News

17 Mar

Posted at 09:52h in School News

The Lady Lions Soccer Team finished one of their toughest regular-season schedules 10–9–1 after facing strong programs—often without several key players due to injuries. However, the demanding schedule helped prepare them for postseason play. After losing to the South Florida Heat in the District Finals 0–4, they retaliated with a 2–1 double-overtime victory against the Heat in the Regional Finals, making this the third consecutive Regional Championship for the Lady Lions. This punched their ticket for State Championship Tournament, where they lost to St. Johns Country Day in the semifinals. St. Johns went on to win the Class 2A Championship. As a...

16 Mar

Posted at 17:59h in School News

Our largest fundraiser of the year, The Golden Ticket, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, is just over a month away on Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall. There’s a place for everyone to get involved! Acquire items–We need everyone to get involved in soliciting items. Simply provide a letter and acquisition form to a business on behalf of Westminster Academy when you are out shopping, dining, or a patron at a local business. All donations are tax-deductible. Restaurant gift cards, spa certificates, vacations, and unique experiences are always guest favorites. The item deadline is just two weeks away,...

16 Mar

Posted at 15:43h in School News

The Fishing Tournament presented by the Lions Parent Association will be held on Friday, April 1. The tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the Hillsboro Inlet. Weigh-ins will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, followed by an awards ceremony at 4:00 p.m. You may use your own boat or join us on a drift boat that will be available. This is a family event, and students are welcome to attend! Please visit wa.edu/fish to view all the details for the event. Please register by Monday, March 21, so the LPA may plan accordingly....

16 Mar

Posted at 13:18h in School News

Our high school robotics team, FRC Team 744, Shark Attack, competed in two regional competitions over the spring break. At the South Florida Regional, we had a record of 6–5–1 in qualifying rounds and finished 13th among 33 teams. We were the 8th seed alliance captain and fell in the quarterfinals to the alliance that eventually won the regional. At the Orlando Regional, we were 7–2–0 in qualifying and finished in 12th place among 56 teams. Once again, we were the 8th seed alliance captain and fell in the quarterfinals to the alliance that eventually won the regional....

15 Mar

Posted at 18:02h in Lower School, PREP, School News

Every year, Boosterthon puts the “fun” in fundraising. While the Lower School Fun Run held on February 17 was, in fact, fun, it was also a huge success and raised over $60,000, which sets a new record! These funds will help provide playground enhancements that will be completed over the summer. Students from PK2 through fifth grade spent two weeks getting pledges and receiving prizes. In addition, students built up their character. The event culminated on the field with the run, and older students got an extra special treat—a color run! A special thank you goes to our Community Partner, Benedetti...