WCS at a Glance

Our History & Important Milestones

Westminster Christian School opened its doors on September 6, 1961, on the grounds of Shenandoah Presbyterian Church. Beginning the year with only 12 students, enrollment climbed to 40 students after the first few months. Three teachers served students in grades 1-8, under the leadership of Mr. Jacob Heerema, the first school principal. Just two years later, Westminster moved to its new and present location with an increased enrollment of 169 students, and 14 full-time and five part-time teachers. Mr. Daniel DeLange succeeded Mr. Heerema as principal, and under his able and persevering leadership, Westminster continued to move forward. By 1966, Westminster graduated its first class of students.

1970s

Completion of middle school and high school buildings, and athletic facilities, including locker rooms
Gymnasium and Auditorium added
Covered outdoor cafeteria installed

1980s

Enrollment reaches 1,000
Dedication of the Hazel M. Ross Library & Media Center, and the Lewis A. Fraser Science Laboratories
WCS Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Auditorium and Fine Arts Facility renovated

1990s

Westminster suffers $3.5 million in damage from Hurricane Andrew
Sixth Grade Wing added to Middle School campus

2000s

Admiraal Deck installed outside of the Hazel M. Ross Media Center
Addition of the Student Activities Center, including new indoor cafeteria

2010s

Enrollment reaches 1,200
Westminster Celebrates 50th Anniversary
New Middle School and High School Science Building Is Added, including Laboratories
Construction of New Elementary School Campus and Renovated Grounds
Purchase of five acres of land adjacent to current property
Addition of the TIDE Center, a classroom and office building focused on technology, innovation, design and engineering
Completion of the Gutierrez Family Athletic Field
WorldWonder Nature Center and Grounds, under development
Break ground on The Lighthouse, Westminster's new performing arts center

We believe that the hand of God has been clearly revealed in the striking history of Westminster Christian School. To Him be the glory for what we are now and what we will be in the days to come.

Founded in 1961
Completion of the Current HS Building
Founder Jules Vroon (front center) Surrounded by Supporters Instrumental in WCS Development
Grand Opening of Current MS Building
Middle School Building
Front of Former ES Building
Admiraal Deck
Construction of the MS/HS Science Building
Grand Opening of Current ES Campus
Alumni Memorial Fountain
Groundbreaking of the TIDE Center

College Matriculation

One hundred percent of WCS graduates were accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Fifty percent (50%) of our students were accepted into a top-50 school in the nation. Eighty-five percent (85%) of students from the Class of 2018 were accepted into a university ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 100 in the country.

Graduates from the Class of 2018 are the proud recipients of an impressive $2,231,677 in academic and athletic scholarships. View the College Acceptance List.

Alumni

Westminster boasts approximately 3,000 alumni. WCS alumni represent more than 30 percent of the membership on the WCS Board of Directors, and 10 percent of WCS faculty and staff. Legacy students represented more than 10 percent of WCS enrollment in the past year. These students are the children of Westminster graduates, or former students, who understand and value the positive effect their WCS education had on their lives, and want to share it with their children. Visit our Alumni page.

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Fine Arts

The Fine Art curriculum is enjoyed by students from preschool through 12th grade. Beginning in fourth grade, students have the choice of participating in choir, band or orchestra. The curriculum broadens as students begin their high school careers. Visual Arts offers courses at the honors and AP level, including photojournalism, printmaking, sculpture, and drawing/painting. Musicians can choose from concert and chamber orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, or drum line. The choir offers both all-female choral groups and mixed ensembles. Drama offers opportunities both on the stage and behind the scenes, with courses such as drama, stage craft and debate.

MS/HS Student Participation: 69 percent

Athletics

WCS Athletics is rooted in Christian values, commitment, and discipline. Our athletes and teams have achieved incredible accomplishments from National Championships, to more than a dozen State Titles, and countless District Championships.

Sports Offered: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

MS/HS Student Participation: 71 percent

National Champions	Baseball '92, '96
State Champions	Baseball '81, '88, '90, '92, '94, '96-'98, '09, '10, '15 Softball '89, '97, '09, '14, '17, '18 Track & Field '73, '75 Volleyball '13, '16
Regional Champions	Baseball '81-'85, '88, '89, '91, '92, '94-'98, '09-'11 Girls Basketball '81, '87, '89, '01, '03-'07 Girls Cross Country '12, '13, '14, '15 Boys Soccer '80, '81 Softball '80, '81, '84, '94, '97, '07, '09, '13, '15, '17, '18, '19 Track & Field '85, '88-'90, '94, '95 Boys Volleyball '05 Girls Volleyball '79, '80, '84-'88, '94, '11, '12, '13, '14, '16
Miami-Dade All Sports Award	2004-2005
Miami-Dade Girls Major Sports Award 1A-5A	'13-'14, '15-'16, '16-'17