Wayzata Native Headed to Italy for Summer Study

Sarah Farley will study in Italy with Marquette University's Digital Storytelling Program.

Photos: Meet Lake Minnetonka's Academic All-State Wrestler

Junior wrestler Tyler Hebig of Mound Westonka High School Tyler Hebig earns second-team Academic All-State.

Orono Imagination Fair Gets Kids Thinking

More than 130 Schumann Elementary School students participated in this year's Imagination Fair.

Orono Baseball Team Wins 10AA Tournament

Orono's 10AA baseball team named champions of Eden Prairie Tournament.

Local Dancers Dazzle at Weekend Recital in Orono

West Metro Dance School performed its spring recital for a full house

No Name Presents Excelsior Teen with $1,000 for Minnetonka H.S.

Jeremy Nelson was one of five finalists selected by No Name based on essays submitted by parents and teacher’s describing each nominee’s school performance, community service and extracurricular activities.

Orono High School Student Has a Brush With Fame

Orono High School's landmark barn will appear in an upcoming issue of national magazine.

Mound Westonka High School Receives Grant to Implement Nation’s Leading STEM Curriculum

More than 4,200 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are currently offering Project Lead the Way courses to their students.

PHOTOS: Mound Westonka Dances the Night Away

Prom goers head to the Lafayette Club for this year's dance

PHOTOS: A Night of Glitz and Glamour for Orono H.S.

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All That Jazz: Mound Westonka Kids Take Center Stage

Mound Westonka High School's Jazz Band earns "Superior" rating in recent contest.

Mound Westonka Student Pens Invite to Prom Festivities

"Midnight in Paris" themed prom takes place this Saturday. Patch will be there post plenty of photos.

Shorewood College Student Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA, was founded i n 1853.

Wayzata School District Principal Named 'Principal of the Year'

Steve Root is principal of Central Middle School in Plymouth.

Mound Westonka Vocalists Receive Four 'Best in Site' Awards at Regions

Mound Westonka students stole the show at the Region 2AA Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Orono Superintendent: Traffic Conditions Along Old Crystal Bay Road 'Very Concerning'

Letter sent to parents and community members details recent meeting between police and school officials.

Not Just So-So at State Yo-Yo Contest

With spinning strings and dangling discs, local kids show off their skills in a yo-yo contest

VIDEO: 'Legally Blonde' Musical Shows in Minnetonka

Tickets are still available for this of this fun musical.

Meet Lake Minnetonka's Newest State Champion

Ella Taggart bested a field of 30 kids from throughout the state last weekend to claim her title.

Excelsior Student Named Finalist in 'Kid of the Year' Contest

Jeremy Nelson is one of five finalist selected by No Name Premium Meat and Seafood.

More Photos: 'Brain Food' Propels Orono Chess Players to Top-Ten State Finish

Food for thought: what helps you think? Share your favorite "brain foods" and add to the list!

Westonka Students Unleash 'Imagination'

Teams had to build a small structure made of only wood and glue with a max weight of 50 grams for the girls and 25 grams for the boys during the Destination Imagination state finals.

Orono Students Display Artwork at State Capitol

The Capitol Art Show is a long-standing tradition of the Art Educators of Minnesota.

White Hawks Logo Gets Extreme Makeover

A Sharper, Updated Look for Westonka’s Student Programs

Orono High School Teacher Honored with DECA's Life Member Award

Keith Jurek and 34 OHS students head to the international conference April 27 in Salt Lake City.

Local Students Collect Food for Needy Families

Students in four different schools collected thousands of pounds of food for the Westonka Food Shelf.

Orono High School Speech Team Kids Qual for State

Competition takes place this weekend in Chanhassen.

Emily Halvarson Wins Mound Westonka's Athena Award

Sports standout will be attending the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the fall.

Dr. Kahn Returns to Orono Next Week with More Advice for Parents

Prom, graduation and summer are fast approaching, and Minnesota psychologist has some suggestions on how to connect with your kids.

Westonka Sharpshooters Advance to National Archery Competition

One of the state's youngest teams turns heads at recent state tournament.

Orono Kids Selected for State Honor Band—Find Out Who

Just 81 kids made the cut out of 279 who auditioned.

Hilltop Primary School Receives Blue Ribbon Nomination

Westonka school is one of only eight in Minnesota to be nominated for this year's honor.

Meet Cyndi Loewen: Westonka's Latest 'Feature Teacher'

“I have the best job in the world—teaching children who are very special to me. I am truly thankful for a job that I look forward to doing every day."

Orono High School Hosts Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Faculty, students, local businesses and community members will come together to raise money for local food shelves.

Orono High School Receives Prestigious Red Quill Legacy Award

The Orono High School Class of 2011 achieved the school’s highest-ever ACT composite score of 26.1.

Westonka Superintendent Applauds Achievements of Students, Staff

Kevin Borg highlights a wide variety of achievements and honors garnered by Westonka School District so far this year.

Mound Westonka Future Stars Turn Heads in State Competition

Local kids lock horns with some of the best wrestlers in Minnesota.

Westonka H.S. Seniors Prep for Final Production

Westonka High School's spring production "The K of D" opens Friday and runs through the weekend.

Curtain Set to Rise on 'Guys and Dolls'

Guys and Dolls Jr. will be presented by Grandview Middle School students.

Wayzata Dance Team Recognized for Excellence, Sportsmanship

Wayzata's program was selected to receive the Minnesota Association of Dance Teams' prestigious "Sportsmanship Award" for the 2011-12 season.