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Westonka Gets into the Halloween Spirit
Westonka Public Schools students and staff embraced the spirit of the season with creative costumes, exciting activities, and plenty of spooky fun!
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Grandview Theater to Present 'Newsies JR' at Westonka PAC
Grandview Middle School and Westonka Community Education are proud to present Disney’s “Newsies JR.” on stage at the Westonka Performing Arts Center Nov. 21-24. The show features a total of 85 middle school students performing on stage and working behind the scenes on the crew.
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Westonka DECA Kicks Off Competitive Season
The Westonka DECA Chapter is off to an impressive start to the 2024-25 season, showcasing both seasoned talent and enthusiastic newcomers as they take on competitive business simulations. Recently, three of the chapter's teams distinguished themselves by qualifying for the DECA International Career and Development Conference through the Virtual Business Challenge. Meanwhile, the chapter's recent participation in the Back to Business Challenge provided an exciting opportunity for 77 members to sharpen their skills and gain invaluable experience.
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Westonka Community Ed Coordinator Carley Olsem Receives Statewide Award
Carley Olsem, Westonka Community Education enrichment and operations coordinator, has been honored as a 2024 Community Educator of Excellence award winner for Region 3 by the Minnesota Community Education Association.
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WeCAN Winter Coat Giveaway is November 5-6 in Mound
Do you or someone in your family need a winter coat or cold weather gear? WeCAN is hosting a community coat distribution on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Mound.
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Amanda Tankersley Named October Winner of Westonka Way Award
Paraprofessional Amanda Tankersley has been named the October 2024 recipient of the Westonka Way Award. The monthly award celebrates non-licensed Westonka Public Schools staff members who go above and beyond for families, students and other staff—because that's the Westonka Way!
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Update Skyward Family Access to Receive School Alerts
At 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, Westonka Public Schools will be conducting a test of its parent notification system for weather-related closings and delays. We ask that all families use Skyward Family Access to ensure that the district has the most current phone numbers and e-mail addresses in the event of a weather-related closing or other announcement sent through ParentSquare.
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Shirley Hills Kindergartners Connect with 4th Grade Buddies
Shirley Hills Primary School kindergartners had the chance to pair up with their fourth-grade buddies for the first time this week. The buddy program, which lasts for the entire school year, began with a “getting to know my buddy” activity in the classroom on Oct. 21.
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Partnership Provides Portable AED Units for Westonka Sports Teams
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. Thanks to an incredible collaborative effort, Westonka students and the community can feel secure knowing that life-saving units are nearby to assist in the event of a cardiac arrest.
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Westonka Celebrates Kindness on Unity Day
Students across the Westonka district celebrated Unity Day, participating in activities aimed at spreading kindness, promoting unity, and combating bullying. Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, also celebrated in October.
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Community Raises Over $40K at Hilltop's Octoberfest
The Hilltop Primary School Octoberfest Carnival is always a great event, and this year was no exception. The community gathered Oct. 5 to play games, dunk Principal Mike Moch in the dunk tank, and visit with neighbors and friends, raising a record setting $40,000 in the process.
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Westonka to Host K-12 Prospective Family Night
Join us Tuesday, November 12, for a quick and convenient evening to learn about the exciting things Westonka Public Schools has to offer your family. Dinner and childcare provided!
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Primary School Students Learn About Fire Safety
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year in early October. The occasion provided a great opportunity for Westonka’s kindergartners at both Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools to learn about fire safety.
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NHS Students Seek Support for 'Haunt for Hunger' Event
As you welcome trick-or-treaters this Halloween, keep an eye out for National Honor Society students from Mound Westonka High School in costume, calling out “Trick-or-Can!” These spirited students will be collecting donations for WeCAN, a local nonprofit in Mound dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
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Westonka Earns 2025 Niche ‘Best School Districts’ Ranking
Westonka Public Schools has been ranked among the best in Minnesota in Niche’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings released Sept. 30.
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Mound Westonka High School Named to AP School Honor Roll
For the second year in a row, Mound Westonka High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning bronze distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.
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MWHS Theatre Proudly Presents 'The Man Who Came to Dinner'
Mound Westonka High School Theatre is proud to present "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at the Westonka Performing Arts Center Oct. 25-27. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is a classic American comedy play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. It premiered on Broadway in 1939 and has since become a popular and enduring piece in the world of American theater.
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Westonka Schools to Participate in Annual WeCAN Coat Drive
As you begin to prepare your wardrobe for upcoming cooler weather, please consider saving your winter coats and snow pants for WeCAN’s annual Coat Drive. Collection boxes will be located throughout the community from Oct. 8 to Oct. 22.
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