Lower School

15 Aug

Posted at 1:19 PM on August 15, 2019, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Every year, Westminster Academy strives for our community to be “All In” with a gift to the Annual Fund. A high level of participation is sought from the school board, faculty, staff, current families, alumni, alumni families, grandparents, and friends of the school. The distinctive qualities that a Christian, private school education provides require a combination of tuition and charitable donations. Our 2019-20 goal is to raise $850,000 for the Annual Fund to:Invest in people (Tuition assistance for students, professional development for faculty, and a short-term benevolence fund for tuition to minister to families experiencing hardship.) Strengthen programs (Academic...

13 Aug

Posted at 1:26 PM on August 13, 2019, in Lower School

Registration is now open for Discover, Westminster Academy’s after school and enrichment activities. Please click here to log in or create an account and register your student for classes.Currently, we are offering the following programs for the first quarter of school starting the week of August 26:Mondays:Art with Miss Salas (PreK4–1st) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Board Games with Miss Mize (2nd–5th) in Room 111 from 3:15–4:15 p.m.Tuesdays:Art with Miss Salas (2nd–5th) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. FIRST Lego League with Mrs. Marla Mahoney (4th–6th) in the Collaboratory from 3:15–4:15 p.m.  (August–December)Wednesdays:Ballet with Miss Miller (PK2–K) in...

08 Aug

Posted at 5:44 PM on August 8, 2019, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Abby Adams, P.E. Teacher and Varsity Volleyball Coach —  A recent graduate from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, Ms. Adams will conduct physical education classes for lower school and middle school girls. She comes to South Florida originally from Indiana.Lindsay Bruce, High School Science Teacher — Dr. Bruce has spent the last 11 years teaching at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. Her most recent position was as a biology teacher at Northeast High School. She did her undergraduate work at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and her graduate work at...

08 Aug

Posted at 3:07 PM on August 8, 2019, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

We are looking forward to the first day of school, Wednesday, August 14, as we kick off the school year with a special, all-school Convocation. Students in grades 1–12, parents, faculty, and staff will gather together as a unified school family and lift up Westminster Academy in prayer as we ask for God’s blessings on the new school year. After the Convocation, we encourage parents to line up to welcome students as they make their way across the street to their first class of the school year. The Westminster Academy School Board will host a Back-To-School Reception in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall...

28 May

Posted at 4:56 PM on May 28, 2019, in Lower School

Westminster Academy has a variety of activities planned for your child this summer. With a wide range of structured activities, Camp WA will be loads of fun! It’s open to children turning two before September 1 through those going into sixth grade. Camp WA provides age-appropriate activities in a fun, safe, and secure environment at an affordable price. Above all, our dedicated staff provides a high-quality camp experience. You’ll see several familiar faces on staff, including teacher assistants and WA alumni returning from college for the summer.This year, we are offering two sessions for elementary campers and three sessions for preschool campers. In addition,...