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2025
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Picture Retake Day Details
Picture retake day is September 17 for middle school and high school students, and September 18 for preschool and elementary school students. For more information, contact Herff Jones at 305-436-1163 or email customerservicepb@hjproud.com.Read More -
Homecoming 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Read MoreWe’re gearing up for an unforgettable Homecoming Week! All details for high school students can now be found in the Homecoming Resource Board (myWCS > Resources > Homecoming). Parents and students are encouraged to log in to purchase tickets, review flyers, and stay up to date.Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find:Homecoming T-Shirts – Order by September 15 and wear them on Friday, October 17.Homecoming Week Flyers – Head to the Homecoming resource board to review the flyers for dress days and the schedule of events.Talent Show Auditions – September 25, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. in the Lighthouse.Football Game – Saturday, October 11. Join the student section with a Chick-fil-A meal. Purchase wristbands by September 19.Homecoming Dance – “Sounds by the Shore” – Saturday, October 18. Tickets ($150) must be purchased by September 26 through the parent portal. Guest tickets and forms due October 3.HOCO Showdown Practices – Class dance practices begin September 30. Locations listed in the resource board.Hallway Decorating – October 10–12. Guidelines and cleanup details are now available.✨ Don’t miss out—visit the Homecoming resource board today to secure tickets, forms, and all event details! -
Junior and Senior Honor Society Applications Coming Soon
Read MoreJuniors and seniors with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses are eligible to apply for membership in honor societies. Applications will be available starting Monday, September 15, and must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 1.Parents and students can begin reviewing the list of available honor societies and their application requirements by visiting myWCS > Resources > Honor Societies. -
College Rep Visits: Week of Sep. 15
Students, please register for a visit in your SCOIR account.Read MoreMonday, Sep. 15
9 a.m. Macalester College
1 p.m. Notre Dame
Tuesday, Sep. 16
8 a.m. Vanderbilt University
9 a.m. Boston College
Wednesday, Sep. 17
9 a.m. Loyola University Maryland
Thursday, Sep. 18
12:30 p.m. Spring Hill College
Friday, Sep. 19
1 p.m. IE University -
Watch Your Back
Imagine working all summer to earn a spot in a group. Maybe it’s a job, a competitive team, or even just a tight-knit circle of friends. You’ve made smart, strategic moves. You’ve prepared. You feel ready for the challenge. Then come two grueling days—an intense, high-pressure experience clearly designed to test and eliminate those who don’t measure up. But you push through.Read More
You give it everything you have. Finally, someone with authority pulls you aside and says the words you’ve been hoping to hear: “You’re in.” Your heart leaps. You did it. Relief and excitement flood in as you begin to imagine the benefits, the camaraderie, the recognition that comes with being accepted. But then, just as you’re settling into this moment of triumph, a seasoned member of the group sits down beside you. They glance around, lean in, and say quietly, “Hey, congrats on getting in… but just a heads up—watch your back.” -
Updated Class of 2026 Roadmap: Mark Your Calendars!
Read MoreBelow is an overview and tentative schedule of the special events planned to create lasting memories and to honor and celebrate your child's senior year. Parents are encouraged to attend events marked with an asterisk (*).Class of 2026 RoadmapDateEventLocationPrice (if any)Sep. 30, 2025*Junior/Senior Ring Presentation and OrdersBeacon HallN/AOct. 11, 2025*Alumni Events at 11 a.m.*Homecoming Football Game at 1 p.m.Home Football FieldN/AOctober 12, 2025*Homecoming Chapel at 3 p.m.The LighthouseN/AOctober 14, 2025*Homecoming Talent Show at 7 p.m.The LighthouseN/AOctober 17, 2025*Homecoming Showdown at 7 p.m.Main GymN/AOctober 18, 2025Homecoming Dance at 7 p.m.Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay$150/personOctober 24, 2025Senior Class Pictures and LuncheonCape Florida Lighthouse, followed by The Cleat$35/personFebruary 26, 2026*Junior/Senior Ring Ceremony at 7 p.m.The LighthouseVaries by RingMarch 12-15, 2026Senior TripBoston and Maine$2199April 11, 2026Junior/Senior Prom at 7 p.m.Trump Doral$180/personApril 17, 2026Junior/Senior Brunch at 10:30 a.m.Rusty Pelican$75/personApril 28, 2026*Senior Chapel at 12:45 p.m.The LighthouseN/AApril 28, 2026*Senior Brick Laying CeremonyThe Memorial FountainN/AApril 28, 2026*Senior Cords & Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m.The LighthouseN/AApril 30, 2026College Decision DayN/AN/AMay 1, 2026Last Day of Class for Seniors(AP Exams May 4-15)N/AN/AMay 1, 2026*Senior Caravan and Family FunHS ConcourseN/AMay 14, 2026Graduation Rehearsal, 8 a.m.SACN/AMay 15, 2026*Graduation Ceremony at 6 p.m.Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center6 Comp TicketsIf you have any questions or need further information, please contact Jenny Pino in the Student Life Office at 305-233-2030, ext. 1324. We look forward to celebrating with you and making this senior year unforgettable for your child!Please note that all events and dates are subject to change. -
PS/ES Parent Session
Read MoreThe Readied Child: Preparing Your Child for Success in the Classroom
Speaker: Heidi Tringali, MS,OTR/L
Tuesday, Sep. 16 at 9 a.m.
WorldWonder Nature CenterWe invite you to attend a special parent session led by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Heidi Tringali. Heidi will help you identify developmentally appropriate goals for your children and show you how to use tools that will enhance their classroom success and provide them with a solid foundation for future achievement. Parents will clearly understand the difference between school readiness and learning readiness. And, you will be equipped with an understanding of the three group membership skills that will single-handedly enhance your child’s classroom performance. -
Trust Fall
Read MoreYou’ve been hurt by someone, right? Maybe your mom, overwhelmed by the pain of a broken marriage, chose a new partner and left you to navigate the confusion of divorce. Or maybe a friend posted something hurtful on Snap, leaving you to carry the weight of betrayal and embarrassment.
Unfortunately, these kinds of experiences are all too common. Trust is hard to build and incredibly easy to break. But why is that? Why can’t we all just get along?
The Bible gives us a sobering answer: we can’t—not on our own. In Genesis 3, we’re told how this all began. With one act—taking the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—humanity gained wisdom but lost its innocence. From that moment on, the ability to naively trust others disappeared. Suspicion, shame, and blame became part of our story.
When I was in college, I joined a program to develop my leadership skills. As part of that process, I did a “trust fall.” Blindfolded, arms crossed over my chest, I stood on a platform and was told to fall backward into the arms of my teammates below. Thankfully, they caught me—and this story doesn’t end with a trip to urgent care.
The reason exercises like that work is simple: trust is built through experience. We learn to rely on others when they consistently show themselves to be dependable. For most of us, our default setting is “don’t trust.” It takes effort, time, and intentionality to rewrite that script—especially with people we don’t know.
But here’s the hope: while humanity may have broken trust, God never did. And through Christ, He’s not just rebuilding our trust in Him—He’s showing us how to rebuild trust with each other. Healing begins when we move toward others not in blind naivety, but in grace-fueled courage.
Trust, once lost, may be hard to recover—but in God’s hands, it’s never beyond redemption. -
Keeping Our Group Chats Helpful and Uplifting
Read MoreGroup chats are a convenient way for parents to stay connected, share updates, and support one another. At Westminster, they also help us communicate events, reminders, and opportunities to get involved. But sometimes our phones start buzzing nonstop, and it’s easy to miss important messages. To ensure our group chats are helpful and respectful of everyone’s time, here are important guidelines to keep our chats running smoothly:
Keep it focused
Let’s use the group chat for information that’s relevant to everyone. If you want to share photos, personal updates, memes, or other off-topic items, feel free to start a separate “just for fun” group for those who want to join.
Keep it simple
If you have information to share, put it in one complete message rather than multiple short ones. This helps the chat stay organized and easy to read.
Be mindful of responses
Every reply sends a notification to someone else’s phone. If a message is simply informational, you don’t need to send a thumbs-up or “got it.” If you’re RSVPing, only reply if you can attend. And if someone else has already answered a question, there’s no need to add “I don’t know” or repeat the same response.
Pause before you post
Before asking a question in the chat, consider if it is relevant to the whole group and if this is the best way to communicate about this topic. Also, have you asked the room parent/grade liaison or checked school resources like myWCS for the information you need? These simple steps can save everyone from extra “dings” on their phone.
Choose the right channel and time
If your reply is meant for just one person, send it privately rather than to the whole group. And unless it’s urgent, please avoid posting late at night or early in the morning.
Keep it kind and constructive
Group chats aren’t the place for debates, political messages, or airing grievances. If you have a concern, it’s always best to go directly to a school administrator or individual who can address it.
When we all follow these simple habits, we make our group chats a place that is helpful, positive, and respectful of everyone’s time. As Philippians 2:4 reminds us, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” -
MS Academic Support: Learning Labs and HS Mentors
Read MoreMiddle School Students:Academic support* is available!LANGUAGE ARTS AND WRITING- Period 1, Period 2, and Flex: Tuesdays
- Period 3 - Mr. Pino
- Period 4 and Flex - Ian Poveda: Tuesdays
- Period 5 (partial) and Flex - Mrs. Hemelberg: M/W Flex
- Period 6 and 7 - Mrs. Izquierdo
- After School - Mr. Pino: M/W, 3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
- Adriana Solares: M/W/F, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (MS and HS Math includes Pre-Algebra through Calculus BC)
- Language Arts
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Social Studies
- Life Science
- Physical Science
- Homework help
*Learning Labs and tutoring services are included at no additional cost.Questions? Contact Madeline Dirube at mdirube@wcsmiami.org -
HS Students: Sign Up for the Peer Mentoring Program
Read MoreHigh School Students:Offer tutoring help in your area of expertise and earn service hours along the way! If you have any questions, email the Warrior Lab High School Liaison, Madeline Dirube, at mdirube@wcsmiami.org. -
Blessed in My Mess
Read Moreby John Bishop, Director of Spiritual FormationLast week, we explored the foundation of our identity—that before we are anything else, we are deeply known and unconditionally loved by God. From this secure place, we are invited to grow in love for others.But this week confronts us with a harder reality: the tension between that divine love and our undeniable brokenness. We all have moments—perhaps more often than we’d like to admit—when we feel unlovable. Our lives, yours and mine, are messy. Even with the best intentions, we fall short. We try to do the right things, at the right time, for the right reasons— and still, we stumble.So, what do we do with that?Life doesn’t pause to let us sort it all out. It keeps moving without our permission. The world doesn’t stop when we struggle, and it doesn’t wait for us to heal. But as followers of Jesus, we aren’t left to navigate the mess alone. He’s with us, and He’s made a way through the chaos.
The question isn’t if we’ll struggle—it’s how we’ll move through it. And the answer isn’t found in perfection, but in grace.How can we be blessed in the middle of our mess? By leaning into the truth that God’s love isn’t earned by our success or lost in our failure. His love is constant. It doesn’t waver based on our performance. It doesn’t depend on how “together” we have it. It’s unchanging, unfailing, and it meets us right where we are.When we choose to keep walking—humbled, dependent, and willing—He meets us there, in the mess, with grace. This is how we are blessed: not by perfection, but by His presence.This week let’s explore what it means to be blessed in the mess—to live loved, even when we don’t feel lovable, with the hope that through this experience, we can extend that same grace to others. -
HS Academic Support: Learning Labs
Read MoreHigh School Students:Academic support* is available!LANGUAGE ARTS AND WRITING- Ian Poveda: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Period 1, Period 2, and Academic Prep - Mr. Swindoll
- Period 3 - Mr. Pino
- Period 5 - Mrs. Hemelberg
- Period 6 and 7 - Mrs. Izquierdo
- After School - Mr. Pino: M/W, 3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
- Adriana Solares: M/W/F, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (MS and HS Math includes Pre-Algebra through Calculus BC)
*Learning Labs/tutoring services are included at no additional cost.Questions? Contact Madeline Dirube at mdirube@wcsmiami.org - Ian Poveda: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Blessed to Be Me
by John Bishop, Director of Spiritual FormationRead More
When asked to name the greatest commandment, Jesus responded immediately by quoting Scripture from Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind—and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37–39)
In this message, we’re focusing on the second part: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
This raises an important question: How can we love others well if we don’t first understand how to love ourselves?
Let’s be clear—this isn’t an invitation to selfishness or self-centeredness. Instead, it’s about recognizing the true foundation of your identity: you are made in the image of God.
Before you are male or female, short or tall, Hispanic, white, Black, Asian, or anything else...
Before you are athletic, smart, artistic, musical, funny, driven, or talented...
You are first and foremost an image-bearer of God.
This truth is foundational. When we accept this, we begin to understand what it really means to be loved. Not based on what we do or who we are in the eyes of others, but simply because we are God’s creation.
When you truly embrace this identity, you begin to see yourself through the eyes of God—perfectly loved and perfectly accepted. And as we grow in our acceptance of being known and loved by God, we become more able to love others with that same unconditional love.
This is a profound and freeing truth. It doesn’t puff us up with pride, but it fills us with gratitude. It frees us from the need for constant validation and comparison because we already have everything we need in Him.
It allows each of us to say—not with arrogance, but with deep gratitude: “I’m blessed to be me.”
When you know who you are in Christ, you can love others as Christ loves you. You can give love freely, without needing to take anything back in return; you can truly love your neighbor as yourself. -
Have You Downloaded the ConciergePad App
Read MoreWestminster has enhanced its visitor management and student attendance system with ConciergePad, a secure, user-friendly app that simplifies how you manage your child’s school attendance.Use the ConciergePad app to notify the school of absences, early dismissals, and late arrivals, quickly and easily, from your smartphone. This new process replaces traditional methods like emails, phone calls, and handwritten notes, ensuring more accurate and timely communication.
IMPORTANT: All Westminster parents are required to register with ConciergePad and ensure their contact information is up to date in myWCS. For the app to properly integrate with myWCS, the parent must use the same email address for both platforms.
To help you get started, we’ve provided a set of simple instructional videos:- App Download & Login Steps
- Making Early Pickup Changes in the App
- Making Late Arrival Changes in the App
- Making Absence Changes in the App
We appreciate your partnership as we continue to prioritize the safety, well-being, and excellence in service for our students and families. -
School Day Food Delivery
Read MoreIn an effort to minimize wait times and congestion at the school's front gate, students may no longer receive food delivery services (such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) during the school day. This change is part of our continued efforts to keep campus access efficient and secure. Thank you for your support. -
Back to School: 10 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Preschool Year
Read More✨ Welcome Back!
We hope your summer was filled with rest, play, and adventure! As we prepare to welcome your child to the 2025–2026 preschool year, here are 10 practical tips to help your “Little Warrior” begin school happy, healthy, and ready to grow.
🌱 Physical Growth
🥗 Good Nutrition
Encourage healthy, balanced meals and snacks rich in protein, fruits, and vegetables. Let your child help in the kitchen — they’re more likely to try new foods if they’ve helped make them.💤 Plenty of Sleep
Preschoolers need 10–13 hours of sleep daily (including naps). Create a calm bedtime routine, and gradually adjust summer bedtimes to earlier hours at least a week before school starts.🏃♀️ Active Play
Outdoor play strengthens muscles and creativity. Both organized games and unstructured play are great ways to help your child grow physically and socially.
🧠 Cognitive Development
🔍 Spark Curiosity
Encourage your child’s questions, take neighborhood walks, and try simple experiments. Sensory-rich activities promote thinking and problem-solving.📺 Limit Screen Time
Keep screen time to 1 hour or less per day. Instead, offer toys, games, and books that inspire imagination and learning.
📖 Language & Literacy
🗣️ Talk & Listen
Use car rides and meals for conversations. Share stories, riddles, rhymes, and songs to develop language skills.📚 Read, Read, Read
Even repeated readings help literacy. Choose books with rhymes, repetition, and rich illustrations.✍️ Encourage Writing
Provide paper, crayons, pencils, glue, and scissors so your child can practice writing and creating.
🤝 Social & Emotional Growth
👨👩👧👦 Build Relationships
Schedule regular family fun nights, practice taking turns, and arrange playdates. Friendships at this stage enrich the whole family.🌟 Foster Independence
Encourage your child to feed themselves, use the bathroom independently, and follow multi-step directions — confidence grows from doing things on their own.
📅 Important Dates
✅ Orientation: Thursday, August 7
✅ Preschool Preview Day: Friday, August 8
We’re praying for your family as you prepare for this exciting milestone. Let’s make this year a joyful and meaningful one — we can’t wait to see you soon! -
GR8 Escape Packing List
Click here to review the packing list for the GR8 Escape.Read More
Westminster's eighth grade class will participate in the GR8 Escape, a three-day spiritual and leadership retreat from Wednesday, Aug. 27, to Friday, Aug. 29, at the Southwind Young Life Camp in Ocklawaha, FL, just east of Ocala. Visit the GR8 Escape Resource Board in myWCS > Resources > GR8 Escape for more information. -
Order Your Senior Yearbook Ad
Read MoreNow is the time to purchase a yearbook ad dedicated to your special senior! Pages are available for $350 and payment can be made in myWCS forms. Ads must be purchased by November 14.
Once your ad has been purchased, please create an account HERE and enter Westminster's order number: 10442. Now you can begin to design your ad! This year you have the ability to select a layout, place photos, and choose font and colors on your page. We want each senior’s ad to reflect his/her unique journey. Please keep the following guidelines in mind as you create the ad:- Appropriate Content: Ensure all photos are school-appropriate and in line with our school standards. Avoid images with inappropriate content or language.
- Quality Matters: Please choose high-resolution images to ensure they look as good as possible. Also, keep in mind the larger pictures are easier to see. (If you choose the single picture page and create a collage, please keep in mind the smaller the picture the harder it will be to see). Please avoid blurry or low-quality pictures.
- Variety: A mix of photos such as candid shots, milestones, hobbies, sports, school events, and family are among the most meaningful ways to personalize your senior's ad.
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Important Information Regarding the Required HS Physical Education Credit
Read MoreStudents are required to have 1.0 credit total in physical education to graduate from high school. Students take 0.5 credit in Personal Fitness (PE) and 0.5 credit in Fitness Lifestyle Design (Health).This policy applies to the Class of 2029 and all subsequent graduating classes.- Students who participate in two seasons of a varsity sport during high school:
- May choose to be exempt from taking the Personal Fitness class.
- Will receive a Pass (P) grade on their transcript (does not calculate into GPA).
- Students who do not complete two seasons of a varsity sport:
- Are required to take the Personal Fitness course.
- The grade and credits earned in this course will be factored into their GPA.
- All students are required to take Fitness Lifestyle Design (Health).
- Students may choose to take the Personal Fitness course for grade and credit regardless of participating in varsity sports.
- Students who participate in two seasons of a varsity sport during high school:
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Blessed: Theme and Verse for the 2025-26 School Year
Read MoreThis year, our theme and verse will be “Blessed,” drawn from Jeremiah 17:7: “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.”
We will celebrate God’s goodness as we reflect on all the ways He has already blessed us. We will consider the responsibilities that come with our blessings, and we will wrestle with the times when we do not immediately see God moving—learning to recognize His work even in the midst of struggle and pain.
We live in a world where blessing is often measured by what we can see—how much we have, how much we achieve, or how many people notice. Scripture points us in a different direction. True blessing is not found in what we can accumulate, but in Jesus.
Throughout life, we will face seasons of abundance and seasons of hardship. There are moments—like sitting peacefully by the water—when God’s goodness feels obvious. And there are moments—like grieving a heartbreaking loss—when His goodness feels harder to find. Yet the same grace that carries us through joy also sustains us through pain. Blessing isn’t about avoiding trials; it’s about having an anchor in the midst of them.
Trusting God redefines how we view everything—our possessions, our success, our struggles, even ourselves. It’s easy to hunger after temporary things: approval, possessions, achievements. But Jesus invites us to hunger and thirst for something greater—righteousness. When our desires align with His, we find a satisfaction that no temporary blessing can offer.
Humility, mercy, purity, peace—these are the unexpected pathways to blessing that Jesus outlines in the Beatitudes. And each one requires trust:Trust that humility is stronger than pride.
Trust that showing mercy will lead to receiving mercy.
Trust that keeping our hearts pure matters more than building our brand.
Trust that making peace is more powerful than winning an argument.
God’s blessings are often quiet. They grow in the hidden places of our lives, much like a seed buried in good soil. Faith dares to plant even when outcomes are uncertain. Faith steps forward, trusting that God is doing more than we can see.
As we move through seasons of success and struggle, gain and loss, the key to living a blessed life is not holding tighter to control—it’s rooting ourselves deeper in trust. Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, who make Him their source of strength, wisdom, and joy.
When we trust Him fully, we find that the greatest blessing isn’t what God gives—it’s God Himself.
We are blessed.
We are called.
We are Warriors. -
Important Graduation Ceremony Details
Read MoreWe are looking forward to celebrating the Westminster Christian School Class of 2025 at this year’s graduation ceremony, which will take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center (Knight Concert Hall) on Friday, May 16. To ensure the evening runs smoothly for all families and guests, please take a moment to review the important details below.
Please note that the Adrienne Arsht Center has multiple buildings. Our graduation ceremony will be at the Knight Concert Hall.
GRADUATE ARRIVAL & ENTRY
• All graduates must arrive no later than 5 p.m. (previously 5:30 p.m.). This adjustment has been made to account for traffic and venue logistics.
• Students should enter through the Plaza Doors located at 1301 Biscayne Blvd (east side of Biscayne Blvd). Please note, no family or friends will be permitted to enter with graduates.
• Upon entry, students should report directly to the Peacock Education Center (PEC).
• Graduates must arrive dressed in cap and gown for easy identification. If they arrive at the wrong entrance, Arsht Center security will redirect them accordingly.
GUESTS ARRIVAL & ENTRY
All guests must enter the Knight Concert Hall via the valet ramp entrance on NE 14 Street and Biscayne Blvd.
All guests must be in their seats by 6:50 p.m.
TICKETS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
• All guests, including young children and infants, must present a valid ticket to enter the venue.
• Graduates do not need a ticket.
No guests will be admitted without a ticket. Please ensure you bring your tickets with you.Please note: No balloons, no confetti, and no noisemakers are allowed inside the venue. These items will be confiscated by security if brought to the premises.
PARKING OPTIONS
There is no reserved parking, so we encourage families to plan ahead and arrive early.
Available parking options include:
• Lot P2520 – $25 (1350 NE 2nd Avenue)
• Lot P2521 – $10 (1550 NE 1st Court)
• Omni Garage – $15 for the first hour, $8 per additional hour (credit card only)
• Street Parking – Hourly rates apply (please refer to city signage)
• Valet at Arsht Center – $35 flat rate
Click here, to see a map of the area.
EVENT SCHEDULE
• 5 p.m. – Seniors check-in
• 6 p.m. – Doors open for guests
• 7 p.m. – Ceremony begins (approx. 2 hours)Thank you for partnering with us to make this a memorable and meaningful occasion. If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the High School Office. -
There is Still Time to Join the Green Challenge
Join our 2nd Annual Green Challenge and make a difference—it's never too late to start! Since October, students have been earning points by completing fun, eco-friendly activities that help care for God’s creation. This year, Mr. and Mrs. Heetderks have been inspiring us with lessons about coral reefs in their WorldWonder and Art classes as part of the Everglades Foundation Challenge. We’ve all become obsessed with the Coral City Camera livestream, watching day and night as fish, manatees, dolphins, sharks, and stingrays bring the reef to life! We've even added exciting coral reef activities, like creating a Minecraft biome to explore the beauty and importance of these ecosystems. Click here for details, and don’t forget—student journals will be proudly displayed in the Nature Center!Read More -
HOSA Hosts Blood Drive at Westminster
Westminster HOSA students, Future Health Professionals, are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school circle (main entrance). You must be at least 16 years old. Consent and ID are required. Students, staff and parents may donate.Read More
Donors may receive:- Refreshments
- Long-sleeved t-shirt
- Wellness checkup (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening)
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Join Us for Taste of Westminster
Read MoreSample bites from some of South Florida's best restaurants and beverage vendors while mingling with friends at the Taste of Westminster! Enjoy unlimited sips and samples and dance the night away, all while supporting Westminster Christian School. You'll also be able to pick-up some great finds at the spectacular silent auction! It's a night you don't want to miss.
PURCHASE DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE UNTIL FRIDAY, JAN. 24, AT 3 P.M.
Tickets will be available at the door for $150/person.BROWSE THE ONLINE AUCTION CATALOG AND START BIDDING TODAY.
(Save time at the door and share this link with your guests to pre-register for event.)
Sports memorabilia, international vacation packages, grade baskets, beauty and wellness items, culinary adventures, jewelry, and so much more! -
Important Reminder: How Step-Up Funds Will Be Received and Applied
Read MoreFunding- Step Up will receive funding from the Department of Education on the following projected dates: September 1, November 1, February 1, and April 1.
- Step Up will deposit the funds on a quarterly basis in the student’s EMA account.
- School invoices will be generated in EMA (Education Market Assistant) for schools and parents/guardians to approve. Parents must approve quarterly payments in EMA.
- Once approved by the parents/guardians and the school, Step Up will initiate quarterly payments to the school within seven (7) business days.
Distribution
Parents will still need to make payments to Blackbaud Tuition Management in accordance with their preselected payment plan. Westminster will apply the scholarship funds to the Blackbaud tuition accounts within 15 days of receipt from Step Up and will be deducted from your next scheduled payment.What Does This Mean?For Monthly Payers: The amounts received will be applied as follows:- September funds will be deducted from your October tuition payment.
- November funds will be deducted from your December tuition payment.
- February funds will be deducted from your March tuition payment.
- April funds will be refunded in May 2025.
For Semiannual Payers: The amounts received will be applied as follows:- September funds will be deducted from your November tuition payment.
- November, February, and April funds will be applied to your Blackbaud account and refunded in May 2025.
For Annual Payers: A credit to your account will be posted as the funds are received.- In May 2025, the credit balance will be refunded.
Please remember that scholarship funds are designated exclusively for the school year in which they are awarded. As a result, refunds for any tuition overpayments will be issued at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Thank you for your support and patience as we navigate this new process together. If you have any additional questions, please contact Leyma Matozinho in the Business Office at lmatozinho@wcsmiami.org or 305-233-2030, Ext. 1251.
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.