Westonka Public Schools

Westonka Public Schools The Westonka Edge: Small School Advantages. Big School Opportunities. Vision:
An innovative district delivering educational excellence

The Westonka School District (ISD 277) is a nationally-recognized K-12 public school district located 25 minutes west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Westonka offers lower class sizes and individual attention along with a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities and a full portfolio of honors and college-level courses. Our passion for innovation and academic excellence means our graduates leave prep

ared for college and success in the 21st century. The Westonka area is comprised of eight communities nestled along the western shores of beautiful Lake Minnetonka, including: Mound, Spring Park, Minnestrista, Shorewood, Orono, Independence, Navarre and Lyndale.

There’s nothing quite like the first week of school! Here’s to a great year, White Hawks ❤️🤍
09/11/2026

There’s nothing quite like the first week of school! Here’s to a great year, White Hawks ❤️🤍

09/11/2026
09/08/2026

Wishing Officer Schultz and all of our Westonka White Hawks a great first day of school!

We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the first events in Westonka High School’s newly renovated gym and pool.Fa...
09/02/2026

We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the first events in Westonka High School’s newly renovated gym and pool.

Fans will enjoy free admission and a concessions special. Please join us to celebrate the community investment that made these spaces possible!

🏊‍♀️ 9/10/26 - GIRLS SWIM & DIVE VS. DASSEL-COKATO

🏐 9/15/26 - GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS. WATERTOWN-MAYER

🏀 12/3/26 - BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER - BOYS VS. ST. FRANCIS; GIRLS VS. HASTINGS

🏊 1/21/27 - BOYS SWIM & DIVE VS. DELANO/WATERTOWN-MAYER

🏐 4/9/27 - BOYS VOLLEYBALL VS. CHASKA/CHAN

Today, we officially kick off School Board Member Recognition Month in Minnesota. We’re proud to recognize the dedicated...
09/01/2026

Today, we officially kick off School Board Member Recognition Month in Minnesota. We’re proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our Westonka students, staff, families and community.

Thank you to the 2026-27 Westonka School Board - Ralph Harrison, Heidi Marty, Gary Wollner, David Olson, Brian Carlson, Brian Roath and Loren Davis - for your leadership, service and commitment to Westonka Public Schools. ❤️🤍

In its new rankings released Aug. 18, U.S. News & World Report named Westonka High School (formerly Mound Westonka High ...
08/18/2026

In its new rankings released Aug. 18, U.S. News & World Report named Westonka High School (formerly Mound Westonka High School) the No. 8 traditional public high school in Minnesota and the No. 14 “Best High School” overall in the state.

👉 See the rankings: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/minnesota/rankings

The “2026-2027 Best High Schools” rankings are based on a combination of factors: college readiness and college curriculum breadth (measured by 2024 AP exam data); state assessment proficiency and performance, including outcomes for underserved students, from the 2023-24 academic year; and graduation rate for the Class of 2024.

“This ‘Best High Schools’ ranking reflects the outstanding teaching and learning happening at Westonka every day,” said Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Mark Femrite. “It’s validating to see Westonka High School ranked so highly based on data from a couple of years ago. We’ve continued to build on those results, and the progress we’ve seen since then gives us even more reason to be proud of the positive momentum at WHS.”

Westonka High School students reached new heights in Advanced Placement (AP) achievement in 2026!A record 241 students t...
08/12/2026

Westonka High School students reached new heights in Advanced Placement (AP) achievement in 2026!

A record 241 students took 447 AP exams, with 84.34% earning scores of 3 or higher—the highest AP exam passing rate since Westonka began tracking results in 2007. Scores of 3 or higher can qualify students for college credit at many colleges and universities.

“What makes these results especially impressive is that we’re seeing record participation alongside record achievement,” said Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Mark Femrite. “More Westonka students are challenging themselves with rigorous AP coursework, and they are succeeding at an incredibly high level. These results speak to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the culture of academic excellence at Westonka High School.”

Another record: 74 Westonka students were named AP Scholars, including 32 AP Scholars with Distinction and 21 AP Scholars with Honor.

Crews working on the Westonka High School project are making incredible progress this summer! Take a look at this drone ...
07/14/2026

Crews working on the Westonka High School project are making incredible progress this summer! Take a look at this drone video for an aerial view of the work happening on our new drives, athletic fields, and other campus improvements.

As construction continues, we want to sincerely thank our students, families, neighbors, and community members for staying off campus and following all posted signage. Your patience and cooperation are helping keep everyone safe while crews work to complete these exciting projects.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back in September for the start of the 2026–27 school year and to share these improvements with our Westonka community. Thank you for your continued support - it's an exciting time to be a White Hawk!

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As construction continues across the shared campus of Westonka High School, Thaler Ice Arena, the Westonka Activity Cent...
06/23/2026

As construction continues across the shared campus of Westonka High School, Thaler Ice Arena, the Westonka Activity Center (WAC), and the Educational Service Center (ESC), we need everyone’s cooperation to keep our community safe.

📍 ACCESS & PARKING

The ESC is open, but parking lots and drives are under construction. Please call (952) 491-8000 to schedule an appointment before visiting.

For all summer athletic programming, park only in designated lots as directed by your program.

Do not enter any construction zones or bypass fencing, barricades, or signage. These are active work areas with heavy equipment and changing conditions.

🚫 NO CAMPUS SHORTCUTS

The public must not cut through the Westonka High School campus, including the athletic fields south of the WAC, areas west of the high school and Thaler Arena, and any construction areas.

Walkers and bikers must use perimeter sidewalks/roadways only.

E-bikes and e-scooters are not allowed on campus.

These expectations apply to all community members, including dog walkers.

Thank you for helping us keep the campus safe during this important construction period.

Free summer meals will be available to all children and teens under age 19 this summer at Westonka Middle School. This i...
06/11/2026

Free summer meals will be available to all children and teens under age 19 this summer at Westonka Middle School. This includes any Adventure Club students and staff under age 19.

No enrollment or registration is required. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 15 through August 19. No meals will be served July 1 or 2.

Breakfast will be available from 8 to 10 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Adult meal prices are $3.25 for breakfast and $5.65 for lunch. Families are encouraged to arrive for lunch before 11:30 a.m., as the cafeteria will be full starting at that time.

Meals will be served at Westonka Middle School, 1881 Commerce Blvd. in Mound. Visitors should enter through doors 2E or 12W.

Address

5901 Sunnyfield Road E
Minnetrista, MN
55364

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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