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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...

16 Nov

Posted at 15:19h in Lower School, School News

We were honored to welcome Dr. Alveda King to our campus last week. Dr. King is the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She is an author, speaker, and activist with a passion for the pro-life cause. Dr. King serves as a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Faith & Culture and is the Chair of the Center for the American Dream at America First Policy Institute. Dr. King shared with our students through a question-and-answer forum with Dr. Satterly in our Upper School Chapel. Afterward, she had lunch with our student ambassadors and leadership team. Later in the afternoon,...

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 May

Posted at 15:14h in Lower School, Middle School, School News, Student Life, Upper School

On Wednesday, May 10, we had the privilege of having Dr. Ben Carson on campus to speak to students in grades K–12. Dr. Carson has served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, among many other accomplishments. In 2016, Dr. Carson accepted the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Trump administration. After completing his tenure as the 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2021, Dr. Carson founded the American Cornerstone Institute. This organization is focused on fighting for the principles...

11 May

Posted at 11:05h in Lower School, School News

The lower school has concluded the year on a high note, with many wonderful events that welcomed parents on campus to celebrate them and also test their knowledge. First grade hosted their parents for “Are you smarter than a first grader?” in which each parent was paired with their child and asked questions related to topics the first graders have been learning throughout the year. The participants had to quickly hit a buzzer once they thought of the answer and were given an opportunity to respond accurately. Ultimately, after two rounds, the students emerged victorious over their parents again this...