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2026
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Sixth Grade: Scoliosis Screenings on January 27
Read MoreOn 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. -
JV/V Basketball Games Feature Fundraiser for M.A.S. Foundation
Join us for the Boys Basketball game on Friday, January 23, at 6 p.m. (JV) and 7:30 p.m. (V). This evening will feature a fundraiser for "Heart-4-Heart," an initiative of the M.A.S. Foundation with a silent auction and raffle.Read More
The M.A.S. Foundation honors Nicole Mas' '02 by making a positive impact on the less fortunate through compassion, respect and humility. The organization provides medical assistance and equipment, feeds the hungry, clothes the poor, and helps educate young minds. One hundred percent of the proceeds go toward helping those in need in United States and third world countries. To learn more, visit www.masfoundation.org. -
Mark Your Calendar for Middle School Athletic Tryouts
Read MoreTennis
Thursday, 1/22, 3 p.m.
Location: Tennis CourtsBaseball
Monday/Tuesday, 1/26 & 1/27, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Baseball FieldSoftball
Monday/Tuesday, 2/2 & 2/3, 4 p.m.
Location: Palmetto Bay ParkGirls Track
Monday/Tuesday, 2/2 & 2/3, 3:30 pm
Location: TrackBoys Track
Wednesday, 2/4, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday 2/5, 2:30 p.m.
Location: TrackBeach Volleyball
Monday 2/9, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Coral Reef ParkBoys Lacrosse
Wednesday 2/18, 3:30 p.m.Thursday 2/19, 2:30 p.m.
Location: Gutierrez FieldGirls Lacrosse
Wednesday 2/18, 3:30 p.m.Thursday 2/19, 2:30 p.m.
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Mourners
Read Moreby John Bishop, Director of Spiritual Formation, based on this week's MS/HS ChapelThis week, we continue with the second beatitude found in Matthew 5:4:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
At first glance, this verse sounds like a contradiction. How can someone who is mourning—someone in the depths of grief—be considered blessed? Mourning is tied to loss, pain, and heartache. It doesn’t feel desirable, let alone like a pathway to blessing. And yet, Jesus makes this bold promise: those who mourn will be comforted.
The truth is, grief touches all of us—often more frequently than we realize. While we tend to associate mourning with funerals or major life tragedies, the need to grieve surfaces in everyday disappointments, too.
Consider a scene at Starbucks: after waiting in a painfully long line, you finally step up to order your favorite drink—a venti oat milk chai latte—only to be told they’ve run out of oat milk. Your sigh and half-defeated “Okay, fine, I’ll take almond,” is a small expression of grief. You’ve let go of the ideal you were holding onto and accepted something less than perfect. It might sound trivial, but it reveals something deeper: every loss, big or small, invites us to acknowledge what we hoped for and come to terms with what is.
You could have refused to grieve. You could have clung to your ideal, raised your voice, and tried to force the world to meet your expectations. But reality doesn’t always bend to our will. And when we try to ignore our grief—when we pretend, we’re fine or demand control—we miss the very thing Jesus promises: comfort.
Grief is not weakness; it’s a doorway. When we allow ourselves to mourn—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a dream, or even oat milk—we acknowledge our limits and our longing. And in that honest space, God meets us. He doesn’t shame our sorrow. He sits with us in it. And through His presence, we find real comfort.
So this week, ask yourself: What loss have I minimized or ignored? Where do I need to make space to mourn? Because in that space, Jesus says, we are blessed—and we will be comforted. -
Support Westminster Fine Arts Students at Jazz Night
Read MoreJazz Night takes place on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Beacon Hall!
Event and program sponsors are invited to an exclusive, limited-seating dinner show on Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m. Thank you to our sponsors: Carolina Santos Brandao; Seth Carlson; and the Barquin, Clarke, Conley, Gilchrist, Herrero, Hirzel, Lopetegui, Newcomm, Rovira, and Seagren families.
SPONSOR AND ATTEND THE FEBRUARY 7 PERFORMANCE (Limited Seats Remain)PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE GENERAL ADMISSION FEBRUARY 6 PERFORMANCE
Your support creates meaningful opportunities for our Fine Arts students, enabling them to travel to new places, perform in exciting venues, and build memories that fuel their artistic journey. For more information, please contact Fine Arts Director Angie Spivak-Lopez. -
PS/ES Service Opportunity
Read MoreOur 3rd Quarter Noisy Offering will support Haven of Hope International, a Christ-centered ministry serving children through family-style homes around the world. This quarter, we are offering a service opportunity connected to this mission.Each grade level will be partnered with a Haven of Hope home (40–50 children) and we are looking for eight grade level Noisy Offering Ambassadors. Participation does require family support. Families will have the opportunity to:- participate in a video conference call with a house parent to learn about the specific needs and resources of that home
- connect with children living in the home
- learn about the country
This is a meaningful opportunity for students to engage in real conversations about service, generosity and global awareness. Guidance and additional information will be provided by Andrew Carricarte, a Westminster parent and Haven of Hope Board Member, so families feel well supported throughout the process.We are selecting one student per grade level, so spots are limited. If you know for sure your family would like to participate, please email Mrs. Glavach. We will follow up with next steps and additional details once families are selected.
Thank you to the following families who have already volunteered to participate:
Ziek Everage and family
Ashley Harder and family
Alec Rivera and family -
UM Spirit Day – January 16
Next Friday, January 16, in addition to our usual Swag Day, students may also wear UM gear in support of the National Championship Game. Go Canes!Read More -
Grade 8: Explore High School at Westminster
Read MoreCurrent Westminster eighth grade students will participate in a High School Visit on Wednesday, January 22. The purpose of this visit is informational and exploratory, helping students begin to envision their high school journey while becoming familiar with the opportunities, resources, and support systems available to them at Westminster.
During their time on campus, students will be introduced to key aspects of the high school experience, including:- Westminster’s Signature Programs
- Student Life opportunities
- Athletics
- Warrior Week
- Course selection and academic planning
- The College Counseling Center and long-term preparation
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. -
Student Sign-Out Policy Reminder
Read MoreAs part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, campus security, and instructional consistency, we would like to remind families of an important policy regarding student sign-outs during the school day.Students are not permitted to sign out for lunch and return to campus afterward. When a student is signed out by a parent or guardian through the Concierge app, that sign-out is considered a dismissal for the remainder of the school day.
The only exception to this policy is a verified medical appointment. In those cases:- Students must still be signed out by a parent or guardian via the Concierge app.
- Upon returning to campus, students must sign back in at the Concierge Kiosk in the High School Office. A doctor’s note is required in order for the student to be readmitted and for attendance to be updated.
- Appropriate student supervision
- Strong campus security practices
- Consistency in attendance and instructional time
We are grateful for your understanding and partnership as we work together to maintain a safe, structured, and orderly learning environment for all students. -
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)February 26, 2026*Junior/Senior Ring Ceremony at 7 p.m.Beacon HallVaries by RingMarch 12-15, 2026Senior TripBoston$2200April 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 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 11, 2026*Senior Brick Laying Ceremony at 6 p.m.The Memorial FoundationVariedMay 11, 2026*Senior Cords & Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m.The LighthouseN/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. -
Reserve Your Spot: Entrepreneurship Academy is Here!
Read MoreExciting news! Our Entrepreneurship Academy is starting this month and we can't wait to welcome our next group of young innovators.
Steps to register:
1. Click here to learn more about the two after school classes (Revised).
2. Click here to save your spot. Space is limited!3. A registration and payment link will be sent out in the new year to confirm your enrollment.
Any questions, please email Mrs. Manya Glavach -
Called by Name: Parent Night
Parents are encouraged to attend Called By Name: Parent Night on Friday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. in The Lighthouse. Baylor University's Kevin Washington, who serves as the university's associate athletic director, mission impact and enrichment/athletics chaplain, will share a parent's perspective on how to raise a child whose identity is rooted in Christ, rather than in their athletic ability.Read More -
Poor in Spirit
Read Moreby John Bishop, Director of Spiritual Formation, based on this week's MS/HS ChapelThis week, we begin with the first beatitude found in Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Just a few weeks ago, many of us were unwrapping Christmas gifts—things we had longed for, talked about, and eagerly anticipated. In those first moments, the excitement is real. We’re thrilled. We’re grateful. But it doesn’t take long before those once-treasured gifts lose their luster. The thing we once “had to have” becomes just another item on our shelf—or worse, something we’re already thinking about replacing. This cycle reveals a deeper truth: stuff, no matter how shiny or satisfying in the moment, was never meant to fulfill us for long.
Jesus understood this. In fact, He begins His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount—with a powerful and countercultural statement: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” At first glance, this seems confusing. Why would poverty of any kind—especially of spirit—be considered a blessing? Isn’t the goal to be rich in spirit, strong, full, and confident?
But Jesus flips our assumptions upside down. To be “poor in spirit” means to recognize our need—our spiritual emptiness apart from God. It’s the realization that we can’t earn or manufacture meaning on our own. We’re not self-sufficient, and that’s not a flaw—it’s the doorway to something greater.
When we admit our spiritual poverty, we create space for God to move in. We become open to His grace, His truth, and His kingdom. And that kingdom is not like the kingdoms of this world. It isn’t built on possessions, power, or popularity. It’s a kingdom marked by peace, joy, humility, and purpose—things no amount of stuff can ever truly offer.
So as we reflect on this beatitude, let’s ask: What am I clinging to for fulfillment? Am I willing to let go of the illusion of self-sufficiency and admit my need? Because Jesus promises that it’s in that very place of honest humility that we find the kingdom of heaven.
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.