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Welcome to Westonka Middle School!

Westonka Public Schools offers Small School Advantages with Big School Opportunities—where every student is seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

About WMS

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Small School Advantages.

Upon entering middle school, all new students are invited to take part in WEB - a transitioning program to help 5th grade students get familiar with the school, make new friends and gain extra support from 7th grade student leaders.

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Big School Opportunities.

In 2023, Westonka residents approved a $93.4 million investment in school facilities that includes safety and security, deferred maintenance, and a redesign of Westonka High School.

Bond Project Updates

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Small School Advantages.

As a PBIS school, Westonka Middle School is dedicated to a positive and supportive learning environment that teaches and celebrates PRIDE (Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Effort).

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Big School Opportunities.
Westonka offers a variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities specifically for middle school children.
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Small School Advantages.

Westonka Middle School students consistently rank among the best in the state on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.

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Big School Opportunities.

A dock installed on Dutch Lake in collaboration with the City of Mound and the DNR is a nice complement to the Westonka Middle School's outdoor classroom and school garden.

Why Westonka?

Westonka Middle School serves approximately 600 students in grades 5-7 and ranks as one of the top middle schools in Minnesota. Our students consistently rank among the best in the state.

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Matthew Mobagi - Class of 2025

“Playing basketball for four years for Westonka taught me how to work with a team toward a shared goal. It reinforced the importance of putting in the work when no one is watching. Most importantly, it showed me that with hard work and determination, you can achieve any goal, in athletics and in life.”

-Matthew Mobagi, Class of 2025, studying at the University of Notre Dame

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Raul Jordan - Class of 2025

“Westonka Public Schools gave me an edge by offering a tight-knit environment where teachers genuinely cared about my success. The range of extracurriculars and leadership opportunities instilled in me strong real-world skills.”

-Raul Jordan, Class of 2025, studying at St. Olaf College

The Ibs Family
The Ibs Family

"As teachers ourselves—with me working in the district for 10 years—we see daily the dedication of our superintendent, principals, and colleagues. But as parents, we've experienced something even more powerful: watching our own children be seen, known, and loved by their teachers."

-Brian and Sara Ibs, parents of Elin, Lincoln, Thea & Mae

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Liz Schepers - Class of 2017

“In small school and community settings, I was able to develop important leadership skills that I wouldn't have elsewhere. I was able to transition into college academics and athletics smoothly thanks in large part to the people in the Westonka School District.”

-Liz Schepers, Class of 2017, forward in the Professional Women's Hockey League

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Kendall Sebasky - Class of 2024

"Westonka Public Schools pushed me to pursue my passions while taking rigorous courses that prepared me for college. The support and encouragement from Westonka's tight-knit community inspired me to excel academically and beyond the classroom, while maintaining a healthy school-life balance."

-Kendall Sebasky, Class of 2024, studying at Vanderbilt University

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The Foertsch Family

"As our kids approached school age, we considered open enrollment to big schools in the area. Then, we visited Westonka schools and were blown away. The teachers knew all the students’ names. Kids happily greeted the principal, many with big hugs. It is hard to explain, but it felt like home. Now we see our kids with all the opportunities of a big school, with an excellent, challenging, and specifically tailored curriculum, all in that loving, supportive, safe, homey environment we felt since our first visit. We could not be happier that we send our children to Westonka Public Schools."

-Stephen and Sammi Foertsch, parents of Brooks, Colie & Beau