WCS at a Glance

Our History

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 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 high school seniors.

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
Westminster 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 celebrates its grand opening.
Break ground on The Lighthouse, Westminster's new performing arts center

2020s

Westminster celebrates the opening of The Lighthouse, a new performing arts center.
Students inaugurate The Wild Acre, the natural habitat surrounding the WorldWonder Nature Center. In the Wild Acre, students can observe a tortoise, frolicking goats, or birds in the aviary, ponder the swirls of water cascading over rocks, breathe the aroma of a bamboo forest, gather with peers at a fire pit and so much more.
Addition of the Field House to the Gutierrez Field. The addition includes two locker rooms, bathrooms, training rooms and two administrative offices.
Westminster celebrates 60th anniversary

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.