WHY CHOOSE WESTMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Personalization

Our nationally recognized Competency Based System allows students to prove mastery and deep understanding of a topic before moving to a new learning level. Students may advance in subjects at any point during the year.

Early Childhood Education

All elementary schools o er preschool and free full-day kindergarten. WPS also has Early Learning Centers providing daycare for children from 3 months to 4 years old.

Community

Our classrooms are small by design- creating an intimate learning environment in which teachers are responsive to the needs of their students.

Innovation

Westminster Public Schools is a district that is forward-looking. Whether it’s building a new school, laboratory or equipping our students with laptops, we embrace technology.

Career Choices

Our Career Technical Education program prepares students to enter directly into a well-paying job by providing advanced credits and certifications in such areas as vetrinary sciences, construction, engineering, video arts, culinary arts, nursing and robotics.

Future Planning

The Future Center at Westinster High School serves students of all ages as they consider career and postsecondary opportunities. We assist with scholarships, financial aid, college and employment applications, field trips, internships and resume and portfolio creation.

Alternatives

Award-winning Hidden Lake High School specializes in credit recovery and re-enrollment to meet the needs of out-of-school youth. Online options are availble for qualifying families.

TECHNOLOGY

We have 15 preschools to choose from! All families must apply through the Universal Pre-K portal (pg. 14)

Neighborhood Schools

All K-12 schools are tuition free. Students living within Westminster Public School district boundaries (pg. 22) are guaranteed a spot at their neighborhood school in grades K-12. Students living outside of district boundaries and families who wish to attend a school other than their neighborhood school, must complete the school choice application. Where space is limited, priority enrollment is given to in-district students.

Early Childhood Innovation Schools

Each WPS Innovation School (pg. 35) has its own application process and entrance requirements. Please contact the individual school to learn more about the school and the application process.