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16 Apr

Posted at 11:51h in Lower School, Middle School, School News, Upper School

At Westminster Academy, our mission is to equip students to serve Jesus Christ by developing their God-given talents and skills through a Christ-centered, biblically based, and academically excellent education. Our faculty and staff play a vital role in fulfilling this mission every day. We are seeking passionate and talented individuals who share our commitment to Kingdom impact, biblical truth, and academic excellence. Explore current openings or refer to someone who may be a good fit to join our team at wa.edu/careers....

20 Mar

Posted at 14:37h in Lower School, Middle School, School News, Upper School

At Westminster Academy, our mission is to equip students to serve Jesus Christ by developing their God-given talents and skills through a Christ-centered, biblically based, and academically excellent education. Our faculty and staff play a vital role in fulfilling this mission every day. We are seeking passionate and talented individuals who share our commitment to Kingdom impact, biblical truth, and academic excellence. Explore current openings or refer to someone who may be a good fit to join our team at wa.edu/careers....

20 Mar

Posted at 13:48h in School News, Upper School

Our eighth-grade students recently returned from an incredible trip to Washington, D.C.—a memorable tradition that brings classroom lessons to life while deepening their understanding of our nation’s history and Christian heritage. Led by Civics teacher Mr. Williams, the trip was designed to explore history, civic engagement, and a biblical worldview. Students toured many of our nation’s most significant sites, including the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress, learning firsthand about the foundations of American government. They visited powerful memorials such as the Lincoln Memorial, WWII, Vietnam, Korean War, MLK, and Jefferson Memorials. A moving highlight was their visit to Arlington...

11 Feb

Posted at 10:08h in Academics, School News, Upper School

Last week, we welcomed students and parents to a College Planning Evening designed to provide essential guidance on advanced coursework and the college admissions process. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and preparation, the event featured two informative sessions aimed at equipping families with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in their journey toward college. Session 1: AP and Dual Enrollment Students interested in taking Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment courses had the opportunity to hear directly from Westminster Academy faculty about course offerings, expectations, and prerequisites. Attendees explored the rigorous academic challenges of these programs and gained insight into...

11 Dec

Posted at 12:18h in Academics, Middle School, Upper School

This week, fifteen grades 6-8 students competed in our annual spelling bee. After studying a list of over 400 words, seventh-grade student Sam Harms became our Spelling Bee winner, and eighth-grade student Max Sawisch the runner-up! The competition was intense, with no third-place winner as several contestants were eliminated in the same round. The final showdown between Sam and Max was epic. The championship word, “aesthetic,” secured Sam’s victory. Max gave a strong performance and came close to taking the title during the nail-biting rounds. The journey doesn’t end here! The top 25 spellers from each county who pass the regional qualifier in February will...