Official Notices

Westonka Public Schools has in place policies, procedures and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment as well as processes and procedures to deal with incidents of bullying and harassment when they occur. 

Office of Civil Rights Section 504—Anti-Discrimination Regulations Concerning Students with Disabilities

Westonka Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software are utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.

eLearning Days are intended to provide continuous learning in the event school has been closed due to weather. 

As digital curriculum and tools like Google for Education become more common in our classrooms, Westonka Public Schools is committed to protecting student data and privacy. Safeguards are in place to ensure compliance with student privacy laws.

Before students use different web-based educational tools, staff members at each school will discuss with students appropriate use of technology based on District Policy 5160

We value and encourage your involvement in your child’s education and the books they check out and read from our media centers.

Minnesota Health Care Programs have free and low-cost health insurance for children and families who qualify.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal educational opportunity for all students.

Parents of students who attend one of Westonka Public Schools' Title I schools have the right, under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) of 2001, to know the professional qualifications of the teachers who instruct their children.

During the 2025-26 school year, school breakfast and lunch meals will be fully funded for all students in Minnesota in grades K-12. Westonka preschool students also qualify. We invite your student(s) to eat one free breakfast meal and one free lunch meal each school day. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs.

Occasionally, the school district utilizes surveys to gather student opinions and information. Parents have the right to review the survey prior to administration and may choose to not have their child participate in the survey.

Possession and use of tobacco/nicotine by students, staff, visitors, and tenants is strictly prohibited in school buildings and vehicles, on school property, and at school or district-sponsored events or activities, which are under District jurisdiction.