Author: Sarah Harris

Westwood’s Seniors came out in full force this morning to kick off the school year with our beloved annual Senior Sunrise celebration at the beach! The energy was high, the smiles were bright, and the sense of community was stronger than ever as the Class of 2026 gathered to watch the sun rise together. It was a beautiful moment filled with laughter, reflection, and excitement for the journey ahead. With such a strong start, there’s no doubt this is going to be an unforgettable year full of growth, memories, and success. Let’s keep the momentum going—Westwood On Top, now and … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood’s Key Club had an outstanding and productive year!  The Club earned over 1,300 volunteer hours – an economic impact of $43,000 – and increased its membership by more than 10%!  The Club has many ongoing activities, such as cleaning our Adopted Road on Orange Ave, working at the Treasure Coast Food Bank, volunteering for Game On!, assisting with school functions, and supporting activities at the Lakewood Park Church.  This year, we also volunteered for the Heathcote Botanical Gardens Christmas Display, the Festival of Lights at the Fairgrounds, and the Backus Art Gallery.  We also support our sponsoring … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy’s Key Club attended the Florida District Conference (DCON) for the first time.  WW Club officers attended informational sessions, caucuses, Keynote Speaker workshops, and so much more with the 1000+ other Florida Key Club members in attendance.  The final event of the weekend was the spectacular Governor’s Banquet and Ball.  Everyone learned so much, and they are eager to start planning for next year!  In addition, our club was recognized for increasing membership this year by more than 15%.  Thank you to our Administration and the Sunrise Kiwanis chapter for supporting us and helping us attend this … Read More

A big “Congratulations!” goes out to the (32) Cadets from our Army JROTC Program who were formally recognized at the annual End of the Year Awards Ceremony on April 9th. First, second, third, and fourth-year Cadets alike were presented with both leadership and academic awards, while others were promoted up in the ranks, for their recent efforts on the semi-annual promotion board. Representatives from 18 different external organizations traveled to FPWA to honor the Cadets for their efforts and accomplishments in the areas of: Academics, Community Service, Leadership, Perfect Attendance, and Physical Fitness. Two of the students were recipients of … Read More

Youth Art Month is a celebration of the Visual Arts that showcases the creativity of our youth.  During the month of March, we direct attention to the value of art education for teaching students critical thinking skills. Through this celebration of youth art, we hope to expand art programs in schools and to stimulate new art programs. This year, Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy participated in several events to showcase their talents.  The St. Lucie Public Schools District Office showcased a display of our students’ 3-D sculptures, many of which were created using found objects and recyclable materials. Students also participated … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood wanted to share the news of Cody Wheatly, a 2020 Fort Pierce Westwood Academy graduate, that won the GOLD medal in figure skating while representing the Special Olympics Team USA at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy!  While at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Cody competed on the local Special Olympics team. After graduation, Cody moved to Alabama. Cody continued to follow his passion for competition in Alabama. This passion led him to join and begin to compete with the Alabama state Special Olympics team. Congratulations Cody! #WestwoodonTop #ProudPanther. Attached are some photos and … Read More

We proudly congratulate Janiel Figueroa for being chosen to perform for the Florida All-State High School Honor. The Ensemble, a rare opportunity that only a select few, including Janiel, get to experience, consisted of nearly a hundred performers statewide. Janiel has achieved one of the highest individual honors for Florida high school musicians by earning a place in the All-State Bands. This prestigious accomplishment, unique to a few, highlights their dedication and skill in music, showcasing the exceptional talent at our school. Tri-M, the National High School Music Honor Society, held a competition. Riley Kirschling’s dedication and consistency led her … Read More

A big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the Cadets of the Westwood Army JROTC program who were formally recognized at the Mid-Year Awards and Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, 11 DEC. Over (40) Cadets were rewarded for their outstanding efforts during the 1st Semester in a multitude of areas to include: Fundraiser Participation, Participation in Varsity Athletics, Honor Roll, Community Service Project Participation, as well as being a competing member of the JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl (JLAB) Team and in the Top 10% of the Raider Team.   In addition to the awards, (16) Cadets were promoted to their next respective ranks due … Read More

It was a proud moment when on Wednesday, December 4th in the presence of over 210 guests, 48 new members were inducted into the Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. New inductees selected members of the faculty who had inspired them to be a part of the ceremony. Each new member was pinned by their selected member of the faculty or a current NHS member at the ceremony at 500 Orange Ave. in Fort Pierce. The evening was a team effort as the JROTC presented the flags, the Jazz Band played, Mr. Auguste sang the National … Read More

This past weekend, the Fort Pierce Westwood Panthers proudly represented our school at League Meet 2 of the FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC) Robotics Competition held at Boca Raton High School! We’re thrilled to announce that our team successfully hung during the competition, demonstrating our hard work and dedication. As a result, we’re steadily climbing the rankings and are more determined than ever to keep improving. A huge thank you to our incredible mentors, supportive families, and the entire Fort Pierce Westwood community for their unwavering encouragement and belief in our team. Your support motivates us to push the limits of what we … Read More

Each year, one Senior from each Culinary Arts Program in the District is paired with one Indian River State College Culinary student. Fort Pierce Westwood entered the competition eager to bring their enthusiasm and love of cooking to this event. Each Team then creates a dish that they think will “WOW” the 5 judges at the Sunshine Kitchen Competition and are rated on presentation, taste, and sanitation. The winners each receive a $1,500.00 scholarship. Please extend your Congratulations to YESENIA GUADARRAMA- CASAREZ, from Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy, and ADIEL MAZARIENGOS- CORDOBA, from Indian River State College, for winning this year’s … Read More

A BIG Shout Out goes to the Cadets from the Fort Pierce Westwood Army JROTC Program for volunteering their time to support an incredibly worthwhile cause (while also starting off the Thanksgiving Holiday in a great way). The Cadets worked with the Treasure Coast Blue Star Mothers Organization, packing close to (200) Care Packages for US Military service members who are deployed all around the world. The Blue Star Mothers are a group of women who are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and legal guardians who have children who are currently serving in the military, guard/reserves, or have children who … Read More

HUGE praise goes out to the Westwood Army JROTC Raider Team who volunteered their Saturday, on April 6th, to compete in the 3rd Annual “Battle of the Branches” charity event held at the Florida Tech Challenge Course, in Fellsmere. The event is sponsored by Do You Give a Ruck? (DYGAR) which is a local veteran-run non-profit organization.  100% of the money that is raised at this annual event (from entries and donations) is used to help build homes for local homeless veterans and their families. Participants carried backpacks filled with donated non-perishable food and hygiene items. At the end of the … Read More