Westminster Academy for International Studies

Westminster Academy for International Studies Westminster Academy for International Studies (WAIS) is a small PK-8 school with a big name.

We offer an exceptional and creative educational experience for our students. Our program approaches several academic subjects through the lens of international studies, which teaches knowledge and appreciation of different cultures and geographical locations around the globe. Our International Studies curriculum also includes a travel abroad experience for 8th graders, assuring that students not only “learn about” different cultures, but also get a chance to experience these cultures.

Good afternoon Owls! 🦉 We had a blast celebrating our final field day here at WAIS. We made many lasting memories that w...
05/13/2026

Good afternoon Owls! 🦉
We had a blast celebrating our final field day here at WAIS. We made many lasting memories that will stay with us forever. Thanks for all the special moments Owls😊

05/06/2026
Sign up today for a 3-day detective-themed STEM summer camp. Middle schoolers will learn how to use Aviation, Biotech an...
04/30/2026

Sign up today for a 3-day detective-themed STEM summer camp. Middle schoolers will learn how to use Aviation, Biotech and Cyber skills to solve the crime of the missing mascot!

Camp dates are June 9th - 11th from 10 am - 2 pm. Lunch will be provided. This camp is no cost to families. Space is limited so sign-up now: wps.org/csi

Today, we proudly announce the departure of our select 8th-grade students for an extraordinary week-long trip to Paris, ...
03/05/2026

Today, we proudly announce the departure of our select 8th-grade students for an extraordinary week-long trip to Paris, France. 🇫🇷 This journey is a memorable highlight that our students will treasure forever. Travel safely Owls!🦉 ✈️🌎

🌍🏆 Geography Greatness at Westminster Academy for International Studies! 🏆🌍Huge congratulations to our incredible schola...
02/23/2026

🌍🏆 Geography Greatness at Westminster Academy for International Studies! 🏆🌍

Huge congratulations to our incredible scholars for taking 1st Place at the District Geography Bee!

Elementary Team Champions: Zander, Nadia, Athena B., and Ailyn

Middle School Team Champions: Leandro, Adriel, and Jonathan

Your knowledge of the world truly put you on the map! 🌎✨

A big round of applause to our outstanding coaches, Ms. Drew and Mr. Byrd, for guiding our students all the way to victory!

And a special shout-out to our amazing Spelling Bee team, coached by Ms. Grenham. While they didn’t place this time, we are so proud of their hard work, courage, and dedication. Keep spelling your way to success!

Westminster Academy continues to shine — locally and globally!

🌍🏆 ¡Grandeza Geográfica en Westminster Academy for International Studies! 🏆🌍

¡Muchísimas felicidades a nuestros increíbles estudiantes por obtener el 1.er lugar en el Concurso Distrital de Geografía!

Campeones del Equipo de Primaria: Zander, Nadia, Athena B. y Ailyn

Campeones del Equipo de Secundaria: Leandro, Adriel y Jonathan

¡Su conocimiento del mundo realmente los puso en el mapa! 🌎✨

Un fuerte aplauso para nuestros extraordinarios entrenadores, Ms. Drew y Mr. Byrd, por guiar a nuestros estudiantes hasta la victoria.

Y un reconocimiento especial para nuestro increíble equipo del Concurso de Ortografía, dirigido por Ms. Grenham. Aunque esta vez no obtuvieron un lugar, estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo, valentía y dedicación. ¡Sigan deletreando hacia el éxito!

¡Westminster Academy continúa brillando — a nivel local y global! ✨

Tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, we are Celebrating Academic Excellence! 👩‍🏫 Come see our amazing students share and com...
02/20/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, we are Celebrating Academic Excellence!

👩‍🏫 Come see our amazing students share and compete in LEGO League, MATHCOUNTS, Geography Bee, Science Fair, and Spelling Bees.

🐝 Catch the Spelling Bee livestream: youtube.com/live/sbPDfb5Dm8s

🎉 Happy Lunar New Year!Thank you, Mrs. Tracy, for creating such a special celebration for our Mandarin classes. Students...
02/17/2026

🎉 Happy Lunar New Year!

Thank you, Mrs. Tracy, for creating such a special celebration for our Mandarin classes. Students wore red, watched the New Year Gala, and enjoyed festive treats to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Wishing everyone prosperity and boldness in the year ahead! 🧧✨

🎉 ¡Feliz Año Nuevo Lunar!

Gracias, Sra. Tracy, por crear una celebración tan especial para nuestras clases de mandarín. Los estudiantes vistieron de rojo, vieron la Gala de Año Nuevo y disfrutaron de dulces festivos para dar la bienvenida al Año del Caballo.

¡Les deseamos a todos prosperidad y valentía en el nuevo año! 🧧✨

WAIS 2026 Spelling Bee! 🐝 Congratulations to all of our spellers, we are so proud of all of you! Your dedication to lear...
02/02/2026

WAIS 2026 Spelling Bee! 🐝
Congratulations to all of our spellers, we are so proud of all of you! Your dedication to learning correct spelling and increasing your vocabularies will help you not only in this competition, but throughout your life.
Thank you to all parents all parents and teachers who have been so supportive.
We can't wait for our school representatives to rock our socks off at the District Spelling Bee during Celebrating Acadmeic Excellence on February 21st!
Come support our students!

Middle School:
1st place: An Nguyen
2nd place: Emmalyn Messier
Elementary:
1st place: Elliana Gastelum
2nd place: Aidan Kurtz
3rd place: Noah Stein
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¡Concurso de Ortografía WAIS 2026! 🐝✨

¡Felicitaciones a todos nuestros participantes! Estamos muy orgullosos de cada uno de ustedes. Su dedicación para aprender a escribir correctamente y ampliar su vocabulario les ayudará no solo en esta competencia, sino a lo largo de toda su vida.

Gracias a todos los padres y maestros por su gran apoyo.

¡No podemos esperar a que nuestros representantes de la escuela nos sorprendan en el Concurso de Ortografía del Distrito durante la celebración de la Excelencia Académica el 21 de febrero!

¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes! 🎉

Escuela Secundaria (Middle School):
🥇 1.er lugar: An Nguyen
🥈 2.º lugar: Emmalyn Messier

Escuela Primaria (Elementary):
🥇 1.er lugar: Elliana Gastelum
🥈 2.º lugar: Aidan Kurtz
🥉 3.er lugar: Noah Stein

🌟 Field Trip Fun! 🌟Our kindergartners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders had an absolute blast today on our field trip to the...
01/29/2026

🌟 Field Trip Fun! 🌟

Our kindergartners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders had an absolute blast today on our field trip to the Denver Children’s Museum! 🚌🎨🎡

From hands-on exhibits to endless exploring, learning, and playing, the kiddos had the biggest smiles all day — pure joy! 💕

A huge thank you to our amazing chaperones for helping make this fun and memorable experience possible. We couldn’t do it without you! 👏✨

🌟 ¡Diversión en la excursión! 🌟

¡Nuestros estudiantes de kínder, 1.º y 2.º grado se divirtieron muchísimo hoy en nuestra excursión al Museo Infantil de Denver! 🚌🎨🎡

Desde las exhibiciones interactivas hasta explorar, aprender y jugar, los niños disfrutaron cada momento — ¡sus sonrisas lo decían todo! 💕

¡Muchísimas gracias a nuestros increíbles acompañantes por ayudar a que esta experiencia fuera tan divertida y memorable! 👏✨

01/22/2026

Broncos Spirit Day Tomorrow! 🏈
Staff, students, and families, let's show our Broncos pride!
Tomorrow (1/23/26), wear your Denver Broncos orange and blue or any Broncos gear to school as we cheer on our team heading into the AFC Championship.
Let's fill our school with Broncos spirit and support our team together!
Go Broncos!

Dia del Espíritu de los Broncos Mañana!
Personal, estudiantes y familias-imostremos nuestro orgullo por los Broncos!
Mañana (1/23/26), vengan a la escuela vestidos con los colores naranja y azul de los Denver Broncos o con cualquier ropa de los Broncos mientras animamos a nuestro equipo rumbo al Campeonato de la AFC.
!Llenemos nuestra escuela de espíritu Broncos apoyemos a nuestro equipo juntos!
¡Vamos Broncos!

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