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Moving Forward Together--
Updates on Recent Developments
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Please read the Borg Report for updates on recent developments regarding the high school lunchroom incident a few weeks ago.
When our students and staff return from what will hopefully be a relaxing and refreshing spring break, we will gradually begin to see signs of springtime and new growth. As we work to move forward together from this incident, it is important to focus our energies on opportunities to grow, to learn and to heal.
My focus will be to continue to listen and to help create and lead us to these opportunities.
Sincerely,
Kevin Borg
Kevin Borg
Superintendent
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Students Wear PJs to School--
For Annual Hilltop Sleepover
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Students at Hilltop Primary like school so much that they decided to stay the night! On Friday, March 8, over 100 students donned their favorite pajamas for the second annual Hilltop Sleepover.
The sleepover fundraiser featured several fun activities run by Hilltop teachers, including gym games, pillowcase decorating and a late night pizza snack. The event raised almost $4,000 for e-books and other technology resources for the school.
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Westonka Early Childhood Reaches for the Stars--
Earns Highest Possible Rating
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 Westonka Early Childhood has earned the highest possible rating from Parent Aware, a one- to four-star rating system that assesses the quality of preschool providers statewide. Westonka has a four-star rating as of Feb. 28.
ECFE Coordinator Sandy Wing said, "To have this rating for our program and our school district only confirms what we already knew, that we have highly trained staff that do great things every day in a great program!"
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Shirley Hills Students--
Are WILD About Art
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Students at Shirley Hills Primary School honored their favorite "WILD" animal by creating colorful lion projects, which are now hanging in the school's art gallery. Dubbed "The Lions' Den," the display features a variety of lion artwork from each of art teacher Karen Olaussen's classes.
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Science Olympiad Team--
Competes at State
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 The Mound Westonka High School Science Olympiad team competed at the state tournament at the University of St. Thomas on March 9. Teams qualify for the state competition as a whole, so the team had 23 different events to prepare for at the state level.
On competition day, the team needed to overcome a two-hour weather delay, technical problems in the building events and last minute roster changes. But team members showed determination and flexibility, placing 21st out of 30 teams.
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Talented Westonka Seniors--
Earn Triple 'A' Nod
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 Seniors Paige Beyer and Grant Piepkorn represented Mound Westonka High School at the regional Triple "A" Award banquet held recently.
Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, 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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Hilltop Completes Successful Food Drive--
Over 1,200 Items Collected
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 The Hilltop Student Council sponsored a food drive Feb. 20-March 7 to provide food for the Westonka Food Shelf. The school collected over 1,200 total items!
"We appreciate our Hilltop students pulling together and donating back to our community," Hilltop kindergarten teacher Jill Borg said.
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'Almost, Maine' Delights Audiences--
Three Enchanting Performances
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 The Mound Westonka High School Theater Department put on three enchanting performances of the spring play, "Almost, Maine," March 8-10.
Seniors Naomi Jackson, Monica Shukle, Joe Vertnik and Victoria Perry gave wonderful performances in their final theater show on the high school stage.
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Music Fills the High School--
For All-District Choir Concert
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Music filled the gym at Mound Westonka High School March 11 as the fifth through 12th-grade choral groups, numbering more than 250 students, came together to present the annual All-District Choir Concert.
Up next for the MWHS music program is the Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble tour to New Orleans April 4-9. Vocal and instrumental students will participate in the Region 2AA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Buffalo High School April 12.
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Discover MWHS DECA--
Fundraising Dinner for Internationals
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Mound Westonka High School's award-winning DECA students are hosting a fundraising dinner on March 28 in the MWHS cafeteria. All proceeds will go toward the $1,200 per person travel expenses for the 15 students headed to DECA Internationals in April.
The $10 admission covers dinner, a bingo card and participation in a silent auction. All International projects will also be on hand, so attendees can catch a glimpse of the competitive world of DECA.
What: Discover MWHS DECA fundraiser
When: Thursday, March 28, 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Mound Westonka High School cafeteria
Admission is $10 per person
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Westonka in the News
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Local company sells designs from Mound child artist
A 12-year-old artist from Mound is having her creations displayed in a way that many adults wish they could.
MWHS basketball earns second round playoff matchup
The White Hawks earned their way to the second round after winning their first round tournament game against Big Lake High School.
Bennyhoff leads the way for MWHS wrestlers
Several others came close, but Sam Bennyhoff was the only White Hawks wrestler with a podium finish.
Seven from Orono and Mound Westonka Swim and Dive medal at State Five swimmers and two divers from Orono and Mound Westonka finished top-8 to medal at the Class A Boys State Swimming and Diving Tournament. How One Local School Raised $11k by Reading Books
Shirley Hills Primary School Principal Ann Swanson says proceeds will go toward school activities, technology, the playground and special projects.
4 metro area teams in the hunt for adapted floor hockey titles
Adapted floor hockey gets its state tournament stage on Friday and Saturday in Bloomington, with athletes competing for titles in two divisions of play.
Blake rallies to defeat Richfield, makes section final
Spartans and White Hawks see seasons come to an end.
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Sports Highlights
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White Hawks Fall to Eagles--
In Basketball Section Semifinals
St. Cloud Apollo ended the MWHS boys basketball team's season on March 9 with a section semifinal win. The Eagles outscored the White Hawks 36-17 in the second half, and the final score was 54-38.
White Hawks Boys Hockey Celebrates Season--
Players, Coaches Awarded
The White Hawks boys hockey team capped off a great season by recognizing the players, and especially the seniors, for their accomplishments at the year-end banquet earlier this month. Several team and league awards were handed out.
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, March 15
College Visit, University of Missouri, MWHS Guidance, 1:00
Monday, March 18
Spring Break begins
School offices closed
Have a safe and fun break!
Friday, March 22
No Westonka News
Monday, March 25
School resumes
Thursday, March 28
GMS & Shirley Hills Spring Picture Day
DECA Fundraiser, MWHS cafeteria, 5:00
Friday, March 29
GMS Spring Fling
GMS Food Drive Ends
Looking Ahead
April 1
Teacher Workshop, No School
April 2
Hilltop Spring Picture Day
April 11
Westonka SEAC/PACER Presentation
April 13
Pop Singers Ruby Red Gala
April 19
Pop Singers Broadway Revue
April 21
NHS Induction Ceremony
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Westonka News Contact
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Feel free to contact me with suggestions or questions heistadb@westonka.k12.mn.us.
Becca Heistad, Communications Coordinator
Community Relations
Westonka Public Schools
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Minnetrista MN 55364
952.491.8003 | www.westonka.k12.mn.us |
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