“Equipping students for a life of faith and learning”

Western Mennonite School is a unique educational institution with a rich heritage, emphasizing daily integration of Christian faith that challenges students to grow in mind, body, spirit, and character. Since 1945, Western has been distinct in offering a Christ-centered education, academic excellence, a nurturing community, a focus on peace and service, and enriching opportunities.

 

Faith and Learning Goals of WMS:

 

» Christ-Centered

• Teach the Bible as the inspired word of God, upholding an Anabaptist interpretation
• Encourage, mentor, and disciple students to develop a personal relationship with Christ, recognizing the presence of the Spirit in daily life
• Invite students to examine the centrality of Christ’s teaching in all aspects of life
• Model and teach the way of Christ in dealing with life issues, conflicts, and reconciliation

 

» Academic Excellence

 • Prepare for a lifetime of learning by challenging students to develop analytical and critical thinking skills
• Commit to help each student reach individual academic goals through offering modifications and individual help as needed
• Offer a broad program of college/university preparatory, technological, practical arts, and fine arts courses
• Promote the value and contributions of all peoples and cultures

 

» Nurturing Community

• Provide a holistic education focusing on the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical development and wellness of each student
• Honor a diverse school community by actively pursuing an anti-racist identity
• Promote and mentor students in developing a Christian life of gratitude, service, peacemaking, justice, and stewardship
• Encourage active participation within the school, church, and global community by helping students to form relationships of accountability and respect

 

» Peace and Service

 • Provide experiences for students to lead, serve, and share their faith journey within the school, church, and global community
• Teach and model an active, purposeful lifestyle of concern and justice for all people
• Promote an awareness and understanding of God’s creation by focusing on the care and stewardship of the earth
• Assist students to identify and develop personal spiritual gifts and abilities

 

» Enrichment Opportunities

 • Provide various experiences for students to develop gifts and interests in athletics, art, drama, and music

• Offer off-campus educational and exploratory experiences

• Encourage development of life-long relationships among students and faculty/staff through worship, weekly small groups, and dorm life experiences
• Establish connections to broader church institutions and agencies