Upper School

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 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 13:45h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, Upper School

Tickets are on sale now! Click here to purchase your tickets.  Please make plans to join us for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, presented by Himmarshee Landing, Moss & Smoker at the Township Center for Performing Arts in Coconut Creek February 21–22. 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 about belonging. While...

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...

11 Dec

Posted at 12:14h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, Upper School

Please make plans to join us for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, presented by Himmarshee Landing, Moss & Smoker at the Township Center for Performing Arts in Coconut Creek February 21–22. 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 about belonging. While the musical explores action, self-discovery, and the complexities of family, it...