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15 Dec

Posted at 14:50h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

Re-enrollment for the 2023–24 school year is just around the corner. Next week, all currently enrolled families will receive an email with details about the re-enrollment process. The preferred enrollment window for our current families begins on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the first day of the second semester, and concludes on January 31. Last year we had a 92% retention rate and high interest from new families, which resulted in waiting lists. Given the interest already expressed by new families, we are encouraging families to re-enroll as soon as possible because, on February 1, we will begin to admit new...

15 Dec

Posted at 09:09h in Athletics, School News

At Westminster Academy, we encourage the relentless pursuit of excellence in all things. This pursuit is marked with discipline, diligence, and resilience—whether in academics, the arts, or athletics. One mark of this commitment to excellence in athletics is continuing to play at the next level in college. This is especially so when a Division I or Division II institution offers an athletic scholarship and student-athletes sign a National Letter of Intent. We are excited to share that three seniors have signed such letters in recent weeks: Congratulations to… Jaylen Carey as he signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball...

10 Nov

Posted at 15:00h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community,  The first Tuesday, after the first Monday in November, is Election Day. The significance of that day is not lost, as the airwaves, mailboxes, and most street corners attest. Nor should we ignore its importance, for as Christian citizens, we have a duty to participate in the electoral process. But, even more than a duty, we have the opportunity to participate civically in our own governance. This is a blessing, a rich heritage, and the envy of much of the world. While that particular Tuesday in November is critical to our republic, it is not the only date early...

10 Nov

Posted at 13:20h in School News, Upper School

Westminster Academy is ranked #1 in the category of Best Christian High Schools in Broward County by Niche.com for the fourth year in a row, with an A+ overall rating! We’re grateful for the faculty and staff who make Westminster Academy a school of excellence. Thank you to all who have left such great reviews. In addition to the number one ranking, Westminster Academy is in the top 5 Best High Schools for Athletes in Broward County and the top 3% of the Best High Schools for Athletes in Florida, which include all schools—public and private! It is truly an exciting time...

10 Nov

Posted at 13:11h in PREP, School News

During the week of October 24, grades 3–6 participated in Digital T.H.I.N.K. Week, which was led by PREP Principal Dr. Rebekah Owens. The purpose of this week was to help students make thoughtful and positive choices with technology while recognizing that their choices affect their community and themselves. T.H.I.N.K. stands for T (trustworthy), H (helpful), I (inspiring), N (necessary), and K (kind), and students were asked to reflect on whether the choices they were making on the computer reflected these values. Each day of the week focused and expanded on one of these topics. Discussions included evaluating whether you could trust...