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Upper School

11 Oct

Posted at 14:28h in Alumni, Lower School, PREP, School News, Student Life, Upper School

This fall, our Advancement Team launched our Student Ambassador Program. These high school students serve the office of the Headmaster and the Advancement Team, representing Westminster Academy on campus and in our community. Student ambassadors share the mission and story of our school at various events with current and prospective families. As part of the experience, the student ambassadors were invited by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship to represent Westminster Academy at the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award Dinner. This year’s recipient was Senator Tim Scott. Established in 1995, the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship is a...

11 Oct

Posted at 10:20h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Westminster Academy Sporting Clay Tournament presented by Fusion Powder Coating on Friday, December 1, at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch in Okeechobee. Spend the day in the great outdoors! Participants will enjoy a country breakfast, then take aim at clay pigeons on a 14-station course, and end the event with a hearty lunch. All skill levels are welcome to participate! However, all minors must be accompanied by a participating parent. The registration fee is $400 per shooter, $1600 per foursome, and student entry is $200. We are also looking for businesses and families to...

11 Oct

Posted at 09:15h in Athletics, PREP, Spiritual Life, Student Life, Upper School

We are excited to see our students fully engaged while serving, competing, performing, and reflecting! Here are just a few of the recent highlights: The Grades 7–8 Student Council organized a collection drive for Every Mother’s Advocate Grades 7–8 spent a day at the Circle F Dude Ranch Camp for a Spiritual Retreat with a message from Bryan Vidal, Director of Student Ministries at Coral Ridge The National Honor Society spent time with the residents at the Alzheimer's Center in Lauderdale Lakes The National Honor Society and Green Club worked in the community garden at The Fruitful Field to provide...

17 Aug

Posted at 14:45h in Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

We would like to extend a warm WA welcome to our new faculty members: Circe Barrios—Grade 5 Social Studies Teacher, Master of Education from the University of Florida Karen Beard—Grade 6 Bible Teacher, Master of Education from Florida Atlantic University Laura Harms—Upper School English, Bachelor of Arts from Florida Atlantic University BJ Hewlett—Upper School History, Master of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University David Johnson—Choir, Bachelor of Music from Palm Beach Atlantic University Rachel Lazenby—Upper School Science, Bachelor of Science from Angelo State University Holli Majewski—Grade 3 Teacher, Bachelor of Science from Georgia Southern University Katarina Malatova—Upper School Biology, Master...

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...