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Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 School Year (Grades K–8)

We are now accepting applications for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 8 for the 2026–2027 school year. Limited spots are available in Grades 1–8.

All students who are not currently enrolled must submit an application, including siblings of current students.

Lottery Preference is given to:

Siblings of currently enrolled students
Students residing in the 14215 zip code

We encourage you to share this information with your family and friends who may be interested in joining our school community.

Click here to apply.

Application

Refer A Family

WIN BIG!

Help grow our school community and get rewarded

How It Works

1. Refer a family to WCCS

2. They list your name on their enrollment form

3. When they enroll, you earn entries and rewards

TWO Ways to WIN

Every enrolled referral = 1 entry into our week drawing

Prizes: Tops gift cards, school uniform shirt or school swag

The more families you refer, the more chances you have to win

OCTOBER ENROLLMENT BONUS

If your referred student is enrolled by October 1, you earn:

A $50 gift certificate

Why Families Choose Westminster Community Charter School

Strong academics
Safe and supportive environment
Caring teachers and staff
A community that feels like family

START REFERRING TODAY!

Strong Academics

New York State issues a report card for our school each year. For the past four 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 Math Scores have increased by 9% to 40% proficient, and our ELA scores have risen by 25% to 36%. When looking at East Side schools, we were first in all academic areas, which is a significant achievement given the academic diversity in this region.

Check our NYS Report Card Here

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

May 14-15 - No School for Students

May 15 - Chicken BBQ fundraisers for 7th Grade

May 19 - PAC Meeting 5:00, Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83528350620?pwd=HPfQzAzIDjMozORJNmyP5bkeUaYYMJ.1

May 25 - No School Memorial Day

May 27 - Board meeting 5:00

May 29 & 30 - Beauty and the Beast - Purchase Tickets

June 4 - Spring Showcase

June 12 - 8th Grade Awards and Dinner Dance

June 18 - Last Day of Y Program

June 19 - No School, Juneteenth

June 20 -8th Grade Graduation

June 24 - Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony, Board Meeting 5:00

June 25 - Last Day for Students

Please let us know why your child was absent and return this form to the school within three days.

A simple note or a DOJO message that included the following information:

Student’s First and Last name

MM/DD/YY of date(s) absent

Homeroom or Classroom #

Teacher name

Reason for absence:

☐ Illness

☐ Family Vacation

☐ Doctor or Dentist Appointment

☐ Religious Observance

☐ Transportation Issue

☐ Death in Family/Bereavement

☐ Other: ________________________________________________________________________________

Today’s Date __________________________

Supporting Healthy Screen Use for your Students

Children today are growing up in a highly digital world, and while technology can be a valuable learning tool, excessive or unstructured screen time can have negative effects on developing minds. Research and classroom observations continue to show that too much exposure—especially to fast-paced content and social media—can impact students in several important ways.

Students who spend extended time on screens may experience increased feelings of anxiety or sadness, often linked to comparing themselves to unrealistic or highly curated images and videos. This can affect self-esteem and confidence at a young age. Additionally, frequent exposure to quick, highly stimulating content can make it more difficult for children to focus.

Screen use—especially before bedtime—can also interfere with sleep, which is essential for emotional regulation, attention, and overall well-being. Increased time online can reduce opportunities for children to practice important social skills such as communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

A big concern is that social media and online platforms may expose children to content that is not age-appropriate, including cyberbullying, unrealistic body expectations, or risky behaviors. These experiences can be confusing and emotionally challenging for young students.

At the elementary level, children are still developing their sense of self, learning how to manage emotions, and building habits that support learning. Because of this, it is especially important that screen use is carefully monitored and balanced with other activities.

We encourage families to support healthy screen habits at home by:

Setting consistent limits on daily screen time
Avoiding screen use before bedtime
Monitoring the content children are accessing
Encouraging outdoor play, reading, and face-to-face interactions
Delaying or limiting access to social media platforms

To support this at school we will be moving to one screen free day a week in May.

Say YES Buffalo provides a free summer camp for Pre-K through 8th grade. Registration for the Say YES Summer Camp 2026 opens on Wednesday.
New this year, select sites will serve grades PK-8, while the remainder will continue to serve PK-6.
Questions? You can contact us anytime at the Summer Camp hotline: 716-218-3347.
Summer Camp enrollment for students will open on April 15, 2026, at 8am.
Say Yes Summer Camp eligibility as as follows:
1) Student must be in PK – 8th grade during the 2025-2026 school year
2) Student must be 5 years old by July 6, 2026
3) Student must be a Buffalo Public Schools student attending a district school, charter school, agency school, or Universal PK program.
https://sayyesbuffalo.org/summer/