Eighteen students at Mound Westonka High School have earned the distinction of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Exams administered in the spring of 2011.

Pictured are AP Scholars Adam Greer and Jack Inglis current seniors in the PSEO program at MWHS.  

[Top Scholars]

MWHS kicked off the new school year at Haddorff Field Tuesday morning with a Welcome Celebration Assembly highlighting student achievement from fourth quarter last year. Recognition was given to students in the following categories: 4.0 GPAs, 'A' honor roll, most improved GPAs, perfect attendance, Random Acts of Kindness and the highest MCA scores from last spring.

[Did You Make the Lists?]

Junior Monica Shukle and senior Katie Rassmussen sang with the All-State Choir this summer.

[Sing Along]

This summer was the second year for the robotics program which is sponsored through Westonka Community Education. Last summer's class led to the formation of a Midwest Robotics Team group as a high school activity. The year-long team, which had roughly monthly competitions, involved the building and launching of "Battle Bots."

[Go-Bots]

Under the direction of Gretchen Chilson, the Mound Westonka Wind Ensemble performed patriotic music at a remembrance ceremony Sept. 11, which marked the 10-year anniversary of the attacks on our country. The event was held at Veteran's Park in Mound, site of one of the first permanent Sept. 11 memorials in the nation.

[The Band Played On] 

Every Friday morning at 7 AM, a dedicated group of MWHS students meets to plan events designed to promote spirit and participation within the school. The Student Senate serves as a liaison to the community, letting everyone know what is happening in the school.

International speaker, author, educator and parent Mary Sheedy Kurcinka is coming to Westonka MWSH Little Theater on October 4. Known for her real-life examples, Kurcinka links research-based information with typical challenging behaviors and provides practical solutions which really work. Her books have offered guidance to parents all over the world, in 11 different languages.

[Speak Now]

MWHS Students Attend Summer Business Program-- 
Erin Campbell, Avinash Duncan, Benjamin Haug & Joshua Haug

The Laker

White Hawks Off to Hot 5-0 Start--

Boys Soccer is one win away from 2010 win total.

Lakeshore Weekly News  

Hilltop Primary School Earth Day Event 2011--
Watch on YouTube LMCC  

Shirley Hills School celebrated the start of the school year with the annual back-to-school barbeque Sept. 9. A special addition this year was the dedication of the new play structure, which was installed this summer.

[Cut the Ribbon] 

On November 8, Westonka residents will be asked to vote on three ballot questions to provide additional education funding from local property taxes for Westonka Schools:

Question 1:  

A no-tax-increase renewal of an existing operating levy

Question 2:  

A 15-year bond to fund deferred maintenance of districtbuildings

• Estimated tax impact on $300,000 home = $9/month

Question 3:  

A 15-year bond to fund improvements to the learning              environment

• Estimated tax impact on $300,000 home = $4.50/month

[Get the Facts]

[How To]

Feel free to contact me with suggestions or questions mcneilm@westonka.k12.mn.us.

Mary Pat McNeil, Marketing Consultant
Community Relations/Community Education  
Westonka Public Schools

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E   

Minnetrista MN 55364