Winter Haven Adventist Academy vs. Winter Haven Christian School

Welcome to the Winter Haven Adventist Academy (WHAA) located in the Heart of Florida.

Our committed and certified staff provides a quality education in a Christ-filled environment.

Winter Haven Adventist Academy exists to provide Wisdom, Harmony, Attentiveness and Awareness.

Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children.

We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come.

Winter Haven Christian School was founded in 1965 as First Baptist Christian School.

In June 1986, the name was changed to reflect the new interdenominational philosophy of the school.

The school is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Christian leaders in the greater Winter Haven area.

An Advisory Board consisting of parents and non-parents also assists with the school`s development and long-range planning.

All serve without compensation.In 1992, WHCS purchased fifteen acres on Buckeye Loop Road using funds that had been donated by parents and friends of the school, and began a fundraising campaign for the purpose of developing the site into a Christian educational campus.

Ground was broken in 1999, and through the efforts of many parents and volunteers especially Campers on Mission the new building was completed just in time to start the 2002-2003 school year in the new facility.

An addition of seven classrooms and additional boys and girls restrooms was completed in the Summer of 2013. Development of the campus will be an on-going project.

The master plan provides for a future gymnasium, seperate high school building and expansion of the outdoor athletic facilities.