I’m afraid to grow up, or really, if I’ll be allowed to. I was always told at a young age that my generation would be the ones to reverse the imminent march towards mass extinction, to return the...

For the last 15 years, Essex High School girls’ basketball has hosted the annual Pink Zone event. This event raises money for cancer through participation and proceeds.  On Friday, Feb. 7, EHS Varsity,...

On Saturday Feb. 8, one Hornet made history deep in Rutland’s Red Raider territory.  Senior forward, Shyam Meyette, netted a goal in Essex’s 4-1 victory over Rutland, hitting the 100-point mark...

The School Board proposes an updated budget for the Essex Westford School District annually to be reviewed by staff, parents, and community members. It is subsequently voted on each April. This year,...

EWSD School Board has two student representatives, senior Samantha Donahey and junior Pankti Desai. Student representatives do not have voting rights, but can offer the valuable student perspective. “The...

As students worked to finalize their academic schedules last week for the 2025-26 school year, some EHS juniors and seniors were informed that they could only request seven and six credits, respectively....

The EWSD School Board is working on a budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.  This school year, the district has a budget of $76,570,171, and the current plan is to cut 5-6 million from that...

Winter snow storms aren’t the only flurries impacting members of the EWSD. Over the past month or two, students, faculty, staff and families have received several emails regarding the continued development...

EHS Student Government met for a full block on Thursday, December 12th.  Here’s the rundown:  President James Steward and Vice President Derin Suren shared finding a venue for the Winter Ball,...

The Nutcracker is a traditional ballet performed every year during the holiday season by many different ballet companies worldwide. It is a yearly excursion for many and binds long-lasting family traditions....