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Join Us for Kindergarten Information Night
Westonka Public Schools is excited to welcome families of the Class of 2038 to Kindergarten Information Nights at Hilltop and Shirley Hills primary schools in January.
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Triple 'A' Award Winners are Hays, Jensen
Mound Westonka High School has chosen seniors Isaac Hays and Rachel Jensen to represent the school at the regional Triple “A” Awards banquet. A recognition ceremony for the state-wide winners will be held in March. Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), the Triple “A” Award—Academics, Arts and Athletics—is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the fine arts.
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Grandview FIRST LEGO Team Wins Pair of Awards at Tourney
A team of Grandview Middle School students competed in the High-Tech Kids FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament on Dec. 14 at Holy Family High School. The FIRST LEGO League, which introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning, is intended to be a feeder program for the successful robotics team at Mound Westonka High School.
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Hollenstein, Sunnarborg Named ExCEL Award Winners
Juniors Edie Hollenstein and Luke Sunnarborg have been selected as the Mound Westonka High School recipients of the Minnesota State High School League’s ExCEL Award. ExCEL—Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership—is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, show leadership qualities and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
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Jennajo Ernhart Named December Winner of Westonka Way Award
Grandview Middle School paraprofessional Jennajo Ernhart has been named the December 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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Rotary Interact Club Hosts Service Project Making Blankets
The Mound Westonka High School Rotary Interact Club completed a service project on December 11 which involved making blankets for the residents of Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park.
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Shirley Hills Event Sparks Students' Imagination
Budding scientists, artists, writers, and researchers took center stage when over 30 Shirley Hills Primary School students in grades K-4 participated in the annual Imagination Fair on Dec. 5. This is a fun opportunity for all students to explore, create, and show off their amazing and creative imagination to their friends, family, and teachers.
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DARE to Make a Difference: How the Program Shapes Our School Community
Grandview Middle School has a long and proud history of participating in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program, which has been a cornerstone of fostering healthy decision-making among students. For decades, DARE has not only educated young minds about the dangers of drugs and alcohol but has also empowered them with critical refusal skills, resilience, and knowledge to navigate life’s challenges.
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Grandview Band Director Celebrated at Last Concert of Career
Grandview Middle School band students performed their winter concerts on December 10. The back-to-back grade level concerts are an annual event, but this year’s concerts marked the end of an era for band director Roger Whaley, who will be retiring at the end of the year after 31 years of teaching band to Westonka students.
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MWHS Choirs to Present Holiday Concert on December 16
The public is invited to the annual Mound Westonka High School Holiday Choir Concert, which will be held on December 16 at 7 p.m. in the Westonka Performing Arts Center. This concert will feature ensembles Bel Canto, Cantabile, Concert Choir, and Madd Jazz.
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MWHS Student Senate Hosts Annual WeCAN Drive
The holiday season is a time to come together as a community, and Mound Westonka High School Student Senate is thrilled to announce this year’s Holiday Drive benefiting WeCAN (Western Communities Action Network). The drive will be held December 4-11.
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Westonka Bands to Host Winter Concert December 9
The community is invited to attend the Mound Westonka High School Winter Band Concert on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Westonka Performing Arts Center. Featured groups include the high school Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Gretchen Chilson.
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Grandview Students Enjoy Popular Turkey Bingo Tradition
Students at Grandview Middle School participated in Turkey Bingo the Wednesday before Thanksgiving during Morning Meeting. This popular annual event, enjoyed possibly more by the staff than the students, is a great way to head into the Thanksgiving break.
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