SHOW YOUR WILDCAT PRIDE
Westminster Words ASK! (After School Kids!) Westminster’s
Lower School after-school program that extends the school day for an additional charge. Parents have the option of registering their child for one to five days per week in any or all of the three sessions during the school year.
Cats Short for “Wildcats.” Many clubs,
year to reflect, celebrate, and be inspired by Christian teachings and values.
Class Rotation Night An evening when Middle School and Upper School parents follow student schedules for brief class periods to meet teachers who discuss course goals.
groups, and teams incorporate “Cats” in their nicknames. The WiredCats are the School’s robotics team, the CoopCats are the Lower Schoolers who take care of the chickens at Love Hall, and the KickCats are our soccer teams, just to name a few.
Cluck Hall A chicken coop adjacent to
Catbackers Westminster’s all-sports
Dress-up Days Days when students are
booster organization that communicates the latest sports news, helps build school spirit, and provides volunteer opportunities in support of the athletics program. Participation is open to anyone with an interest in Westminster athletics.
CATapult A yearlong leadership program for students in fifth grade that seeks to develop students as empathetic, engaged citizens.
Center for Teaching A center dedicated to all aspects of professional growth for our faculty and those from other schools who participate in the center’s activities.
Christian Emphasis Week An
opportunity for students and faculty to pause in the middle of the busy school
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the Lower School playground that houses hens hatched at Westminster. Children care for the animals and sell fresh eggs, using the proceeds to “take care of our chickens and do good deeds.” expected to dress in more formal attire, typically for a religious service or awards ceremony.
Family Service Days Weekend events
that offer families the opportunity to serve the community together organized by PAWS and the Glenn Institute.
The Glenn Institute Established in 2003
through the generosity of Tom ’65 and Lou Glenn, the Glenn Institute for Philanthropy and Service Learning sponsors programs and experiences to enable students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni to make meaningful contributions to society.
