Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

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    • Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.


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    • Westminster’s academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do.


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    • Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.


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6 Things Parents Should Consider

From Shopping to Transportation, Here’s How to Prepare for the 2020–21 Academic Year Education has always been a primary driver of overall health. Quality teaching helps cultivate reasoning, social-emotional awareness, community engagement, life skills, and knowledge—all of which contribute to individual and community growth. As families and children battle social isolation, financial worries, and mental […]

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Teacher Spotlight on Jori Sapper

Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication, Compassion, and Innovation At Westminster, we take so much pride in our teaching staff. Every day, our teachers instill a love of learning in the children, inspire new ideas, and cultivate a safe environment where students can grow and thrive. Today, we take a moment to honor one of those […]

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Benefits of a Private Education in Preschool

Five Reasons Not to Wait to Support Nurturing Your Child’s Early Education Potential Some people believe that it’s best to reserve private education for older students. But the biggest benefits of a private-school education happen in the early grades. In fact, we will go over five of the main benefits to starting private education much […]

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Benefits of a Private School

Four Ways Private Education Facilitates Student Success If this last spring taught us anything, it’s that the unexpected can happen at any time. When it does happen, you want the important aspects of life to continue with as little disruption as possible, and that’s especially true of our children’s education. Here are four distinct advantages […]

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Challenge Came, Did Your School Rise

WHEN THE CHALLENGE CAME, DID YOUR SCHOOL RISE TO MEET IT? Click on the image to read the article How Westminster Responded At Westminster School, striving for excellence is core to our philosophy and our practice. It is taught, expected, and practiced day in and day out, at all grade levels throughout our program. When [...]

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Westminster Magazine 2018

Westminster Magazine 2018

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Westminster Magazine 2019

Westminster Magazine 2019

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Orchestra Student Registration

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Preparing For A Special Time

Preparing For A Special And Unique Time In Your Child’s Development As your child graduates from preschool and approaches the K-2 school years, there are important facets of development that need to be addressed. These developmental areas may be categorized as social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Children reach certain milestones at different times; however, there are certain [...]

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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620
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  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation
    • Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program
    • Library & Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • History of Westminster
      • Accreditation
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
      • WPC
    • Employment
    • Blog
    • FAQ
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