"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."
"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
"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."
“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
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TimothyJoncas
Athletics, Administration
Director of Athletics
Year Appointed: 2004
(860) 408-3066
Hockey O'Brien Award Trinity College - B.A. Wesleyan University - M.A.L.S.
Tim retuned to Westminster in 2004 after graduating cum laude with a degree in political science from Trinity College in 2000. While at Trinity College Tim served in a variety of student leadership roles and was a member of the Mens’ Ice Hockey team. At Trinity, he was co-captain of the men’s varsity hockey team in 2004 and won the Trinity Hockey Coaches Award for outstanding leadership. Tim has been involved with USA Hockey as a coach and evaluator for both the New England District and Massachusetts District. A tri-varsity captain at Westminster in soccer, hockey and lacrosse, he received the Brian Bruyette Senior Athletic Award, as well as the Squibb Bowl for Varsity Boys’ Hockey which is given to that student who demonstrated the greatest sportsmanship, consistent effort, and inspired performance throughout the season.
In 2004, Tim returned to his roots as a member of the Westminster Admissions Office, where he had been a popular tour guide during his student days on the Hill. In 2012, Tim became the Director of Athletics where he oversees Westminster’s three-season athletics program, which includes 55 teams, competing in 15 sports, many in the highly competitive Founders League. Tim also serves as head coach of Varsity Boys’ Hockey.
In addition to his responsibilities at Westminster, Tim has been asked by the NEPSAC (New England Prep School Athletic Conference) to serve in a variety of leadership roles at the league, district and New England Level. Tim currently sits on the NEPSAC Executive Board as the vice president of NEPSAC.
He and his wife, history teacher Colleen Joncas, live with their daughters, Finley, Riley and McKenna, in a faculty home. When school is not in session, Tim and his family enjoy spending time in a home they purchased on the eastern edge of the Berkshire Mountains. Tim is an avid golfer and enjoys playing the various courses the Farmington Valley has to offer.
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.