Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Westwood Intermediate and Middle School! We are a vibrant learning community serving Spring Lake Park Schools' students in grades 5-8.
One School, Two Programs
While all under one roof, Westwood has separate programs and spaces for grades 5-6 intermediate students and grades 7-8 middle school students.
Innovative and Personalized Learning
Each student at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.
State of the Art Facilities
Many portions of Westwood Intermediate and Middle School have been redesigned to provide flexible learning environments that allow teachers to meet the varied needs and interests of students.
Immersion Programming
Students coming to Westwood from Woodcrest Spanish Immersion can continue their learning through Westwood’s immersion programming.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School – learn more about our Westwood stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening at Westwood every day.
![Health and physical education teacher Bretty Repasky helping a student learn volleyball during gym class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544470141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/mtiyfj2nwodm90rgde5e/Brett_Repasky.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544470141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/mtiyfj2nwodm90rgde5e/Brett_Repasky.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544470141/springlakeparkschoolsorg/mtiyfj2nwodm90rgde5e/Brett_Repasky.jpg","width":800}])
Health and Physical Education teacher, Westwood
What makes me #SLPPantherProud is that I have the ability to do something that I love for a living, which is teaching and having the ability to impact students in our community to be the best they can be.
![Melissa Backman helping her students with a math problem]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1542050271/springlakeparkschoolsorg/leefoyne6kpqfmaf4vwm/Melissa_Backman_8793.jpg","width":2200}])
Math Teacher, Westwood
I personalize learning for my students by celebrating the mistakes they make. No matter what their learning style is, if they feel safe being wrong, they will always try their best.
![Mbeng-Bakia-Chick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532437067/springlakeparkschoolsorg/u5rsn23bxwigrsnr8v2v/Mbeng-Bakia-Chick.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532437067/springlakeparkschoolsorg/u5rsn23bxwigrsnr8v2v/Mbeng-Bakia-Chick.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532437067/springlakeparkschoolsorg/u5rsn23bxwigrsnr8v2v/Mbeng-Bakia-Chick.jpg","width":600}])
Parent, Westwood
It’s not just about academics. When we look at our kids potential and how this district is preparing them, they provided all the tools they need for our students to be good citizens.
![Alyssa Olson working with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532436257/springlakeparkschoolsorg/k6fkgbqux17l7lkzbgvv/Alyssa_Olson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532436257/springlakeparkschoolsorg/k6fkgbqux17l7lkzbgvv/Alyssa_Olson.jpg","width":500}])
Teacher, Westwood
I LOVE seeing my students engaged and excited about learning through their own creativity with Project Based Learning.
![Tom Larson high fiving a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532437107/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rginre2ncew7sfs0iodp/Tom-Larson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532437107/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rginre2ncew7sfs0iodp/Tom-Larson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532437107/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rginre2ncew7sfs0iodp/Tom-Larson.jpg","width":600}])
Principal, Westwood
I think Westwood is a great place for students to learn because our staff knows each child by their interests and strengths.
News
In Other News…
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It’s time to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year! Learn more about our schools and programs at the following events.
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The Spring Lake Park School Board held its annual organizational meeting followed by a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 8.
![Spring Lake Park Schools logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1526499473/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vlfyzpeotpdlubaikq0j/SLP-logo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1526499473/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vlfyzpeotpdlubaikq0j/SLP-logo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1526499473/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vlfyzpeotpdlubaikq0j/SLP-logo.jpg","width":760}]){kind=logo}
Carlotta Stomberg, who served on the Spring Lake Park School Board for more than 15 years, died recently at the age of 71. She was a resident of Spring Lake Park for many years and was an active member of the community.
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This fall, Nutrition Services transitioned meal payment processing to Campus Parent Portal Food Service. Starting the week of January 14, families will again begin to receive student account balance messages.
![Two students smiling while helping at the Leo Holiday House at SLPHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1545084495/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e9yvb5t4elirl6xtv7l3/Leo_Holiday_House.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1545084495/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e9yvb5t4elirl6xtv7l3/Leo_Holiday_House.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1545084495/springlakeparkschoolsorg/e9yvb5t4elirl6xtv7l3/Leo_Holiday_House.jpg","width":800}])
Over 160 kids participated in the SLP annual holiday shopping event on December 13 at Spring Lake Park High School.
The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 11.
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