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
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        • School Community
        • History of Westminster
      • School Community
        • Our Staff
        • Board of Trustees
        • Alumni
      • Employment
      • Campus Tour
      • Blog

    • 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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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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April 27, 2020

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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December 16, 2019

Westminster Magazine 2018

Westminster Magazine 2018

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December 16, 2019

Westminster Magazine 2019

Westminster Magazine 2019

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April 22, 2019

Why Give To The Griffin Fund?

Why Give To The Griffin Fund? Westminster School is a non-profit educational institution.  As with all non-profit schools, philanthropic support is an important part of how Westminster meets its financial goals.  Since its founding by the visionary Jane Goll in 1962, Westminster School has evolved steadily and grown to become the model of excellence it [...]

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April 22, 2019

Ways To Give

Ways To GiveOn behalf of the students who will benefit because of your generous donation, thank you. Your gift will make a difference in their lives and in the lives of all future Westminster Griffins. Our giving levels were established to recognize gifts given by members of the school community. These gifts play an important [...]

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April 22, 2019

Honor A Special Westminster Griffin

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April 22, 2019

Help Honor A Special Westminster Griffin

Honor A Special Westminster Griffin Honor a Special Westminster Griffin Westminster School is a special place.  Those of us who know and love the school realize the impact of Westminster in our daily lives.  Is there a teacher, administrator, fellow student, or fellow alum who has made a significant difference your life or in the [...]

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April 9, 2019

Westminster Weekly

Westminster WeeklyThe Westminster Weekly is an e-newsletter that provides weekly updates on happenings at school. Each edition also features a spotlight on at least one graduate and a "food for thought" section with interesting articles and blogs. Please click on the date to view each one. January 18, 2019 District Orchestra, Coordinate Cities, Newseum...   [...]

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

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Westminster School
  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation & Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • FAQs
    • Meet the Director
  • 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
  • Preschool
  • Contact Us