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16 Aug

Posted at 09:57h in School News

With the start of school behind us and a lot already happening at Westminster Academy, it can be challenging to keep up with everything. Below is a list of the tools we use to communicate and celebrate what’s happening in our school community. FACTS Family Portal The FACTS Family Portal is part of the FACTS Student Information System that Westminster Academy uses to allow parents and students to view academic information such as grades, attendance, homework, and other resources. You may log in by clicking FACTS Family Portal on the menu at the top-right of our website. The FACTS Student Information System is...

11 May

Posted at 15:14h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Student Life, Upper School

On Wednesday, May 10, we had the privilege of having Dr. Ben Carson on campus to speak to students in grades K–12. Dr. Carson has served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, among many other accomplishments. In 2016, Dr. Carson accepted the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Trump administration. After completing his tenure as the 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2021, Dr. Carson founded the American Cornerstone Institute. This organization is focused on fighting for the principles...

11 May

Posted at 11:05h in Lower School, School News

The lower school has concluded the year on a high note, with many wonderful events that welcomed parents on campus to celebrate them and also test their knowledge. First grade hosted their parents for “Are you smarter than a first grader?” in which each parent was paired with their child and asked questions related to topics the first graders have been learning throughout the year. The participants had to quickly hit a buzzer once they thought of the answer and were given an opportunity to respond accurately. Ultimately, after two rounds, the students emerged victorious over their parents again this...

11 May

Posted at 08:04h in Athletics, School News

Varsity Softball—Congratulations to the Varsity Softball team for ending their season as District Champions, defeating Boca Christian 15–0. They finished the season with a 19–7 record. Varsity Baseball—Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team as they became District Champions defeating Sagemont 14–10. They won their Regional Quarterfinal game and will advance to the Regional Semifinal game, where they will play John Carroll High School on Friday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lawnwood Baseball Complex in Fort Pierce. Track and Field—Congratulations to the Men’s Varsity Track and Field team as they advanced to become District Champions. Individual District Champions include: Fisher Blake (Javelin) ...

10 May

Posted at 18:25h in School News

This week’s email from the Institute for Faith & Culture features an article from Westminster Academy Headmaster Dr. Joel Satterly. In it, he addresses the need for the intentional development of a worldview.  Believers should turn to the scriptures for remedy; they must form an accurate picture of the world’s brokenness and beauty from God’s revealed truth—a Christian worldview—to be able to act restoratively. —Dr. Satterly The Institute for Faith & Culture is a ministry of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Its goal is to equip culture-shaping Christians for the marketplace and the common spaces in society where ideas are formed, values are defined,...