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Referendum Absentee/Early Voting--
Open at Westonka District Office
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 Absentee/early voting is now open for the Westonka Schools special election bond referendum. Visit the Educational Service Center during regular business hours to cast your vote.
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.
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27 Westonka Students Compete--
At State Archery Tournament
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The Westonka Archery program sent 27 students to Bemidji April 1-2 for the Minnesota NASP State Archery Tournament. Despite the competition being held over the Westonka's spring break, the students made the trip and represented the district, and community, with pride and maturity.
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Grandview Seventh-grader Takes the Stage--
At Regional Spelling Bee
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Grandview Middle School seventh-grader Hayden Jones competed at the March 20 Minnesota Public Radio Metro Area Regional Spelling Bee, where he advanced to the second round.
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MWHS Junior Builds Little Free Library at WeCAN--
As Eagle Scout Project
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The Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) is now home to a Little Free Library, thanks to the efforts of Austin Goddard of Mound. Goddard, a 17-year-old junior at Mound Westonka High School, took on the project as one of the requirements of becoming an Eagle Scout.
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Hilltop Students Jump Rope--
For American Heart Association
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Hilltop Primary School students, led by the Hilltop Student Council, participated in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart campaign in March.
All students in grades K-4 recorded their individual jumps for 60 seconds during P.E. This year, they completed 20,091 jumps!
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Join the Colorful Community Fundraiser--
Register Today for the Westonka 5K FUNd Run
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Westonka Schools are partnering to present the 2nd Annual 5k FUNd Color Run on Saturday, May 21.
Participants can run, walk, skip or dance their way around the course, while going through color powder stations. After the run, everyone can enjoy the colorful after party with a DJ, dancing, food trucks and color throws.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for personalized learning spaces at each school.
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Calling MWHS Students Looking for Summer Work--
Don't Miss the Westonka Job Fair!
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Are you a high school student in need of a summer job? You're in luck!
Westonka Community Education and Services is hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Mound Westonka High School cafeteria. The event is free and open to anyone (ages 14+) but is specifically designed for high school-aged students looking for summer employment opportunities.
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'The Lion King Jr.' Hits the Stage--
At Grandview Middle School
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Grandview Middle School and Westonka Community Education and Services will present "The Lion King Jr." April 14-17.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. on April 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. on April 16 and 17. Tickets are available at the door.
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Registration Opens April 12--
For Summer Community Ed. Programs
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 The 2016 Westonka Community Education Summer Brochure is now available for you to preview online.
Registration for all courses will open on Tuesday, April 12.
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Westonka in the News
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WeCAN will host annual community prayer breakfast
This year's featured speaker is Kevin Borg, superintendent of Westonka Public Schools. Borg's topic is "What about the kids? Demographics, Engagement, Help."
The Laker 5K returns after successful first yearFollowing a successful first year, organizers are again preparing for the Westonka 5K FUNd Run, the second annual colorful fun run/walk to support Westonka Schools.The Laker White Hawks prepare for baseball opener
The Mound Westonka High School baseball teams are trying to get ready for their season already as the weather has allowed the teams to get outside much earlier than in past years.
The Laker
Girls golf team ready to tee off season
The girls golf seasons is set to kick off shortly for Mound Westonka High School. The Laker
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Sports Highlights
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 MWHS Pitchers Team Up for No-Hitter in Opener
Four Mound Westonka High School pitchers baffled Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity and teamed up to throw a no-hitter for the White Hawks in a 12-1 victory in five innings in Tuesday's baseball home opener.
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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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4/9
| Preschool Soccer (ages 3-4) | |
| Youth Soccer (ages 5-6) | | | Youth Soccer (ages 7-8) | | | Chalkboard and Hand Scripting | |
4/10
| Family Run Club | |
| Carlson Tennis - Rising Stars, Session III (ages 7-8) | |
| Carlson Tennis - Little Stars, Session III (ages 4-6) | |
| Carlson Tennis - Middle School Tennis, Session III | | | Carlson Tennis - Future Stars, Session III (ages 9-11) |
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, April 8
Baseball vs. Southwest Christian at Minnetonka HS, 7:30
Saturday, April 9 Lacrosse at Hopkins, TBD Monday, April 11 Boys Golf Invitational at Becker, 11:00 Boys Tennis vs. Buffalo, MWHS, 4:00 Track & Field vs. Spectrum, MWHS, 4:00 Hilltop PTA Executive Committee Meeting, 4:00 Jazz Band Contest School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00 Tuesday, April 12 Boys Tennis at Becker, 4:15 Softball at Minnetonka, 4:30 Thursday, April 14 Community Prayer Breakfast, Bethel Church, 7:00 Girls Golf at Annandale, 4:00 Boys Golf at Glencoe-Silver Lake, 4:00 Baseball at Dassel-Cokato, 4:30 SH Parent Engagement Session, Hilltop Media Center, 5:30 GMS Spring Musical, 7:00 Friday, April 15 GMS Spring Musical, 7:00 Saturday, April 16 MWHS Jazz Band/Wind Ensemble Recording Session, 8:00 Boys Tennis Invitational at Pine City, 9:00 Baseball Varsity Jamboree at Fridley, 2:00 GMS Spring Musical, 2:00 Sunday, April 17 GMS Spring Musical, 2:00
Looking Ahead
April 18
Grandview Book Fair Begins
April 26 Shirley Hills PTA Meeting Hilltop Grade 2 and 4 Concerts
April 30
Early Childhood Kids' Stuff Sale
May 6 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Day
May 10 Special Election Day
May 21 Westonka 2016 Color Run
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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