Extracurricular Offerings
Students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as football, cross-country, volleyball, tennis, boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, track, and softball. Additionally, programs such as Youth to Youth, Power of the Pen, Honor Society, Student Council, 7th and 8th grade Athletic Staff, Spelling Team, Geography Club, the annual Talent Show, Spirit Rallies, and Activity nights sponsored by the PTO offer students to grow academically as well as socially. Power of the Pen is available to 7th and 8th grades, and Honor Society is only for 8th grade students.
Special Incentives
The Renaissance program offers recognition to students who achieve academically, have good attendance, and remain discipline free. Last year, almost 45% of the school participated in the program. Other incentive programs include Honor Roll, Citizen of the Month, and various classroom-based incentive programs.
Renaissance Advisors for 2012-2013: Mrs. Grimm and Mr. McCreary
Community Involvement
Gahanna Middle School West enjoys strong parental support and involvement both from its parents as a whole and parents who form the PTO. The school also participates in community activities and serves as a location where many parent and community organizations meet.
GMSW Clubs and Activities for 2012-2013 | 
Art Club
Band - Jazz (7th & 8th grade)
Band - Solo/Ensemble
Band - Woodwind Choir (7th & 8th grade)
Battle of the Books Book Club
Cooking/Baking Club
Drama Club
Friends of Rachel Group
G3 - Gaming Geeks Galore Club
Garden Club
Geography Bee - completed for 2012-13
Guitar Club
Honor Society
Math Club
Newspaper Club
Power of the Pen
Spelling Bee - completed for 2012-13
STEM Club
Student Council
Talent Show
Wake Up West
Wellness AM & PM
West Buds
Zumba with Zynda