"Equipping students for a life of faith and learning" Western Mennonite School (WMS), grades 6-12, is dedicated to quality education and the spiritual nurture of students. Western was established in 1945 by the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Mennonite Church. While its Mennonite roots still shape the school today, it is enriched by denominational diversity along with cultural diversity. Students come to Western’s beautiful 45-acre wooded campus from across the Willamette Valley, the Pacific Northwest, and around the world. Western is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and offers students the personal attention of a small school and the opportunities of a large school. Western’s exceptional faculty and staff strive to help students realize their potential—academically, socially, and spiritually.