Head coach Julie McMerty and captain Eva Martinuzzi talk about reclaiming wins at the Wright County Conference tournament.
Parents invited to breakfast recognizing outstanding effort, citizenship and academic achievement for the first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.
Doug Erickson served as OHS Student Senate advisor for 32 years, and was the Minnesota State Student Council advisor for six years.
Trevor Knight's perfect score on the ACT test is but the latest is a series of impressive accomplishments both inside the classroom and out.
The Trojan varsity team won 4-1 Nov. 23, 2012, but ended up losing the title game to Edina.
The district continues to look at proposed changes to the elementary school attendance boundaries at a work session 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26.
Granting tenure is taken very seriously in Orono, said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Orcutt, and teachers must meet rigorous standards and expectations in order to receive it.
District was one of only 11 schools from Minnesota selected for the 2012 honor.
Each Feature Teacher winner receives a certificate for a brunch for two at Lord Fletcher’s.
Orono High School English teacher Kyle Ann Herring is the Spartan Speaks advisor.
The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of high school seniors in the United States.
Goals by Maddie Martini (2), Becky Smith and Haley Nielsen; 22 saves on 24 shots for goalie Casey Hartfiel.
Hilltop was one of only seven Minnesota schools, and one of only 269 schools nationally, to receive the award this year.
The Westonka District 277 Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in grants since 1997 to Westonka staff members seeking funds to enrich their curriculum not covered in the annual school budget.
Healthy Kids Living program will enhance school lunch with new, healthy recipes.
Families from the Westonka community are hosting exchange students from around the world this school year.
Lisent to live coverage of the Crossover Round of Class 6A Section Playoffs at 7 p.m. tonight!
After the section meet, Orono High School sends freshman and rookie Sarah Harrison to the Minnesota State Tournament this Saturday.
In successful promotion, Joe Vertnik won a new ride.
Each Feature Teacher winner receives a certificate for a brunch for two at Lord Fletcher’s.
Now in its 14th year locally, the Mound Westonka Rotary, MWHS, North Hennepin Community College, North Hennepin Tech College and Normandale Community College join together again as “Partners in Excellence” to continue the STRIVE Program.
Anne Ruelle, a Greenwood resident, is a member of the class of 2013 and double majoring.
Andrew Virnig of Excelsior serves on the Saint Michael's College Fire and Rescue Squad
Productions of 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Sound of Music' will be among those included in the 2012-13 Spotlight Musical Theatre Program, an activity supported by the Hennepin Theatre Trust.
The Girl’s Swim and Dive Wright County Conference Meet will take place on Oct. 27, followed by Sections on Nov. 8 and 10.
Summer reading program organized by the Orono School District encouraged kids to continue reading throughout the summer. Those who did were recognized at a recent assembly.
How you can participate in the community event to fight worldwide hunger.
Orono High School's speech team has joined the National Forensic Leagues "100 Club."
Sue Simonson received Google Apps for Education Individual Certification the past two years and received the 2008 TIES Exceptional Teacher Award.
Trojans suffer their first loss to an undefeated Edina squad during Friday's homecoming game.
From football to faith, Noah Grothe isn't afraid to step out of his comfort zone
Homecoming Week at Minnetonka High School culminates today with coronation, parade and football game.
A full week of activities will culminate with Friday's football game against Waconia and dance on Saturday night.
Orono High School will retire Colton Gleason's No. 15 this Thursday and present his parents with a jersey during halftime. Gleason died from injuries sustained in an assault in St. Cloud last week.
Packed week of homecoming events will culminate with football and a dance.
Three dozen Mound Westonka High School students have been recognized for outstanding performance on recent advanced placement exams.
Local students will participate in the 2012 Metro Children’s Water Festival.
Students from each Westonka school earned honors at the 2012 Minnesota State Fair. Find out who they were.