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May 14, 2013

Westside's African Dance Troupe to Perform This Weekend

By Dirk Bedford

WESTSIDE STUDENTS PERFORM WITH WATOTO THIS WEEKEND!  JOIN US. This quarter, several of our homeroom classes have been taking performing arts class through Watoto. They’ve had the opportunity to perform at Frayser Elementary, at Channel 5 for their Saturday morning live news show, and now will be performing at Westside. Make plans now to come ...

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May 13, 2013

Drop It Like Its Hot: Scientific Thinking at Westside Middle School

By Dirk Bedford

In the coming years, Westside Achievement Middle School plans to be an academic powerhouse in Memphis.  Among the shifts that will occur starting next year will be an intense focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  ”When we equip students with the ability to solve problems, we empower them,” said Principal Dirk Bedford.  ”We want ...

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May 11, 2013

EXTENDED DEADLINE for the Achievement Advisory Council: Apps Due May 17th

By Achievement Advisory Council

The Achievement School District is excited to launch the search for the new Achievement Advisory Council (AAC). We are looking for individuals who are committed to their community and the students therein and who are willing to have conversations about the needs of neighborhood schools and potential change to come. In their roles, the AAC ...

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May 08, 2013

Never The Same: Wildcats Go To Washington And The Future Changes

By Achievement School District

Our 8th graders (and their fearless chaperones) have officially embarked on their journey to Washington, D.C. and to knowing 100% of the possibilities. When they arrive back at Westside early Friday morning, they won’t be the same 8th graders who excitedly boarded the busses in a light drizzle tonight. They will have traveled close to ...

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May 05, 2013

Our First Spring Trip: Wildcats on Washington!

By Jeremy Jones

Needless to say, it has been an exciting first year in the Achievement School District.  The penultimate event is finally here: 8th grade spring trip to Washington DC.  We are taking 80 8th graders from Westside Achievement Middle School to Washington DC for a week of mind altering learning, team building, and personal reflection.  Our ...

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