High School Tag

16 Apr

Posted at 11:53h in School News, Student Life, Upper School

We are proud to share that our female Student Ambassadors had the honor of hosting Riley Gaines at the recent Kingdom Come Conference. As part of our ongoing partnership with The Institute of Faith and Culture and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, this opportunity reflects the heart of our mission at Westminster Academy and the meaningful roles our students play in our broader community. Riley Gaines—host of the Gaines for Girls podcast, author of Swimming Against the Current, contributor to Turning Point USA, and Director of the Riley Gaines Center—was warmly welcomed and assisted by our Student Ambassadors throughout the event. Her...

13 Feb

Posted at 14:17h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, Upper School

We’re just over a week away from the opening night of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, presented by Himmarshee Landing, Moss & Smoker. This is a high school musical you won’t want to miss!Tickets are on sale now! Click here to purchase your tickets. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a rock-style stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel, following Percy Jackson, a young demigod who must retrieve Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt to prevent a war among the Greek gods. Along the way, Percy faces monsters, struggles with his newly discovered powers he can’t control, and learns...

11 Feb

Posted at 12:07h in Arts

Westminster Academy students showcased their musical talents in the All-County Honors Orchestra and All-County Honors Band, prestigious events that bring together top young musicians across Broward County. Over four days of intensive rehearsals, guided by a distinguished conductor, these students prepared and performed three exceptional pieces. Orchestras were grouped by age: Bronze (6th grade), Silver (7th & 8th grade), and Gold (high school). This year, we were honored to have several students represent Westminster Academy:Bronze: Andrew Boctor, Arya Parcinski, Jake Johasky, and Lucas Haymond Silver: Jamil Boctor, Isabella Mesquita, Abry Kennicott, Luna Agostini, and Angelina Mesquita Gold: Eva KennicottA special...

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...

16 Jan

Posted at 11:29h in School News

Twelfth-grade Bible students recently completed their first semester of the Dual Enrollment Bible class, Life Calling. Throughout the semester, they were trained to share their Christian faith through Evangelism Explosion and actively participated in three impactful outreach events:Feed the Block in partnership with Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church A Thanksgiving outreach at Northeast High School Collaborating with Homes UnitedTheir involvement in the Thanksgiving outreach was featured in the December 2024 issue of Good News South Florida, highlighting their dedication to living out their faith. This effort beautifully reflects a key characteristic of the WA Portrait of a Graduate: being a...