"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
“Involvement will be the key to your success at Westminster School. Get involved with the arts, try a sport you've never played, start your own club, run for student council. You will get out of this experience exactly what you put into it. Do these things early in your life — keep seeking more opportunities for growth.”
“Support for Westminster School provides a way to remember the past, shape the present and steward the future of the school.”
Newell Grant ’99
Director of Advancement
Shannon O’Shaughnessy
Director of Advancement Operations
Leadership Giving
Donations to The Westminster Fund allow our faculty and staff to foster a supportive exceptional learning environment where students can thrive. Leadership giving is a key part of Westminster's legacy, helping to enhance academic programs, fund scholarships, create innovative opportunities, and inspire a culture of Grit & Grace that strengthens our community year after year.
Williams Hill Society The Williams Hill Society comprises the top tier of donors who give annually to Westminster – alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends who contribute $2,500 or more each year (or at least $208 monthly).
CUSHING COUNCIL | $100,000 and up
PHILIP CIRCLE | $50,000-$99,999
EDGE SOCIETY | $25,000-$49,999
COLE CIRCLE | $10,000-$24,999
WERNER CIRCLE | $5,000-$9,999 HEAD OF SCHOOL'S CIRCLE | $2,500-$4,999
Young Alumni Leaders
Westminster alumni from classes five to nine years following graduation qualify for membership in the Williams Hill Society at $250 (or at least $21 monthly); alumni in classes ten to fourteen years following graduation qualify at $500 (or at least $42 monthly); alumni in classes fifteen to nineteen years following graduation qualify at $1,000 (or at least $84 monthly).
In recognition of their consistent and ongoing annual support, donors are highlighted in the school’s Annual Report of Philanthropy.
Founders' Circle Through the Founders' Circle, Westminster School recognizes those whose lifetime giving has surpassed $1 million. These donors' vision, generosity and commitment play a vital role in shaping the future for Westminster students and faculty.
Westminster has always been a home for me, a place that will always have a part of me, and the people here have become more than just friends, but family. I owe more to Westminster than I can ever express.
-Student from the Class of 2025
Your investment in my education motivates me to not only achieve academic success but also to contribute positively to my community.
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.