Over the past several weeks, a steering committee centered on the Westonka Activities Department has been meeting to accomplish three main goals:

1. Establish a shared vision for a successful activities department
2. Review the expectations, needed qualifications and characteristics of an activities director
3. Establish the interview process and timeline for hiring an activities director

 

Sincerely,

 

Kevin Borg 

 

Kevin Borg

Superintendent

 

 

Over 140 Westonka staff members, both past and present, and guests gathered at the Lafayette Club May 1 to honor retiring and long-time district employees at the 2013 Westonka Staff Recognition Banquet. 

 

A total of 39 Grandview Middle School and Mound Westonka High School students prepared solos, duets and small ensembles for the West Metro Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 27. 

 

All of the Westonka students earned either Superiors or Excellents--the two highest ratings.

 

The Shirley Hills Spring Carnival on April 27 was a huge success. Despite the beautiful weather outside, organizers estimated the attendance at over 400 people. 

 

Shirley Hills parents put in countless hours to make the annual carnival bigger than ever. The fun-filled family event featured a variety of carnival games, food and an exceptional silent auction.

 

 

The Mound Westonka High School bands welcomed members of the 34th infantry division "Red Bull Band," sometimes known as the official band of Minnesota, on Friday, April 26. 

 

The soldiers were in a rock band configuration and entertained students with jazz, funk and pop tunes during class. The group talked to students about life as career musicians, including practicing, preparing for auditions and travel.

 

 

What: MWHS Madd Jazz & Jazz Band present Coffee House Jazz

When: Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: St. John's Lutheran Church, Mound

Admission is $10 adults, $5 students

 

The Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) encourages Westonka students, families and community members and friends to enjoy a bike ride on the Dakota Trail to help raise money for the local Meals on Wheels program. The inaugural Wheels 4 Meals fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

Riders will gather support via donations gathered on a pledge form, which can be found online, at the Westonka Library or at the WeCAN office. Riders pay a registration fee of $5.50 or a family registration fee of $15. Challenge your friends to pledge or just come for the ride!

 

Click here to register and to print the pledge form

 

The Westonka School District and Jubilee Foods are partners in a program designed to help parents and students make better nutritional choices.

Buffalo High School was a busy place April 12 as 9th-12th grade students prepared for the Region 2AA Solo & Ensemble Contest. 

Construction on Mound Westonka High School and Shirley Hills Primary is ready to begin this summer after the school board approved bids ...

Visitors to the ECFE Kids Stuff Sale spent their Saturday morning shopping for used items and helping raise money for education.