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Link Crew Caps off 10th Year--
With Celebration
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Students and parents enjoyed the annual Link Crew Breakfast on Friday, May 15, which provided an opportunity to thank Link Crew leaders and reflect on the year. Celebrating the 10th year of the Link Crew Program at Mound Westonka High School gave advisors numerous opportunities for reflection.
"We always get to witness great connections formed between our leaders and their eighth- and ninth-grade students, but we just felt that this year, specifically, we really saw some awesome connections," said advisor Meagan Anderson.
[Link Celebration]
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Majority of MN Schools Left Out of U.S. News Rankings--
MWHS Awarded 'Best High Schools' Bronze Medal
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 This year, most of Minnesota's more than 500 high schools are missing from the national U.S. News & World Report "Best High Schools" ranking due to a problem in the release of the state's Advanced Placement (AP) test scores.
As a result of the glitch, only 20 Minnesota public high schools that offer an International Baccalaureate (IB) program are included in the 2015 national ranking. In last year's ranking, Mound Westonka High School was rated the 24th "best high school" in the state and was one of only 34 schools to receive a silver medal. This year's list gives MWHS no ranking, and it is categorized as a bronze medal school.
[U.S. News]
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Unified Track Takes First--
At Orono Invite
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The Mound Westonka High School Unified track and field team took home the gold in its first-ever competition last week. At the Second Annual Orono Invitational on Friday, May 15, the White Hawks competed against Breck/Academy of Whole Learning, Edina and Orono and earned first place overall.
[Unified Track Title]
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Tune in to Classical MPR Tuesday--
To Hear the MWHS Concert Choir
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 The Mound Westonka High School Concert Choir will be featured on Minnesota Public Radio's Classical MPR Tuesday, May 26 in its School Spotlight feature.
A recorded performance will be broadcast at 7:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. In the Twin Cities and surrounding area, Classical MPR is heard on 99.5 FM.
[School Spotlight]
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Congratulations to Nick Drilling--
Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week
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 The Westonka Activities Department is proud to name Mound Westonka High School eighth-grader Nicholas Drilling Westonka Athletic/Activities Student of the Week for the week of May 18, 2015.
At the Middle School Conference Track & Field Championship on May 15, Drilling won both the 100 hurdles and the 100-meter dash. He was also on the winning 4×100 relay team.
[Student of the Week]
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Westonka in the News
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St. Louis Park, Mound Westonka name new high school principals
Two West Metro school districts - St. Louis Park and Westonka - have recently named new high school principals.
Commencement ceremonies to begin
Local high school seniors are getting ready to walk across a stage, grab their diploma and move on to the next chapter of their lives.
Boys Golf Roundup
Mound Westonka won its fourth conference meet of the season in the finale Tuesday on its home course to win the West title by 26 strokes over Dassel-Cokato.
Laker student news
Area students earn degrees, dean's list honors.
MWHS sophomore competes at 2015 Men's Junior Olympic Championships
On May 5-10 Mound Westonka High School sophomore Shane Wiskus competed in the 2015 Men's Junior Olympic Championships in Florida.
Westonka School Board recognizes achievements of students, learns about teacher evaluation program
The Westonka School Board recognized the academic and artistic success of students in the district at the May 4 meeting.
White Hawk girls golf improvement shows at April 30 Pebble Creek invite
At the April 30 girls golf invite at Pebble Beach Golf Course the Mound Westonka girls showed growth over their performances so far this season.
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Sports Highlights
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 Westonka Fastpitch Gets Section Playoff Win
Westonka White Hawks fastpitch softball team secured a win in the Section 5AA East playoffs on Tuesday, May 19. They followed an opening-round loss to Delano with a 10-4 win over the No. 5 seed, the Providence Academy Lions.
[Playoff Win]
White Hawks Lose Nail-biter to Saints in Sections
The Mound Westonka High School boys tennis team lost a hard-fought battle to St. Peter in the Section 2A Tournament May 20 at Gustavus Adolphus College. Two White Hawks teams will compete Friday in the doubles competition.
[Section Showdowns]
 View Photos from the WCC Track Championships
The Mound Westonka High School track and field team competed at the Wright County Conference Championships in Glencoe on Tuesday, May 12. View a collection of photos from the meet by Grandview Middle School teacher Roger Whaley.
[Track Gallery]
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, May 25
No School - Memorial Day
Memorial Day Observance, Gillespie Center, 10:00
Friday, May 29
MWHS Graduation Rehearsal, 7:40
Hilltop Field Day
Saturday, May 30
Wheels 4 Meals Fundraiser, Transit Center, 10:00
Sunday, May 31
MWHS Graduation, MWHS, 4:00
Monday, June 1
Link Crew Development Day
7th Grade Graduation, Grandview, 6:30
School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
Tuesday, June 2
Last Day of School
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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