The voting for Senior Superlatives 2021 has closed. If you were selected, you were notified by email on Sunday.  Check you HISD Outlook email. Just a quick reminder that the 2021 Yearbook is selling...

Like everything else this year, attending a girls or boys basketball game has a few new procedures to follow. You will need a ticket to attend a game at any of the HISD Field house venues, but you cannot...

Student's wait in the Commons prior to taking the SAT on October 27, 2020

As we head into December, Westside's winter sports team are set begin their seasons. Both the girls and boys basketball teams have a full slate of games.  Out of district games are held on campus, while...

Like everything else in our world the pandemic has wrecked havoc with the distribution of the 2020 Canidae.  While the books were delivered to Westside at the end of May, it has been one thing after the...

Have you seen this guy? You know how it is, you are wasting time and you stumble down the YouTube rabbit hole looking for some new entertainment.  So here's how it happened, one of our staff member wrote...

Baseball's 2020 season ended on a bus to Laredo.  Not literally, but almost. Playing under the season's theme "Unfinished Business" proved prophectic, as the team ended at the beginning. March 12,...

Before we left school, Mr. Gray's second period painting students created a beautiful mural in the South 1 hall.  Sharing the message of "Westside Creators" this strong piece demonstrates, color, and...

While Westside was out for the much anticipated and appreciated Spring Break, a major scandal erupted in America, it was covered across all news platforms, and media outlets. It also created a rare moment...

The best of best Westside tradition is right around the corner.  Senior Skate Night at the DARR is one of the most anticipated senior activities of the year.  Whether you skate or not, don't miss this...

Volleyball ended district play last night with wins over Heights High School.  Heading into the playoffs with an impressive 13-0 record, the Lady Wolves will be playing Cy Creek next Tuesday, October...

Westside's broadcast studio control room.

Winning 3 sets to 2, the Westside's Lady Wolves volleyball defeated their rivals Bellaire, at Delmar Field House, Wednesday, September 12, 2018. In a back in forth between these top tier teams, Bellaire...

Are you looking for a show to binge watch this weekend? Or are you getting set for a Spring Break couch TV vortex to get lost in.  I highly recommend a TV show that enjoyed a short but meaningful run...

The morning of August 30, 2017, in the Galleria area of Houston, after Hurricane Harvey flooded the neighborhood.

Pride at the Ice the Huskies Pep Rally. September 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas town of Rockport as a powerful Category 4 storm, destroying 80 % of the structures, leaving homes destroyed and without power for the foreseeable future.  Then,...

Westside Tennis came back from the District Tournament with wins, and players advancing to the Regionals at Deer Park, which start on Monday, April 17th. The team brought home 2nd place in district,...

Mrs. Delk's AVP classes enjoying the disaster drill

Are you familiar with the Kendall Community Center? Located at 609 N. Eldridge, Houston, Texas  77079 ( if you are driving there from Westside, it is just before you reach Memorial Drive.) The Belle...

Inertia Dance Company finished their competition season in style at the HTE National Competition, held in San Antonio. After a fun day Friday at Fiesta Texas, and a night on the Riverwalk for diner,...

Attention all Westside Magnet students, who are currently on a Growth Plan. All signed Growth Plans need to be turned in to the Magnet office in A203 by the end of the day on Friday, March 24.  This...

Even thought it is the first days of spring, it is not too early to get a head start on your summer employment.  The City of Houston Summer Jobs Program offers 16 - 21 year olds residing within the Houston...

Nick Ford, at his station for the morning announcements

Mrs. Kwezi, rocks the 70's decade for Homecoming week, Throwback Thursday

Hot off the presses!  Our Friday spirit day is in trouble.  Word went out to teachers at the end of the day on Tuesday, October 4th, that a warning is being issued.  Apparently students have been bending...

Hello and welcome back! A couple weeks ago I had some trouble with my Xfinity cable, which was really inconvenient during the Olympics, but on the up side they gave 3 months of HBO & Showtime for...

Howler News welcomes our wolf community back to school, after what we hope was a restful, fun and productive summer.  As noted there have been changes to our campus.  Westside Wear. Where after 16 years...

Dylan Lopez, Ashly Angel, and Jaylyn Ary show off the new Westside Wear, during the first week of school.

It's Tuesday, May 17th, which is the first day for Seniors to turn in their laptops.  The end is coming fast.  A completed check out sheet is now the most important document a Westside Senior can possess. ...

Once again Houston is underwater.  The bayous are swollen, streets are closed. Houses are flooded.  Horses are being rescued from fast moving water.  It hasn't even been a year since the Memorial Day...

Wolves, we are on the downhill slide to the end of the year.  Your last progress report is in the rearview mirror.  Senior Prom is almost a memory and end of year testing is right around the corner. Another...

Our Westside Community is mourning the loss of one of our own.  Former student Jehlan Vaughn tragically lost his life as a victim of gun violence on Monday, March 21, 2016.  The  details of what happened...

Photography student work that has been selected to exhibit at The Houston Museum of Fine Art. The exhibit will be shown through May 1st.

Antonio, Beata and Brandon with their mentor Ms. Pontus

Westside's PTO held their monthly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd.  Proceedings opened with the expected topics to address; business and budget. A brief discussion about the Westside Wishes...

Beata Purvina , 12 rehearses hip hop dance

Anna Ellis, during a rehearsal of Westside T-Pro's recent production of "Robin Hood".

Senior Homecoming Court at the 2015 HOCO Parade.

That's a wrap.

A cute puppy with a big red bow is hard to resist.  Or a kitten with a, well, I have never been able to get a bow to stay on a kitten, but a kitten that cuddles up and purrs under your chin is a scene...

The University of Houston Cougars football team won the American Athletic Conference title on Saturday, on their home field, beating Temple University  24-13.  Standout Quarterback Greg Ward Jr....

Dean Pliskin describes November 6th as one of his best day's working at Westside High School.  Because on this day he was able to see 5 of his graduating seniors sign their letters of intent to play ball...