Minnetonka School District
District Service Center
5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 55345
General Information 952-401-5000
Web site www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us
Dennis Peterson, Superintendent 952-401-5004
Minnetonka Schools serve the western third of Minnetonka and all or parts of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland. There are more than 7,600 students enrolled in Minnetonka schools.
In total there are six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (Gr. 6-8), one high school (Gr. 9-12), and a community education center that houses many of the district’s early childhood, youth and adult programs.
Four of Minnetonka’s elementary schools have been named Blue Ribbon Schools or Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota Elementary Principals Association. Most elementary schools are organized in traditional grade levels. Some offer families a choice of multi-age classrooms or looping, where the teacher moves with the class from one grade to the next.
Minnetonka Public Schools offers a variety of learning opportunities for families, including Chinese or Spanish Immersion as an option at each of its six elementary schools beginning in kindergarten and first grade. In the Immersion program, English-speaking students learn a second language as part of regular classroom activities.
The middle school program is tailored to meet the needs of adolescents, focusing on development of strong academic skills and building confidence and self-esteem. Key components include: students spending a majority of the day with the same team of teachers, a daily advisory program, and opportunities for students to explore their developing interests. Accelerated courses in math and science — as well as world language courses in Chinese, French, German and Spanish — are offered to middle school students.
Minnetonka High School offers accelerated courses, including pre-engineering and architectural design, as well as 18 Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Minnetonka also offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. In addition to traditional world language options, students may enroll in Chinese, Japanese and American Sign Language.
Minnetonka students consistently perform among the top on state tests. It was one of only three districts statewide to have all of its secondary schools — middle and high schools — named Minnesota 5-Star Schools in 2004.

Administration
Michael Lovett 952-401-5015
Asst. Supt. for Human Resources
Mark Larson 952-401-5010
Exec. Dir. of Teaching & Learning
Tim Litfin 952-401-5043
Exec. Dir. of Community Education
Paul Bourgeois 952-401-5024
Exec. Dir. of Finance & Operations
Janet Swiecichowski 952-401-5095
Exec. Dir. of Communications
Jan Bootsma 952-401-5017
Dir. of Student Support Services
Kathy Jorgenson 952-401-5044
Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services
Lori Jonason 952-401-5019
Supervisor of Transportation
Jeanne Straus 952-401-5055
Coordinator of Adult Programs
Cynthia LaChance-Lindberg 952-401-6812
Coordinator of Family Education Services

Frequently Called Numbers
General Information 952-401-5000
Adult Options in Education 952-401-6836
Adult English Language Learners 952-401-6839
Career Center 952-401-5845
Community Education 952-401-6800
Communications 952-401-5006
Early Childhood Family Education 952-401-6812
Early Childhood Screening 952-401-6840
Early Childhood Special Education 952-401-6806
Explorer’s Club 952-401-6832
(Before/after school child care)
Facilities Scheduling 952-401-5052
Finance and Operations 952-401-5024
Food and Nutrition Services 952-401-5034
High Potential Services 952-401-5100
Human Resources 952-401-5014
Musical Offerings 952-401-6846/6801
Project Soar 952-401-5077
(Adults with disabilities)
School Board Information 952-401-5004
Student Driver’s Education 952-401-6801
Student Registration 952-401-5009
Student Support Services 952-401-5013
Superintendent’s Office 952-401-5004
Teaching and Learning Office 952-401-5013
Transportation 952-401-5019
Volunteer Program 952-401-5055
Youth Enrichment/Recreation Program 952-401-6801

Minnetonka School Board
The school board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected at-large by district voters. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month, at the District Service Center located at 5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka. Meetings are open to the public. Citizens can address the board on any subject during “Community Comments” at the beginning of each meeting. School Board members are elected in odd-numbered years.

District 276 Board Members
Judy Erdahl, Chair 952-476-9780
Pam Langseth, Vice Chair ………952-470-8858
Cathy Maes, Treasurer 952-936-7971
Cal Litsey, Clerk .952-380-1499
Erin Adams, Director ………...952-380-1352
Peggy Stefan, Director ….952-470-0966
Bill Wenmark, Director 952-476-0015

Facilities
Clear Springs Elementary (K-5)
5701 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 952-401-6950
Curt Carpenter, Principal
Deephaven Elementary (K-5)
4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven 952-401-6900
Bryan McGinley, Principal
Excelsior Elementary (K-5)
441 Oak St., Excelsior 952-401-5650
Lee Drolet, Principal
Groveland Elementary (K-5)
17310 Minntonka Blvd., Wayzata 952-401-5600
David Parker, Principal
Minnewashta Elementary (K-5)
26350 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior 952-401-5500
Cynthia Andress, Principal
Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5)
5650 Scenic Heights Dr., Minnetonka 952-401-5400
Linda Crisman, Principal
Minnetonka Middle School-East (Gr. 6-8)
17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka 952-401-5200
Pete Dymit, Principal
Minnetonka Middle School-West (Gr. 6-8)
6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior 952-401-5300
Bill Jacobson, Principal
Minnetonka High School (Gr. 9-12)
18301 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka 952-401-5700
David Adney, Principal

Westonka ISD 277

District 277 Offices
5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista 952-491-8007
Information 952-491-8006
E-mail welisten@westonka.k12.mn.us
Web site www.westonka.k12.mn.us
Kevin Borg, Superintendent 952-491-8001
The Westonka School District serves all or part of Independence, Lyndale, Minnetrista, Mound, Navarre, Orono, Shorewood and Spring Park with two primary schools (preK-4), a middle school (Gr. 5-7) and a high school (Gr. 8-12). The District is one of the state's top performing school districts, and has been recognized by Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Service as an "academic outperformer" for delivering educational return on taxpayer investment that is 17 percent higher than the state average.
Of the 16 state tests given in 2007, Westonka was number one in the state on four tests and in the top five on another four tests. Westonka High School is one of 10 "Minnesota Lighthouse High Schools" and is one of a select group of Minnesota districts honored with the "What Parents Want" award from SchoolMatch, the nation's largest school selection consulting firm. Both primary schools have been named Schools of Excellence, Congressional Elementary Schools of the Month and Target Outstanding Schools. Classes are self-contained by grade level, and flexible curriculum options appeal to a variety of learning styles and ability levels.
Middle school focuses on the unique developmental characteristics of adolescents. Students experience a broad curriculum with a strong concentration on basic skills along with exploratory classes, as well as a variety of clubs, sports and fine arts activities. The high school offers comprehensive programs for students bound for college, vocational schools or the job market.
Westonka offers a variety of advanced/honors courses and Advanced Placement classes. International education opportunities include foreign language (Spanish in preschool through grade 7; German, Mandarin Chinese and College in the Schools Spanish at the high school) and the Westonka Summer Institute, offernig an education abroad experience in China.
A Gifted and Talented program and honors/accelerated classes challenge high-ability students at all levels, and enrichment opportunities are available to all students. Special education services are provided pre-K-12, with support for mainstreaming.

Frequently Called Numbers
General Information 952-491-8000
Business Office 952-491-8020
Human Resources 952-491-8005
Special Education 952-491-8030
Community Education 952-491-8040
Community Relations 952-491-8006

Westonka School Board
District 277’s governing body is a seven-member school board that meets at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista (see www.westonka.k12.mn.us for meeting schedule). School Board members are elected in November of odd-numbered years.
David Botts, Chair 952-472-2882
E-mail dmbotts@mmm.com
Term expires January 2008
Roger Bredeson, Vice Chair 952-472-4050
E-mail rbredeson@yahoo.com
Term expires January 2008
Chuck Walerius, Treasurer 952-472-8761
E-mail cwalerius2@mchsi.com
Term expires January 2010
Ann Bremer 952-472-9062
E-mail bremera@westonka.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 2008
Ron Faust 952-472-2574
E-mail faustr@westonka.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 2010
Martine Hewitt 952-472-6708
E-mail hewittm@westonka.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 2010
John Johns 952-474-1441
E-mail John@YourLinkToMe.com
Term expires January 2008

Schools
Hilltop Primary School
5700 Game Farm Rd., Minnetrista 952-491-8501
Nancy Benz, Principal
Shirley Hills Primary School
2450 Wilshire Blvd., Mound 952-491-8401
Ann Swanson, Principal
Grandview Middle School
1881 Commerce Blvd., Mound 952-491-8301
Christy Zalchow, Principal
Mound Westonka High School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista 952-491-8101
Keith Randklev, Principal

Special Programs
Early Childhood Family Education and Westonka Community Preschool
5241 Shoreline Dr., Mound
Sandy Wing, Coordinator 952-491-8044
Adult Basic Education
2450 Wilshire Blvd., Mound 952-491-8040

Westonka Area Learning Academy (Gr. 8-12)
5905 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista
ToddMunsterteiger, Coordinator 952-491-8258
Adventure Club
5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista
Tiffany Grube, Coordinator 952-491-8046
Program offers before- and after-school child care.
Westonka Community Education and Services
5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista 952-491-8040

Non-Public Schools

Calvary Memorial Christian School
2420 Dunwoody Ave., Wayzata (Navarre) 952-471-0023
Web site www.cmcschool.com
Pre-K (ages 4-5), K-8
Glenn Heinsch, Administrator
Calvary Memorial Christian offers a biblically-based program where licensed teachers and staff work with parents to provide children excellent academic opportunities in small classroom sizes. Scholarships are available.
Chapel Hill Academy
306 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-949-9014
Web site www.chapel-hill.org
K-8
A parent-run, biblically based academic institution, Chapel Hill Academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. It offers a Christ-centered education with an emphasis on integrity, leadership, service and stewardship.

Our Savior Lutheran School
23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior 952-474-5181
Connie Beck, Director of Child Care; Randy Schallhorn, Principal
Programs include preschool (ages 3-5), child care (ages 3-5), extended care (K-5) and elementary school (K-8).
An accredited school, Our Savior Lutheran School provides a Christian education that exemplifies academic excellence and spiritual growth where parents, teachers and students work together to provide the best education possible.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
PreK-8
638 Mill St., Excelsior 952-474-5812
Fax 952-402-8778
Kids of the Kingdom Extended Day 952-474-8287
E-mail schoolsecretary@stjohns-excelsior.org
Web site www.stjohns-excelsior.org
St. John's is an MNSAA accredited school that provides families the opportunity to have their children educated in a strong Catholic environment within a small community setting for grades PreK-8. A strong staff, parish support and a high level of parent involvement are three attributes of St. John's continued success for more than 50 years. The school offers an outstanding core curriculum with many extra-curricular activities.

Spring Hill School
471 3rd St., Excelsior 952-449-0040
E-mail info@springhillschool.com
Web site www.springhillschool.com
PreK- Grade 8
A Waldorf education at Spring Hill School honors students for who they are and what they contribute. Spring Hill provides a core liberal arts curriculum complemented by foreign languages, art, music, movement, drama and celebration. It is designed to meet each student’s developmental needs intellectually, physically and emotionally while nurturing reverence and respect for each other and the surrounding world. Although nondenominational, Waldorf education strives to nurture the spiritual nature of the child. This curriculum is used in more than 750 schools worldwide. Financial aid is available.
Minnehaha Academy
10150 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington 952-806-0066
Heidi Hansen, Admissions Counselor 612-728-7758
Web site www.minnehahaacademy.net
Grades K-5
Minnehaha Academy is a private Christian school providing students with strong spiritual and academic foundation through the integration of faith and learning. In addition to the core curriculum taught in small classes, students participate in Bible study, regular chapel services, and are encouraged to maximize their potential in the classroom, the arts and on the playing field.

Holy Family Catholic High School
8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659
Fax 952-443-1822
Web site www.hfchs.org
James F. Hamburge, President
Kathleen Brown, Principal
Serving grades 9-12, this Lasallian co-educational school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is affiliated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.
Southwest Christian High School
103 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-0040
Fax 952-556-5567
E-mail s_beuning@swchs.org
Web site www.swchs.org
Southwest students (grades 9-12) are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, a music and fine arts program, 12 varsity sports and a variety of co-curricular activities are available.

Hennepin Technical College
13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1300
TTY 762-422-2571
Web site www.hennepintech.edu
Courses are offered during the day, evening and online. More than 45 programs are available with Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees offered, as well as diplomas and certificates.