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Westonka seniors dominate DECA Internationals
Mound Westonka High School sent a record 40 students to the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) April 26-30 in Anaheim, California, where they competed against over 22,000 business and marketing students from around the world. Seniors Olivia Adam and Gabriella Larsen emerged as champions, taking first place for their Eli Hart Playground Chapter Project. This was the first time a Westonka chapter project has earned one of the coveted glass trophies at Internationals. Four other Westonka teams were recognized for high placement at...
Robbinsdale Schools considers allegations in closed sessions
The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Directors has been meeting in closed sessions under Statue 13D.05, Subd. 2 for “preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an individual subject to its authority.” Details have not been made public other than there are allegations against multiple board members. During work sessions, board members have spoken about the possibility of heavy legal fees from being sued. However, an estimated price tag has...
Westonka names Yost-Haddorff-Leopold Award winner
Mound Westonka High School is proud to name senior Jack Nelson as the 2024 male recipient of the Yost-Haddorff-Leopold Award. Other nominees for the annual outstanding male athlete award were Brett Bartkowicz, Connor Esposito, Jack Markstrom, Lucas Markstrom, Mikey Oftedahl, Charlie Paul and Carter Reinbold. The award began as the Yost Award in 1953, honoring the late Frank Yost, a local pharmacist and ardent community sports supporter who died in 1952. In 1994, the award became the Yost-Haddorff-Leopold Award to also honor the memories of...
11th Elk River Fire Academy graduates another 16 recruits
Sixteen fire service recruits graduated from the Elk River Fire Academy in an April 24 ceremony at Zabee Theater inside Elk River High School. The firefighters from Albertville, Baldwin, Big Lake, Elk River and Zimmerman departments are members of the 11th graduating class. The recruits took part in an intensive five-month course, which includes both classroom and hands-on training to prepare the recruits for entry-level positions in their various fire...
Plymouth's Armstrong High School shifts to e-learning after fight
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Robbinsdale Armstrong High School in Plymouth will have an e-learning day Thursday following a fight involving several students Wednesday afternoon. The district sent a letter to parents saying the building was put "on hold" and students remained in their current locations until school was dismissed on time.
Fire academy graduates Baldwin firefighters
Sixteen fire service recruits graduated from the Elk River Fire Academy in an April 24 ceremony at Zabee Theater inside Elk River High School. The firefighters from Albertville, Baldwin, Big Lake, Elk River and Zimmerman departments are members of the 11th graduating class. The recruits took part in an intensive five-month course, which includes both classroom and hands-on training to prepare the recruits for entry-level positions in their various fire...
Wayzata High Celebrates Future Teachers with Special Signing Ceremony
Trying something new, Wayzata High School celebrated a unique signing ceremony last week. Instead of the usual fanfare for college-bound athletes, the school honored students who have committed to pursuing careers in education. In a "Letter of Intent Signing" ceremony, these future teachers were recognized for their dedication to a different kind of team, one that will shape the minds of the next generation.Visit here for more details.
Mark Your Calendars: Eden Prairie High School Sets Graduation for Class of 2024
Eden Prairie High School Graduation is on June 7! We can’t wait to guide the Class of 2024 through this exciting milestone. Important details like the last day of school, time and location of the graduation ceremony, caps and gowns and more is available on our Senior Information page.Visit here for more details.
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