Cuyahoga Community College Celebrates Grand Opening Of Westshore Campus

The first of three buildings on the 33-acre site is focusing on health and science programs.

Construction Plans For New School Buildings Approved

City Council and Planning Commission have given the go-ahead on site plans for the new middle school and renovated high school buildings.

Teacher Feature: International Baccalaureate Program Coming to Westlake in 2014

Westlake City School administrators and educators will work through the summer and into 2012 to prepare the district's application for candidacy.

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5 Things To Know Today: Thursday, June 9

Summer camps, strawberries and more!

5 Things To Know Today: Wednesday, June 8

School is out for the summer today, and the weather is staying hot!

Westlake High School's 111th Annual Commencement

Students graduated at the Wolstein Center downtown on Saturday.

Westlake High School Students Graduate With Distinction

Commencement is Saturday, so let's give a hand to some of the top academic achievers!

Teacher Feature: Art Daniels Voted Exemplary Educator

Daniels says he tries to make a positive influence in each student's life every day.

Whiz Kid: Danny Gibel

This fantastic first grader is helping around the house, fighting cancer and aspiring to be just like his dad.

Westlake School Board Considering Levy In 2012

Officials will also eliminate or reduce positions and do away with high school busing to deal with millions in state budget cuts.

Westlake High Graduate Picks Particles Apart At Cornell University

Elizabeth Pogue said with her second research grant, the possibilities are 'endless.'

Board Of Education Votes To Cut Positions, Transportation To Absorb State Budget Cuts

17 teaching positions, 20 other full-time jobs and all high school transportation eliminated in the coming school year.

Preview: Hundreds Expected at WHS Tonight as School Officials Seek to Approve Cuts to Personnel, Expenditures

The Westlake Board of Education will convene at Westlake High School at 5:30 tonight in the cafeteria, and may approve a resolution that would make millions in cuts to offset projected state funding losses.

5 Things to Know Today: Monday, May 23

Board of Education meeting, rock and roll, blood donations, thunder storms and the Boston Red Sox.

Video: Westlake High's 'Twilight' After Prom Perfect Ending to Memorable Night

On Saturday, Westlake High School played host to the After Prom events for the class of 2011.

Westlake High Prom Is 'A Night on the Town'

Students partied the night away downtown at the InterContintental on Saturday.

Viewfinder: Westlake Prom is "A Night On The Town"

Over 350 seniors and their dates attended a night they'll never forget on Saturday.

Teacher Feature: Westlake Pre-K Teacher Wins Outstanding Educator Award

Kim McCue, an intervention specialist teaching special ed pre-K students, was one of 14 to earn this distinguished regional award.

Rainy Weather Cancels Games

Baseball and softball games will be rescheduled.

Whiz Kid: Grace Moley

This St. Bernadette third grader has goals to support cancer research, and enjoys arts and athletics.

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School Building Plans Still Undergoing Minor Tweaks

City planning commission still has questions about landscaping and traffic patterns.

St. Bernadette Kids Rally Around First-Grader with Cancer

Michael Orbany is battling pediatric cancer with a little help from his friends.

The Week In Review: New Census Data, a School Board Dilemna and More!

Here are five stories you don't want to miss from this week's news.

Whiz Kid: Megan Lindholm

This fantastic freshman is into art, horseback riding and helping the less fortunate.

Tension Among School Board Members Grows as Budget Woes Loom

Debate over where to cut school budget causes bitterness, disagreement among members but teacher contract negotiations will move forward.

Teacher Feature: Hilliard Elementary School Principal Mary Flanagan Set to Retire After 41-year Career

Flanagan cites collaboration, teamwork and vision as the keys to sustaining her successful career.

Westlake School Officials Watch Closely as State Budget Moves to Senate

An amendment to cap district funding cuts at 20 percent could save city schools over $1 million, superintendent says.

Whiz Kid: Jason Labroo

From basketball to report cards, this Whiz Kid is a true MVP.

Whiz Kid: Barbara Bobal

Westlake kids do amazing things every day, and each week at Westlake Patch, we're going to be featuring child, teenager, club or team that really shines.

Westlake High School Students Inducted into New French Honor Society Chapter

The new academic organization recognized 37 students interested in language and travel.

Westlake Board of Education Splinters Amid Tough Budget Decisions

Administrators discuss tuition for all-day kindergarten and concessions from teachers' unions and a possible levy.

Exclusive: School Officials Gaining Union Support for Reductions to Teachers, Personnel

Union reps to school officials: 'We're coming to you, asking how we can help.'

Westlake Students Will Not Have to Make Up Snow Day in June

Kasich signed legislation Wednesday to return the district's number of calamity days to five.

Whiz Kid: William Witalis

Westlake kids do amazing things every day, and each week at Westlake Patch, we're going to be featuring child, teenager, club or team that really shines.

Proposed State Cuts Would Deliver 'Devastating' Blow to Westlake City Schools

Between 44 and 73 jobs may be eliminated in an effort to close the budget gap.

Students' Art Goes on Display in Westlake Before Heading to Ireland

About 60 works from Westlake students are going to Tralee, Ireland in an art exchange. The pieces will return later this year with works from students in Tralee.

Whiz Kid: Madison Caja

This week's Whiz Kid is a senior at Westlake High School and a member of the National Honors Society.

Whiz Kid: Ben Sposet

From geography bees to music programs, this Westlake sixth grader has champion written all over him.