Some of the best Christmas movies were made in the early 2000s and many of the classics are being remade into animated films for kids. Here are some summaries of the best Christmas classics of all time!     The Grinch “The Grinch ''...

Running. When most people hear that word, they are filled with dread. They only think of pain and exhaustion. However, for Cole Cronk, running is a way for him to prove himself to others. He is constantly striving to beat not only himself and his teammates,...

Life is full of unexpected challenges and obstacles that we fight and battle every single day. But for some, these challenges are significant.  Think of being a deaf person -- not being able to hear the world around. Some people actually view the deaf...

After a rough and tiring five months, we’re back to school, Firebirds! A lot has changed, and we want to inform you about one of the biggest changes. As most of you know, Mr. Card was promoted to the position of Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion....

In quarantine? No need to fret, The West Press has your back! We understand that you are trapped in your house, it can be boring, and you may feel like you have no freedoms, but we have some ideas to keep you occupied while we are on quarantine.    ...

Junior year is oftentimes said to be the most difficult year out of anyone's high school career. With major stressors such as taking the ACT, beginning to look into colleges, and maintaining a promising GPA, students can feel overwhelmed. Most teens also...

West Press with Ed Bolden, "Wrong Answers Only" Edition.

The Firebirds are state champions! After an undefeated record of 21-0-2, the girls’ soccer team advanced to play a hard game at the Columbus Crew Stadium on Saturday, November 9th against Anthony Wayne High School.   They won the battle with a score...

Jayvyn Jean-Mary is a lighthearted, lively spirited senior at Lakota West Highschool, best known for his contagious enthusiasm about music and friendship. He has been involved with the Lakota West choir program for all four years of highschool, and also...

At the start of the school year at Lakota West High School, Superintendent Matt Miller and Principal Elgin Card were very excited to give staff and students a new experience.  During the first two days of school, Lakota West held a school-wide event:...