WESTONKA News ~ April 24, 2015  

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Washington Post Ranking
2015 Prom Court
MWHS Mock Crash
Middle Level Band Festival
Boys and Girls State
Color-a-Thon
Distinguished Students
Jazz Band at Famous Dave's
Student of the Week
Football Belgian Waffles Fundraiser
Westonka in the News
Sports Highlights
Community Ed. Classes
Upcoming Events
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Washington Post Ranks Mound Westonka--
Among 'America's Most Challenging High Schools'
Over the past several years, Mound Westonka High School has consistently been ranked among the top schools in the United States by national publications, including Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report and the Washington Post. 

This week, MWHS received its first national recognition of 2015 when it was named one of "America's Most Challenging High Schools" by the Washington Post. 

[National Ranking]

Introducing the 2015 Prom Court--
May 2 Celebration 'Under the Big Top'

With a carnival theme, this year's prom promises to be an entertaining evening for Mound Westonka High School students. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, with the Grand March "under the MWHS gymnasium big top."

[Prom Court]

Mock Crash Makes Lasting Impact--
On MWHS Upperclassmen

Junior actress Shelby Smith was the fatality in the April 17 mock crash at Mound Westonka High School. The simulated car accident, held before prom, made a major impact on juniors and seniors about the dangers of impaired driving.

[Mock Crash]

Middle School Musicians--
Perform in Contest
Grandview Middle School hosted the West Metro Middle Level Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 18. 

Grandview grades 5-7 instrumentalists and eighth-graders from Mound Westonka High School competed in the event, along with instrumentalists from Orono Middle School, Maple Grove Junior High School and Wayzata West, Central and East Middle Schools.

[Music Makers]

MWHS Boys and Girls State Representatives--
Named by American Legion

Seven Mound Westonka High School juniors have been selected by the Mound American Legion Post and Auxiliary to represent the Westonka community at the annual Boys and Girls State Conventions. 

[State Reps]

Color-a-Thon Registration Still Open--
Join the Fun May 2

It's not too late to register for Westonka's first Color-a-Thon 5K color fun run! Run, dance, skip or walk on Saturday, May 2, starting at 9 a.m. An after-party will feature a DJ and food trucks. Each participant gets a T-shirt and color pack for only $30. 

Grab your friends and family and sign up today at westonkacolorathon.org.

[Color-a-Thon]

Third Quarter Distinguished Students--
Honored at MWHS
Mound Westonka High School students who exhibited outstanding effort, citizenship and academic achievement for the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year were honored at the quarterly Distinguished Student Breakfasts at the high school April 16 and 17.

[Quite Distinguished]

Jazz Band to Perform--
At Famous Dave's in Uptown
The Mound Westonka High School Jazz Band will be performing at Famous Dave's BBQ at 3001 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 26, at 6 p.m.

Call (612) 822-9900 to make a reservation.

[Uptown Jazz]

Congratulations to Sam Truesdell--
Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week
The Westonka Activities Department is proud to name Mound Westonka High School junior Samantha Truesdell the Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week for the week of April 20, 2015.

Truesdell placed second in the 200-meter sprint at the April 14 track meet at Orono High School. She also competed in the 4×400 and 4×200 relays, placing second and third, respectively.

[Star Student]

Load Up on Breakfast for White Hawks Football--
At All-You-Can-Eat Belgian Waffles Fundraiser
The Second Annual Mound Westonka White Hawks Football All-You-Can-Eat Belgian Waffles Breakfast fundraiser will be held May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Grandview Middle School cafeteria. 

Advance tickets may be purchased at a discounted price ($1.00 discount per ticket) from coach Nick David or any MWHS football player before May 13.

[All-You-Can-Eat]

Westonka in the News
VIDEO: Metro High School Stages Powerful Mock Car Crash
With prom season upon us, high school students are hearing about the effects of drinking and driving.

Driving lessons
A bloody high school student lies unmoving across the hood of a vehicle while her friends scream in the background ...

Girls golf starts season with goal of staying competitive in the conference
The Mound Westonka girls golf team only had one graduate last year, leaving the team with five varsity returners. 

Mound Westonka White Hawk baseball team starts season on mixed notes

In their first game of the season on April 7 the Mound Westonka White Hawks jumped out to an early lead over Lester Prairie and captured a 9-2 victory.

The Laker

MWHS choir, band perform in NYC
The Mound Westonka High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir took part in a whirlwind educational and performance tour of New York City March 19-24. 

GSL batters Mound Westonka with 23 hits
It was anyone's game through the first five innings of the Glencoe-Silver Lake softball team's conference matchup Wednesday against the Mound-Westonka White Hawks ...

Panthers slip by White Hawks 2-1
Senior pitcher Tanner Grack got the Glencoe-Silver Lake baseball team out of several jams Wednesday in Glencoe when he went all seven innings ...
Sports Highlights
White Hawks Turn Tables Following Tough Loss

The White Hawks boys tennis team faced rival Orono at home on April 14 and suffered a tough 7-0 loss to the Spartans. The team rallied in its next conference match against New Prague on April 16, coming away with a sweeping 7-0 victory.

 

[Tables Turned]

 

White Hawks Place on Orono Track

The White Hawks Track & Field team placed several athletes at an April 14 meet at Orono High School. Sophomore Jordan Clement took first place in the shot put event.

 

[Orono Meet]

Upcoming Community Ed. Classes 
Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week!

For more information, visit www.westonkace.org or call 
(952) 491-8040.

4/28
Individual Guitar Lessons (ages 6+)

NEW Diggin' in the Dirt - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4)
4/29
Let's Make Jewelry Boxes with Kidcreate Studio - Shirley Hills (grades K-4)

NEW Diggin' in the Dirt - Hilltop (grades 1-4)

Acupressure Facelift & Skin Savvy
4/30
Let's Make Jewelry Boxes with Kidcreate Studio - Hilltop (grades K-4)
5/1
Water Safety Instructor - Blended Learning - May 1-3

 

   

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 24

Boys Golf at Annandale, 3:30

Grandview Spring Fling, 6:00-8:00

 

Saturday, April 25

Softball Tournament at Maranatha Christian Academy, TBD

 

Monday, April 27

Boys Golf Invitational at Burl Oaks, 1:00

Girls Golf at Glencoe-Silver Lake, 3:30

Boys Tennis vs. Chanhassen, MWHS, 4:15

Baseball vs. Dassel-Cokato, MWHS, 4:30

Track and Field Quad, MWHS, 4:30


Tuesday, April 28

State ACT Test, 11th grade

Softball at Dassel-Cokato, 4:00

Boys Tennis at Litchfield, 4:15

Baseball at Dassel-Cokato, 4:30

Softball at Dassel-Cokato, 4:30

Trap Shooting at Minnetonka Sportsmen Club, 5:00

Lacrosse vs. Hopkins, MWHS, 6:30


Wednesday, April 29

Boys Tennis vs. Hutchinson, MWHS, 4:15


Thursday, April 30

Girls Golf Invite at Becker, 11:00

Boys Golf at New London-Spicer, 3:30

Softball vs. Annandale, MWHS, 4:00

Track and Field Invite at Waconia, 4:00

Boys Tennis vs. Holy Family, MWHS, 4:15

Shirley Hills Parent Education Session, 6:00

Lacrosse at St. Michael-Albertville, 6:30

Hilltop PTA Meeting, 6:30


Friday, May 1

Softball at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winstead, 4:30

 

Saturday, May 2

Baseball vs. Rockford Area, MWHS, 10:00

MWHS Prom, Grand March, 5:00

 

Looking Ahead 

 

May 4

School Board Meeting


May 5

Shirley Hills Grade 1 Concert, 6:30

Shirley Hills Grade 4 Concert, 7:30


May 7

Shirley Hills Culver's Family Night, 4:00-8:00

 

May 8

No School - Teacher Workshop 

Coffeehouse Jazz

 

May 9

Coffeehouse Jazz


May 11

MWHS Spring Band Concert


May 13

Senior Athletic Recognition

Senior Scholarship Night


May 25

No School - Memorial Day


May 31

MWHS Graduation


June 2

Last Day of School


Click here for the full 2014-2015 Westonka School District Calendar 

 

Westonka News Contact

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Becca Neuger
Communications Coordinator 
Westonka Public Schools

5901 Sunnyfield Rd E   

Minnetrista MN 55364

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