WHS Academic Challenge Team Advances To Regional Tournament

The team went undefeated at the Firestone High School Spring Invitational Tournament.

WHS Students Sweep Top Honors From Renacci in Congressional Art Competition

Two other WHS students also honored by Congressman Jim Renacci

Westlake Seventh-Grader Wins Ohio Geographic Bee, Heads to Nationals

Kyle Yu wins Ohio state bee, will compete against 53 others in Washington, D.C. competition.

Find Out Details on Upcoming School Levy

Westlake City Schools has a 5.9-mill levy on the May 7 ballot.

Westake Senior One of 10 Vying For $100,000 in Maltz Contest

The contest was open to public, private and home-schooled students in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties.

Westlake High's No. 1 Fan Cheered, Gets Diploma

Chad DiLillo, superfan, will work full time after a vacation in Florida.

Westlake School Officials to Discuss Upcoming Levy

The 5-mill operating levy will come before voters on May 7.

Aprile, Sposet Earn National Art Awards, Heading to Carnegie Hall

Artwork will be featured in New York City exhibit.

Valentine "Hunks" Raises $1,660 for Charity

See the "hunks" at the second annual event of its kind.

‘Turf Project’ is $125,000 Closer to Goal

Demon Green Bash fundraiser, $100K in private, corporate donations add to pot.

Two Earn Staff Excellence Awards

Maureen McBride, Sandra Santora nominated by colleagues.

24 Restaurants Taking Part in ‘Taste of Westlake’

Appetizers to desserts at LaCentre in Westlake.

Westlake’s 28th Annual Green & White Revue set for April 12, 13

Annual show features students from K through high school.

Westlake Schools Earn Highest Possible Grade on State Report Card

District earns "Excellent with Distinction," Meets AYP

Bassett Vocalists Part of Multi-County Honor Choir

Vocalists performed March 2 at Lorain County Community College.

WHS Orchestra Rates Superior at State Contest

Rating of "I" is reserved for best performances.

Lee Burneson Hoop House WIll Join Technology, Gardening

Technology teacher Kurt Thonnings plans include solar-powered irrigation systems.

Ohio Releases Final Westlake Schools Report Card

Ohio Department of Education released final report card data for most districts in the state Wednesday.

Westlake Special Needs Students Honored for Outstanding Work

Jennie Bullard honored for work at Rae-Ann nursing home.

Long Ago Westlake: Bassett Elementary's First Day of School

This photo is from the inaugural day of Bassett Elementary school in 1968

Demon Green Bash WIll Help Artificial Turf Field Project at WHS

Westlake Athletic Development Foundation is hoping to install synthetic field, increase usage.

Parkside Panthers Spur Districtwide Baseball, Softball Equipment Drive

Clean out those garages and basements and donate unneeded equipment.

Stories of Teen Death Sandwich Prom Fashion Show

Assembly focuses on fashion, but send a message of keeping keeping safe during prom season.

Students Earn Awards in Regional Art, Writing Contest

Gold Key Winners' work will advance to New York City.

Community Volunteers Help Hilliard Students Learn About the Arts

Hilliard Elementary students enjoyed “Celebrate the Arts Day” on Friday.

5.9-Mill Schools Levy Will be on the May Ballot

The board voted to put the levy on the ballot during its meeting on Monday.

No School for Westlake on Friday

Classes have been canceled.

School Board Could Put Levy on May Ballot

The decision is not final, and further discussion will take place on Monday.

Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel to Speak at Kent State

Nobel Peace Prize winner will speak April 11 at 7 p.m. in the MACC

Two Local Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

Two Westlake High School students were named U.S. Presidential Scholar candidates.

Tri-C President Announces Retirement

Jerry Sue Thornton will step down as the president of the Cuyahoga Community College this summer.

Pay Cuts, Health Care Costs Increase Part of Teachers' Contract

Deal approved by teachers, school board Wednesday

Westlake Schools, Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Deal

Union, school board will vote Wednesday.

Costa Rican Exchange Students Get Warm Welcome

Students put on a show at Lee Burneson Middle School

Burneson Middle School Construction Makes Progress

Look at our slideshow for a peek inside the new middle school

Snow, Cold Come to High School Construction Project

Until the roof is finished, workers are going to work in wet, chilly conditions

Kids and Social Networking: What Parents Should Know

Westlake City Schools hosting event to help parents understand social technology

NRA Calls for "Armed Security" Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said. Do you think this would work in Westlake?

Christmas Break: Ideas for Family Time

The kids are out of school until Jan. 7. What are your plans?

School Construction: Security is Built In

New high school, middle school designed for better safety