News

11 Oct

Posted at 10:20h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Westminster Academy Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Fusion Powder Coating on Friday, December 1, at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch in Okeechobee. Spend the day in the great outdoors! Participants will enjoy a country breakfast, then take aim at clay pigeons on a 14-station course, and end the event with a hearty lunch. All skill levels are welcome to participate! However, all minors must be accompanied by a participating parent. The registration fee is $400 per shooter, $1600 per foursome, and student entry is $200. We are also looking for businesses and families to...

11 Oct

Posted at 10:06h in Alumni, Athletics

The Westminster Academy Athletic Hall of Honor was established in 2014 to honor the men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the WA Athletic program over the last five decades. The mighty Lions have been blessed by a distinguished athletic legacy, and we want to recognize and honor our exceptional alumni, coaches, and contributors who were instrumental in the success of our athletic program. The alumni selection committee includes WA Alumni Board members, teachers, and coaches. Congratulations to our 2023 inductees: Female Athlete: Jessica Nava ’18, Swimming Male Athlete: Paul Atkinson ’17, Basketball Coach: Coach Buddy Pressley, Athletic Director, Basketball 1994–2002 Team:...

11 Oct

Posted at 09:15h in Athletics, PREP, Spiritual Life, Student Life, Upper School

We are excited to see our students fully engaged while serving, competing, performing, and reflecting! Here are just a few of the recent highlights: The Grades 7–8 Student Council organized a collection drive for Every Mother’s Advocate Grades 7–8 spent a day at the Circle F Dude Ranch Camp for a Spiritual Retreat with a message from Bryan Vidal, Director of Student Ministries at Coral Ridge The National Honor Society spent time with the residents at the Alzheimer's Center in Lauderdale Lakes The National Honor Society and Green Club worked in the community garden at The Fruitful Field to provide...

11 Oct

Posted at 08:54h in Athletics

Welcome to the 2023–2024 winter athletic season! Below, you will find a list of the winter sport tryout dates and contact information for each coach. Bus transportation will be offered to and from the west campus athletic complex for student-athletes daily and will depart at 3:15 p.m. Every student-athlete must have a completed athletic physical turned in before they try out. We are using the SportsWareOnLine system again this year for athletic physicals. You can find more information and step-by-step instructions at https://www.wa.edu/pdf/Sport-Physicals-Instructions.pdf. Ladies’ Basketball Tryouts  Varsity: October 30 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the east campus Gymnasium Grades 6–8: November 13 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at the east campus...

11 Oct

Posted at 08:45h in School News, Spiritual Life

Westminster Academy appreciates the resource Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is to our school community. Each week, the church gathers for meaningful events to educate, enlighten, and enhance spiritual lives and invites all WA parents and students to join them. Upcoming Events Coral Ridge Christmas Spectacular | Friday and Saturday Tickets On Sale: This beloved Christmas tradition at Coral Ridge has something for every age and every family. You won’t want to miss our Concert Choir, 30-Piece Professional Orchestra, soloists, dancers, and more! Purchase your tickets today for what we expect will be two sold-out shows. Coral Ridge Fall Groups and Sunday School Classes: Our fall classes...