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If you were unable to attend the College Counseling, Coffee and Croissants presentations hosted by the CCC, please click your child's grade level link to watch today: 

• Class of 2029/2030
• Class of 2028
• Class of 2027

Wednesday, September 9
9 a.m. Southern Methodist University
12 p.m. Vanderbilt University

Thursday, September 10
9 a.m. Calvin University
10:15 a.m. University of Miami

Friday, September 11
12 p.m. University of Alabama
1:45 p.m. Bentley University

by John Bishop, Director of Spiritual Formation, based on this week's MS/HS chapel message

When I was a kid, my dad worked as a machinist in the engineering department at Cornell University. From time to time, he would tell us about the ridiculous plans he’d been handed, parts the engineering students had dreamed up on paper but never fully thought through. His job was to manufacture those parts according to the specifications. Because he was a very sharp man, he often had strong opinions about the designs and wasn’t shy about sharing them with the engineers upstairs. “Your specs are calling for A572 Grade 50 steel,” he’d say, “and you’re not going to get away with anything less than 4140.” Occasionally, he even changed their minds, saving himself a great deal of time and frustration in the process.

That discerning eye didn’t stay in the machine shop; he brought it home as well. We lived in an old house that 
constantly needed attention, so there was always something under construction. Windows were being replaced, plumbing redone, walls torn down and moved, and furniture and equipment hauled in and out. Beyond the house, there were barns, sheds, and a chicken coop on the property that all required building and maintenance.

When we built the chicken coop, I was probably seven years old. I still remember being up on the roof, clumsily nailing down shingles. “You might want to drive the roofing nail, not your fingernail,” my dad would say as I nursed my bruised fingers. Learning how to handle a hammer was simply part of being a Bishop.

We often follow in the footsteps of our fathers. What we see our parents do, how they work, speak, and respond to challenges, shapes how we live. This influence can be both good and bad. I’ve always been “handy” because my dad taught me how to use tools, but I’ve also had to wrestle with the habit of using biting sarcasm to communicate.

When Jesus calls us to Himself, He says, “Follow me.” What He means is simple and demanding: live as I live, go where I would go, do what I would do, and say what I would say. Jesus followed perfectly in the footsteps of His Father in heaven, and He calls us to do the same. Romans 12:2 puts it plainly: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” In Christ, everything begins to change.

Over time, we start to sound different. We act differently. Our choices no longer mirror the culture around us but increasingly reflect Jesus. Some things we learn from our families are gifts to be cherished, God placed you in your family on purpose. But when it comes to how we ultimately live, our model is not our earthly father, but our heavenly one.

We were meant to follow in our Father’s footsteps, and those footsteps led to the cross so that we might have life, and have it to the fullest. Take inventory of your life: do the things you say and do look and sound like Jesus?

Kendall Speech and Language Center, Inc. (KSLC) will be visiting Westminster on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to offer on-site screenings for speech and language, hearing, and/or vision to students in PK3-Grade 5. These screenings are a valuable tool to help identify any areas where your child may need support, setting them up for success both academically and socially.

Space is limited, and seats will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

To View Dates and to Register, Click the Links Below:

• Desmos 1 Cram Session
• Desmos 2 Cram Session
• Reading and Writing Cram Session

For our HS employees at Warrior Week, here's the link to the videos and photos: Warrior Week Resource Board.

Thank you for all you do!

Our students are so blessed to have these once in a lifetime experiences that simultaneously bring them closer to God AND impact their education.

You can help future Warriors continue to have incredible experiences like these! Donate to the Warrior Fund today by clicking here, and let’s help make the Class of 2027 one that will be remembered for their commitment to the mission of Westminster.

The Preschool and WorldWonder areas will be sprayed for mosquitos on Saturday, August 8th.  Please avoid those areas for the day.

There is a new action you must complete in your EMA (Step Up) portal each quarter before scholarship funds can be released. We want to make sure you don't miss this important step.
 
Please complete the required attestation confirming that your child is not enrolled in a public school by August 15. Failure to complete this attestation by the deadline may result in your student not being eligible to receive scholarship funding.
 
We also encourage you to verify that your student(s) are enrolled in Step Up under Westminster. To do so, log in to your EMA account and navigate to "My Students." The school name should appear as shown here.
 
If Westminster does not appear as your student's school, please email the Business Office at businessoffice@wcsmiami.org with your student's Award ID so we can process the enrollment request. Otherwise, we will not be able to receive the scholarship funds on your student's behalf.

Preschool: There are two "Meet the Teacher" sessions available at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Parents and students should attend together. You will receive an email with a registration link on Thursday, July 30. Please complete your registration by Monday, August 3.

Elementary: There are two "Meet the Teacher" sessions available at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. Parents and students should attend together. You will receive an email with a registration link on Thursday, July 30. Please complete your registration by Monday, August 3.

New elementary school families are expected to attend an information session with administration in the ES Gym on Friday, August 7, 2026, immediately following the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions. The information sessions will last approximately 30 minutes. Students and parents should attend together.

• 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. 

You are invited to Eighth Grade Recognition Night on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, 14401 Old Cutler Road. 

Join the Athletic Department for our annual Westies Event in the Lighthouse on Monday, May 4 at 7:00pm. All athletes, parents and families are welcome to attend. 

Contact Athletic Director, Ben Warren with any questions: bwarren@wcsmiami.org

For questions, email Mrs. Childers.

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!