News

08 Apr

Posted at 15:43h in Headmaster Messages

Dear WA Community, Westminster Academy fully embraces the 16,000 hours that a student spends in school. It is within that space of time that we seek to develop each student spiritually, socially, and academically. Each of those hours is important. As you can imagine, what occurs in those hours differs dramatically depending on the student’s age. With that in mind, we are excited to announce a new, distinct academic division in our school—the Purposeful Rigorous Experiential Program, or PREP. Beginning next fall, Westminster Academy will shift from two academic divisions—Lower School and Upper School—to three. Each division will be led by a...

08 Apr

Posted at 12:37h in School News

Bidding has begun for our annual auction, Rockin’ into the 50s presented by Benedetti Orthodontics! Click here to create an account, set your max bids, and support our school! Our number one tip for the auction is to set Max Bids in advance of the event. Watch this 1-minute video and Thomas will tell you just how simple it is to place bids in advance from anywhere! The event has reached in-person attendance capacity, but you can still bid to attend and be a VIP! The VIP Table Upgrade is presented by A2 Events with an exclusive menu and decor, a...

08 Apr

Posted at 12:36h in School News

Save the date for our 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend on October 8-10, to join us in commemorating God’s faithfulness over the last five decades. Since 1971, Westminster Academy has served South Florida’s families and students as a Christian school with a focus on academic rigor and faith formation. The legacy of our school is a result of many faithful people and we look forward to gathering with alumni, alumni parents and grandparents, retired and current faculty and staff, current families, and friends of WA. As we prepare for this momentous occasion, please visit wa.edu/alumni to update your contact information, share a Portrait...

08 Apr

Posted at 12:35h in School News

The Middle and Lower School Spring Musical production of Give My Regards to Broadway presented by Journey Kids Dental, is well into rehearsals. We have an incredibly talented cast, led by Creative Director, Patti White; Musical Director, Lidia Blatz; and Choreographer, Joy Morris. Save the date for this wonderful production on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. Give My Regards to Broadway! is a review of some of the greatest musicals ever to grace the stage! Our fourth through eighth-grade drama students will present songs from over 20 different musicals including Annie, Newsies, Les Miserables, The Little...

08 Apr

Posted at 12:34h in School News

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 Baccalaureate and Commencement on Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21, respectively, at 7:00 p.m. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, President of Palm Beach Atlantic University will give our Commencement address. Prior to her current role, Dr. Schwinn was Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs, Dean of the Carver College of Medicine, and Professor of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry at the University of Iowa. Before those appointments, Dr. Schwinn served in senior leadership roles at the University of Washington and Duke University. Dr. Schwinn holds a bachelor’s degree in...