Author: Sarah Hajduk

08 Feb

Posted at 08:47h in School News

The Lions Parent Association will host a fishing tournament on Friday, March 31. 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. The drift boat quickly reaches capacity, so register early! This is a family event and students are welcome to attend! Click here to view more information and register for the event. Please contact Mark Scott or...

12 Jan

Posted at 15:25h in School News

As we begin a new semester, please save the date for these upcoming events! Tomorrow! January 13:  Coffee with the LPA—“Anxiety: Strategies and Tools for Helping Your Child Deal with Anxiety.” Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner of Lighter Living Counseling, and alumna, Sheilah Abadines ’06 Ledesma, will be our guest speaker. February 4: Chili Cook-off presented by the Mane Event team prior to the Winter Court Basketball Game February 23: Coffee with the LPA March 31: Fishing Tournament April 4: Coffee with the LPA Uniform Bank Open on Conference Day—February 1 The Uniform Bank will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00...

12 Jan

Posted at 12:53h in School News

Thank you to our WA community for your generosity! Since the beginning of our fiscal year on July 1, we have received over $320,000 towards our Annual Fund goal of $600,000. Combined with designated donations, total giving exceeds $448,000. The Westminster Academy Annual Fund serves to invest in people, strengthen programs, and enhance places on our campuses. Click here to view videos produced by our broadcasting students that demonstrate the impact of your gift. Every gift to Westminster Academy has an exponential impact. You are investing in Christ-centered education, shaping the hearts and minds of students, who will be tomorrow's leaders....

11 Jan

Posted at 15:13h in Alumni, Athletics

It is that time of year when our WA Alumni take on the faculty for our annual co-ed basketball game. Winners get bragging rights and the Lion Knockout Trophy for a year. The game will be held immediately following our Varsity Men's Basketball Winter Court game which will be held on Saturday, February 4, at 7 p.m. All alumni are invited to come out as players or fans. If you are an alumnus and desire to play, please contact Alumni Relations and Advancement Specialist, Sandy Hall. If you would like to join the faculty team, please let Coach Brian Bonds know of...

14 Dec

Posted at 14:49h in Academics, PREP, Upper School

In November, fifteen students in grades 6-8 competed in our annual spelling bee. After studying a list of over 400 words, eighth-grade student, Olivia Faber, won the bee with the championship word “undine”. Olivia will go on to represent WA virtually at the regional qualifiers on February 23. Congratulations to Nicholas Sirois (8th-grade) who earned 2nd place, and Rebekah Cochrane (8th-grade) who came in 3rd.  ...