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Westonka's Tradition of Success--
Reaches Beyond the Classroom
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Westonka Schools have a tradition of academic success that is well documented. Our test scores have ranked among the best in the state for 11 straight years, our schools have earned National Blue Ribbon Awards and numerous accolades, and our students and educators are continually celebrated for academic accomplishments. However, our tradition of success is not limited to the classroom.
Each year, Westonka student athletes, musicians, artists and co-curricular participants compete against top programs in the state and the nation with remarkable results. Please read the Borg Report to learn more about why our students make us proud to be White Hawks.
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Shirley Hills Students Go for Gold--
In Inaugural Reading Olympics
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 Shirley Hills Primary School has long celebrated "I Love to Read Month" with special events during the month of February, but this year the school had a golden idea to show off its love of reading.
A colorful Opening Ceremony on Jan. 30 marked the start of the first-ever Shirley Hills Reading Olympics.
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Pair of MWHS Singers Selected--
For ACDA Honor Choir
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Two Mound Westonka High School singers have been invited to participate in the state American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Women's Honor Choir. Freshman Linnea Hunter and sophomore Shelby Smith have already been practicing the music they will perform for the choir's Feb. 13 concert.
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Hilltop Students Enjoy Visit--
From Storybook Characters
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Hilltop Primary School students were recently paid a visit by characters straight out of the pages of their favorite storybooks. For Book Character Read Day on Jan. 30, teachers, parents and family members were invited to dress as book characters and read selections in Hilltop classrooms.
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Westonka Students Know Their Geography--
Annual Geography Bee Winners
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 Makossa is a type of music popular in what country that lies northeast of the island of Bioko? The Yaghan were a nomadic tribe indigenous to Tierra del Fuego, an island group that is divided between Argentina and what other country?
If you don't know the answers to these questions, maybe you should check with one of the Westonka students who participated in this year's Geography Bee.
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MWHS Choir, Band Musicians--
To Perform with All-State Groups
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Juniors Nick Battis, Matthew Sheehan and Hogan Kelly and senior Elle Montgomery will complete their All-State music experiences by taking part in workshops and performances at the Minnesota Music Educators' Association Mid-Winter Clinic next weekend. Performances of the All-State Orchestra and All-State Men's and Women's Choirs will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
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Westonka in the News
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Two make-up days added to Westonka Schools calendar
The Westonka School Board approved two make-up school days on Friday, Feb. 28, and Friday, May 9, due to recent school cancellations.
Battis, Mazurek to represent MWHS in ExCEL Program
Juniors Nick Battis and Jori Mazurek have been selected to represent Mound Westonka High School in the MSHSL ExCEL program.
Second place for sixth grade boys basketball
The sixth grade boys black basketball team finished second in the Delano tournament after beating out Delano 37 - 24, then Waconia 35 - 28.
White Hawks wrestlers win big on TakeDown Cancer Night The Mound Westonka White Hawks wrestling team won two more duals on the week ...
Hawkettes named WCC champions, look ahead to section tournament The Mound Westonka Hawkettes Dance Team's season is nearing its finish, and the team can look back on numerous successes ... Rep. Cindy Pugh visits Grandview history class State Rep. Cindy Pugh visited Grandview sixth-graders in Jessica Rashleger's history class Jan. 16 ... Girls' hockey team ready for section tournaments It's barely February, but it's already tournament time for the Minnesota State High School League. From the Notebook: Boys Basketball The Mound Westonka White Hawks dropped to 3-16 on the season with losses to Fridley and New London-Spicer last week. White Hawks top Wayzata, Minnetonka at triangular meet The Mound Westonka wrestling team flexed its muscles on Thursday, Jan. 30 as it defeated a pair of Lake Conference teams ... School districts respond to cold-weather closure State requirements for school hours put some area officials in a pinch after missed days.
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Sports Highlights
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Dance Team Advances to State!--
Section Champs in Jazz & High Kick
The Mound Westonka High School Hawkettes Dance Team is once again headed to the state tournament, which will be held Feb. 14 and 15 at Target Center in Minneapolis. The varsity Jazz and High Kick teams were both named Section Champions at the 3AA Dance Team Tournament, which was held Feb. 1 at MWHS. This will be the Hawkettes eighth straight appearance in the state Jazz competition.
[State Again!]
Three White Hawks Skiers--
Advance to State!
Two members of the Westonka Nordic Ski Team and one member of the Westonka Alpine Ski Team are headed to state competition next week. Seniors Scott Harrison and Kole Retterath advanced to state after finishing first and third, respectively, at the Section 2AA Nordic ski meet Feb. 6. Senior Willie Maahs advanced to the Alpine Ski State Tournament after a 13th-place finish at the Feb. 6 Section 5 meet.
White Hawks Take Second in Conference--
Following Three Dual Wins
The Mound Westonka White Hawks wrestling team continued its winning streak, winning three more duals, while also placing second at the Wright County Conference Tournament on Jan. 31.
[WCC Challengers]
White Hawks Seniors Celebrated--
Then Rewarded with 7-1 Win
The White Hawks boys hockey team took to the ice on the first day of February against the New Ulm Eagles in search of a win after ending January with losses to Holy Family and Rochester Lourdes. The pressure was on, and the fact that it was also Senior Night, with a pre-game celebration honoring the team's seniors, added to the drama.
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Upcoming Community Ed. Classes
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 Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week! (952) 491-8040.
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2/11
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Chocolate Truffles - Shirley Hills - (grades 1-4)
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2/12
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Chocolate Truffles - Hilltop - (grades 1-4)
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Heart Day with Kidcreate Studio - Shirley Hills
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Love Languages of Your Children - an adult discussion night
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Heart Day with Kidcreate Studio - Hilltop
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ACT Prep Class
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Upcoming Events
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Wrestling Leopold-Haglund Invitational, 5:00
Gymnastics at Glencoe-Silver Lake, 6:00
Girls Hockey Sections at Parade Ice Garden, 7:30
Saturday, February 8
ACT Test, MWHS, 8:00
Wrestling Invitational at Dassel-Cokato, 8:00
Boys Basketball at Providence Academy, 3:00
Boys Hockey vs. Hutchinson, Thaler Arena, 3:00
Hilltop Frigid Frolic, Bayview Event Center, 7:00
Monday, February 10
Nordic Ski at Wirth Park, TBD
Section 2AA Large Group Band Contest, MWHS, 3:00-8:30
Grade 5 Orientation, GMS, 7:00
Boys Hockey vs. St. Louis Park, Thaler Arena, 7:00
Tuesday, February 11
MWHS Graduation Cap and Gown Orders Due
Hilltop Kindergarten Round-Up, 4:30 and 6:00
Shirley Hills Variety Show, 7:00
Boys Hockey at Waconia, 7:00
Girls Basketball at Holy Family, 7:15
Boys Basketball vs. Holy Family, MWHS, 7:15
Wednesday, February 12
Nordic Ski at Biwabik, TBD
Thursday, February 13
Nordic Ski State Tournament at Biwabik, TBD
Girls Basketball vs. Litchfield, MWHS, 7:15
Friday, February 14
No School - Teacher Workshop Day
Gymnastics Sections at Breck, TBD
Boys Hockey vs. Orono, Thaler Arena, 7:00
Boys Basketball at Litchfield, 7:15
Saturday, February 15
Girls Basketball vs. Becker, MWHS, 3:00
Looking Ahead
February 17
No School
Presidents Day
February 18
Hilltop Food Drive Begins
February 21
Shirley Hills Read-a-Thon
February 23
All District Band Concert
March 17 - 21
Spring Break
No School
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Westonka News Contact
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Feel free to contact me with suggestions or questions neugerb@westonka.k12.mn.us.
Becca Neuger
Communications Coordinator
Westonka Public Schools
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Minnetrista MN 55364
952.491.8003 | www.westonka.k12.mn.us |
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