As the winter sports season gets rolling, please keep in mind the importance of good sportsmanship and representing our school community with pride and integrity. The following are some guidelines for good sportsmanship:

sportsmanship (n.) the practice of playing fair, of taking loss or defeat without complaint or victory without gloating, and treating opponents with fairness, generosity, courtesy, etc.

Sportsmanship is a demonstration of generosity and genuine concern for others. It is a concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity.

Sportsmanship is a blending of cheers for "your team" and applause for the "opponents,"

observing the letter and spirit of the rules, and showing consideration for others.

Sportsmanship is the "golden rule" of athletics treating others as you wish to be treated

For a coach, sportsmanship may be accepting a "questionable" call without protest.

For an athlete, it may be extending a helping hand to an opponent who is down.

For a general spectator, it may be cheering for their team when it loses and applauding the opponent when it wins.

For parents, it may be avoiding living their lives through their children’s sporting activities.

For an official, it may be showing restraint when verbally assaulted by coaches, athletes, and spectators.

Sportsmanship encompasses all that is good in human nature.

Sportsmanship is citizenship in action.

Westwood High School's Students Council held its annual non-perishable food drive again this year. Students in grades 9-12 collected over 1000 food items that were donated to the local Salvation Army.

December 7th at 7:00 pm in The Patriot Performing Arts Theater. Come out and support our Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble, you will not be disappointed!

Students who are currently enrolled in face-to-face classes at Westwood High School are not eligible to transfer to Patriot Online Academy classes until the start of the next semester. Contact Ms. Moffett or Mr. Corcoran if you have further questions regarding our Patriot Online Academy.

The Aspen Ridge Elementary School Holiday Concert will take place at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at Westwood High School. This is a very busy day at Westwood and parking is limited. Please note that if you plan to attend the event, get here early as the parking lot fills up fast!

Students are to park at Aspen Ridge on the day of the concert!

Kevin Hines, who was originally scheduled to present in early November, has been rescheduled for December 13 at 1 pm at Westwood High School.