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This past June, a record-breaking 36 students from Wayzata High School competed against 15,000 peers worldwide at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. To qualify for the event, students had to place in the top three at the state level. WHS had the largest number of Minnesota students from a single school.

Kimberly Lane Elementary is proudly recognizing Denise Krzewinski for its Employee of the Month award. Denise has worked at Kimberly Lane Elementary since 2015 in a variety of roles from Wayzata Kids, to kindergarten and recess paraprofessional, to her current role as administrative professional. 

Three Wayzata High School seniors have made it to the final round of the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Congratulations to Jasper Z. Fang, Aaratrika Mondal, and Tanush Reddy Thimmasani on this great achievement!

The U.S. Department of Education chose these students from a group of 627 semifinalists across the country. Making it this far is a huge honor that recognizes the hard work and talent of top students nationwide.

On Friday, May 1, students and staff celebrated Spirit Day. We encouraged everyone to wear clothing that reflected their family heritage or personal identity to celebrate our "many cultures, one community" spirit.

Central Middle School is very proud to honor and recognize Sarah Paul as the May Employee of the Month! Sarah Paul is a dedicated building substitute who has become an indispensable member of the Central Middle School team. She is known for being up for any classroom assignment and for approaching every challenge with a positive energy that resonates throughout the building. Sarah connects deeply with both students and staff, demonstrating an amazing work ethic and a reputation for reliability. If Sarah is given a task, the staff knows it will be completed with excellence.

The district has selected Amanda Tveitbakk, Katie O’Connell, and Cassie vanKoeverden as the new principals for Gleason Lake, Oakwood, and Sunset Hill elementary schools. These leaders will officially begin their new roles on July 1.

Wayzata Public Schools is proud to honor Greg Meyer and Tina Sheldon as our April Employees of the Month. Mr. Meyer and Mrs. Sheldon are first grade teachers at Greenwood Elementary School. We recognize them for their teamwork and commitment to helping each student succeed. Together, they bring decades of dedication to our schools.

We are proud to recognize several middle school students for their outstanding performances at the 2025 Minnesota MATHCOUNTS state competition. Arnav Hiremath, an eighth-grade student from Wayzata Central Middle School, earned second place at the state level. This is an incredible achievement for Arnav, especially as this is his first year participating in the program.

Branden Qiao, an eighth grader from Wayzata East Middle School, placed fourth at the state level. This is the second year in a row that Branden has placed in the top four in the state.

We are proud to share that the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded Wayzata Public Schools the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 42nd consecutive year! This honor recognizes school districts that meet high standards for financial reporting and transparency.

Wayzata Public School District voters approved all three school funding requests on the April 14 ballot. The district will now begin the design and construction phase of the approved projects. Visit the district website at wayzataschools.org for regular updates on our progress.

Sunset Hill Elementary is honored to name Jessica Fricke as the March Employee of the Month for the extraordinary impact she has on our students, staff, and school community! In her fourth-grade classroom, Jessica sets high expectations while ensuring every student feels supported, capable, and valued. She designs learning experiences that meet diverse needs and inspire confidence, curiosity, and perseverance.

The Wayzata School Board has selected Dr. Robb Virgin as the district's next superintendent, with his official start date set for July 1, 2026. This appointment follows a search for a leader dedicated to student success and community partnerships to build upon the district's established legacy of excellence. The Board is currently finalizing his contract and will share further updates in the coming months.

Congratulations to our Wayzata High School and Central Middle School Science Bowl teams! Led by coaches Amanda Laden (WHS) and Kris Swartchick (CMS), our students recently won their regional competition for the 2026 National Science Bowl® and will travel to Washington, D.C. this spring to compete in the National Finals.