School News

This year marked an exciting milestone as WA students participated in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for the first time, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, founded in 1923. Artwork is judged at the regional level, with top entries advancing to national consideration. Congratulations to Kathryn Rose Wright (11th), who earned a Silver Key for her charcoal drawing “Kyle,” and Margaux De Sousa (11th), who received an Honorable Mention for her pen and ink piece “Strange Eyeball.” Their creativity, dedication, and artistic achievement are a wonderful reflection of the talent within our Fine Arts program....

Join us for our spring junior musical, Anastasia, presented by McKinnon Wright Wealth Management, March 20–21 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center! This beloved story follows a young woman’s journey from Russia to Paris as she discovers her past and finds where she belongs—filled with beautiful music, heart, and adventure. This is definitely going to be a performance you won’t want to miss! Performances:Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PMSaturday, March 21 at 2:00 PMSaturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM Tickets are on sale now—wa.edu/anastasia....

Our WA Jr. Thespians had an outstanding weekend at the States Competition in Orlando, earning 9 Excellent and 3 Superior ratings in performance and technical events. Superior Honors: Isabella Martinez – Monologue from Funny Girl Mila Blackmon – Costume Design (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical) Akaila Bhola – Publicity/Marketing Design (Mean Girls: High School Edition) Students also received Excellent ratings across solos, duets, small-group acting, large-group musical numbers from Anastasia: Teen Edition, and multiple technical categories. In addition to competing, students attended a master class with Broadway’s Patti Murin, enjoyed fellowship together, and grew both artistically and spiritually. We are so...

New World Symphony TripOur sixth–eighth-grade Band & Orchestra students had an inspiring day at the New World Center for the Arts in Miami Beach, where they attended a performance by the New World Symphony. This interactive visit deepened their musical appreciation and offered new challenges in their musical growth. Orlando Performance & Universal TripSeventh and eighth-grade students traveled to Orlando to perform at a senior living community, sharing the joy of music and making a meaningful impact. They capped the trip with a fun day at Universal Studios, blending service, performance, and fellowship. Congratulations to all our talented musicians for their dedication...

Our fifth graders rolled up their sleeves for Service Project Day at CROS Ministries—and made a meaningful impact! Working together with enthusiasm and teamwork, students harvested 132 boxes (3,310 pounds!) of fresh tomatoes, now being distributed throughout the county to neighbors in need. As CROS shared, "their time and effort made a real difference in serving the community." We’re excited that our sixth graders will continue the effort tomorrow by serving at CROS Ministries through gleaning to help provide food for local families. It’s inspiring to see our students living out a heart for service in such tangible ways....