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To the Class of 2016--
Congratulations! You Did It!
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There's a candid photograph taken at a White Hawks football game last fall that perfectly sums up my feelings about the Mound Westonka High School Class of 2016. In the photo, senior Alex Wells has his arm around a young ball boy (who happens to be my son, Peter) as they watch the White Hawks win their first Homecoming game since 2003 under the lights of Haddorff Field.
There's no doubt that this year's class of seniors has achieved remarkable success, but it's the heart of the class of 2016 that I will most remember. Your compassion, goodwill and integrity stood out during your time here, and you continue to be wonderful ambassadors of our school and community.
But we certainly can't forget all of the success this class has achieved! Please read the Borg Report for a few of the many accomplishments of this year's graduating class.
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Kindergarteners Serve Three-Course 'Meals' of Books--
At Shirley Hills Reading Café
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Visitors to the kindergarten hallway at Shirley Hills Primary School on May 25 were welcomed by signs that read, "Please Wait to be Seated." Diminutive maître d's wearing black and white and holding trays escorted guests to tiny tables. On the menu for the morning? Three courses of storybooks, read aloud by excited 5- and 6-year-olds.
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Westonka FUNd Run Raises Over $24,000--
For Personalized Learning Spaces
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 It was less about the race time and more about the fun when 1,255 students and members of the Westonka community participated in the second annual 5K FUNDrun on Saturday, May 21.
Under clear blue skies, participants' clean white shirts were soon bathed in color as they walked, ran, skipped and danced their way around the course, while going through multiple color powder stations.
Organizers estimate that this year's event raised over $24,000 for Westonka Schools.
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School Board Approves Three-Year Technology Plan--
To Adapt to Needs of 21st Century Learners
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 Today's primary school students don't remember life before smartphones.
With that fact in mind, the Westonka School Board approved a new three-year technology plan on May 16 that provides strategies and best practices for adapting to the changing needs of students, staff and families in the 21st century.
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MWHS Students Go for Gold--
At Quarterly Celebration
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Mound Westonka High School students celebrated third-quarter achievements May 17 with an Olympic theme. Students were given a card that had gold stars to indicate in which category they had earned recognition for Quarter 3 this year. During lunches, students went out to the courtyard to claim their medals in the following categories: 4.0 GPAs, "A" honor roll, most improved GPAs, perfect attendance, and the White Hawks Award, which recognizes character, citizenship, improvement, kindness and/or school spirit.
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MWHS Welcomes 40 New Members--
To National Honor Society
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 A total of 40 Mound Westonka High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society at a special ceremony for students and their families on May 15. Another 24 seniors, who were inducted into the program last year, were also on hand for special recognition.
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MWHS Bands Honor Seniors--
For Hard Work, Commitment
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 The May 16 spring band concert at Mound Westonka High School gave director Gretchen Chilson an opportunity to acknowledge 12 seniors for their hard work and commitment.
"These dedicated students followed their hearts and were supported by friends and family, who were determined to see them here on this day," said band director Gretchen Chilson.
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MWHS Junior Claims National Gymnastics Title--
Following Pair of Bronze Medal Wins
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 After earning a pair of bronze medals at international gymnastics meets earlier this school year, Mound Westonka High School junior Shane Wiskus claimed the Junior Elite National All-Around Title at the 2016 U.S. Men's Junior Olympic National Championships on May 7.
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Westonka in the News
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A grand time at school: Grandfriends' Day
Hilltop Primary School had 341 extra cars in the lot May 5, as 600 grandparents and special guests arrived to celebrate Grandfriends' Day.
Graduation nears for MWHS class of 2016
Mound Westonka seniors will soon say goodbye to their high school days.
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Sports Highlights
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 Record Season for White Hawks Girls Golf
The Mound Westonka High School girls golf team has completed its best season ever, despite having only four varsity players. The White Hawks placed place second out of eight teams in the Wright County Conference West Division.
 Boys Tennis Wraps Up Team Play
MWHS boys tennis wrapped up team play for the season with a very busy final week. The White Hawks finished the season with an 8-8 overall record and were 2-4 in conference play. They were knocked out of Team Sections by the No 1.-seeded Blake Bears on May 19.
[Team Finale]
 Coach Hiebert Returns to Lead MWHS Girls Hoops The Westonka Activities Department is excited to announce that Alan Hiebert is returning to lead the Mound Westonka High School girls basketball team for the 2016-2017 season.
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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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6/1
| Westonka Flyers Swim Club: Junior Swimmers (ages 8-12)
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| Westonka Flyers Swim Club: Intermediate Swimmers (ages 10+)
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| Westonka Flyers Swim Club: Senior Swimmers (ages 13+)
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6/2
| Golf - Beginner Ladies
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, May 27
Shirley Hills Super Team Day
Sunday, May 29 MWHS Graduation, MWHS, 4:00
Monday, May 30 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Memorial Day Ceremony, 10:00, Gillespie Center
Wednesday, June 1 7th-Grade Graduation & Party
Thursday, June 2 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Hilltop Field Day
Monday, June 6 School Board Meeting, ESC, 7:00
Looking Ahead
District Offices Closed
August 9-11 Link Crew Leader Training
August 24 Fast Start, MWHS, 2:30-8:30
August 30 GMS Open House, 3:00-6:00
August 31 WEB Orientation 8th-Grade Orientation, 8:00
September 5 Labor Day Holiday
September 6 First Day of School
Click here for the full 2016-2017 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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