Back to School: iPads For Students in the Wayzata School District

Backpacks could be lighter for some students who are able to use iPads in the classroom and at home.

Elm Creek Golf Course Closed, What Could Happen With the Land?

Part of the land will become homes while the rest is slated to expand part of the Wayzata School District as long as voters approve.

Lake Minnetonka Well Represented In Creighton University's Freshman Class

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Orono Schools Debuts Secure Online Payment System

Using their SchoolView accounts, parents of Orono students in grades K-12 will be able to, with one login, pay for school fees.

Westonka Wrestlers Participate in Summer Camp

Orono Teachers Take A Look Back As New School Year Moves Forward

Josephson Institute Selects Orono to be Regional Training Center

Orono was named Minnesota’s District of Character this past May. It was also one of just three districts across the country to be honored as a National District of Character by Character Education Partnership.

9th Annual MWO Golf Open A Success

Seven teams consisting of alumni, community members and others made up the field.

Orono School Board Sets Operating Levy Election

Voters will decide on proposed increase of $400 per student.

Teen Guitarist from Wayzata Shreds McNally Smith College of Music's 'Clash of the Titans'

Take a Cruise on Lake Minnetonka to Fill Backpacks With Nutritious Food

Hungry children face unnecessary barriers as they strive to become healthy, productive and engaged members of society.

Should Students Recite the Pledge of Allegiance?

In just a few short weeks, thousands of kids will head back to school and that begs the question, "Should kids be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily?"

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Is Your Child Current on Vaccinations? School Starts in Three Weeks

Exemptions for vaccines are granted for medical and conscientious reasons.

Find Out Who Is Running for School Board in Orono, Wayzata, Westonka and Minnetonka

The filing period ended Aug. 13. Several incumbents did not file. Which school board candidates have your support this fall? Tell us who and why in the comments section below.

Shopping for Your Child's Back-to-School Supplies? Save your receipts!

Minnesota has two tax programs that offset the cost of school supplies.

Update: Six File For Three Open Wayzata School Board Seats So Far

The filing period runs July 30 through Aug. 13. The three incumbents have not filed yet.

Back To School: Wayzata District Elementary School Open Houses

Students and families can get a glimpse of the elementary schools in the Wayzata School District during the 2013-14 school year open houses.

Is Your Family Ready for School to Start?

What traditions do you have when it comes to preparing for the first day of school?

Back to School: Westonka News, Notes and Dates to Remember

Lake Minnetonka College Students Earn Academic Honors

Have an accomplishment or academic note you would like to share with the community? Post it on Patch's boards and tell your neighbors.

Two File For Three Open Wayzata School Board Seats So Far

The filing period runs July 30 through Aug. 13. The three incumbents have not filed yet.

Campus News: Lake Minnetonka College Students Recognized for Academic Achievement

Have an academic achievement you would like included in our next "Campus News" segment? Send the who, what, when and where to jay.corn@patch.com.

Westonka Teacher to Become Google Certified at Google Teacher Academy

Google Certified Teachers are exceptional K-12 educators with a passion for using innovative tools to improve teaching and learning, as well as creative leaders and ambassadors for change.

Holy Family Catholic High School Board Member in Same-Sex Relationship Quits as Totino-Grace President

William Hudson has been a Holy Family board member since 2006.

Campus News: Lake Minnetonka College Students Rack Up Honors

Patch will be publishing campus news and academic award recipients throughout the next week. Have a name to be included? Send the who, what, when and where to Jay.Corn@patch.com.

Hooked on Tech: Westonka Teachers Hone Technology Integration Techniques

Community Update

Principal Adney Says Goodbye to Students

"You will never be sorry if you live your life like Grandma's always watching."

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Returns for Wayzata Commencement

People tweeting the ceremony at Mariucci Arena noted it was Klobuchar's first Wayzata High graduation speech since she was valedictorian.

Emergency Responders Dispatched to Orono Intermediate School

Wayzata Schools Score High on New Performance Report Card

Several schools receive high marks on MinnCAN’s School & District Report Cards.

New Westonka Logo Wins Award at Recent Banquet

Judges commented that the logo “feels fresh and modern while also keeping with traditional sports and team wear design.”

Graduation 2013: Details on Wayzata, Orono and Westonka Commencement Ceremonies

Each local school has established its own regulations and schedule for graduation.

Details on Wayzata High School's Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony

Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 31, at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.

Details on Orono High School's Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony

Orono High School will conduct commencement ceremonies June 6 at Pesonen Stadium.

PHOTOS: Wayzata Football Players Tackle Buckthorn

Following the buckthorn pull, the players helped fill large flower pots for planting by the residents of Boardwalk Apartments in Wayzata.

Orono School District Receives Prestigious National Distinction

Only three school districts in the country were named a National District of Character, and Orono was the only one in the Midwest.

Seven Lake Minnetonka-Area Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

The students were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.