On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Westminster in conjunction with Scholar Screenings, Inc., will be conducting a Scoliosis screenings with sixth grade students to detect children with curvature of the spine (Scoliosis). Studies have shown that 10-15 children in every 100 may develop Scoliosis, and 1% of those will require treatment. If this condition is detected early, severe spine deformity can be prevented. 

The procedure for screening is a simple one. Trained screeners examine the child’s back as he/she bends forward. If your child has a possible curvature, you will be notified so they can be taken to your family physician, pediatrician, or orthopedist for a follow-up examination. All girls should wear a sports bra on the day of screening.

If you do not wish to have your child participate in this program, please email the school nurses at healthoffice@wcsmiami.org by Friday, January 23, 2026.