Upper School Tag

13 Apr

Posted at 14:43h in Arts, School News

Join us for our annual junior spring play, Annie Jr., on Friday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Click here to purchase your tickets. Little orphan Annie is taken from her orphanage in 1933’s New York City and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbucks’ mansion for the Christmas holidays. When Annie wins the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, they set out on a mission to find Annie’s parents. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan and others attempt...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:12h in School News, Upper School

On January 27, High School students spent the day volunteering in the community for Service Project Day. Each grade served at a different local non-profit organization. Students in 9th grade attended The Fruitful Field, where they worked in the community garden and helped to provide fresh produce to underserved families in the community, and at Feeding South Florida, where they packed 10,000 pounds of food. Students in 10th grade served for Heart2Heart Outreach, where they were split between two care center facilities impacting 40 senior citizens. Students in 11th and 12th grade served at Homes United helping with painting and home...

09 Feb

Posted at 15:44h in Arts, School News

Last month the WA Junior Thespians spent the weekend in Orlando for the State competition. They attended various theater and dance workshops on Friday and took in a performance of the Broadway show “Newsies” that evening. On Saturday, they competed in various theatrical events in front of a panel of judges. They were striving to be awarded the titles of “Excellent” or “Superior.” The troupe celebrated their accomplishments at an awards dinner on Saturday evening and then a trip to Universal Studios! Congratulations to our troupe for their outstanding performance at Junior Thespian States! Here are the results: Large Group Musical...

12 Jan

Posted at 15:27h in Academics, School News, Upper School

As we begin the second half of the school year, we would like to share an update regarding school leadership. Effective as of January 1, Dr. Ron Farrar has been promoted to the position of Assistant Headmaster in addition to his role as Upper School Principal. As we pursue mission priorities and goals and invest in the professional development of our leaders, this is an appropriate next step for Dr. Farrar and aligns with his gifts and calling. This role will expand his influence while leading the academic teams to ensure Westminster Academy maintains its position as the leading provider of...

12 Jan

Posted at 15:20h in School News

Attention current Westminster Academy families—our current student re-enrollment priority window for the 2023–2024 school year is now open will end on January 31, 2023. Also, if you know a Christian family who would benefit from the college-preparatory academics and spiritual development offered at Westminster Academy, please invite them to our Upper School Open House on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and faithful commitment to Westminster Academy!...