Spirit Week is here!
January 29–February 2, 2024

Spirit Week 2024 marks the 35th year of a tradition that is arguably the highlight of the year for the Westminster community! Students have the opportunity to work together as a class while getting creative, competing, leading, and joyfully honoring Christ as a student body.

Lip Sync

  • 7th Grade – Winter Wonderland
  • 8th Grade – Happy Feet
  • 9th Grade – Cheetah Girls
  • 10th Grade – Trolls
  • 11th Grade – Sing!
  • 12th Grade – Barbie

Boys Poms

  • 7th Grade – Burger King
  • 8th Grade – The Grinch
  • 9th Grade – Elvis
  • 10th Grade – Space Jam
  • 11th Grade – Indiana Jones
  • 12th Grade – Senior Year

Artboards

The theme is “books”. Each class will pick a book and create an artboard that represents the game.

Film Projects

The following must be included in each film:

  • Character – Choreographer
  • Prop – Flotation Device
  • Line – “If you do that again, I’ll scream!”

Games

Spirit Week games this year will include ultimate chicken, half-court shot, tug-o-war, mattress surfing, chariot relay, spell it out, and hungry hungry hippo.

Spirit Week costumes

Dress-Up Days

Dress-Up Guidelines
Modesty guidelines still apply during Spirit Week.
No cross-dressing. No negative or offensive costumes. No racially or culturally insensitive or offensive costumes. No weapons – not even fake ones! No roller skates, rollerblades, or hoverboards. No costume masks.

Monday, January 29 — Class Color Day

Tuesday, January 30 — Medieval Day

Wednesday, January 31 — Book Character Day

Thursday, February 1 — Circus Day

Friday, February 2 — Blue & White Day

Spirit Week Community Events

Community Night
Spirit Week girls dancing

Thursday, February 1, 6:30 p.m.

Community Night is the only chance for friends and family to see all classes’ Spirit Week performances in one exciting evening! It’s also a great opportunity for any family considering Westminster to meet members of our community. Throughout the evening, you will have the chance to enjoy a showcase of all the week’s performances, which include Film Project, Boys Poms, and Lip Sync. The artboard competition will also be on display.

No tickets are needed for this event, but space is limited. Overflow seating will be available. If you are bringing a guest who cannot climb up the bleacher steps or uses a wheelchair or scooter, please email Lisa Rupprecht. She will reserve a space for your guests and one for a person to sit with them.

Big Night
Spirit Week Crowd with Trophy

Friday, February 2

Spirit Week performances from 1st and 2nd place Lip Sync, Boys Poms, and Film Project, and the final results will take place right after the varsity boys basketball game.

  • JV Boys Basketball – 4:15 p.m. vs. Whitfield
  • V Girls Basketball – 5:30 p.m. vs. Whitfield
  • V Boys Basketball – 7:00 p.m. vs. Whitfield

Taste of Westminster

During Spirit Week, PAW hosts Taste of Westminster in the Café. This is a great opportunity for students, faculty, and families to enjoy an easy and delicious meal before Community Night. Meals may be purchased online or at the Bookstore with cash or check (not student accounts). The deadline to purchase is January 25. Meals will not be sold at the door.

Thursday, February 1, 4:45–6 p.m. (Community Night)
Chick-fil-A sandwich, waffle chips, and a brownie

Friday, February 2, 4:45–6 p.m. (Big Night)
Callier’s BBQ brisket, mac & cheese, and a cupcake

Have a Question?

  • Spirit Week FAQs

    How do I find out more about Spirit Week?
    There is an official Spirit Week Handbook detailing everything including dress-up themes, rules, games, music/dance guidelines, etc. Be sure to check Instagram for updates and pictures of the preparations and fun!

    Can I attend the performances during the school day?
    Yes – if your student is performing in a big event that day. With all of our students, faculty, and staff, we don’t have room for all parents and siblings. Visit livestream.com/westminster to watch all live broadcast Spirit Week events. If you would like to receive email notifications before a broadcast goes live, you will need to sign up for an account through Livestream. You may watch replays of Spirit Week events on our Livestream channel when the week is finished.

  • Taste of Westminster FAQs

    How do we purchase dinners?
    The deadline to order meals has passed.

    Do we need tickets or receipts for Taste of Westminster dinners?
    No; you only need to purchase your dinners. As you arrive, we’ll check off names.

    What if our family members arrive at separate times?
    Not a problem! We keep track of how many dinners per family are served.

    What if we want another student to use one of our meals?
    If you can, please email Lisa Rupprecht to let her know. If not, your student must be present to tell us.

    Can we buy dinners at the door?
    No meals will be sold at the door. If you want to check after the dinners are completed, and we have extras, you can purchase a meal at that time.