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| name = Mound Westonka High School
| name = Mound Westonka High School
| image = Mound Westonka High School logo.png
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| caption = Mound Westonka High School Logo
| caption =
| School Type = Public
| type = Public
| motto = Small School Advantages. Big School Opportunities. Real-Life Success Stories.
| enrollment = 900 Students (8-12)
| location = 5905 Sunnyfield Road E
| grade8 = 160
| city = [[Minnetrista, Minnesota]]
| grade9 = 150
| zipcode = 55364
| grade10 = 160
| country = United States
| grade11 = 170
| enrollment = 898 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&Miles=10&Zip=55364&ID=272292001112|title=MOUND WESTONKA HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 18, 2024}}</ref>
| grade12 = 170
| staff = 51.61 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
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| established = 1917
| ratio = 17.40<ref name=NCES/>
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| mascot = White Hawks
| grades = 8{{ndash}}12
| principal = Mark Mcllmoyle
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| established = 1917
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| colors = Red & White {{colorbox|#FF0000}}{{colorbox|#FFFFFF}}
| district = Westonka Public Schools
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| Conference = Wright County
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| mascot = White Hawk
| principal = Jolene Herfel
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| colors = Red & White {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|#FFFFFF|border=darkgray}}
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| conference = Wright County
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'''Mound Westonka High School''' is a grades 8{{ndash}}12 public high school in [[Mound, Minnesota|Mound]], [[Minnesota]]. Mound Westonka competes in the [[Wright County, Minnesota|Wright County]] Conference. Mound Westonka, located west of Lake Minnetonka, serves the westernmost portion of the lake and is located west of Minnetonka and south of Orono. Mound Westonka houses over 900 students in grades 8-12. It began as Mound Consolidated High School, which opened in the fall of 1917 in downtown Mound as part of District 85. In 1958, District 85 became Westonka District 277. In the fall of 1971, Mound High School was relocated several miles to a new building at its present location in Minnetrista and “Westonka” was added to its name. Mound High School adopted the “Mohawk” mascot in the 1930s, in part because Mound was named for the ancient Indian mounds located within its borders. In the fall of 1997, the school mascot was changed to the White Hawks.<ref name=westonka>{{cite web|title=Mound Westonka High School|url=http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/|publisher=westonka.k12.mn.us|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=usnews>{{cite web|title=Mound-Westonka High School Overview|url=http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/minnesota/districts/westonka-public-school-district/mound-westonka-high-school-10955|publisher=usnews.com|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=greatschools>{{cite web|title=Mound-Westonka High School|url=http://www.greatschools.org/minnesota/minnetrista/1466-Mound-Westonka-High-School/|publisher=greatschools.org|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=schooldigger>{{cite web|title=Mound-Westonka High School|url=http://www.schooldigger.com/go/MN/schools/2292001112/school.aspx/go/MN/schools/2292001112/school.aspx|publisher=schooldigger.com|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
'''Mound Westonka High School''' is a grades 8{{ndash}}12 public high school in [[Mound, Minnesota]], United States. Mound Westonka competes in the [[Wright County, Minnesota|Wright County]] Conference. Mound Westonka, located west of Lake Minnetonka, serves the westernmost portion of the lake and is located west of Minnetonka and south of Orono. Mound Westonka houses over 900 students in grades 8-12. It began as Mound Consolidated High School, which opened in the fall of 1917 in downtown Mound as part of District 85. In 1958, District 85 became Westonka District 277. In the fall of 1971, Mound High School was relocated several miles to a new building at its present location in Minnetrista and “Westonka” was added to its name. Mound High School adopted the “Mohawk” mascot in the 1930s, in part because Mound was named for the ancient Native American burial mounds located within its borders. In the fall of 1997, the school mascot was changed to the White Hawks.<ref name=westonka>{{cite web|title=Mound Westonka High School|url=http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/|publisher=westonka.k12.mn.us|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=usnews>{{cite web|title=Mound-Westonka High School Overview|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/minnesota/districts/westonka-public-school-district/mound-westonka-high-school-10955|publisher=usnews.com|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=greatschools>{{cite web|title=Mound-Westonka High School|url=http://www.greatschools.org/minnesota/minnetrista/1466-Mound-Westonka-High-School/|publisher=greatschools.org|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=schooldigger>{{cite web|title=Mound-Westonka High School|url=http://www.schooldigger.com/go/MN/schools/2292001112/school.aspx/go/MN/schools/2292001112/school.aspx|publisher=schooldigger.com|accessdate=1 February 2014}}{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Mound Westonka High School was founded as '''Mound High School'''.
Mound Westonka High School was founded as '''Mound High School'''.


Voters in the district approved $22.95 million in bond funding in May 2016, resulting in major additions to the south (Westonka Activity Center) and east (Westonka Performing Arts Center). Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers and built by Kraus-Anderson, they were completed in 2018.<ref name=2018adds>"Kraus-Anderson completes $23 million performing arts center," Lake Pioneer, November 12, 2018.</ref>
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==Awards & Recognitions==


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==Awards and recognitions==
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Mound Westonka High School is ranked among the top high schools in the United States by several national publications. Mound Westonka ranks fifth in Minnesota and 104th in the country on [[Newsweek]]'s 2014 list of "America's Top High Schools."<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-schools-2014</ref> MWHS was also named to [[U.S. News & World Report]]'s 2014 "Best High Schools" list,<ref>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/minnesota/districts/westonka-public-school-district/mound-westonka-high-school-10955</ref> [[The Washington Post]]'s 2014 "America's Most Challenging High Schools" list<ref>http://apps.washingtonpost.com/local/highschoolchallenge/</ref> and [[Niche (company)|Niche]]'s 2014 "Best Public High Schools" list.<ref>https://k12.niche.com/rankings/public-high-schools/best-overall/s/minnesota/</ref> The Westonka School District was named to the [[College Board]]'s AP District Honor Roll in 2012<ref>http://media.collegeboard.com/homeOrg/content/pdf/3rd-annual-honor-roll-list-101912.pdf</ref> for increasing access to [[Advanced Placement]] exams as well as scores of 3 or higher (usually the minimum to earn college credit).


The original structure, designed by [[Hammel, Green and Abrahamson]], won a 1972 AIA Minnesota Merit Award.<ref name=1972AIA>"Six architectural firms in Twin Cities honored," ''Minneapolis Tribune'', November 19, 1972.</ref>
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==Athletics & Activities==
The mission of the Westonka Activities Department is to engage students in athletic, arts and academic programs in an effort to instill and develop the core values of Teamwork, Leadership, Respect, Integrity and Excellence. The department works to achieve its mission by providing competitive activities that: meet the diverse needs and interests of the student body, offer dynamic educational opportunities outside the classroom, promote lifelong learning and development, and create a positive atmosphere fostering meaningful relationships.


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Mound Westonka High School is ranked among the top high schools in the United States by several national publications. Mound Westonka ranks fifth in Minnesota and 104th in the country on [[Newsweek]]'s 2014 list of "America's Top High Schools."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/high-schools/americas-top-schools-2014|title=America's Top Schools 2014|website=[[Newsweek]] |date=13 September 2014|publisher=}}</ref> MWHS was also named to [[U.S. News & World Report]]'s 2014 "Best High Schools" list,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/minnesota/districts/westonka-public-school-district/mound-westonka-high-school-10955|title=How Does Mound-Westonka High School Rank Among America's Best High Schools?|publisher=}}</ref> [[The Washington Post]]'s 2014 "America's Most Challenging High Schools" list<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apps.washingtonpost.com/local/highschoolchallenge/|title=Ranking America's High Schools - The Washington Post|publisher=}}</ref> and [[Niche (company)|Niche]]'s 2014 "Best Public High Schools" list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://k12.niche.com/rankings/public-high-schools/best-overall/s/minnesota/|title=2016 Best Public High Schools in Minnesota - Niche|publisher=}}</ref> The Westonka School District was named to the [[College Board]]'s AP District Honor Roll in 2012<ref>http://media.collegeboard.com/homeOrg/content/pdf/3rd-annual-honor-roll-list-101912.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> for increasing access to [[Advanced Placement]] exams as well as scores of 3 or higher (usually the minimum to earn college credit).
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==Athletics and activities==

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;Activities:
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* Bowling
* Bowling
* Chinese Club
* Chinese Club
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* Spring Play
* Spring Play
* Student Senate
* Student Senate
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;Sports
;Sports
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:;Fall
*Fall
* Boys Soccer
* Girls Soccer
** Soccer
* Football
** Football
* [[Cross country running|Cross Country]]
** [[Cross country running|Cross Country]]
* Football Cheerleading
** Football Cheerleading
* Girls Swim & Dive
** Girls Swim & Dive
* Girls Tennis
** Girls Tennis
* Volleyball
** Volleyball
:;Winter
*Winter
* [[Slalom skiing|Alpine Ski]]
** [[Slalom skiing|Alpine Ski]]
* Boys Basketball
** Boys Basketball
* Boys Hockey
** Boys Hockey
* Boys Swim & Dive
** Boys Swim & Dive
* Dance Team
** Dance Team
* Girls Basketball
** Girls Basketball
* Girls Gymnastics
** Girls Gymnastics
* Girls Hockey
** Girls Hockey
* Nordic Ski
** Nordic Ski
* Wrestling
** Wrestling
:;Spring Sports
*Spring Sports
* Baseball
** Baseball
* Boys Golf
** Boys Golf
* Boys Tennis
** Boys Tennis
* Girls Golf
** Boys Lacrosse
* Girls Lacrosse
** Girls Golf
* Girls Softball
** Girls Lacrosse
* Track and Field
** Girls Softball
* Trap Shooting
** Track and Field
** Trap Shooting
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[[File:Mounds-Westonka-High-School-3.webp|thumb|340x340px|Performing Arts Center]]


==Campus==
==Campus==
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Mound Westonka High School itself contains two levels, with separate academic wings for different teaching subjects. The school has a pool as well as an ice arena. On the exterior, the school property has three soccer fields, five baseball/softball fields, nine tennis courts, a track, and a football stadium. Following a referendum in 2016, the Westonka Performing Arts Center and Westonka Activity Center were built, both of which opened in September 2018.


==Notable alumni==
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Mound Westonka High School itself contains two levels, with separate academic wings for different teaching subjects. The school has a lap pool used by the swim teams and public, as well as an ice arena. On the exterior, the school property has three soccer fields, many baseball/softball fields, nine tennis courts,a track, and a football stadium.
* [[Kevin Sorbo]], American actor
* [[Shane Wiskus]], American Olympian gymnast


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/ Official site of Westonka Public Schools]
* [http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/ Official site of Westonka Public Schools]
* [http://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/schoolpage2.asp?school=314 Minnesota State High School League: Mound Westonka]
* [http://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/schoolpage2.asp?school=314 Minnesota State High School League: Mound Westonka]

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[[Category:Public high schools in Minnesota]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Minnesota]]

Latest revision as of 00:24, 19 December 2024

Mound Westonka High School
Mound Westonka High School Logo
Location
5905 Sunnyfield Road E

Minnetrista, Minnesota
55364

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoSmall School Advantages. Big School Opportunities. Real-Life Success Stories.
Established1917
School districtWestonka Public Schools
PrincipalJolene Herfel
Staff51.61 (FTE)[1]
Grades8–12
Enrollment898 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.40[1]
Color(s)Red & White   
Athletics conferenceWright County
MascotWhite Hawk

Mound Westonka High School is a grades 8–12 public high school in Mound, Minnesota, United States. Mound Westonka competes in the Wright County Conference. Mound Westonka, located west of Lake Minnetonka, serves the westernmost portion of the lake and is located west of Minnetonka and south of Orono. Mound Westonka houses over 900 students in grades 8-12. It began as Mound Consolidated High School, which opened in the fall of 1917 in downtown Mound as part of District 85. In 1958, District 85 became Westonka District 277. In the fall of 1971, Mound High School was relocated several miles to a new building at its present location in Minnetrista and “Westonka” was added to its name. Mound High School adopted the “Mohawk” mascot in the 1930s, in part because Mound was named for the ancient Native American burial mounds located within its borders. In the fall of 1997, the school mascot was changed to the White Hawks.[2][3][4][5]

History

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Mound Westonka High School was founded as Mound High School.

Voters in the district approved $22.95 million in bond funding in May 2016, resulting in major additions to the south (Westonka Activity Center) and east (Westonka Performing Arts Center). Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers and built by Kraus-Anderson, they were completed in 2018.[6]

Awards and recognitions

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The original structure, designed by Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, won a 1972 AIA Minnesota Merit Award.[7]

Mound Westonka High School is ranked among the top high schools in the United States by several national publications. Mound Westonka ranks fifth in Minnesota and 104th in the country on Newsweek's 2014 list of "America's Top High Schools."[8] MWHS was also named to U.S. News & World Report's 2014 "Best High Schools" list,[9] The Washington Post's 2014 "America's Most Challenging High Schools" list[10] and Niche's 2014 "Best Public High Schools" list.[11] The Westonka School District was named to the College Board's AP District Honor Roll in 2012[12] for increasing access to Advanced Placement exams as well as scores of 3 or higher (usually the minimum to earn college credit).

Athletics and activities

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Activities
  • Bowling
  • Chinese Club
  • DECA
  • Fall Musical
  • Fine Arts Advisors
  • Jazz Band
  • Know America
  • LINK Crew
  • Madd Jazz
  • MWHS Math League
  • National Honor Society
  • Pop Singers
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Science Olympiad
  • Spanish Club
  • Speech Team
  • Spring Play
  • Student Senate
Sports
  • Fall
    • Soccer
    • Football
    • Cross Country
    • Football Cheerleading
    • Girls Swim & Dive
    • Girls Tennis
    • Volleyball
  • Winter
    • Alpine Ski
    • Boys Basketball
    • Boys Hockey
    • Boys Swim & Dive
    • Dance Team
    • Girls Basketball
    • Girls Gymnastics
    • Girls Hockey
    • Nordic Ski
    • Wrestling
  • Spring Sports
    • Baseball
    • Boys Golf
    • Boys Tennis
    • Boys Lacrosse
    • Girls Golf
    • Girls Lacrosse
    • Girls Softball
    • Track and Field
    • Trap Shooting
Performing Arts Center

Campus

[edit]

Mound Westonka High School itself contains two levels, with separate academic wings for different teaching subjects. The school has a pool as well as an ice arena. On the exterior, the school property has three soccer fields, five baseball/softball fields, nine tennis courts, a track, and a football stadium. Following a referendum in 2016, the Westonka Performing Arts Center and Westonka Activity Center were built, both of which opened in September 2018.

Notable alumni

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "MOUND WESTONKA HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mound Westonka High School". westonka.k12.mn.us. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Mound-Westonka High School Overview". usnews.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Mound-Westonka High School". greatschools.org. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Mound-Westonka High School". schooldigger.com. Retrieved 1 February 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Kraus-Anderson completes $23 million performing arts center," Lake Pioneer, November 12, 2018.
  7. ^ "Six architectural firms in Twin Cities honored," Minneapolis Tribune, November 19, 1972.
  8. ^ "America's Top Schools 2014". Newsweek. 13 September 2014.
  9. ^ "How Does Mound-Westonka High School Rank Among America's Best High Schools?".
  10. ^ "Ranking America's High Schools - The Washington Post".
  11. ^ "2016 Best Public High Schools in Minnesota - Niche".
  12. ^ http://media.collegeboard.com/homeOrg/content/pdf/3rd-annual-honor-roll-list-101912.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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