"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.”
Westminster traveled over the Litchfield Hills on a beautiful Autumn afternoon (not quite peak foliage, but nearly so) to Salisbury School for an afternoon tilt with the Crimson Knights. The Martlets controlled the play for good stretches, stringing together several long passing combinations and generating attack after attack. Captain Lawrence Taylor '23, Abraham Monsee '26, and Tommy Cramer '23 anchored the midfield and controlled possession, aided by center backs Murad Assadi '23, Kade Smith '23, and, at times, Jaden Goodsell '23. But this consistent possession did not translate into concrete scoring chances, as Salisbury's backs and keeper threw up a good defensive wall and forced the Black and Gold to attempt shots on net from far outside the penalty box. The Martlets finally broke through with 6 minutes to play in the game, when Taylor hammered home a shot from just outside the box past the Crimson Knight keeper (who, it must be said, played very well all afternoon and had several big saves). The final tally of 1-0 in favor of Westminster was satisfying, certainly, but the lads had to battle a game Salisbury side for 90 minutes. Keeper Parker Sinclair '23 came up big when needed, and posted the clean sheet. Game ball went to Henry Warner '25, whose play on the wing was tough and steady, particularly as he battles his way back from injury. The Wrench went to Monsee, who likewise had to play tough against a physical Salisbury midfield. Many thanks to Elizabeth Massie, mother of stalwart defender Theo Massie-Vereker '23, for the post-game snacks. This coach, for one, really needed the cider donut!
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.