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A Community of Families

Westminster values and encourages parent engagement. Relationships between parents, faculty members, students, and administrators are strengthened through the volunteer opportunities offered through three parent groups—PAWS, PAWSinLS, and Catbackers. By finding meaningful, rewarding ways to share their time and talents, our parents make long-lasting connections and develop a sense of community.

Start-of-School Welcome

Parent education

Catbackers

PAWS parent volunteers handout Chick-Fil-A at the 2019 Pigskin Picnic

Pigskin Picnic

Equitable Dinners

 

Parents support the school in a number of ways and have opportunities to learn from child development experts and network with one another.
 

 

 

Our vibrant Westminster community is what makes the volunteering experience and opportunities so rewarding. Volunteering allows me to engage with so many diverse, energetic, and fun parents. We also have the opportunity to interact with our teachers, staff, and administration in the spirit of service to our community and school.Shilpi Laskar, P'24, P'26, P'28

Parent Groups

PAWS

 

All Westminster parents are members of PAWS (Parents Association of The Westminster Schools) and are encouraged to participate in PAWS events. Leaders and volunteers play an integral role in planning and executing schoolwide events such as the annual Pigskin Picnic and WestFest. PAWS also sponsors parent education programs, facilitates communication to parents, and hosts regular meetings featuring school administrators and faculty to keep parents updated on campus happenings.

PAWSinLS

 

Parents of Lower School children are encouraged to participate in PAWS in the Lower School (PAWSinLS). Monthly Coffee and Conversation gatherings hosted by PAWSinLS provide an opportunity for Lower School parents to stay in the know about what is happening in Love Hall. Volunteers also serve in a variety of capacities—as room representatives, field day volunteers, arts liaisons, library volunteers, and much more.


 

 

CatBackers

 

As Westminster's parent athletic booster group, Catbackers supports all organized Wildcat sports. They oversee the production of the Green & White magazine, manage the concession stands, raise funds to maintain the excellence of our athletics program, and host spirit events for students and parents. 

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