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At Westlake we infuse rigorous academics and art into every classroom.

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Check out a sample schedule of a Warrior Eagle Scholar

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Literacy Night 

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We help students grow through creativity, strong academics, and a school culture that celebrates identity and voice.

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Creativity, culture, and strong academics.

Westlake Middle School blends academic challenge with the arts, hands-on projects, and real-world learning. We focus on student voice, social-emotional support, and consistent routines in a caring school environment. Our staff partners with families and helps every child feel proud, prepared, and confident. As part of OUSD, we help students thrive through identity, learning, and connection.

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Oakland Goes Outdoors & OUSD Celebrate 1,000th Student Outdoor Experience with Redwood Park Trip during Earth Week

Oakland Goes Outdoors (OGO), an important District partner, will celebrate its 1,000th outdoor learning experience on April 23 by taking more than 100 eighth grade students from Frick United Academy of Language to Redwood Regional Park.

Since launching in 2018, OGO has expanded from a small pilot into a districtwide initiative that provides thousands of students with curriculum-aligned outdoor experiences during the school day. To date, more than 18,000 students have participated, with more than 6,200 served in the 2024–25 school year alone across 23 school sites.

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