Students from all grade levels at Wayzata Public Schools were recognized by the school board at its May 13, 2013 regular meeting for achievements from throughout the year.
Nine seniors from Wayzata High School have been named Minnesota Scholars of Distinction by the Minnesota Department of Education this year.
Three positions on the Wayzata School Board are open for election in November 2013. All three positions are for four-year terms. Members elected will be seated in January 2014 and terms end January 2018.
Kristen Busch, an eighth grade student at WMS, won the Minnesota State American History Essay Contest for her essay, “Forgotten Patriots who Supported the American Struggle for Independence.”
Health Services staff has already begun planning for 2013-2014. Students with special health conditions needing health plans and/or medication authorization will need to submit updated forms for 2013-2014.
End of year information from Culinary Express including how to check account balances and summer 2013 PayPams information.
Fifth grade students at Oakwood Elementary School participated in Graft’s Wooden Spoon restaurant project in February and raised more then $2,200 in profits to benefit Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners food shelf.
Three students from Wayzata High School won National Scholastic Art Awards for their artwork.
The Trojets finished 2nd in Jazz, performing "Phantom", and 1st place in Kick, performing "Boogie Fever". Both Trojets Jazz and Kick teams will compete in the state tournament Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16.
The Parenting Forum is an annual program featuring a variety of workshop offerings on all aspects of parenting, plus a variety of exhibitors in the Marketplace. The year, the focus was on Wayzata Public Schools. The event featured a keynote panel discussion in the auditorium presented by Superintendent Chace Anderson and district administrators. Video of the presentation and the following question and answer segment can be watched below.
A reading program at Central Middle School was recently the focus of a KARE 11 Cool in School segment.
Rachel Wyffles, an eighth grade student at Central Middle School, earned second place in the annual city of Plymouth Human Rights Award Contest. Wyffels was honored at the February 12 Plymouth City Council Meeting.
Superintendent Chace Anderson is pleased to announce he is appointing Sarabeth deNeui as Plymouth Creek Elementary Principal.