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12 Dec

Posted at 08:36h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Student Life

This year’s Operation Shoebox collection was an incredible achievement, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), National Honor Society (NHS), and the Pre-Med Club. Together, students collected an impressive 222 boxes that are now ready for delivery to children in need around the world. This project is more than just filling boxes—it’s about sharing hope and joy with those less fortunate. Everyone who contributed played a meaningful role in making a difference and impacting so many lives.  Upper School students went above and beyond to collect gifts for our annual 4KIDS toy drive. Their dedication, generosity,...

12 Dec

Posted at 08:30h in Athletics, School News

We are very proud of our WA Athletes competing at the state level! Cross Country Ladies: The team shined at the State Championship meet in Tallahassee! This incredible performance at the highest platform is a testament to their teamwork and determination all season. Congratulations to all of our state competitors on a memorable finish! Eugenia Fantoni medaled at the meet with another impressive sub-20-minute time! The team brought their A-game and finished strong in 6th place overall. Huge shoutout to Noelle Richardson, Annie Farrar, Annabelle Van Tine, Karlynn Cordano, Reese Richardson, and Avery Carvell for their dedication and hard work. Men: The team...

11 Dec

Posted at 12:18h in Academics, PREP, Upper School

This week, fifteen grades 6-8 students competed in our annual spelling bee. After studying a list of over 400 words, seventh-grade student Sam Harms became our Spelling Bee winner, and eighth-grade student Max Sawisch the runner-up! The competition was intense, with no third-place winner as several contestants were eliminated in the same round. The final showdown between Sam and Max was epic. The championship word, “aesthetic,” secured Sam’s victory. Max gave a strong performance and came close to taking the title during the nail-biting rounds. The journey doesn’t end here! The top 25 spellers from each county who pass the regional qualifier in February will...

14 Nov

Posted at 12:25h in Academics, Upper School

Westminster Academy was recently recognized on the Silver AP 2024 School Honor Roll, coupled with an AP Access Award, and a prestigious platinum rating in the area of College Optimization. This is the second year that the College Board has recognized schools through an honor roll, and the second year WA has received this status. These accolades highlight the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment where students can excel academically and effectively prepare for college. Silver AP 2024 School Honor Roll & AP Access Award The Silver AP 2024 School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have expanded student access to Advanced...