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Thank You, Westonka!--
Bond Referendum Approved by Voters
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 On Tuesday, May 10, Westonka School District voters approved $22.95 million in bond funding to build a 600-seat performing arts center and a community athletic and recreation center at Mound Westonka High School, with unofficial results as follows: 68% Yes (1,847 votes) to 32% No (868 votes).
We sincerely thank all of the parents and community members who supported the board's vision for the future of Westonka.
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Westonka Presents Second Annual Awards--
For Top Teachers, Volunteers
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 Mound Westonka High School teacher Sue Simonson was named 2016 Westonka Teacher of the Year in a special ceremony May 6 at MWHS.
Also recognized were the 2016 recipients of the Ann Bremer White Hawks Award for community service: Sarah Reinhardt and Scott "Scotty B" Bjorlin.
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Hilltop Primary School Welcomes 'Grandfriends'--
For Day of Music, Fun
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 Hilltop Primary School had 341 extra cars in the parking lot May 5, as 600 grandparents and special guests arrived to celebrate Grandfriends' Day.
The well-orchestrated schedule included grade-level vocal concerts, which showcased the talents of Hilltop students.
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Long-Time Employees, Retirees Honored--
At Annual Banquet
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 At the annual banquet May 4 at the Lafayette Club, the Westonka School District honored six dedicated employees who will be retiring this year: Brenda Berent, Pamela Berent, Sherri Miller, Dorie Seifert, Jeannine Schultz and Julie Taintor.
Additionally, 25 Westonka employees were honored for their years of service to the school district.
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Quiz Bowl Competes at Nationals--
For Second Time Ever
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 The Mound Westonka High School Quiz Bowl team competed at the 2016 Small School National Championship Tournament in Chicago April 29-May 1. A total of 80 teams from around the United States qualified. This was the second national tournament qualification in Westonka history (2007 was the first).
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MWHS Band Members Selected--
For All-State Ensembles
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 Following a highly competitive audition process, two Mound Westonka High School instrumentalists have been selected for prestigious All-State music groups. Junior Adam Fish will play oboe with the All-State Orchestra for the second consecutive year, while junior Zach Gahl will play alto saxophone with the All-State Concert Band.
Students are chosen for these elite ensembles based on auditions from students around the state
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Westonka Future Problem Solving Raising Funds--
To Help Send 16 Students to Internationals
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A record 16 students from Grandview Middle School and Mound Westonka High School have earned the distinction to compete at the 2016 International Future Problem Solving Conference in East Lansing, Michigan, in June. The FPS Internationals qualifiers are hoping to raise $8,000 for registration and transportation expenses.
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Annual Spring Band Concert--
Features Special Guests
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 The Spring Band Concert will be held Monday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mound Westonka High School gymnasium. The program will feature Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, along with two special guests.
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Belgian Waffles Football Fundraiser--
This Saturday at Grandview
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The Third Annual White Hawks Football "All You Can Eat Belgian Waffles Breakfast" Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Grandview Middle School cafeteria. Adult tickets (ages 11 and older) cost $10, youth tickets (ages 6-10) cost $8, and children ages 5 and under are free! Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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Westonka in the News
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MWHS juniors chosen for Boys, Girls State Conventions
10 Mound Westonka High School juniors have been selected by the Mound American Legion Post and Auxiliary to represent the Westonka community at the annual Boys and Girls State Conventions.
Westonka referendum approved According to unofficial results, the Westonka School District referendum asking voters for $22.95 million for two new facilities was overwhelmingly approved.
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Sports Highlights
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 Boys Track Has Best Ever True Team Finish
The Mound Westonka High School boys track and field team had its best ever finish at the Section 6AA True Team meet, which was held May 10 at Orono High School. The White Hawks boys placed third out of 11 teams.
 Tough Week for White Hawks Boys Tennis
The sun was out and the temperatures were perfect for tennis the first week in May, but unfortunately for the White Hawks boys team, the results didn't match the weather.
[Tennis Troubles]
 White Hawks Baseball on Roller Coaster Ride The White Hawks baseball team has been on a roller coaster this spring, with good and bad outings sprinkled throughout the season. After playing an almost flawless game, they will have a clunker. Then, they will rebound to have a solid performance ... and so it goes.
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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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5/17
| Chef's Academy: Waffles, Pancakes, and Omelettes - Shirley Hills (grades 1-4) | |
5/18
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Chef's Academy: Waffles, Pancakes, and Omelettes - Hilltop (grades 1-4)
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5/21
| Mainstream Square Dancing | | | Westonka 5k FUNd Run |
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, May 13
Softball vs. Litchfield, 4:00
Girls Golf at Rockford, 4:30
Saturday, May 14
Sunday, May 15 NHS Induction Ceremony, MWHS, 2:00
Monday, May 16 Hilltop Fourth-Graders to Wolf Ridge Girls Golf Invitational at Dassel-Cokato, 12:00 Boys Golf Invitational at Annandale, 3:00 Boys Tennis vs. Providence Academy, MWHS, 4:00 School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00 MWHS Spring Band Concert, 7:30 Tuesday, May 17 Track & Field Conference Tournament at Litchfield, 2:30 Baseball at Watertown-Mayer, 4:30 Softball vs. Watertown-Mayer, MWHS, 4:30 Lacrosse at Buffalo, 6:30 Wednesday, May 18 Softball Doubleheader at Annandale, 4:00 Thursday, May 19 Link Crew Breakfast, 8:00 Boys Golf Invitational at Burl, 3:00 Baseball vs. Litchfield, MWHS, 4:30 Lacrosse vs. Delano, MWHS, 6:30 GMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 White Hawk/Varsity Choir Concert, 7:30 Friday, May 20 Boys Golf Invitational at Oakdale Golf Course, 12:00 Saturday, May 21 Westonka 2016 Color Run
Looking Ahead
May 23
Concert Choir/Madd Jazz Spring Concert
May 24 Shirley Hills PTA Meeting
May 25 Grandview Band Concerts
May 26 Grandview Choir Concerts
May 27 Shirley Hills Super Team Day
May 29 MWHS Graduation
May 30 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 31 Hilltop Field Day
June 2 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
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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