School News

21 Oct

Posted at 14:45h in Alumni, School News

For the second consecutive year, we celebrated 100% giving participation to the Annual Fund from our faculty and staff in August. Building on the example set by our faculty and staff, we will launch a 5-Day Annual Fund Drive tomorrow, October 22, and aim to reach 50% parent participation by the 50th day of school on Thursday, October 28. As we celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness to Westminster Academy, so many stories of transformed lives have been shared. Now, we have big news to announce! One story of a life forever changed came from Wini Wilkinson Smith, a member of...

21 Oct

Posted at 10:47h in School News

Register now for the 10th Annual Westminster Academy Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Southern Painting on Friday, December 10, at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch in Okeechobee. Spend the day in the great outdoors! Participants will enjoy a country breakfast, then take aim at clay pigeons on a 14-station course, and end the event with a hearty lunch. All skill levels are welcome to participate! We are also looking for businesses and families to sponsor the event. Opportunities begin at $200 and provide great marketing exposure to our school community. The proceeds will benefit students through our Annual Fund, which invests in...

20 Oct

Posted at 14:36h in School News

This year’s Homecoming is one for the books. School spirit ran high throughout the week with decorated hallways, dress-up days, and pep rally. Congratulations to the Freshmen class on winning the best Hallway and earning 1st Place for Homecoming Points! The combination of celebrating our legacy and love for our school sent the week to soaring heights. Then, the fun continued at the west campus Athletic Complex. Decorated tailgates and pennants welcomed alumni and current families to the WA Homecoming Tailgate and Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony. Food trucks, games, and crafts gave even our littlest fans something to enjoy before...

20 Oct

Posted at 10:00h in PREP, School News, Student Life, Upper School

Students in grades 6–12 recently collected 2,215 items consisting of diapers, wipes, and various toiletries for Every Mother’s Advocate. These items will bless single moms and their families who are in need in our community. Charlee Tchividjian, Founder & Executive Director, was blown away by the results of our Collection Drive. EMA is so grateful for our support as they advocate for mothers in crisis and help them achieve lasting stability for their families. In addition, we are thankful for the work our students have done in exemplifying what it means to be a compassionate contributor—a characteristic identified in our...

16 Sep

Posted at 15:12h in School News

The signature event of our 50th Anniversary, our Golden Gala, is nearing capacity. Click here to purchase tickets. This grand celebration is on Saturday, October 9, at 7 p.m., at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa. This will be a fun evening to gather with current families and our extended WA community of alumni families, retired and current faculty and staff, and friends. We will honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision the future. Our goal for the night is to celebrate God’s faithfulness to our school for five decades and create new memories! Tickets are $125 per person...