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Band teacher, Mr. Holesovsky, performing with his students at the Pops Concert.

Pops Concert Is A Hit!

Leilani Houle, Senior May 30, 2025

The Performing Arts Department hosted its Pops Concert on May 9th at 7:00PM in the high school's gymnasium.  Directed by Mr. Holesovsky and Mrs. Taylor, this year's concert featured the Jazz Band, the...

The Marching Terriers and Concert Band Win Silver in Virginia

The Marching Terriers and Concert Band Win Silver in Virginia

Paige Matteson, Senior May 29, 2025

The West Springfield Marching Terriers and Concert Band, led by the band director Nathaniel Holesovsky and the marching assistant director Mrs. Sapowsky, visited Williamsburg, Virginia, from April 3 -...

West Side students gather with Irish students in Dingle, Ireland.

West Side Forges Connections in Ireland

Ainsley Kearney, Senior May 28, 2025

The West Springfield High School's Irish Club traveled to Dingle, Ireland, for a seven-day stay that spanned from March 8 - 15, as a part of the student and cultural exchange program.  Dingle is considered...

from left to right: Dominic Santinello, Lucas Walker-Ray, Abigail McNulty, Megan Lapinski, Layla Simmons, Veronica Cebula, Nola Lane Borsari, Leanna Toy, and Sara Switzer

West Side Students Visit Italy

Kendall Cournoyer May 8, 2025

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, eight students and two teachers departed from West Springfield High School and travelled all the way to San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy, for a ten-day student exchange program...

History Teacher, Stan Svec, with student Amanda Rosienski at WSHS's Cultural Heritage Fair

West Side Celebrates Its Culture

Cayley Plumley April 16, 2025

On March 13th, the History Department once again hosted its annual Cultural Heritage Fair. The fair is an opportunity for the students at West Springfield High School to celebrate various cultures from...

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Use social media to increase readership

Sample Staff Member, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

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Adding a featured image enhances each story

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Use the recent sports scores widget

Sample Staff Member November 20, 2024

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Tell the full story in long form

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