Home of the Lions
Westminster Community Charter School is a K–8 Buffalo Charter School with 550 enrolled students. As a part of Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, Westminster demonstrates how communities can help students succeed.
24 Westminster Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14215
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Grades K–8
Phone 716–816–3450
Hours 8:10am–5:00pm
Principal, Teresa Gerchman
tgerchman@westminsterccs.org
Assistant Principals: Corey Wilson (K-2 and 7-8), Maria Makowski (3-6)
Director: Brian Macey, Student Services
At Westminster, we set challenging goals and work hard to achieve them. We make sure our students have the tools they'll need to succeed. The Westminster community includes a diverse group of remarkable students. Together, we accomplish some amazing things.
"Westminster Community Charter School has a family atmosphere and believes in helping the whole family, which has been a true asset." – Tina Welch, WCCS Parent
Here’s a snapshot of what school at Westminster offers:
- Academics – Shaping young minds through thought provoking academics and dynamic educational technology.
- Technology and New Media – All students grades K–8 use Google Chrome Books.
- Curriculum – Advanced curriculum incorporating Common Core and next generation Science standards, Spanish and Algebra.
- Arts and Music – Students have exposure to Art, Music and Drama.
- After-School Programs and Clubs – Our after-school programs include Girls and Boys Basketball, Track, Flag Football, Student Council, International Language, Soccer and Cooking clubs, among others.
- Special Partnerships – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) partnership with UB. There is also a Kaleida Health Clinic, food is prepared from scratch by Chef Shannon Tegler and students have the use of a new 21st Century Media Center.
