"Westminster School seeks curious and engaged students who want to grow and learn in a challenging and supportive environment. Students who are motivated to become their best selves both in and out of the classroom, taking advantage of the myriad of opportunities Westminster has to offer."
“At Westminster, we aspire to an extraordinarily ambitious commitment to secondary education, a commitment to nurture the participation of our diverse school community across our entire program — from academics, to studios and labs, gyms, fields and rink, and service to our Hartford community partners. Westminster students are inspired by opportunities to make a difference in all their endeavors.”
"Through gritty trial and error, Westminster students grow into independent learners who are curious, critical thinkers. With the support of faculty, students gain the skills to understand the world around them and enrich their communities at school and beyond."
"Athletic success at Westminster is measured not only by wins and losses, but through the bonds created between teammates and coaches, individual and team improvement, and personal growth. When students learn how to be competitors and how to cooperate with one another, they are better prepared to be citizens of the global world."
"The visual and performing arts program at Westminster weaves the community together and nurtures the spirit of the Westminster campus. The arts at Westminster inspire students of all levels of experience from the very beginner to the advanced artist to practice the freedom of creative self-expression. Professional teachers guide students to work through the creative process from inception to the presentation, building a lifelong respect and appreciation for the arts."
Kerry Kendall Head of Visual and Performing Arts Department
“Driven by a desire to serve young people and conscious of the opportunities for private schools to support a public purpose, Westminster School’s mission statement concludes with the call ‘to commit to a life of service beyond self.’ Westminster’s Hartford Partnership programs aim to deliver on that mission while making a direct impact on people and programs in Hartford.”
Patrick Owens Executive Director, Horizons at Westminster & Hartford Partnerships
“Our community is built on a shared commitment to our values, traditions, and people. At Westminster, students are encouraged to be curious, explore new interests, and step into roles of service and leadership. Sustained, intentional engagement with peers and faculty across all areas of school life leads to the lasting relationships that are the hallmark of the Westminster student experience.”
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NewellGrantJr.
Advancement Office
Director of Advancement
Year Appointed: 2005
(860) 408-3058
Denison University - B.A. Indiana University - M.A.
As director of advancement, Newell works with donors on capital, annual and planned gifts that will help Westminster achieve its current and strategic priorities. Over the years, he has served in the Advancement Office in a variety of roles, often traveling around the country to meet with parents, alumni and friends of the school. Prior to his faculty appointment, Newell worked in Boston’s financial district. A member of Westminster’s Class of 1999 as a boarding student from Littleton, Colo., he served as junior prefect and president of the John Hay Society.
In his free time, Newell enjoys fly-fishing on the Farmington River. He also likes spending time in the Adirondacks and traveling. Newell lives on campus in Stretch House with his wife, Helena; daughter, Belle; son, Mac; and their dog, Nellie.
DemitriGeorge
Advancement Office
Director of Young Alumni Engagement
Year Appointed: 2024
(860) 408-3065
Quinnipiac University - B.A. Quinnipiac University - M.B.A.
Demitri serves as Director of Young Alumni Engagement in the Advancement Office, fostering lifelong connections between Westminster and its recent graduates through events, volunteer opportunities, and philanthropy initiatives. He also manages the Young Alumni Council. Before returning to Westminster, Demitri worked as a corporate development analyst with the New York Islanders Hockey Club. He earned both his B.A. and M.B.A. from Quinnipiac University, where he captained the Division I men’s lacrosse team and set multiple school records. A 2018 postgraduate of Westminster, Demitri later played professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League and enjoys coaching, fitness, and golf.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students In keeping with our support for a diverse community, Westminster abides by all applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, ancestry and/or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Westminster admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.