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17 Sep

Posted at 12:55h in School News

Westminster Academy is blessed to have Mr. Matt Calderin leading our Fine Arts program. A Hollywood, Florida native, Mr. Calderin began playing drums at age five and was already performing professionally by thirteen. At sixteen, he was recognized in DownBeat Magazine as a Gold and All-Star award winner before earning a full scholarship to the University of Miami School of Music. His career has taken him worldwide, where he has performed with renowned artists including The Beach Boys, Herbie Hancock, Paquito D’Rivera, Wycliffe Gordon, Nestor Torres, and even William Shatner. He has also collaborated on recording projects with producers and artists...

17 Sep

Posted at 12:55h in School News

Last Friday, Westminster Academy held our largest Lions Parent Association (LPA) Prayer Walk to date—a remarkable testament to God’s presence and faithfulness on our campus. Parents, staff, and students came together to lift up every aspect of life at WA in prayer. Together, we gave thanks for God’s provision, including the long-awaited acquisition of the La Quinta property—a tangible reminder of decades of faithful prayer. Specifically, we prayed for transportation, facilities, and security; for WA families, Lower School/PREP, and Upper School; for the Class of 2026 and the future of our school; and for academics, athletics, the arts, and extracurricular programs....

17 Sep

Posted at 12:54h in School News

The Lions Parent Association (LPA) supports the mission of Westminster Academy by building community, encouraging volunteerism, and fostering school spirit. Earlier this month, we launched the year with our fall LPA kickoff, enjoying a great turnout and meaningful connections with our WA families. If you couldn’t make it, there’s still plenty of time to join in! As a WA parent, you are already a member of the LPA—we invite you to get involved. From helping with events to serving in the Uniform Bank or joining the Dad’s Mane Team, there’s a place for everyone. Click here to sign up, and we’ll...

17 Sep

Posted at 12:54h in Academics

Our campus was buzzing last week as Westminster Academy hosted the 50th Annual Florida Christian College Fair! We welcomed 28 Christian colleges from across the nation to the James F. Lindsay Gymnasium, where they met with WA students as well as students from other area high schools. Juniors and seniors had the opportunity to ask questions, explore future opportunities, and connect with the very representatives who often review college applications—making this experience both exciting and impactful. A big thank-you to our College Counseling team for organizing this event and helping our Lions dream big, plan ahead, and faithfully chart their next steps....

17 Sep

Posted at 12:53h in Athletics

Fall sports season is heating up! Our teams are putting in the hard work and seeing amazing results. Stay informed about our teams’ progress, exciting games, and upcoming events on our website, and join us in cheering on our Lions! Volleyball: The Lady Lions volleyball team continues to put in the work this season with a competitive schedule. The Lions won a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the FAU Owls last week and will head into tournament play this weekend at the C-M Cares Invitational hosted by Chaminade-Madonna. Keep up the fantastic work, Lions! Football: The Lions football team is off to a...