Newsletter Archive

Parents/Guardians of current East Middle School students will automatically receive email newsletters at the email address listed in Skyward Family Access. An archive of past newsletters can be found below.

District News Headlines

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March Madness takes on a new form with the ultimate showdown to determine the Greatest School Supply of All Time. In a nostalgic and playful bracket challenge, items like the #2 pencil, SMART Boards, whiteboards, trapper keepers, and 3-ring binders vie for the top spot. Organized by WPS staff, the competition features 32 school supplies selected for their popularity and seeded accordingly. Fans will influence the outcome through polls on Twitter and Instagram, with voting for each round occurring over a tight schedule from March 27 to April 4. This unique tournament engages participants in a series of head-to-head matchups, advancing winners based on public vote until one champion remains.

WPS Names New Executive Director of Finance & Operations

Scott LeSage has been named executive director of Finance & Operations for Wayzata Public Schools. Scott most recently served as the director of finance for Wayzata Public Schools and replaces DeeDee Kahring who retired from the position on March 1.

Thank You WPS School Board Members

February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who give their time and energy to serve on the Wayzata School Board. School Board members in Wayzata Public Schools are entrusted by this community with responsibility for an annual budget of nearly $255 million, more than 13,300 students, 1,500 employees and 15 schools. 

WPS Teachers Selected as 2024 Teacher of the Year Candidates

Congratulations to WPS teachers Courtney Gray-Kuschel, Shannon Kelly, Jeff Prondzinski and Kathryn Kottke for being selected as candidates for the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The four teachers are among the list of 159 candidates in the running for 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. In March, the panel will convene to choose a group of finalists.