Everything we do at Waconia Public Schools, ISD 110, is focused on creating opportunities for students to explore their passions and create their success. With dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and a community that values quality education, we are able to provide authentic learning experiences for all students. Let's go Wildcats!!!!
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Online registration for incoming Kindergarten families is now open! Will your child be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024? We are so excited to welcome them to the Wildcat family and the Waconia Public Schools Class of 2037 in the Fall of 2024.
Click here to access the online enrollment form starting December 5. The enrollment process will take approximately 20-30 minutes and can be completed on a variety of devices including a computer, tablet or smartphone. Our Enrollment Center staff is happy to answer questions and is available for walk-in appointments for those who need assistance filling out the form. Call 952-442-0600 for assistance or to schedule an appointment.
Waconia Public Schools and its employee labor groups share a common interest in creating the most effective educational experiences for students. The District believes transparency is a crucial aspect to the negotiation process and has created a Negotiations website with a wealth of information to keep stakeholders informed.
BOYS GOLF TEAM CROWNED SECTION CHAMPS - QUALIFY FOR STATE TOURNAMENT
CONGRATULATIONS to the Waconia High School Boys Golf Team and head coach Don Skerik for winning the Section 2AAA Tournament on Wednesday, May 29, and earning a spot in the Class 3A State Tournament!
After building a 15-stroke lead after day one of the tournament on Tuesday, the Wildcats played just well enough on day two to squeak out a one-shot victory over Chanhassen today at Ridges of Sand Creek Golf Course in Jordan. Freshman Karsen Herman finished the two-day tournament in second place with an even par score of 144. Three other Wildcats cracked the top 10 of the individual standings, including 7th grader Ryder Haskins and juniors Riley Baisch and Jadan Ford. Haskins placed 7th with a +4 total of 148. Baisch and Ford tied for ninth place with +5 totals of 149.
Junior Evan Marsden placed 25th (+14, 158) and senior Gavin Schneider placed 33rd (+17, 161). The Class 3A State Tournament will take place June 11-12 at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids.
SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY TEACHER MARGO SKJEFTE NAMED TOP TEACHER BY FOX 9
Congratulations to Southview Elementary second grade teacher Margo Skjefte for being named one of Fox 9's 10 Top Teachers for 2024! The Fox 9 Top Teacher Award recognizes outstanding teachers in Minnesota who encourage, inspire, and bring learning to life inside and outside the classroom. Award recipients receive a $1,000 check to purchase classroom supplies and a gift card from Papa Murphy's to have a pizza party.
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES 2024-28 STRATEGIC PLAN
At its Monday, March 18 Work Session, the School Board approved the District's 2024-28 Strategic Plan and Strategic Direction Measures. The approval of the plan comes after months of collaboration, discussion and feedback loops with internal stakeholders as well as board members.
The 2024-28 Strategic Plan honors the work that was done several years ago by internal and external stakeholders by maintaining the essence of the previous plan, while at the same time making small changes to ensure that the plan reflects the current direction of Waconia Public Schools. As part of the process, the District also developed new strategic directions, including metrics and measurements to accompany those directions, which will help the District track its progress toward key goals.
WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS NAMED A TOP-20 SCHOOL DISTRICT IN MINNESOTA BY NICHE
Waconia Public Schools has once again been named a top-20 public school district in the state of Minnesota by Niche, an online platform that annually ranks K-12 schools as well as colleges and universities. In Niche’s 2024 rankings, which were released on Friday, Sept. 22, Waconia Public Schools was ranked 16th on the platform’s list of Best School Districts in Minnesota.
ISD 110 also earned high placement on several of the platform’s other ranked lists. The school district is ranked 10th out of 362 on Niche’s list titled “Districts with the Best Teachers in Minnesota.” The school district was also ranked first on the platform’s list of “Best School Districts in Carver County.” Click here to read the full story.
