ZipRealty Lists Westonka School District at Top of 'Best Places for Families to Live' List

New study used quality of local schools in relation to the price of their local real estate to measure nation's "Best Places for Families to Live."

Orono 453rd, Minnetonka 507th in Newsweek's Best High Schools in USA

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.

Westonka 'Harlem Shake' Investigation Finds Students Acted Outside of Permission Boundaries

Investigator: "Although permission was given to film a Harlem Shake video, the actions of the students in the video that was filmed in the cafeteria were outside the scope of the permission given."

Orono Fifth-Grade 'Math Masters' Take First in Chaska

Three of them won awards in the individual competition: Aaron Brekken, Meghan Chouanard and Margaret Kraus.

Orono Middle School Track Coach Dies Following Medical Emergency

First responders were on the scene immediately. Despite their best efforts, unfortunately Bob Perry died.

Westonka, Wayzata High Schools Make U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The school moved up in the rankings from No. 10 last year.

Five from Wayzata High School Named National Merit Scholars

The students have been awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships in the first round of winners announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Wayzata HS on List of 'America's Most Challenging High Schools'

in Minnesota, 27 schools made the Washington Post’s High School Challenge list.

Post Your 2013 Orono High Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night to post photos on Patch!

Principal Ann Swanson Announces She's Leaving Shirley Hills Primary School

She is taking another principal position in the Eden Prairie School District 'with a heavy heart.'

Snowy Friday around Lake Minnetonka: Orono, Westonka District Schools to Start 2 Hours Late

Wayzata and Minnetonka district schools also starting two hours late. Winter's last gasp is mucking up roads and some students' schedules.

(UPDATED) Schools Closing Early: Westonka Announces Early Dismissal as Snow Falls

Building dismissals will be staggered, but children will be sent home early as a late season winter storm moves into the area. Also: Our Lady of Lake School dismissed early and Wayzata Public Schools cancelled all after school activities.

April's Fool: Another Half Foot of Snow Expected in Lake Minnetonka Area

The National Weather Service in Chanahssen has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of East and Central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. The storm will hit Thursday night into Friday morning.

Photos: Orono Schools Team With Lake Minnetonka Restaurants for 'Empty Bowls'

Winter weather couldn't dampen the spirits of Thursday night's Empty Bowls fundraiser at Orono High School.

Winter Weather Won't Delay Orono High School's Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Empty bowls is a community dinner to raise money for our local food shelves.

Wayzata Assistant Hockey Coach Takes Helm at Maple Grove H.S.

Recently, Tom Starkey served as junior varsity and varsity assistant coach for Wayzata Public Schools.

Meet the Latest Lord Fletcher's Feature Teacher: Jenny Hofstad

Hofstad is a second-grade teacher at Hilltop Primary School. She graduated from Jamestown College in North Dakota and subsequently earned her Masters’ degree from St. Mary’s University in Winona.

'I Became the Principal Who Wants to Ban Yoga Pants': Dave Adney in Star Tribune

The Minnetonka High School principal talked to the newspaper about his time at the school.

Study Gives Lake Minnetonka-Area Schools Uneven Grades for Achievement Gap

A study by the Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now graded all public schools in the categories of student performance, subgroup performance, performance gains and achievement gap.

Cabinet 53 Art Exhibit Showcases Westonka Seniors

Pair of Westonka Speech Teams Advance to '13 State Tourney

Zack McDowell placed 1st in Extemporaneous Reading, making him the Wright County Conference Champion in that category.

Wayzata Superintendent Taps South St. Paul Educator for Principal Post

Sam Fredrickson will be recommended for the Birchview Elementary School principal job at next month's school board meeting.

Power Goes Out Thursday Morning in Orono Schools, Prompts Early Dismissal

Several other business in the area were also affected.

Orono School District Seeks Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award

The areas considered by the selection committee include: excellence in the nominee’s chosen field; community service, outstanding local or global contributions; commitment to lifelong learning; success in the arts; athletic accomplishments; recognition/

Orono High School Hosts Ninth Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Empty Bowls events occur around the world to draw attention to and help alleviate world hunger. The first event was held in Michigan in 1990—the idea of a high school art class.

Campus News: Lake Minnetonka Area College Students Receive Academic Honors

Leave your congratulatory messages in the comments section below!

Wayzata School Board Business: Teacher Recognition, Open Enrollment and Finances

During its March 11 regular meeting, the school board of Wayzata Public Schools conducted the following business.

Science Olympiad Team Competes at State

Team competition is patterned after track tournaments with challenging and motivational events ranging from earth science through physics. Events range from hands-on labs to student built machines, from outdoor events to paper and pencil tests.

Grandview Middle School Dean Named Westonka's Interim Activities Director

Jeff Peterson will assume district's activity direction following this week's resignation of Dion Koltes.

Westonka Seniors Attend High School League's Triple A Banquet

Paige Beyer and Grant Piepkorn selected through a multi-level process that involved a special committee of educations, business leaders and members of the fine arts and athletics communities.

Orono 6A Basketball Team Wins State Championship

Orono beat Armstrong by one point to win the state tournament

Westonka Superintendent Updates Status of Harlem Shake Investigation, Announces Finance Award

Kevin Borg says outside investigation is underway into events surrounding the suspension of six students for doing the Harlem Shake during lunch.

Orono Students Make Music

The fifth grade band performed for a full crowd at Orono Intermediate School

How One Local School Raised $11k by Reading Books

Shirley Hills Primary School Principal Ann Swanson says proceeds will go toward school activities, technology, the playground and special projects.

Weekend Pick: Grandview Middle School Presents The Little Mermaid, Jr.

The musical features an entire cast of sea creatures who sing and dance their way through the production, which includes over 40 students in the cast and crew.

Your Invite to the Orono High School Band POPS Concert

The concert will take place at the Orono High School gymnasium from 7-9 p.m. next Saturday, March 16.

Orono Fifth-Grade Girls Take Silver at State 3A Championship Tournament

Orono beat Moundsview, Cambridge Isanti and Cottage Grove to make it to the championship game to face a tough Farmington team.

Wayzata H.S. Equestrian Club Looking for New Members

Pair of upcoming meetings will give students and parents all the information they need to join Wayzata High School's Equestrian team.

Meet Westonka's February 2013 Feature Teacher: Kay Ostman Saxvik

As a sixth-grader teacher at Grandview Middle School, Ostman Saxvik has taught science, math, reading, English and social studies.

Lake Minnetonka 'Future City' Team Flies to D.C. for National Tournament

All-expenses-paid trip to nation's capitol was a trip four local students won't soon forget.