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MWHS Bids Fond Farewell--
To Class of 2015
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With a wide array of plans ahead of them, the members of the Mound Westonka High School Class of 2015 graduated May 31 during the school's 97th Annual Commencement Ceremony. The event marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the 164 graduating seniors.
[MWHS Commencement]
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MWHS Class of 2015 'Pays it Forward'--
With Special Senior Prank
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On the last day of school for seniors at Mound Westonka High School, teachers and administrators were prepared for the traditional end of the year prank. However, the MWHS Class of 2015 took a different approach this year -- instead of a practical joke, they decided to "pay it forward" to the school staff and retiring Principal Keith Randklev.
[Leaving a Legacy]
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Fourth-graders Make Annual Trek--
To Wolf Ridge
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Each spring in what has become a rite of passage, Westonka's fourth-grade students, along with a group of staff and parents, spend an exciting week at the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. This year, Shirley Hills students visited Wolf Ridge May 11-15, while Hilltop fourth-graders made the trip May 18-22.
Students spent the week learning about the environment and had opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, including canoeing, rope course, tree study, animal tracking, wall climbing and history.
[Wolf Ridge]
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Don't Miss Summer Sports Camps--
Led by White Hawks Coaches
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 A variety of sports camps and training opportunities, led by White Hawks coaches, are available over the summer months.
Sign up through Westonka Community Education at www.westonkace.org or call (952) 491-8040.
[White Hawks Camps]
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Westonka Summer Food Service Program--
Offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch at Two Locations
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 Westonka Food and Nutrition Services will once again sponsor the USDA Summer Food Service Program to provide FREE meals for youth ages 1-18 during the summer break.
The program serves breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, June 15-Aug. 21 at Mound Westonka High School and at Bethel United Methodist Church.
[Summer Meals]
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Stay Tuned in Over the Summer--
Follow Westonka on Facebook, Twitter
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There's a lot going on in Westonka over the summer months. Make sure to check out the district's Facebook and Twitter pages for updates from Westonka Schools.
 
Here's some of what's going on while school's out:
Westonka Summer Institute - Westonka's credit-bearing immersion program will take its fifth trip to China June 15-25. Follow the journey at www.getjealous.com/Wsichina2015.
Future Problem Solving Internationals - Five Westonka students will be competing at FPS Internationals June 11-14 at Iowa State University. Good luck, problem solvers!
Westonka Tech Academy - Westonka teachers will "get their game on" at the annual Westonka Tech Academy next week. The popular two-day workshop will feature hands-on sessions on a wide range of technology topics.
Summer Sports - Stay up to date on summer White Hawks activities news by visiting www.westonka-activities.com and following @GoWhiteHawks on Twitter.
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Enjoy Music in the Park--
Starting Next Thursday at Surfside
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 This year's Music in the Park series begins on Thursday, June 11 with a "Kick Off to Summer BBQ" sponsored by Jubilee Foods and Westonka Community Education and Services.
The event will feature concessions, lawn games, face painting and a non-perishable food drive to benefit WeCAN's Mobile Market.
The Tuxedo Band will be performing from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
[Music in the Park]
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See MWHS Art Teacher at Work--
During Edina Art Fair
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Mound Westonka High School art teacher Laura Halley Hensley will be live painting at Fringe Accessories (3906 W 50th Street, Edina) this weekend during the Edina Art Fair.
Hensley was the People's Choice winner of the 2015 50th & France Art Crawl. She will be in the store painting on Friday, June 5 from 10 am to 2 pm and on Saturday, June 6 from 10 am to 3 pm.
[Artist at Work]
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Westonka in the News
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For Senior Prank, Mound Westonka HS Graduates Honor Teachers, Staff
As graduation nears, high school seniors often have a tradition of an end of the year prank. Mound Westonka is no different, but this year, the Class of 2015 took a different approach ...
'You touched my heart': Seniors ditch traditional prank to say thanks
Seniors at a west metro high school skipped the traditionally mischievous end-of-the-year prank, instead surprising school staff and their retiring principal with heartfelt messages of thanks.
Some Minnesota students change meaning of senior prank
See how Mound Westonka seniors celebrated their last day of school.
Section 5AA Golf: Holy Family Catholic wins boys title
The Fire won the section by 17 strokes with a two-day total of 635. Delano was second at 652 with Mound Westonka falling back to third at 653.
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Sports Highlights
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 Kuznik Qualifies for State Golf TourneyMound Westonka High School junior Anson Kuznik will compete in the state golf tournament June 9-10 at Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan. Kuznik tied for third place in the Section 5AA Championship.
[State Golfer]
 Doubles Team Faces Tough Competition at State
The White Hawks doubles team of sophomore Tony Levens and freshman Torsten Lee competed in the Class A state tennis tournament June 4. They lost both matches against tough competition.
[Tough Matches]
MWHS Sends First Wheelchair Competitor to State 
Incoming Mound Westonka High School senior Josh Altman took second place in the shot put-wheelchair event at the state track and field meet on June 5. He set a school record of 12'5".
[Shot Put Star]
 Track Athletes Earn Season's Best Times at Sections
The Mound Westonka High School track and field team competed at the Section 2AA meet May 27 and 29 at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Sophomore Dylan Smerillo had a great day, qualifying for the 200-meter finals with a time of 23.08, only .04 away from the school record.
[Section Championships]
 White Hawks Baseball Seniors Honored at Banquet
The White Hawks varsity baseball team honored seniors and celebrated the 2015 season at the baseball banquet Thursday night. Coach Bob Kuehl recapped the season and talked about the importance of being a multi-sport athlete as well as being a good student.
[Baseball Banquet]
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Upcoming Events
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Link Crew Training
August 26
Fast Start Day, MWHS, 2:00-8:30
September 1
Grandview Open House, 5:30-7:30
September 8
First Day of School for All Grades
Click here for the full 2015-2016 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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