Grandview Students Offer Suggestions to Mound Mayor

Mound Mayor Jason Holt asked Grandview Middle School sixth graders to write essays about what they would do if they were Mayor for a Day. The top five essay writers were invited to attend a recent city council meeting to read their essays aloud.

Grandview Hosts DARE Graduation

Grandview Middle School sixth graders marked the completion of the year’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) curriculum with a graduation ceremony on Nov. 16. School Resource Officer Susie Schultz led the students through a 10-lesson program that culminated in the celebration.

Westonka Announces 2023-24 Building Teachers of the Year

Superintendent Kevin Borg and Westonka Education Minnesota representative Jack Boland surprised five Westonka Public Schools educators Nov. 21 with their respective school’s top teaching award. Congratulations to Westonka’s 2023-24 building Teachers of the Year: Gretchen Chilson from Mound Westonka High School, Joey Martin from Grandview Middle School, Leanna Koepp from Shirley Hills Primary School, Brianna Vogtlin from Hilltop Primary School and Meredith Braget from Westonka Early Learning.

Westonka Earns ‘Best K-8 Schools’ Rankings

Westonka Public Schools is home to some of the top schools in Minnesota for elementary and middle school students, according to the “Best K-8 Schools” rankings released Nov. 14 by U.S. News & World Report.

Westonka Students Honor Veterans

Students throughout the Westonka School District celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 10, honoring all those who have served our country in war or peace.