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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    • ACADEMICS & SPECIALS

      • The Westminster Educational Approach
        • Lower School, Grades K-2
        • Middle School, Grades 3-5
        • Upper School, Grades 6-8
      • After-School Program
      • Arts
      • Athletics
      • STEAM Program & Makerspace
      • Westminster School Library And Resources

    • 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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    • ABOUT US

      • Meet the Head of School
      • Mission & Philosophy
        • Classical Education
        • School Traditions
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        • History of Westminster
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        • Board of Trustees
        • Alumni
      • Employment
      • Campus Tour
      • Blog
      • Media Room

    • 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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May 11, 2022

Join Us June 11 for the Westminster School Diamond Jubilee Festival

Save the Date for This All-School Outdoor Event Sixty years of providing stellar education is something to celebrate, and that’s exactly what Westminster School is doing! We invite anyone in the Westminster community to join us June 11 for our Diamond Jubilee festival. Here’s what you need to know: Westminster School Diamond Jubilee Festival: The […]

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March 18, 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Private Schools

Why Talking about DEI Is Only Half the Battle Given everything that’s happened over the last several years, it is unsurprising that many schools are reexamining their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With so many national and global events exposing systemic racial, cultural, and gender inequalities, these are worthwhile conversations. To better understand the […]

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February 3, 2022

How Westminster School’s COVID-19 Response Differs from Public School

3 Ways Westminster School Is Managing the Latest Challenges of the Pandemic The pandemic has presented day-to-day challenges for nearly every aspect of life, and school is no exception. This has meant everything from unexpected closures to a lack of virtual teaching options at many public schools. The sheer number of students and the need […]

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December 13, 2021

4 Benefits of Teaching Western Civilization in Elementary Education

Why Westminster School Believes in the Importance of History for Developing Minds “History is just about memorizing names and dates. History has no bearing on my life today. History is boring.” There probably isn’t a single history teacher who hasn’t heard at least one of these refrains from a distraught student. History is a notoriously […]

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November 18, 2021

The Argument for Integrating the Arts into STEM

How Westminster School’s STEAM Program Blends Traditional STEM with a Classical Education “The main purpose of education isn’t just to receive a certification that leads to a career, but to become a well-rounded person in so many aspects of life.” —Edmond Mbiaka A well-rounded education is critical for developing minds. Studying a diverse array of […]

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September 28, 2021

5 Reasons to Learn Latin in the Twenty-First Century

Why Mrs. O’Drudy of Westminster School Dedicated Thirty-Six Years to Teaching Latin Any discussion of Latin inevitably leads to the phrase “dead language.” If Latin is, indeed, a dead language, why would anyone learn it today, and why did one teacher at Westminster School, a pre-kindergarten-to-eighth-grade private school based in Annandale, Virginia, steadfastly and enthusiastically […]

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August 27, 2021

Is Private School the Answer to the Pandemic-Widened Education Gap?

The Kotler-Kauffman Family of Virginia Says Yes “They weren’t learning. They were sad. They felt isolated. It was just crazy.” That’s Jena Kotler speaking about her two boys, ten-year-old Jonah Kauffman and eight-year-old Noah. When the pandemic forced public schools into virtual at-home learning, the family knew it wasn’t the best available solution for the […]

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July 30, 2021

Westminster School Celebrates 60 Years

Naming of a New Head of School Marks Just Three Appointees in Six Decades The year was 1962. John F. Kennedy was president. A postage stamp was $0.04. West Side Story took top honors at the Oscars, and the world gained The Tin Drum, by Günter Grass. It would be seven years before anyone stepped […]

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July 9, 2021

Six Private School Myths

The Facts You Need before Enrolling Your Child in the Next School Year The right education can give students the foundation they need for future success. This applies to academics, but it is equally relevant to confidence, poise, leadership skills, interpersonal development, and more. This drive to give children the best possible start is the […]

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3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620

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Westminster School
  • Admissions
    • Open Houses
    • Virtual Tour
    • Apply Now
    • Admission Process
      • Meet The Director
      • Checklist
      • Criteria
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
      • Fee Schedule
      • Military Discount
    • Transportation
    • HS & College Attendance
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • After-School Program
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program & Makerspace
    • Westminster School Library And Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • School Community
      • History of Westminster
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
    • Employment
    • Campus Tour
    • Blog
    • Media Room
  • Preschool
  • Camp Griffin
  • Contact Us