Hilltop is one of only eight schools in the State of Minnesota to be nominated as a 2012 Blue Ribbon School.

"Being nominated for a Blue Ribbon Award is a tremendous honor," said Superintendent Kevin Borg. "This nomination is a testament to the hard work and abilities of both our students and staff. A special thank you also goes to our supportive parents."

[Blue Ribbon]

The MWHS Speech Team went to the 6AA Section Tournament Thursday evening, March 22. Junior Zack McDowell won 1st place in Extemporaneous Reading and is the 6AA Section Champion in that event. Senior Ella Taggart won 1st place in Discussion and is the 6AA Section Champion in that event. Both McDowell and Taggert will be advancing to the MSHSL Speech State Tournament in Chanhassen on Saturday, April 21.

[State]

Last Friday, a group of Grandview Student Council members had the chance to ride with members of Mound's Police Department to deliver the results of the March-long food drive to the Westonka Food Shelf.

[Competition]

[300 Voices]

When MWHS Band Director Gretchen Chilson said the audience was in for a treat, she wasn't kidding. The annual Mound Westonka All District Band Concert on Sunday, March 25, featured the entire Westonka band program, grades 5-12, some 325 students in all.   

[325 Instruments]

MWHS Jazz Band has been invited to perform a pre-concert set prior to the JazzMN Orchestra's Saturday, April 21 concert with guest artist Terell Stafford. In its 11th year, the JazzMN Orchestra is billed as the Twin Cities' premier professional jazz orchestra. Their broad jazz repertoire spans classic and contemporary style, showcases outstanding jazz musicians from throughout the region, and features world-class guest artists.

Where: Hopkins High School Performing Arts Center

2400 Lindbergh Dr. Minnetonka, MN

When: Sat, April 21

What:   Jazz Band performs a pre-concert in the foyer, 7:00 PM

            JazzMN concert, featuring Terell Stafford, 7:30 PM

Tickets: Family/friends of band members 1/2 price tickets ($15) just mention 'Mound' at the ticket counter.

Westonka Archers Hit the Mark-- 

A total of 60 Westonka students took part in the 2012 MN NASP State Tournament in Champlin Park, MN, on March 30 and 31, where one team qualified for nationals.

[Youth]

TriTonka Adult & Youth Triathlon--
Fundraiser for Girls Swim & Dive    

Adult Sprint Triathlon
The 2nd annual TriTonka Adult Sprint Triathlon is based out of Camp Kingswood on pristine Little Long Lake in Minnetrista, Minnesota. The race course travels through the quiet rural roads of western Hennepin County. The swim is a 400-yard course, followed by a 15.6 mile bike ride and finishes with a 2.8 mile run. Awards are given for top finishes by age group and gender. All participants will receive a t-shirt and water. Relays welcome. For more information you can go to TriTonka.com

Date: Sun, July 15, 2012 at 7AM
Location: Camp Kingswood on Little Long Lake in Minnetrista
Fees: single racer/$65 registration fee on or before June 15 & $75 after; Relays--90 on or before June 15, 2012 /$100 after

TriTonka Youth Fun Run & Bike
The TriTonka Youth Fun Run & Bike will be based out of Mound Westonka High School in Minnetrista, Minnesota. The course and flights will be grouped by age with the run distance starting at ½ mile for the youngest and up to 1.5 miles for the older kids, followed by a bike course that will start at 2.1 miles up for the youngest group up to 5.6 miles. All participants will receive a t-shirt, participation award, and water. For more information you can go to TriTonka.com.

Date: Sun, July 15, 2012 at 10AM
Location: Mound Westonka High School in Minnetrista
Fees: single racer/$35 registration fee on or before June 15/$40 after

Friday, April 6

Teacher Workshop, no school

Monday, April 9

College visit, North Hennepin Technical College, MWHS Guidance, 1:00

Golf Invitational, Pebble Creek Golf Course, 1:00

Tuesday, April 10

Boys Tennis vs. Chaska, MWHS, 4:00

Baseball vs. Litchfield, MWHS, 4:30

Girls Golf Conference Meet, Waconia-Island View Golf Club, 4:30

Softball at Litchfield, 4:30

Spotlight on Speech, MWHS Little Theater, 6:00

Girls Lacrosse vs. St. Cloud Tech, MWHS, 6:30

Thursday, April 12

College Visit, Johnson & Wales, MWHS Guidance, 1:00

College Visit, Universal Technical Institute, MWHS D202, 1:00

Track Invitational at Hutchinson, 3:00

Boys Tennis vs. St. Michael-Albertville, 4:00

Girls Golf Invitational, Litchfield Golf Course, 4:15

Baseball at Annandale, 4:30

Softball vs. Annandale, MWHS, 4:30

AP Student Art Show Begins, Your Art's Desire Gallery, Minnetonka

Friday, April 13

Band & Choir Solo & Ensemble Contest for MWHS, Buffalo

Baseball vs. Orono, MWHS, 4:30

Softball at Orono, 4:30

Saturday, April 14

ACT Test, MWHS, 8:00

Looking Ahead

April 16

MCA Testing begins

GMS Scholastic Book Fair begins

April 17

Senior Retreat

April 21

Kids Stuff Sale Fundraiser

April 22

NHS Induction Ceremony

April 27

MWHS Celebrations Assembly

April 28

Shirley Hills Carnival

April 30

Hilltop Scholastic Book Fair begins

May 3

GMS Art Gala

May 5

MWHS Prom