We understand that this may be a time of great need within our community and for many of our Trojan families. If your family is in need of food, please refer to these local organizations listed below.  Breath of life - Located at 4185 East Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN and their contact is (423) 289-1163 Manley Baptist- Located at 3603 West Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN and their contact information is (423) 586-8665 Mobile Pantry – SHFB.Bethel Baptist,1800 Ch

On Nov 14, juniors and seniors will have the chance to register for Walters State Community College dual enrollment courses for the spring semester. Registering into these courses early helps prevent problems with your schedule and ensures a level transition into college courses. Here are some important things to note about DE: DE courses are taught at West High by WSCC professors. Watch your google classroom for a list of available courses. The Dual Enrollment Grant offered

Monday - November 3, 2025 Medical Monday  - "Celebrate the heart of healthcare! Dress up as a medical pr ofessional and represent themes like 'Care, Lead, Inspire' or 'Healthcare Heroes'.   If you have a parent or guardian that is in the medical field, thank them for their hard work and dedication.  If you have someone in your family call them when you get home and thank them for their hard work and dedication to the medical field and lastly if you have a teacher or mentor th

The holiday season is a time for gratitude, giving, and community. Sadly, many of our neighbors in Hamblen County continue to face hunger and hardship. According to recent data, 18.5% of Hamblen County residents live in poverty—higher than the national average of 14.1%. Even more alarming, over 42% of local children under the age of five live in poverty, compared to a national rate of 24.5%. To help make Thanksgiving brighter for families in need, West High is holding our Ann

On Oct. 17, 2025, Liz Medina Torres was crowned the 2025 Homecoming Queen with Samual Raymond as her escort! Medina Torres is a part of Beta Club, Interact Club, Culture Appreciation and Awareness Club, Executive Council, Color Guard/Marching Band, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Book and Breakfast, Spanish Club, Mu- Alpha Theta, and HOSA. Medina Torres is an aspiring nurse, she plans to attend Walters State Community College after she graduates to become a licensed Registered

David Wild, Mike Fishman, James Craine, and Mark Cowan inducted into the Trojan Hall of Fame. Mr. Mark Cowan Mark Cowan, graduated in 1983 from Morristown West High. During his time here, he was the drum captain and captain of the basketball team. Following high school, Mark attended the University of Tennessee, where he pursued a double major in Political Science and Computer Science. He then went on to attend Harvard, in which he was the first person to teach a computer cla

Denise with her shirt design On Oct. 15, the Trojan family received their new Trojan Nation merchandise. These shirts were designed by sophomore Savannah Denise. Friday, Oct. 17 all students are encouraged to wear their new Trojan Nation swag!

The Morristown West Lady Trojan Soccer team played a good game against East High. On Thursday night during the first half of the game the...

As fall begins, everyone is eager to try delicious autumn recipes. A great fall dish can make any cool day feel cozy and inviting. Here...

West edged out East 13–7 on Friday night Sept. 26 in a defensive battle. After a scoreless first quarter, West struck in the second to...

The high school gym buzzed with excitement as students gathered for this year’s  Club Fair. Rows of tables lined the space, each...

Left to right, Coach Jim Patrick, Preston Clowney, Sutton Smith, Jake Bunch, Reed Patrick, Seth Greene On Monday, Sept. 22, both the West...

Landon Len Ladies and gentlemen, It’s showtime! The Morristown Theatre Guild is proud to present Beetlejuice Jr, coming to College Square...

As the class of 2026 prepares for adulthood, they all have one goal their senior year: make it count. Their last year of school is a big...

Everyone can agree Shein's a hit or a miss, and let's find out! Shein has been trending the past couple years. Due to its rapid...

Students Opinion After interviewing multiple students, here is what they had to say about their favorite foods in Books and Beans.   ...

Eleonora Zichi is a high school student from Northern Italy, and she's currently experiencing life in the United States as part of an...

Ms. Macie Green grew up here in Tennessee, in Johnson City. Green graduated from Carson-Newman. Today, she teaches sophomore English here...

Seniors and their parents/guardians will be held on September 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the West High Cafeteria. The event...

During the month of September, many colleges offer opportunities to apply for free! Check out this flyer for details! Head to the...

Eli Shoun The cross country team traveled to Knoxville for the Victor Ashe Fall Classic on Aug. 30. Leading the boy's team and scoring...

On Labor day weekend a new face was welcomed to West High and that is Felipe Bruschi! Bruschi comes all the way from Sao Paulo, Brazil. ...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a powerful and necessary reminder that suicide is a leading cause of death, but also a...

West Side Story is an online school newspaper that shares news about what is happening in Morristown and the state of Tennessee. A school...

After a long day at West High in Morristown, TN, nothing hits the spot like a good afterschool snack. Whether you are starving after...

High school can be stressful, and sometimes the best way to take the edge off is grabbing some popcorn and turning on a good Netflix...

There is one thing that unites everyone in the world, and that is food! We all have different tastes and there are all kinds of people...

Spirit Week. That one week where the school acts like we’re all this big, happy family instead of a bunch of teenagers barely surviving...

On August 28, Mrs. Cobb convened an Executive Council meeting at Morristown West High School, introducing a new initiative designed to...

Mr. Jeremy Arnold grew up here in Tennessee, graduating from Volunteer High School in Church Hill. Today, he teaches Special Education...