Seniors Valory Schoenecker and Benny Haug were crowned the 2011 MWHS Homecoming Queen and King in front of a large crowd on Sunday, Oct. 2.  

The coronation kicked off a full week of Homecoming activities. The event included the traditional introductions of the members of the Royal Court, who were escorted by parents or family friends.  

The evening also included a slide show featuring the Royal Court members and special music by Jonathan Goodrich, Merv Moorhead, Ryan Strother and Parker Wharram.

Westonka's Pop Singers celebrate their 40th Anniversary this year and invite all Pop Singers alumni to join them. The first half of the show will feature music from the last four decades and the Pop Singers will wear a selection of costumes from years past. Alumni members who order tickets in advance will be seated in a reserved section of the auditorium and be able to participate in the show's closing number.

When: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct. 27-29, 7:30 p.m.

Where: MWHS Little Theater

Tickets: Preview Thurs: $2 person for families w/children under 10 & /or Westonka students or staff w/I.D. Tickets for Fri & Sat $7 adults/$5 students & seniors; week-end price includes refreshments after the show.

[Pop Goes the Music]

The League of Women Voters of Wayzata/Plymouth is hosting a candidate forum for Westonka School Board candidates Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School Little Theater. Residents are invited to submit questions for the candidates to the league prior to the forum at  
lwv.wayzata.plymouth@gmail.com 

When: Tues, Oct 11, 7:00 PM

Where: MWHS Little Theater

Hilltop's PTA's annual Octoberfest carnival features games, prizes, food and a silent auction with themed classroom baskets. Proceeds from the carnival, which is the PTA's largest fundraiser, fund a variety of activities for the school throughout the year, including Adventures in Art, scholarships, The Operetta, Specialist in Residence and more.

When: Sat, Oct. 15, 11 AM to 3 PM

Where: Hilltop Primary School

October's Feature Teacher is Jenny Naslund. "Jenny is the perfect example of what a 21st Century teacher should be," says Principal Christine Zachow. "Her classes focus on skills that help prepare kids for the 21st Century, such as collaboration, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking...She revamps...every course...to utilize the latest technology so that her kids are well prepared for the future. She works tirelessly to keep her classes cutting-edge, relevant, and engaging..."

Dozens of youngsters and parents took part in the 2nd Annual Westonka Early Childhood Stroll-a-Thon on Sat, Oct. 1. Bikes, strollers, and scooters joined walkers as they took to the Dakota Rail Regional Trail in downtown Mound on a beautiful fall morning. Superintendent Kevin Borg welcomed the crowd, cut the ribbon and then they were off!   

Refreshments, prizes, and outdoor fun were all part of the event.

The annual homecoming Powder Puff game took place on Wednesday, October 5 at Haddorf stadium at MWHS. The Powder Puff football game is sponsored by the senior class parents and is a fund raiser for the senior class celebration. 

Westonka Football's First Win of the Season 

Lake Minnetonka Patch 

 

GMS Future Cities Team will be featured on the Green Power hour this coming Saturday at 10AM on AM950-KTNF.  

Grant Henkles, Erika Whaley, Sheridan Nygard, and GMS teacher Jenny Naslund will talk about the Future Cities competition and the alternative energy sources the team came up with for their essays.

 

White Hawks Spirit Reigns  The crowning of the MWHS High School Homecoming king and queen on Sunday kicked off a full week of activities.

Lake Minnetonka Patch 

 

Senior Spotlight: Randy Bernal
Two-sport athlete Randy Bernal leads Mound Westonka.

Lake Minnetonka Patch 

 

Senior Spotlight: Josh Haug   

Two-sport athlete Josh Haug leads the White Hawks.       

Lake Minnetonka Patch

 

Senior Spotlight: Gary McCaul
Two-sport athlete Gary McCaul paces the White Hawks.
Lake Minnetonka Patch

On Nov 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 district buildings
Question 3:  

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

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Community Relations/Community Education  
Westonka Public Schools

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E   

Minnetrista MN 55364