Newsletter Archive

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.