The MWHS Science Olympiad Team qualified for the State Tournament at the region 'Division C' competition, held Feb. 4 at Bethel University. In addition, fifth-place medals for Mound Westonka went to Adam Brandt and John Sotirin in "Gravity Vehicle" and Dylan Aretz and Molly Wollner in "Forestry". A total of 25 teams representing 15 school districts took part in the competition. The MWHS team placed 8th out of 15 schools, earning a spot in the state meet March 3 at the University of St. Thomas.

[State Worthy]

Piezoelectricity--do you know what it is? Students in Grandview's 7th-grade Future Cities classes do, and they put it to use when designing their city of the future.

Grandview had two teams represent their Future Cities class at the regional Future Cities Competition last month. Grant Henkels, Kate Rogers, Austin Peterson, and AJ Bomar presented a city named "Cidade do Vucao". Adam Fish, Erika Whaley, Grace Hofstad, and Garrett Ryan competed with a city they named "Ville of Electricity". "Ville of Electricity" made it to the final round at Regionals and ended up placing 5th of 44 teams.

[Back to the Future]

Both the MWHS Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble earned Superior ratings at the Region 2AA Large Group Contest Feb. 13 in Delano.

"Of course it's about the music-making and not just the rating, but I'm so very proud to be able to say that BOTH of our bands earned Superior ratings," said Director Gretchen Chilson. "Each band played very difficult music and performed it well."

[Simply Superior]

The MWHS Speech Team started out strong this season and continues to do well at competitions. The 25-member 2012 team is comprised of fifteen returning members and ten new members. The team has competed at four large tournaments so far this season with other Minnesota schools in these Minnesota State High League tournaments. At these competitions, contestants compete in one of thirteen different categories, each with their own emphasis.

[Take a Bow]

The second quarter Celebration Assembly was held at MWHS Feb. 16 and its purpose was two-fold--to send the White Hawks Dance Team off to the state tournament, as well as to recognize students in the following categories: 4.0 GPAs, 'A' honor roll, most improved GPAs, perfect attendance and the White Hawks Award (recognizing character, citizenship, improvement, kindness and/or school spirit).

[Winners]

The Minnesota School Boards Association has set this week Feb. 20-24 as School Board Recognition Week in Minnesota as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society. The Westonka School District joined all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to the Westonka area and its children.

[Key Work]

The Student Council presented a "Top Chef" contest for the staff at Hilltop. The staff members could participate in three different categories: Chili, Salads, and Brownies. Each staff member or group of staff members was asked to make one item to enter into the "Top Chef Contest" on Friday, February 10. 

[Tops]

Ms. Hockey Awards banquet set for Sunday
Tara Hoverstad of Blaine, Katie McLain of Anoka, Allie Morse of Park-Cottage Grove and Samantha Scobee of Mound Westonka...

Let's Play Hockey.com

White Hawks Lose to Section Wrestling Champs
Westonka's varsity wrestling squad hosted the Section 6AAA Team Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Lake Minnetonka Patch 

Westonka Girls Finish No. 2 in District 2A  
White Hawks fall just short of Minnesota State Hockey Tournament with 3-2 overtime loss to Hutchinson.  
Lake Minnetonka Patch

Mound Westonka art appears at Super Bowl 
For the third year in a row, art pieces from the Westonka School District were used for a charity auction at a Super Bowl party, this year in Indianapolis.

The Laker

Mound Westonka Jazz 2012
Mound Westonka Dance Team 2012 Section Champions.

YouTube 

Westonka Future Stars Win Buffalo Tournament
The Mound Westonka fourth-grade girl's basketball team won the Buffalo Classic...
Lake Minnetonka Patch

Mound Westonka School Board approves sale of bonds 
The Mound Westonka School Board voted unanimously to pass the lowest bid for the series 2012A bond during a Feb. 6 meeting...
The Laker   

Boys Basketball Loses to Glencoe--
Rallies to Trounce Belle Plaine

The White Hawks regrouped in a non-conference game against Belle Plaine and their improved focus on the defensive end and relentless attack in transition earned the team a 89-59 victory.

[Regroup]

Youth Basketball & MWHS Boosters--
Recognize Free-Throw-A-Thon Winners   

On Thurs, Feb 16, the Mound Westonka Youth Basketball Association and the Westonka High School Basketball Boosters recognized the winners of the annual Free-Throw-A-Thon contest.

[Winners]

Cheer Team Bakes, Cheers & Volunteers--
Valentines Events a Success

February 14 was not only Valentines Day, but it was also a Basketball game night. Westonka cheerleaders were busy even before the game, baking valentine treats to sell at the Boys Varsity game.

[Cheer]

Gymnasts Cap Season with Season High Score--

Send Two to State

The Gymnastics Team capped its 2011-2012 season posting a season-high team score of 130.8 at the Section 5A meet at Delano, Feb. 17.

[Third Place]   

Boys Hockey Ends Conference Play--
With a Win & a Tie   

Boys Hockey ended conference play with a win and a tie the week of Feb. 13 against Waconia and Orono

[Nail Biter]

Hockey Girls Finish 2nd in 2A--

Lose 3-2 in Overtime to Hutchinson

With a trip to the state tournament on the line, MWHS Hockey Girls came up just short, losing 3-2 in overtime to Hutchinson on Feb 16.

[Short]

Wrestlers Defeat Wayzata Skippers--
Lose to Section Champ Willmar   

The Wrestling Squad hosted the Section 6AAA Team tournament on Saturday, February 18, facing fifth-seeded Minnetonka in the first round. In a scrappy battle, the White Hawks again prevailed, winning 44-25.

[Lost to Champs]

Friday, February 24

Shirley Hills Read-a-Thon

Wrestling Individual Section Tournament, Hopkins Lindberg, 5:00

Girls Basketball vs. Annandale, MWHS, 7:30

Senior Recognition Night

Saturday, February 25

Wrestling Individual Section Tournament, Hopkins Lindberg, TBD

Monday, February 27

Large Group Choir Contest, Orono

Junior Hawkettes Dance Camp all week

Tuesday, February 28

MWHS Conferences, 5:00-8:00

Hilltop & Shirley Hills Conferences, 4:00-8:00

Girls Basketball Section Play, TBD, 7:00

Wednesday, February 29

Hilltop Dr. Seuss Day

Boys Basketball at Waconia, 7:30

Thursday, March 1

MWHS Conferences, 5:00-8:00

GMS, Hilltop, & Shirley Hills conferences, 4:00-8:00

GMS, Shirley Hills, MWHS Food Drive begins for entire month of March

Wrestling State Tournament, Xcel Energy Center, TBD

Friday, March 2

Conferences, No School

GMS Conferences, 7:30-3:30

Hilltop & Shirley Hills Conferences, 8:00-4:00

Hilltop Food Drive ends

Hawkettes Dance Spectacular, MWHS, 7:00

Wrestling State Tournament, Xcel Energy Center, TBD

Boys Basketball at Orono, 7:30

Saturday, March 3

Wrestling State Tournament, Xcel Energy Center, TBD

Girls Basketball Section Play, TBD, 7:00

Looking Ahead

March 5

Shirley Hills Family Ice Skating Night

March 8

Shirley Hills Second & Third-Grade Concerts

March 9  No Westonka News

March 12-March 16 

Spring Break

No Westonka News

March 22

All-District Choir Concert & Pasta Dinner

March 24

Pop Singers Gala

March 25

All-District Band Concert & Silent Auction

March 30-April 1

MWHS Spring Play