Senior Scholar Walk

The senior scholar walk is almost here! Seniors will visit each of the elementary and middle schools that feed into West High School one last time before graduating. Seniors need to report to West at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, May 23 to get their caps and gowns before the walk. 

COTA Bus Adventure!

A group of students had the chance to explore a COTA bus up close! They had the chance to practice using their school ID to enter the bus and learned how to transfer buses. Hear more from two of the students who explored the bus by clicking here. 

Cowboy Book Nook

Bryce Wilson, freshman at West, is finishing out the year by reading the book 'Scythe.' Read his thoughts on this science-fiction thriller on the 'Academics' tab on our website, or by clicking here. 

End of the Year is Almost Here!

The year is quickly approaching its end. Stay focused, Cowboys! Let's make it a great final few weeks. 

The last day of the school year for students is May 29. 

West's Hallway of Champions is Back!

West High School's athlete hall of fame recently saw the photos removed. Now, a fresh coat of paint later, the photos are back on the wall and looking better than ever!

West Senior Earns 1,600 Internship Hours

West's own Verch Arellano was featured on the District's website for his incredible achievement of earning 1,600 internship hours through the U.S. Army basic training. Read the article here.

Cowboys Teach Westgate Elementary Students Chess

This month, West students visited Westgate Elementary School where they met a group of Westgate students and played chess with them. Jo Smith was one of the students who taught the students some advanced chess moves. 

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Students and Staff Join Community Member on Neighborhood Walk

On Wednesday, March 19, Move Together Columbus kicked off their inaugural walk with Columbus City Schools at West High School. Move Together is a local organization that encourages Columbus area residents to be healthier and happier through movement of all kinds. Read more about the event by clicking here. 

Food Frenzy! SLC Students Deliver Snacks

Each day, Lauren Johnston, an intervention specialist at West, and a group of her students load up their Food Frenzy snack cart with chips, drinks, popcorn, cookies, and more. They bring the cart around the building to fulfill staff orders. Learn more here. 

SLC Movie Field Trip

West's Specialized Learning Center students recenetly took a trip to the movies to see Moana 2. Learn what sophomore Aniya Burgess had to say about the trip by clicking here or by visiting our Specialized Learning Center Supports tab.

Student-led Fashion Show

West High School recently received an incredible donation of formal clothing. Last month, students hosted a fashion show to show off the clothing in front of the school. Read what Elizabeth Wheeler, a West student, has to say about the event in our 'Student Voices' tab on the website. Click here to find the article. 

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Sharon Turchan 

As the librarian at West High School, Sharon Turchan works to create a comfortable environment for students to study, work, and read! Recently, Bree-Lynn McAllister, a senior at West, sat down with Mrs. Turchan to learn more about the work she does at West. Click here to read her interview, or visit the 'Student Voices' tab to explore stories written by West students. 

Global Research in History Class

West High School student contributor Aniyah Davis is back to talk about a project in her history class. Read more in our 'Student Voices' section, or click here to find the article. 

Student Voices - Read Stories by West Cowboys

Take a moment to explore the 'Student Voices' tab on our website. There, you can read book reviews, class anecdotes, and more, all written by students at West High School. Click here to explore and read about what West students have to say. 

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Show Your School Pride!

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