This year, 15 students from West Lauderdale are Eminent Scholars. This qualification is met when a student scores over a 29 on the ACT. This is an impressive feat—the average ACT score is 19, so achieving...
On Sunday, February 2, West Lauderdale celebrated the careers of two long-time faculty members, Coach Hurst and Coach Clark, in an event held in the high school gym. The occasion recognized their decades...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader in the civil rights movement. Celebrated on the third...
Special Education Day, which is observed on December 2nd, is a day to commemorate the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This law was passed in 1975, and it ensures that all students...
White Ribbon Day is an international campaign dedicated to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality. Observed annually, it encourages men and boys to pledge never to commit, excuse,...
A countywide device ban has been introduced and has the potential to be passed by state legislators; here are some activities to try and examples of what other students have been doing to occupy their...
Time and time again, West Lauderdale’s athletic programs produce quality athletes seeking opportunities beyond the high school playing field. On November 13, West Lauderdale High School hosted its annual...
National Family Caregivers Month is recognized every November, and the holiday started in 1997 to recognize the hard work and dedication that family caregivers provide to those in need. This holiday can...
Bullying has always been a pressing issue among schools and workplaces, leaving lasting emotional scars for kids and adults alike. Anti-bullying week, which runs from November 11th to November 15th, is...
On Thursday, November 7th, Mrs. Carpenter officially won the Golden Apple Award. Furthermore, she is now in the running for Teacher of the Year. Starting in 1986, teachers are selected to receive the Golden...
November 10th is indeed a significant day for many people around the world, especially for those who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and students at West Lauderdale who’s loved ones have served....
On Friday, November 1, West Lauderdale’s HOSA collaborated with Vitalant to host a blood drive. The blood drive was located on the high school campus in the Vitalant blood mobile. Vitalant, which was...
