Upper School Tag

14 Sep

Posted at 12:33h in Spiritual Life

Upper school students heard from renowned author and speaker Tony Reinke in chapel. He addressed technology, cell phones, social media, and their impact on our lives. Tony Reinke is an author, non-profit journalist, and senior teacher for Desiring God—an international ministry with 14,000+ free resources and 3.5 million+ monthly users started by John Piper. Tony’s current work centers on how we best flourish in the tech age saturated by innovation, media, and enough on-demand video to fill our eyes for a hundred lifetimes. Tony is the author of several books, including 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring...

13 Apr

Posted at 14:43h in Arts, School News

Join us for our annual junior spring play, Annie Jr., on Friday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Click here to purchase your tickets. Little orphan Annie is taken from her orphanage in 1933’s New York City and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbucks’ mansion for the Christmas holidays. When Annie wins the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, they set out on a mission to find Annie’s parents. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan and others attempt...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:12h in School News, Upper School

On January 27, High School students spent the day volunteering in the community for Service Project Day. Each grade served at a different local non-profit organization. Students in 9th grade attended The Fruitful Field, where they worked in the community garden and helped to provide fresh produce to underserved families in the community, and at Feeding South Florida, where they packed 10,000 pounds of food. Students in 10th grade served for Heart2Heart Outreach, where they were split between two care center facilities impacting 40 senior citizens. Students in 11th and 12th grade served at Homes United helping with painting and home...

12 Jan

Posted at 15:27h in Academics, School News, Upper School

As we begin the second half of the school year, we would like to share an update regarding school leadership. Effective as of January 1, Dr. Ron Farrar has been promoted to the position of Assistant Headmaster in addition to his role as Upper School Principal. As we pursue mission priorities and goals and invest in the professional development of our leaders, this is an appropriate next step for Dr. Farrar and aligns with his gifts and calling. This role will expand his influence while leading the academic teams to ensure Westminster Academy maintains its position as the leading provider of...

12 Jan

Posted at 15:20h in School News

Attention current Westminster Academy families—our current student re-enrollment priority window for the 2023–2024 school year is now open will end on January 31, 2023. Also, if you know a Christian family who would benefit from the college-preparatory academics and spiritual development offered at Westminster Academy, please invite them to our Upper School Open House on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and faithful commitment to Westminster Academy!...