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Westonka Says 'Thank You'--
To Dedicated School Board Members
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Westonka Public Schools joined school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Minnesota School Board Recognition Week Feb. 16-20.
Westonka School Board members David Botts, Ann Bremer, David Bond, Loren Davis, Ralph Harrison, Gina Smith and Gary Wollner make decisions that have a tremendous impact on our children's future and the quality of life in our community.
In honor of School Board Recognition Week, Westonka students showed their appreciation in creative ways. Please read the Borg Report to learn more.
[Borg Report]
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MWHS Concert Choir to Perform at Orchestra Hall--
For Minnesota Choral Arts Finale
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The Mound Westonka High School Concert Choir has been selected to perform at the 10th Annual Minnesota Choral Arts Finale on April 19, presented by American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota and Concordia University, St. Paul. The MWHS Concert Choir was one of only six groups from around the state chosen to perform at the premier high school choral festival by recorded audition.
[Arts Finale]
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MSHSL Shines Spotlight--
On Westonka Scholars
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The Minnesota State High School League recently awarded 145 Spotlight on Scholarship certificates to Mound Westonka High School students in grades 9-12 for their achievements in the classroom and their participation in fine arts and athletics this winter. This follows a fall season when 115 MWHS students in grades 10-12 were honored by the MSHSL.
[Spotlight Scholars]
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Gabe Wear Named ASPIRE Athlete of the Week--
Westonka's Second Winner this Winter
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Mound Westonka High School senior basketball player Gabe Wear earned the title of ASPIRE Athlete of the Week after receiving over 45 percent of online votes cast Feb. 15-18. Wear is Westonka's second Athlete of the Week recipient this season--a rare feat, according to ASPIRE representatives.
[Wear Wins!]
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All-District Band Concert--
Slated for March 1
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 Approximately 375 students in grades 5-12 are gearing up for the biggest band event of the year. The Westonka All-District Band Concert will be held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School gym.
The program will include the fifth grade band, the sixth grade band, the seventh grade band, the MWHS Concert Band, the MWHS Symphonic Band, the MWHS Wind Ensemble and the MWHS Jazz Band.
[All-District Band]
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Pair of MWHS Musicians--
Perform in All-State Choir
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Mound Westonka High School seniors Hogan Kelly and Matthew Sheehan performed in the All-State Mixed Choir during the Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic at Orchestra Hall Feb. 14.
"I'm so incredibly proud of these two students," said MWHS choir director Kate Larson. "I've taught both of these boys since sixth grade. Watching them grow into the fine young men and outstanding singers that they are has been such an honor."
[All-State Choir]
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Second Annual 'Stuff the Bus' Food Drive--
Kicks Off Monday in Westonka Schools
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 For the second consecutive year, Westonka Schools will "Stuff the Bus" with food and other needed items for the Westonka Food Shelf. On March 13, a school bus will drive to each school in the Westonka School District to collect donations.
[Stuff the Bus]
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Join Westonka ECFE--
For the 20th Annual Kids' Stuff Sale
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Westonka in the News
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City of Mound discusses sidewalk near Grandview Middle School
Westonka School District Superintendent Kevin Borg spoke with the Mound City Council at the Feb. 10 meeting about the possibility of constructing a sidewalk ...
Four Westonka teachers considered for top award
Of the 123 candidates state-wide being considered for Minnesota's top teaching award, four are from the Westonka School District.
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Sports Highlights
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Westonka Gymnast Heads to State!
Mound Westonka High School eighth-grader Teagan Schmidt is headed to the Minnesota State High School League State Gymnastics Tournament Feb. 20-21. For the first time in 16 years, Watertown-Mayer/Mound Westonka won the Section 2A team title.
[State Gymnast]
 Hawkettes Steal the Show at State
The Mound Westonka High School dance team's award-winning season culminated with season's-best performances at the Minnesota State High School League State Dance Team Tournament, held Feb. 13 and 14 at Target Center.
[State Steppers]
Bennyhoff Returns to Academic All-State Team
Mound Westonka High School senior Sam Bennyhoff was recently named to the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association All-State Academic Team, which recognizes "excellent students who also happen to be excellent wrestlers."
[Academic All-State]
 Sohns Honored at Final Home Game
Bruce Sohns was honored for his years of dedication and service to the Westonka community Feb. 13, between the first and second periods of the final home game of the season for the White Hawks boys hockey team.
[Sohns Honored]
 Youth Wrestlers Take Second in MWO Duals
The Mound Westonka Youth Wrestling team completed its regular season by hosting and competing in the Mound Wrestling Organization Individual and Dual Meet Tournament Feb. 15.
[Youth Duals]
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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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2/23
| Microsoft Word 2010, Part II |
| NEW Building Children's Immune System from Birth: Essential Oils (for Infants & Children) |
| Swing & Ballroom Dance |
| Latin Dance | |
2/24
| NEW Granola & Popcorn Balls - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4) | |
2/25
| Mischievous Minions Art Class with Kidcreate Studio - Shirley Hills (grades K-4) |
| NEW Granola & Popcorn Balls - Hilltop (grades 1-4) |
| Zumba Dance & Fitness | |
2/26
| Private Violin/Viola Lessons (grades 1+) |
| NEW Great Main Dishes |
| GMS Chef's Academy Once-A-Month Cooking Club: Meatloaf & Potatoes To-Go
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| Mischievous Minions Art Class with Kidcreate Studio - Hilltop (grades K-4)
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2/27
| Family Dive-In Movie Night - MWHS | |
2/28
| Chickens in Your Backyard - Gale Woods Farm |
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Upcoming Events
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Girls Gymnastics State Team Tournament, U of MN, 11:00
Section 6AAA Wrestling Individual Tournament, Wayzata High School, 1:00
Boys Basketball at Annandale, 7:00
Girls Basketball vs. Annandale, MWHS, 7:00
Saturday, February 21
Section 6AAA Wrestling Individual Tournament, Wayzata High School, 9:00
Girls Gymnastics State Individual Tournament, U of MN, 11:00
Monday, February 23
Grandview, MWHS Food Drives Begin
MWHS Large Group Choir Contest, Waconia, 3:00
Shirley Hills Culver's Family Night, 4:00-8:00
School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
5th-Grade Orientation, Grandview, 7:00
Tuesday, February 24
Hilltop Grade 2 Concert, 6:30
Shirley Hills PTA Meeting, 6:30
Boys Basketball at Holy Family, 7:00
Girls Basketball at Litchfield, 7:00
Hilltop Grade 4 Concert, 7:30
Thursday, February 26
Girls Basketball vs. Dassel-Cokato, MWHS, 7:00
Friday, February 27
Hilltop Read-a-Thon
Shirley Hills Read-a-Thon
Hawkettes Dance Spectacular, 7:00
Girls Basketball at St. Croix Lutheran, 7:00
Saturday, February 28
Sadie Hawkins Dance, MWHS, 8:00-11:00
Sunday, March 1
All-District Band Concert, 2:00
Hilltop, Shirley Hills Food Drives Begin
Large Group Band Concert
March 6
Hilltop Sleepover
March 9
Shirley Hills Family Ice Skating
March 12
Shirley Hills Imagination Fair
March 13
'Stuff the Bus' Food Collection
March 16
All-District Choir Concert
March 24
Shirley Hills Variety Show
March 27
NO SCHOOL - Workshop Day
March 30 - April 3
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 11
ECFE Kids' Stuff Sale
Click here for the full 2014-2015 Westonka School District Calendar
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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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