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Voting Facts, Video, Tax Calculator and More--
Available on Referendum Website
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 On May 10, Westonka residents will vote on a single-question bond referendum to build a 600-seat performing arts center and a community athletics and recreation center at Mound Westonka High School. Visit the referendum website to:
- learn how to vote early/absentee, starting March 25, or how to vote on Election Day, May 10
- watch a video highlighting the bond projects,
- estimate the tax impact on your home using the property tax calculator,
- and more!
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All-School CPR/AED Training at MWHS--
Prepares Students, Staff to Save Lives
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There was a disco revival at Mound Westonka High School last week when students and staff came home Thursday humming the Bee Gees' classic "Stayin' Alive." The 1977 hit was the unofficial theme song for an all-school CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training March 10.
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Wagner Wins Athena Award--
For Multisport Excellence
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Mound Westonka High School is proud to name senior Sydney Wagner as this year's Athena Award recipient. Candidates for this "outstanding female athlete" award must demonstrate excellence in individual or group sports.
"Sydney Wagner has been an outstanding leader at MWHS," said Activities Director Jeff Peterson. "She has been a three-sport athlete, competing in tennis, dance and track, while maintaining a GPA of 3.9. We are lucky to have her leadership!"
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MWHS DECA Heads to Internationals--
In Nashville Next Month
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A total of 20 Mound Westonka High School students are headed to Nashville next month for the 2016 DECA International Career Development Conference after placing high enough in their respective events in the state competition.
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Westonka Community Shares in the Wonder--
Of Shirley Hills Imagination Fair
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 Shirley Hills Primary School hosted its annual Imagination Fair on March 3.
A total of 58 entries were presented in eight categories: natural science, earth science, technology, history and social studies, music and art, kits, writing and language arts and imagination.
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Westonka FIRST Robotics--
Competes at Regionals
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 Westonka Robotics launched a new team with a new league this year. The annual FIRST™ Robotics Regional Competition was held March 2-5 in Duluth, Minnesota, with 120 teams participating.
With some serious teamwork and hard work over the four-day event, the Westonka team was able to compete in over 12 matches with their robot and placed 38th out of 60 teams in the Northern Lights division.
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Don't Miss the All-District Choir Concert--
Monday Night at MWHS
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Celebrate spring at the All-District Choir Concert on Monday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School gym.
The concert will feature performances by students in grades 5 through 12 from each choir at Grandview Middle School and MWHS, including Madd Jazz.
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Professional Engineer Visits MWHS--
Speaks to PLTW Students
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 Cameron Porter, product engineer for Target Corporation, visited two Project Lead the Way Engineering classes at Mound Westonka High School on March 16.
Porter spoke about his educational and career paths and gave advice to students interested in pursuing degrees and careers in engineering.
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Westonka in the News
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Lakeside News Weekly: March 15, 2016
Mound Westonka High School's HEARTSafe event.
Peewee A are State Champs
The MWHA Peewee A team is the 2015-16 State Champion.
Sixth grade team wins MYAS C1 Grade State Championship
The Westonka sixth grade girls basketball team won the MYAS C1 Grade State Championship over the weekend of March 5-6.
MWHS puts on 'Night Watch'
The Mound Westonka High School Theatre Department is ready to present "Night Watch" as this spring's production.
MWHS math minds compete in grueling 14-hour math challenge
While most of their peers were still snug in their beds on a recent Saturday morning, five Mound Westonka High School students embarked on a 14-hour mathematical modeling challenge that tested their mental acuity, creativity, teamwork and concentration.
MWHS choir members showcase talent
The Mound Westonka High School Concert Choir earned a Superior rating in the Region 2AA Large Group Choir Contest at Dassel-Cokato High School on Feb. 29.
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Sports Highlights
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 6th Grade Girls are State Basketball Champs
The Westonka Youth Basketball Association 6th Grade Girls Black team won the C1 state championship March 6. The White Hawks earned a 21-19 win over Mounds View to clinch the title. Congratulations!
 Westonka Peewee A Wins State Championship
The Mound Westonka Hockey Association Peewee A team won the state championship March 13. The White Hawks defeated Johnson Como North St. Paul 4-2 for the win. Congratulations!
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Upcoming Community Ed. Classes
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 Check out the Westonka Community Education classes starting next week!
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3/22
| Introduction to the iPad
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| Chef's Academy: Spring Cut-Out Cookies - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4)
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3/23
| Kidcreate Studio: Easter Craft Party - Shirley Hills (grades K-4)
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| Chef's Academy: Spring Cut-Out Cookies - Hilltop (grades 1-4) |
| Gentle Yoga with Yin
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3/24
| Kidcreate Studio: Easter Craft Party - Hilltop (grades K-4)
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| Taking Better Photographs with Your Digital Camera | |
3/25
| School's Out Spring Break - Chuck E. Cheese (kindergarten only)
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| School's Out Spring Break - Pajamas and Pizza (grades 1-7)
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Upcoming Events
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Stuff the Bus
MWHS Spring Play, 7:30
Saturday, March 19 Speech Invitational at Robbinsdale Cooper MWHS Spring Play, 7:30
Sunday, March 20 MWHS Spring Play, 2:00 Monday, March 21 All District Choir Concert, 7:30
Tuesday, March 22 Shirley Hills PTA Meeting, 6:30 MWHS Coffee with the Principal, 7:00
Thursday, March 24 Grandview Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 25 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Day
March 28 - April 1 NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Looking Ahead
April 5
Baseball vs. Lester Prairie, MWHS, 4:30
April 6 DECA Bingo, 5:00
April 7 MWHS Band & Choir Solo/Ensemble Contests Track & Field at Rockford, 4:00 Girls Golf at Litchfield, 4:15
April 8 Baseball vs. Southwest Christian at Minnetonka HS, 7:30
April 9 Lacrosse at Hopkins, TBD
April 11 Hilltop PTA Executive Committee Meeting Jazz Band Contest School Board Meeting
April 14-17 GMS Spring Musical
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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