What Makes Westminster Special
Strong Academic Performance
New York State issues a report card for our school each year. For the past three years, we have been honored with LSI, the highest ranking. This recognition fuels our ongoing commitment to internal improvement, ensuring a bright future for our students.
Since 2022, our ELA Scores have increased by 9% to 34% proficient, and math scores have risen by 26% to 36%. For the 2023-2024 school year, compared to all twenty-eight K-8 Buffalo Public Schools, we were 3rd in math, 2nd in ELA, and 1st in Science. When looking at East Side schools, we were first in all areas, which is a significant achievement given the academic diversity in this region. Looking at other Buffalo Charter Schools, we did better than more than half the schools in ELA, including Elmwood Village Hertel, CSAT, King Center, Buffalo United, Charter School on Inquiry, Reach, WYN Maritime, and Enterprise. We also scored better in math than Tapestry; in Science, only West Buffalo did better than our students.
While we take great pride in our academic achievements, we are equally committed to our role as a community school that focuses on the holistic development of every child.
Re--Enrollment Packets Coming Home
All students reenrollment packets will be coming home this week. The packets are coking in a manilla envelop so you know what to look for in your child's backpack. If you do not receive one before Thursday, please reach out to your child's teacher and we will make sure you get it at dismissal. We are asking that you return these by Friday February 28th. This holds your students space for next year. Please make sure you include any updated address, phone number of emergency contacts.
You do not need to complete an application for your students who are currently enrolled, just return this packet.
Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year are open
Please share the link with anyone looking for an excellent school for their students next year. Westminster is doing great in our Academics. When compared to the K-8 Buffalo Schools, Westminster scored 1st in Science, 2nd in ELA, and 3rd in Math. We also did better than many other Charter Schools, such as CSAT, Elmwood Village Hertel, Buffalo United, Reach Academy, Charter School of Inquiry, and King Center, to name a few. The application link is below. If you have a rising Kindergartener please apply for them to secure their spot. If your child is currently enrolled you do no need to complete an application.
For every family you recommend who applies for next year you will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card.
Every Day Matters
Chronic absence has become a national crisis. Data show chronic absence nearly doubled by the end of the 2021-22 school year. It now affects nearly one out of three students. Chronic absence is typically defined as missing 10% of the school year – or just two days each month – for any reason.
To tackle this challenge, all hands are needed.
Upcoming Events
February 10-14 - Spirit Week
February 17-21 - No School February Break
February 26 - WCCS/M&T BOARD MEETING-LOCATION-ONE M&T PLAZA 2:30 pm
February 27 - Levites Dance Company 7:00 pm Black History Month Performance
February 28 - Black History Showcase 9:00-10:30 am, end of five weeks
March 4 - UB Basketball Game 7:00 pm
March 3-7 - Howard University Visitors
March 10 - PTC 12-3 pm
March 11 - Bingo Night - Open House for potential new families
March 19 - Spring Pictures - Optional, no uniforms required
March 20-PAC Meeting
March 31 - PD Day, no students
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With your support, we look forward to building on our school’s 30-year history
of educating our community’s children. With your help, we can grow our pride!