In the latest issue of U.S.News & World Report  to hit the stands (December 10), the magazine features a "best public high schools" list. The ranking formula includes several indicators such as college readiness of students and academic performance of disadvantaged students.

"At DHS, we have high expectations for all of our students," said Principal Debbie Freeman. "Our DHS family, employees and students, are working so very hard and it is exciting to have those efforts recognized in this way. In addition, I believe it is not just recognition of the work going on at our school but the work of the entire school district. We have improved what we are doing at all levels and it is nice to see the results beginning to materialize."

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Westwood's annual National Geographic Bee final round was held on Tuesday, January 12.  A group of ten 4th and 5th grade students who won their individual classroom bees competed for a chance to compete at the state National Geographic Bee. 

Jacob Ferguson won the event, and he will take a qualifying test for the state bee later this month.  If he qualifies, he will compete in Atlanta in April to try to qualify fourth national competition, which will be held May 25 and 26 in Washington, D.C. Jake Newton placed second and Daren Meza placed third.