West High students, staff and parents will have noticed a change-up in the administration over the last few weeks, as two principals have changed jobs.  After a little more than five years as West High’s head principal, Mr. Sven Gustafson has moved into a new role as Chief Academic Officer of the...

The exciting 2022 riflery season came to a close after three months as West hosted the annual region championship on November 12th. West High came out at an honorable third in both the regular season and regionals. Overall, the team won six matches and lost two.  Eagle River and Robert Service High...

West High senior Iris Montesano won the Denny Wilcher Award for Young Environmental Activists at an Alaska Conservation Foundation Event at 49th State Brewery on Thursday, October 6. Montesano was chosen out of roughly 10 candidates from the state for her dedication and consistent contributions to...

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the United States that lasts from September 15th to October 15th. First established as Hispanic Week in 1968, it expanded in 1988 when legislation was signed into law by 40th President Ronald Reagan. September 15th was chosen as the starting date to...

The auditorium was buzzing with chatter and excitement as students filed in on September 30 for West High’s first all-school Fine Arts Assembly since 2019. This was not any ordinary Arts Assembly; this assembly was particularly special because West was set to receive national recognition for our exemplary...