News & Announcements

Westonka High School seniors Addie Bryan and Julian Herkelman were crowned the 2026 WHS Homecoming Royalty in front of an enthusiastic crowd of students, staff, and family members gathered in the WHS gym for a morning pep fest on Friday, Oct. 2.

The Westonka High School Athletic Hall of Fame and Fine Arts Hall of Fame officially inducted the Class of 2026 on Oct. 2 at a morning ceremony at the Westonka Performing Arts Center. Athletic awards were presented to Dick Halvarson – Teacher/Coach; Taylor Kuehl – Class of 2011; Jake Saatzer – Class of 2007; and Fritz Soule – Class of 1944/Teacher/Coach/Activities Director. This year's fine arts awards went to Tiffany Winter Beitler – Class of 2002 Artist/Performer; Donald and Janis Gulbrandson – Directors/Teachers/Advisors; and Christopher Morrissey – Class of 1999 Artist/Performer.

Westonka Public Schools ranked first in Minnesota in overall reading and math proficiency on the spring 2026 state assessments, according to data released Sept. 30 by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Westonka Schools are proud to participate in WeCAN’s annual Winter Coat Drive again this year. Collection boxes will be located throughout the community from Oct. 6 to Oct. 20. Coat distribution will be held at WeCAN on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is necessary for anyone who needs winter gear.

Hilltop Primary School will host the annual Octoberfest Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. With family-friendly games and fun fall activities, helping your child’s school succeed has never been more fun!

Westonka High School seniors James Marth and Ava Wittine have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principal Jolene Herfel presented Marth and Wittine each with a Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Westonka High School Student Senate is gearing up for Homecoming Week 2026, which will be held September 28-October 4. The entire community is invited to participate in this year’s activities.

Westonka Public Schools invites parents and community members who work in the medical, construction or machining/manufacturing fields to attend one of two roundtables in October.

The Shirley Hills Primary School PTA hosted a “welcome back to school” pizza party in the school gym on Sept. 18. The annual event gives families a chance to reconnect after the summer, catch up with old friends and meet some of the new families joining the school community.