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15 May

Posted at 15:36h in Athletics, School News, Upper School

DJ Gaines: Florida Dairy Farmer's 2A Men's Basketball Player of the Year Westminster Academy celebrates a historic moment in athletics as junior guard D.J. Gaines has been named the Florida Dairy Farmers 2026 Class 2A Player of the Year. He also earned First Team All-County honors from both the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald. Gaines led his team with an outstanding season, averaging 30.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. A remarkable achievement marked by excellence, humility, and perseverance—congratulations to D.J. Gaines on this incredible honor. To God be the glory! Jack Scott: Brian Piccolo Class of 2026 Scholar...

17 Apr

Posted at 10:12h in School News

What a night at the Star-Spangled Gala! Westminster Academy’s annual dinner auction, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, was truly one for the record books—raising over $1 million in support of our school. A highlight of the evening was the announcement of a $250,000 matching gift during the Heart Raise for Phase One of The Next Chapter Capital Campaign. In an incredible response, our community not only met the match but surpassed it, raising more than $500,000 for the campaign. In addition, over $600,000 was raised for the Annual Fund—investing in people, strengthening programs, and enhancing places on our campuses. This remarkable generosity...

17 Apr

Posted at 10:12h in Lower School, School News

Our first-ever WA Lion All-Star Day today, April 16, was a fun and memorable success! Thirty-two lower school students stepped into roles like Teacher, Principal, Art Assistant, and more—experiencing a day of leadership and creativity. With official badges, themed attire, and lunch with their “colleagues,” the day was filled with excitement and smiles. This new experience introduced at this year’s Star-Spangled Gala was a highlight and a great reminder of the leadership our students are developing....

17 Apr

Posted at 10:10h in Lower School, Middle School, School News, Upper School

We are deeply grateful for the momentum building within The Next Chapter Capital Campaign, especially through the extraordinary generosity of our alumni families. Both of our recent matching gifts—the 2/24 announcement of the $1M match and the $250,000 match at the Star-Spangled Gala—have been fully exceeded, thanks to the amazing generosity of the WA community! Remarkably, both matches were established by alumni families who prayerfully and thoughtfully discerned their giving. After reflecting on WA’s 55-year legacy, speaking with their children and current families, and seeing firsthand the lasting impact of a Westminster Academy education, both families felt called to invest in...