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21 Dec

Posted at 14:09h in Lower School, Middle School

Service is a trait we focus on throughout the school. Our Lower School students had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of blessing students at College Susan Schuenke in Haiti. The Lower School Student Council packed over 300 bags with presents for each student at the school. They also made Gospel bracelets to help share the love of Christ. Not only did this project allow our younger students an opportunity to serve, but WA alumni were involved as well! Sling bags were donated by Chris Carneal, Class of ’98, of Booster, and in conjunction with Duane Mellor, Class of...

21 Dec

Posted at 11:46h in Athletics

We are excited to share that the Westminster Academy Lions basketball team has earned the opportunity to participate in the City of Palms Classic held at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida Southwestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida. This tournament, renowned as one of the most elite high school basketball competitions in the nation, is a testament to the outstanding talent and dedication of our student-athletes and coaches. The City of Palms Classic, now in its 50th year, brings together top-tier high school basketball programs from across the country. It serves as a proving ground for the...

12 Oct

Posted at 10:26h 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 fifth 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. In addition to the number one ranking, Westminster Academy is in the top 10 Best High Schools for Athletes in Broward County (public and private), the top 10 of the Best Christian High Schools in Florida, and the top 100 of the Best Christian High Schools in the Nation! It is truly an exciting time to be a...

11 Oct

Posted at 14:28h in Alumni, Lower School, Middle School, School News, Student Life, Upper School

This fall, our Advancement Team launched our Student Ambassador Program. These high school students serve the office of the Headmaster and the Advancement Team, representing Westminster Academy on campus and in our community. Student ambassadors share the mission and story of our school at various events with current and prospective families. As part of the experience, the student ambassadors were invited by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship to represent Westminster Academy at the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award Dinner. This year’s recipient was Senator Tim Scott. Established in 1995, the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship is a...

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...