed at the Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair, held at the Pasadena Convention Center. The fair showcased the independent...
View ArticleWestridge Students, Faculty, Alumnae Attend The 9th Annual International...
Laurence D. and Stephanie D., two juniors who had the incredible opportunity to attend the Annual International ‪‎Women of Courage Celebration, which took place in Los Angeles for the first time this...
View ArticleCongrats April Verlato '89 on Arcadia City Council Win
Arcadia City Council candidate and Westridge alumna, April Verlato will help lead the city for the next four years alongside Peter Amundson, according to final election results released Thursday....
View ArticleWestridge students awarded highest honors at Chapman University Shakespeare...
We are very happy to share the news that Westridge received multiple honors at the Henry Kemp-Blair Shakespeare Festival this weekend. The awards were presented to students in a ceremony at the Musco...
View ArticleTHIS WEEKEND! Water Warrior Festival & Raffle Prizes
This Saturday, April 30th from 12-3 is our annual Water Warrior Festival! It's on campus, run by the middle school water warriors club & it's free admission. All proceeds go to building clean water...
View ArticleICYMI: Grandparents and Friends Day at Westridge
We were so honored to host the grandparents and friends of our students last week. It was a lovely morning of music, class visits, photos, and fun.
View ArticleJPL Tactical Engineer Visits 6th Grade Math & Science ... and He's Bringing a...
Are we on Mars? Nope! But the Mars Rover is on our students! The 6th grade science and math classes had a visit today from JPL tactical engineer, Tom Starbird, who worked extensively on the NASA's Mars...
View ArticleCongratulations Junior Class on Receiving Your Rings
The Ring Ceremony is a long-standing Westridge tradition and is a true milestone for 11th graders as they look back on their accomplishments and forward to next year as seniors and leaders of our school.
View ArticleOh the Places You'll Go ... After Westridge
Today was an exciting day for the class of 2016, as the senior class came together alongside our amazing College Counseling team to celebrate their next steps after Westridge. Students gathered early...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Nancy H. Owen, Headmistress of School 1977-1986
It is with great sadness that we inform our community of the death of Nancy Hughes Owen, headmistress of Westridge School from 1977-1986. Nancy dedicated 19 years to our school, and prior to being...
View ArticleWestridge Rocketry One of 100 Teams Headed to TARC Nationals Next Week
One of Westridge School's rocketry teams, Apollo 1913, qualified for next week's Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) National Finals.
View ArticleWater Warriors Raise $12,000 for H2O for Life
PHOTO GALLERY Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday in support of the Westridge Water Warriors! The Water Warriors, a student group comprised of 28 middle school scholars passionate about global...
View ArticleThe English-Speaking Union Celebrates Grace W. '16 for Her Performances in...
With a performance of a sonnet and monologue from Shakespeare on stage at Lincoln Center in New York City, Grace W. '16 from San Marino, CA, a student of Laurie Riffe at Westridge School in Pasadena,...
View ArticleICYMI: Star Party Re-cap ... Out of This World!
Earlier this week, we hosted our first ever Westridge Star Party where families, students, faculty, and staff got together for an evening of stargazing. The evening kicked off with good eats, courtesy...
View ArticleSwimming Team's Amazing Performance at CIF-SS Division 3 Prelims
Swimming had an amazing performance at CIF-SS Division 3 Prelims this evening! There were so many incredible races, yet one stands out from the rest. The Tigers' 200 freestyle relay team of Rebecca W.,...
View ArticleFlight of the Refugees Film Screening (and Discussion with Director Elias Matar)
Westridge is hosting Elias Matar, Flight of the Refugees filmmaker, for a screening on May 24th at 7PM in the PAC. We screened this earlier in the year for our 8-12th grade student body in an effort to...
View Article4th Alternative Gallery Space: Potter's Wheel Class 2 Creations on Display
As you're crossing campus, take a moment to notice the beautiful creations from Potter's Wheel Class 2, curated by Aisa C. '17. These are on display now in the "4th Alternative Gallery Space" located...
View ArticleThe Westridge Wheelies Roll Into Town
Well look who rolled into town... check out the Lower School Westridge Wheelies in action. "It's one of the end of year units we cover. The girls love it!" said Lower and Upper School Physical...
View ArticleA Tradition Close to Our Hearts: Class of 2016 Senior Tea Recap
This week, seniors donned festive hats at the annual end-of-year Senior Tea held at Head of School Elizabeth J. McGregor's lovely backyard. The tradition was started by McGregor when she arrived at...
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