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This weekend, the Windward Speech & Debate Team braced the cold down in Carlsbad for the La Costa Canyon Winter Classic.

In honor of Giving Tuesday, Windward’s Pad Project club held a Service Learning event from December 2-6, collecting pads and tampons.

Congratulations to Shiloh Johnson '28, a Freshman on our Girls Varsity Basketball team, who was recently spotlighted in the LA Times.

Another successful Fall Service Learning project has wrapped up this week.

Students in Mandarin 4 were treated to a special visit and performance from guzheng artist Ms. Ma. 

To benefit People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), Middle School students and their families came together for a spooktacular Halloween service event. 

To celebrate Diwali, students in the South Asian Affinity Group hosted a lively lunchtime event. 

In this lab, students explored protein enzymes and the how they change under different conditions and reactions. 

Windward's 7th Graders spent their final English unit of the year studying Twelfth Night.

Student-athletes, families, and coaches recently gathered to celebrate this year's athletic achievements.

On March 18, Windward took to the Bridge for a special lunchtime student celebration - Taste of Windward.

On Wednesday, March 20 Windward 7th Graders engaged with parents, guardians, faculty, and staff at the 7th Grade Challenge-Based Learning Community Forum where they presented their solutions to common problems. 

Animation and Media Arts Teacher Colleen Hargarden recently opened a gallery in LA called Timeshare.

The results are in from January’s Middle School American Mathematics Contest 8!

As Black History Month continues, this week the Black Student Union (BSU) engaged in a Service Learning project through the organization

Middle School sports teams played in the Pacific Basin League (PBL) playoffs January 29 - February 2.

Black History Month kicked off this week at Windward with the members of the Black Student Union (BSU) hanging up posters of historical black figures around campus.

On January 19, Middle School Athletics shined brightly on the field and on the court as part of the Middle School Sports Extravaganza!

Seventh Grader Kyler Sziraki has been cast as the lead role of Clara in Westside Ballet’s 50th production of The Nutcracker this year

Members of Windward's admin, parent, and student community attended the Pollyanna Conference to learn more about how the School can advance its ongoing DEIB initiatives. 

Students in fifth year French learned about Patutiki, or traditional Maquesan tattooing, in a special Zoom lesson. 

As part of Filipino American Heritage Month, the CulinArt team offered a series of special Filipino-inspired menu items throughout the month!

For the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year our student and parent volunteers came together for a special costume drive to help PATH families.

On October 9, and in celebration of the closing days of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Windward was honored to host Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Germaine Franco for a special guest speaker event.

On May 21, Windward School celebrated its 4th Annual Media Arts & Film Labs Showcase!

As part of their final project of the year, Windward's 7th Grade English students were tasked to consider and memorize scenes from William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

To kickoff Pride Month, Windward hosted a series of student-driven events on campus. 

On May 24, Windward students, faculty, and staff were treated to a special community event featuring an assortment of student speakers.

"Spring Awakening" cast and crew nominated for 2023 Jerry Herman Awards!

As part of a join lesson regarding the history of theatrical masks, student in Theatre and VMA teamed up for a mask making workshop. 

As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month the School held an on campus celebration.

As part of their study of the lawmaking process, students in 7th Grade Introduction to United States Government participated in a Mock Congress throughout the week of May 8.

Students in AP Art History turned their favorite works of art into custom drink ware. 

Windward Film and Video students were treated to a series of guest speakers covering many aspects of the film and television industry. 

Windward Science students harvested their own vegetables thanks to the newly installed greenhouse!

The results are in from the American Mathematics Contest 8!

Windward Speech & Debate continued their strong season with a number of qualifying finishes!

The Windward Chromatics were treated to a special a capella workshop courtesy of Oxford University's "Out of the Blue."

Windward Middle Schoolers teamed up with The Painted Turtle for a special Service Learning event.

Alexa Eskovitz '24 took first place in the 9th-12th Grade category for her interview essay!

Members of the Windward community teamed up with our friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a Service Learning project in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Windward teamed up with the “I Have a Dream” Foundation for a special Service Learning event.

A number of Windward alumni returned to campus to share their college multimedia and film experiences with current Windward students!

On March 13, students in Windward’s Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble put on an important, student-directed performance of The Laramie Project.

Windward Performing Arts students had the wonderful opportunity to attend a concert by Philippine Madrigal Singers on March 12. 

On March 7, Windward improv students were treated to a special interview and performance with producer Todd Garner and actors Lauren Lapkus and Brandon Scott Jones.

MAFL Students were led through a series of hand-on workshops led by cinematographer Nick Ramsey. 

Check out this rare interview with acclaimed avant-garde Jazz expressionist and trombonist, Phil Ranelin. 

Black History Month came to a close with a special Monday Morning Meeting presentation. 

Windward's Middle School Entrepreneurship students hosted an on-campus arcade as part of their design-thinking lesson. 

For the first time in a long time, Middle School Debate tournaments returned to Windward!

9th Grade History students teamed up with the CREATE Studio for a special hands-on lesson. 

Windward Music students took part in the CAIS Honors Music Festival at Viewpoint School!

Windward faculty member Zach Neufeld led our Honors Advanced Theatre Ensemble through a special performing arts discussion. 

Students and faculty were invited to attend a special museum exhibit put on by 8th Grade Earth Science!

Our Middle School families worked with Hope in a Suitcase for our first off-site Service Learning event of 2023. 

A panel of esteemed speakers discussed service learning opportunities and beyond with Windward Prep students. 

The Windward community continued its excellent partnership with PATH, donating holiday baskets to families in need.

Windward parent and stylist Mary Alice Haney shared her expertise with Windward's Fashion Club at this special event.

Windward Cheer provided care packages and personalized notes to homeless youth in need.

Cheer on our Boys Cross Country team as they compete in the CIF Finals on November 19!

Students put history in action as part of interactive Capstone lesson. 

Windward Senior Skye Belker has a record all her own, finishing the Fall Girls Tennis season with a perfect 29-0 record. 

Middle School students jump into the Shark Tank with special project. 

On October 28, 7th Grade students in Introduction to United States Government teamed up with Seniors in Honors Global Economics for a special joint lesson.

Over 30 families came together to kick off the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year!

MAFL hosts its first ever Halloween Movie Night!

DEIB kicks off the news year with the first discussion in their community conversation series. 

Students in Mandarin 1A came together for a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. 

11 of Windward's Visual & Media Arts student films were selected to be part of the All American Film Festival in New York this Fall!

Windward's own JP deGuzman recently had his work published in a special issue of the Journal of Asian American Studies.

Windward Chromatics start the new school year off working along the Brown University Jabberwocks in a joint workshop!

Juniors Meiyi Wang and Luke Gialanella will be heading to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament!

Student filmmakers showed off their talents at the 3rd Annual Media Arts & Film Lab Showcase. 

Windward's Chamber Music Ensemble competed at the Forum Music Festival on April 23. 

Middle School Math students were honored for their great showing in the Middle School American Mathematics Contest 8!

Middle School students and parents partnered with the Minority Humanitarian Foundation for a special service learning event!

Windward Girls Basketball left it all on the court in a State Championship battle versus Salesian High School. 

Middle and Upper School students were treated to two unique panels in honor of Women's History Month. 

Congratulations to our National Scholastic Art Awards winners!

To commemorate Black History Month, Windward’s Black Student Union (BSU) collaborated with the Art Department, Film Department, Facilities, and the CTL to create an interactive display outside of the CTL.

The Windward community joined with PATH for their annual holiday partnership, bringing gift baskets to families in need.

Windward Students and Parents joined GO Campaign for the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year!

Click to hear how Windward alums are helping to shape UCLA's basketball program!

Click to view "Wade in the Water" by the Windward Chromatics!

Middle School math students had a great showing at this year's American Mathematics Contest 8!

Middle School students and parents provided holiday cheer for over 50+ PATH families!

Windward families donated in droves as part of this year's Giving Tuesday book drive!

Sophomore Andreas Rothbart and alum Corinne Leong were recently named as 2021 YoungArts winners!

Click to hear "You Will Be Found" from The Windward Choral Department!

People Assisting the Homeless and Windward Service Learning volunteers teamed up to make special Veteran's Day treat bags. 

The Windward Community displayed tremendous generosity in partnering with Allies For Every Child to provide gift baskets and gifts cards for families in need.

Congratulations to Juju Watkins, the 2020 SportsKid of the Year!

In November the Theater Area held the second of their Artists in Conversation series'. 

7th Grade students study injustice in Introduction to United States Government class.

41 new members were inducted into the French, Mandarin, and Spanish honor societies.

Middle School debate began their new season with a strong debut performance at the New Roads Debate Tournament!

In October, the Windward Theater Area hosted an all community panel as part of its Artists In Conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series.

Windward Sophomores Isis Ginyard and Justine Ludden created and ran their own Virtual Coding Crash Course for Middle School Students!

Middle School Service Learning kicked off their year by making blankets for families in need with Stepping Forward LA.

Read on to see which teams were recognized!

Windward Media Arts & Film Lab students were treated to a fireside digital chat with Creative Executive Neale Hemrajani of Annapurna Interactive.

Students and parents came together for the first Middle School Service Learning event of the year.

The Omnicats are prepared for league play following a strong showing at the High Desert League VEX Scrimmage.

Windward would like to congratulate Leila Williams ‘20, who recently took the top prize at the New Century Dance Project choreographic showcase in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Windward Summer Camps enjoyed their best year yet with offerings in art, academics, and athletics.