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2016 Bond Referendum Video--
Highlights District Space Constraints
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A one-question referendum on May 10 will ask voters to approve $22.95 million in bond funding, payable over 15 years, for the purposes of building a 600-seat performing arts center and a community athletics and recreation center at Mound Westonka High School. The total cost translates to approximately $6.33/month on the average ($300,000) home.
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MWHS Thespians Earn Spotlight Awards--
For 'Little Shop of Horrors'
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The Mound Westonka High School 2015 fall musical production of "Little Shop of Horrors" earned several honors from the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Musical Theatre Program.
Following a successful run in November, the company received Honorable Mention for Overall Performance of a Musical.
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Applegate Competes in Four Events--
At Jr. National Freestyle Skiing Championships
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Grandview Middle School seventh-grader Bode Applegate has once again qualified for the USSA Junior National Freestyle Skiing Championships in Sun Valley, Idaho.
He will compete in aerials, moguls, big air and half pipe March 7-13.
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Over 350 Musicians Gear Up--
For All-District Band Concert
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Over 350 Westonka students in grades 5-12 are gearing up for the biggest band event of the year. The All-District Band Concert will be held Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School gym.
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Third Annual 'Stuff the Bus' Drive--
Concludes March 18
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For the third consecutive year, Westonka Schools will "Stuff the Bus" with food and other needed items for the Westonka Food Shelf. On March 18, a school bus will drive to each school in the Westonka District to be packed with donations collected during each school's drive.
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Westonka in the News
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National Breakfast Week
Westonka Food and Nutrition Services Director Laura Metzger, who also serves as president for the Minnesota School Nutrition Association, promotes National Breakfast Week.
Mound Westonka Peewee A heads to state
The Mound Westonka Peewee A team has been ranked as one of top three teams in the state most of the season.
Learning how to save a life
Training at high school taught students, staff how to respond to a cardiac arrest.
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Sports Highlights
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Seven Seniors Honored at Boys Basketball Banquet
The White Hawks boys basketball team held its end-of-season banquet March 4 at the Gillespie Center in Mound.
Wrestling Team Hands Out End-of-Season Awards
The Mound Westonka wrestling squad held its end-of-season banquet on March 8 at the Gillespie Center in Mound, concluding an excellent season. The team earned the Gold Academic Award from the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association for a 3.51 team GPA.
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Upcoming Community Ed. Classes
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Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week!
3/14
| Microsoft Excel 2010, Part II
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| Chess Club - Shirley Hills
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3/15
| Chef's Academy: Smoothie Contest - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4)
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| Chess Club - Hilltop |
| Yoga Flow (Tuesdays)
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3/16
| Chef's Academy: Smoothie Contest - Hilltop (grades 1-4)
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| Hatha Yoga (Wednesdays) |
| 6th Grade Track and Field
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3/17
| After School Movie Club (grades 2-4)
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| Fencing - Spring (grades 2-5)
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| Fencing - Spring (grades 6-12) |
3/19
| Paint on Canvas
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| Get Started Vegetable Gardening
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| Advanced Faux finishing for Painted Furniture
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Upcoming Events
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Hilltop Sleepover, Grades 2-4, 7:00
Saturday, March 12 Speech Invitational at South St. Paul, TBD
Sunday, March 13 All-District Band Concert, 2:00
Monday, March 14 Hilltop PTA Meeting, 6:30 School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
Tuesday, March 15 Grandview PTO Meeting, 7:00
Wednesday, March 16 Shirley Hills Parent Engagement Session, 5:30
Thursday, March 17 MWHS Spring Play, 7:30
Friday, March 18 Stuff the Bus MWHS Spring Play, 7:30
Saturday, March 19 MWHS Spring Play, 7:30
Sunday, March 20 MWHS Spring Play, 2:00
Looking Ahead
March 21
All District Choir Concert
March 22 MWHS Coffee with the Principal Shirley Hills PTA Meeting
March 24 Grandview Spring Picture Day
March 25 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Day
March 28 - April 1 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
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 [email protected]. 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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