The mission of the Westminster Public Schools (WPS) interscholastic athletic program is to support the needs of WPS students by maintaining a strong sense of pride, excellence, ethical values, character education and overall student development. Effective programming is executed through the balance of healthy competition, training, and academic excellence.

WPS believes that the opportunity for participation in a wide variety of student-selected athletics is a vital part of the student's educational experience. Such participation is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the school, activity, community and students. Athletics programs:

• Teach lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy competition
• Promotes a positive self-image and importance of physical health with students
• Contribute to school spirit and district pride