Mrs. Witten and Miss Gomez’s had a blast reviewing for Georgia Milestones in a fun and engaging manner. Students worked extremely hard answering questions throughout two weeks, that earned them tickets. Students then participated in a raffle, where they could win, fun prizes! They are extremely proud of all their hard work! Go WILDCATS ! 🐾❤️
5 minutes ago, Westwood Communications
A group of students sitting on their desk in their class waiting for the teacher to draw a name
A group of students sitting on their desks with all their prizes from the raffle
Mrs. Witten drawing a name from the bucket filled with all the raffle tickets. Mrs Gomez holding a ticket
Students sitting on their desk holding their prizes from the raffle
A student standing showing her prizes from the raffle
Three girls sitting on a couch holding their prizes from the raffle
A student sitting on the floor with his prizes
A group of students sitting on their desks showing all their prizes from the raffle
Four girls in the classroom sitting on their desks holding their prizes
A picture of all the raffle tickets (white and blue) on the table

Westwood families, please take a few minutes to complete the Title I Parent Survey. Your feedback helps us improve our programs and better support our students and school community. Please click the link include below. Thank you for your continued support! ❤️

DPS Title I Parent Survey

about 5 hours ago, Westwood Communications
Westwood will celebrate Children’s Day with a school-wide assembly on Friday, May 1st! 🎉
Students are encouraged to wear their “El Westie” t-shirt or any Westwood shirt.
Get ready for lots of fun and surprises! ❤️🐾
about 6 hours ago, Westwood Communications
Dia del Nino. Friday. May 1st. Westwood will celebrate Children’s Day with a school-wide assembly. Wear your “El Westie” tshirt or any Westwood shirt. Get ready for lots of fun and surprises!
Dia del Nino. Viernes 1 de mayo.Westwood va a celebrar el Dia del Niño con una asamblea escolar. Les pedimos a los niños se pongan su playera de “El Westie” o cualquier playera de Westwood. Habra muchas sorpresas y diversión!
Our Wildcats had so much fun raising money for the Family Support Council! We wrapped up the week with a bubble gum assembly and a fun contest to see who could blow the biggest bubble in each grade level. Way to go, Wildcats! ❤️🐾
1 day ago, Westwood Communications
A picture of the grade level winners of the biggest bubble gum standing on the front stage holding their certificates
A picture of the Family Council representative holding bubble gum tub on the front stage
4th grade students had a great time learning about the history of the Chickamauga Battlefield!
2 days ago, Westwood Communications
Students sit on the floor listening to a park ranger giving a history presentation inside a museum, with a Civil War wagon exhibit behind him.
Four students smile and pose in a museum hallway with historic rifles displayed in glass cases behind them.
Students stand at a museum display case viewing Civil War artifacts beneath a large “Stone River” banner.
Students gather around a large map display as a park ranger explains a Civil War site inside a museum with American flags overhead.
Students gathering around an old cabin on open ground fields listening to the instructor talking about the story of the Chickamauga battle
Students gathering in front of a plantation house located at the Chickamauga Battlefield
Check out this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders. https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-april-27-may-1-2026
2 days ago, Westwood Communications
WILDCAT WEEKLY!” text with paw prints and a wildcat mascot in a red hat on a red, gray, and white background.
Westie had the best time cheering on all of our students who participated in the Bill Gregory Health Classic race this past Saturday! We’re so proud of all our Wildcats who showed up, gave their best effort, and represented Westwood so well! Congratulations Wildcats! ❤️🐾
2 days ago, Westwood Communications
Collage of Westie, a school mascot in a red uniform, at a race event. Westie poses on a podium, waves, and takes photos with smiling students wearing race bibs and medals under a covered outdoor area.
A big thank you to our friends at Royal Oaks for the encouraging notes and sign you made for our 3–5 graders as they prepare for testing next week. We appreciate your support! ❤️🐾
4 days ago, Westwood Communications
A picture of a group students, Ms. Pierce and Royal Oaks representative holding the testing sign they did for Westwood
The Creative Discovery Museum came to Westwood to provide engaging, hands-on lessons for our students across grade levels. They had so much fun while learning in interactive and exciting ways! Lessons aligned with standards and included topics like rocks and minerals, colors and artistic expression, light and sound, invertebrates, and fossils. Students even experienced the Star Lab, where they felt like they were in space! 🌎 A big thank you to Westwood PTO for making this amazing learning opportunity possible for our students! ❤️🐾
5 days ago, Westwood Communications
Kindergarten students digging in the dirt to find rocks
A young student in a classroom holds up a black viewing device to his eyes, smiling as he explores an activity.
Students exploring invertebrates with animals toys
Two students work together at a classroom table, using colorful geometric blocks to build and explore. One student carefully places pieces while the other observes and thinks through the activity.
Students work together in a classroom using a hands-on pulley system made of ropes and buckets.
Students gather around a classroom table working on a hands-on STEM activity with a teacher. They explore renewable and nonrenewable resources using small building components, wires, and a light source, while reading informational cards.
Three young students sit at a classroom table, smiling and engaged in a colorful hands-on activity. In front of them are trays filled with vibrant mixtures of red, blue, and yellow, creating swirling patterns as they experiment.
Students in the gym listening to the instructor about the Star Lab
Studebts inside thr Star Lab looking up at a projected sky and landscape scene
Students inside the Star Lab looking up to a picture of planet Earth, stars and constellation

A special thank you to Spencer and Bridget from Floating Tree Company, along with Allison from DPRD, for coming out to help our students build flower beds, shovel dirt, and plant a variety of plants. We truly appreciate their support and dedication to providing meaningful, real world learning experiences for our students!

All of this was made possible thanks to a grant secured by Allison Mitchell from DPRD through the Northwest GA Community Foundation for Westwood.

5 days ago, Westwood Communications
Kindergarten picture with our special helpers
A student planting a plant in the new flower bed
Students shoveling dirt for the flower beds
Students helping building the flower beds
Students building the flower beds
Students shoveling dirt
Fifth grade picture with our special guest
Students working on the flower beds
Last week, our friends from Royal Oaks joined us for a fun morning on National Gardening Day.
6 days ago, Westwood Communications
Kindergarten class with Royal Oaks friends
First grade students selecting a plant to plant with Royal Oaks friend
Students coloring outside
Teachers talking to Royal Oak friends
First grade class with Royal Oaks friends
Students decorating pots with Royal Oaks friend
Students coloring outside
Teacher talking to a student about a plant
Teacher showing the roots of a plant to a student
BILL GREGORY Health Care Classic 🏃‍♀️
If you’re signed up to run, wear your Westwood shirt and show your school spirit! ❤️🐾
Be sure to look out for WESTIE for a group picture!

See you on Saturday!! 🎉

6 days ago, Westwood Communications
Bill Gregory Health Care Classic Flyer
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to these two amazing ladies! 💐 They are the friendly faces of Westwood, providing excellent customer service and keeping everything running smoothly each day. We appreciate all that you do! ❤️🐾
6 days ago, Westwood Communications
A picture of the front office staff
GA Milestones Testing Begins Next Week! 📚

Our Wildcats have been working hard and are ready to do their best! Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 AM, so please help your student be prepared for success by arriving to school on time, getting a good night’s sleep, and eating a healthy breakfast. Thank you for your support in helping our students do their very best! ❤️🐾
7 days ago, Westwood Communications
GA Milestones Testing Schedule
🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Field Day/Fun Day is coming! Join us on May 19 at Harmon Field for a day full of fun, games, and excitement for our Wildcats!

More details coming soon—mark your calendars!
7 days ago, Westwood Communications
Field Day & Fun Day Flyer-English
Field Day & Fun Day Flyer-Spanish
Check out this week's Wildcat Weekly for important updates and reminders. https://daltonpublicschoolsga.edurooms.com/engage/westwood-school/newsletters/wildcat-weekly-april-20-24-2026
9 days ago, Westwood Communications
Wildcat Weekly Graphic
Help us raise money for the Family Support Council! Bring in your spare change between Monday, April 20th - Friday, April 24th. Every penny counts! Together, we can make a difference!
9 days ago, Westwood Communications
Bubble Gum Flyer-English
Bubble Gum Flyer-Spanish
The Wildcat Chorus sang the National Anthem tonight at the Chattanooga Lookouts game for their final trip of the year. We are so proud of these students and all of the music they have shared this year! ❤️🐾🎶
10 days ago, Westwood Communications
Group picture of the Westwood Chorus
Students watching the game from the stands
Westwood Chorus members represented our school last night at the Chattanooga Lookouts Game! This group of students sang the National Anthem with the DPS Elementary Honor Choir. Way to go, Wildcats! ❤️🐾🎶
11 days ago, Westwood Communications
Picture of Westwood Chorus students
A group picture of the DPS Honors Chorus
A picture of the students singing
Happy National Assistant Principals Week to Mrs. Ridley! 🎉❤️🐾
11 days ago, Westwood Communications
A picture of Mrs. Ridley