Winter 25-26

Winter Talon

Showcasing our students' hard work and achievements

Science

Students decorate volcano models at a classroom table.

Ms. Hinkle's Earth Science students made volcanoes as part of a research project.

Three students paint different volcano models at a table.

Ms. Hinkle's Earth Science students made volcanoes as part of a research project.

Two students examine materials on a table while working with clay.

Mrs. Miles' biology students dissected owl pellets as part of their food web unit.

Two students dissect an object on a table in a classroom setting.

Mrs. Miles' biology students dissected frogs to wrap up their ecosystem unit.

Students working in a library, with bookshelves and holiday decorations visible.

Mrs. Miles' biology students finished December by reviewing in the tundra!

Group of students collaborating at a table with papers and drinks.

Mrs. Miles' biology students finished December by reviewing in the tundra!

Spanish

A class gathering around a table filled with snacks, celebrating together.

Spanish posing during their christmas party

Technology Engineering and Design

Three students posing with a tower model made from craft materials.

Students building a yellow and white tower structure in a classroom.

Four students posing together with a completed yellow and white tower.

Two students assembling a yellow and white tower at a table in a classroom.

Four students working on a project with yellow materials and tower components.

Students working on a school project with materials on a table.

Two students collaborating on a project at a table with materials.

Students assembling a project at a table with various supplies.

Students working on projects in TED

Lead Academy

A student sitting at a table wearing a large hat while taking notes.

Learning new job skills

Students standing in a brightly decorated hallway with artwork on the walls.

Valentines Day Challenge

Baseball

Six young baseball players posing together in their uniforms at the field.

PBIS Reward

A crowded gymnasium with spectators sitting in bleachers, watching an event.

Students enjoy a movie and popcorn during the school day as their PBIS reward!

Math

A classroom filled with students standing and working on tasks at various tables.

Four students focused on their work at a table, surrounded by laptops and notebooks.

Three students writing notes at a table in a classroom, with supplies around them.

Two students present math solutions on whiteboards.

Students using critical thinking skills to solve problems

A colorful collaborative project depicting a nativity scene.

Precalc Honors Project

Community Leadership: FCCLA

Students in FCCLA (Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America) demonstrated their leadership in our school and community by collecting over 80 stuffed animals to rehome.

Group of six girls holding plush toys in a hallway.

Members enjoyed getting to visit and offer a wide selection of stuffed animals to bring joy to the residents of Westwood Hills.

Individuals walking down a hallway with blue flooring.

Foods & Nutrition

During the study of entrepreneurship and the lean canvas model, Foods and Nutrition 2 students presented their Food Truck concepts to "investors." They were able to refine their pitches and adapt throughout the timeframe. Students received valuable feedback and tips.