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20 Mar

Posted at 12:21h in School News

Westminster Academy alumnus Chase Johnston scored the game-winning basket as No. 12 High Point stunned No. 5 Wisconsin, with an 83–82 victory on Thursday night in the first major upset of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. High Point erased a double-digit second-half deficit and took its first-ever NCAA Tournament win in just its second appearance. The defining moment came with 11.7 seconds remaining. After Wisconsin missed a go-ahead layup, Rob Martin secured the rebound and delivered a full-court pass to Johnston, who finished a breakaway layup to give High Point an 83–82 lead. Notably, the basket marked Johnston’s first made two-point field...

13 Nov

Posted at 08:32h in School News

We’re excited about our Spring Musicals and wanted to share a rare opportunity to become a title sponsor for our junior production, Anastasia: The Musical. Title sponsorship offers your business great exposure to the WA community while supporting the arts at WA. For more information, please see our Play Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Sarah Hajduk, Director of Development. We are grateful for our Wizard of Oz title sponsor, Collision Care Xpress. Also, be sure to save the dates for our spring musicals now! Anastasia: The Musical—March 20–22, 2026, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, a stunning, professional theater space that will bring St. Petersburg and Paris to...

11 Nov

Posted at 16:16h in Academics, Alumni, Arts, Athletics, Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

The results are in, and Westminster Academy has been ranked #1 in the category of Best Christian K-12 Schools and Best Christian High Schools in Broward County by Niche.com, with an A+ overall rating! We’re grateful for the faculty, staff, and the families who partner with us who make Westminster Academy a school of excellence. Niche is the market leader in connecting schools with students and families. With in-depth profiles on every school in America, Niche helps millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them. In addition to the number one rankings, Westminster Academy is recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Christian...

15 May

Posted at 11:03h in Athletics, Upper School

We are excited to share a remarkable milestone in Westminster Academy athletics. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced the Florida Dairy Farmers 2025 Class 2A Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year Awards—and for the first time ever, both recipients are from the same school—Westminster Academy! Alex Lloyd and Markeli Jones–Tynes have been honored with this prestigious recognition for their outstanding performance on the court and their leadership as student-athletes. In addition to this historic achievement, both were recently named First Team Broward All-County by the Sun Sentinel and the Miami Herald. Alex will continue his academic and...

15 May

Posted at 09:08h in Arts, School News

What a season of creativity, talent, and worship at Westminster Academy! Choir ConcertOur “Singing in Harmony” Spring Choir Concert brought sixth through twelfth-grade students together for a beautiful night of worship and song. A special recognition goes to senior Joey Siciliano, who has been part of the WA Choir since sixth grade—what a journey! Band & OrchestraBravo to all our musicians for an unforgettable Spring Band & Orchestra Concert! From fifth grade to high school jazz and orchestra, every performance reflected growth, passion, and the joy of making music to glorify God. Juried Art ShowHeld alongside the concert, the Juried Art Show showcased...