"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
A Few Minutes with Miles
Jess Keough
History Teacher, Head Coach Girls’ Ice Hockey, Corridor Supervisor in Kelter House
Ms. Keough talks about what she enjoys about coaching first girls’ hockey and what makes Jackson Hockey Rink so special.
Ms. Keough talks about how she interacts with students on her corridor and the importance of eggs when baking a cake!
Ms. Keough discusses the curriculum in the history department and shares why she enjoys teaching and the Constitution.
Greg Williams
Director of College Counseling
Mr. Williams discusses the overall college placement process at Westminster School.
Mr. Williams talks about what he enjoys about working with students during the college process and how the level of interaction with students helps jump start the college process.
Kathleen Devaney
Executive Director, Hartford Partnerships & Horizons at Westminster
Ms. Devaney, form dean for the classes of 2002, 2006, 2011 and 2015, discusses the importance of the form deans at Westminster.
Ms. Devaney, history teacher and parent of Emmett ’19 and Samantha ’21, discusses how her role as a teacher impacts her parenting.
Mark de Kanter
Dean of Faculty, science teacher, first boys’ cross country coach
Mr. de Kanter, Dean of Faculty and science teacher, talks about what he enjoys about teaching biology.
Mr. de Kanter, coach of the boys’ cross country team, talks about the program and how engagement can lead to a surprising level of personal success.
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.