The Westwood School Committee meeting on December 17, 2024, highlighted several key achievements and community events within the Westwood Public Schools (WPS) district. The meeting, held at the Westwood Public Library due to a concurrent choral concert at the high school, began with a pledge of allegiance and expressions of gratitude towards the Westwood Media Center for their support in live streaming the event.

Superintendent Tim McCarthy shared updates on recent school activities, including the successful Inclusive Schools Week, which featured a diversity dinner and a caregiver conversation event. He praised the efforts of staff members Latifa Frank, Kristen Sheehan, and Donna Tobin for organizing these initiatives that promote belonging within the district.

The meeting also recognized the Westwood High School Girls Cross Country Team, who recently won the Division 2 state championship, marking a historic achievement as the first state champions for the girls' team. Superintendent McCarthy invited team members to the front to celebrate their success and acknowledge their hard work.

In a notable educational collaboration, Steve Boulet, the director of technology, innovation, and learning, reported on a recent focus group conducted by Google with WPS students. The session aimed to gather feedback on a new artificial intelligence tool designed for Google Classroom. Boulet emphasized the positive engagement and feedback from students, which impressed the Google representatives.

Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to inclusivity, student achievement, and innovative educational practices, setting a positive tone for the upcoming year.