Carter Nelson and Hayden Stricklen use their iPads to help them with a pig dissection at Waconia High School last month. (Patriot staff photo by Todd Moen)

‘iNhancing education’ at WHS

By Todd Moen on March 25, 2013 at 8:00 am

The use of electronic devices such as iPads in schools isn’t the wave of the future — it’s the here …

Waconia School District sends group to advocate for its schools

By The Sun Patriot on March 21, 2013 at 2:34 pm

A group of parents, school board members and the superintendent from the Waconia School District traveled to the Minnesota State …

Teacher Tracy Hartmann is shown having her head shaved, one of the incentives for the students to reach their Pennies for Patients fundraising goal. (Submitted photo)

Clearwater surpasses Pennies for Patients goal

By Todd Moen on March 14, 2013 at 1:52 am

With making and achieving goals being a prevalent theme at Clearwater Middle School in Waconia this year, it’s only fitting …

Tim Bristol of Waconia has made many humanitarian trips to Haiti. He, along with Freshwater Community Church and Waconia Schools, are part of a “Waconia Connection” that is helping to make life better in Haiti. (Submitted photo)

Waconia goes above and beyond for Haitian community

By Todd Moen on February 28, 2013 at 10:35 am

At first glance, one wouldn’t expect the Waconia area to have much in common with a far-away place like Haiti …

Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds – Waconia Schools

By The Sun Patriot on February 20, 2013 at 4:34 pm

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL FACILITIES BONDS, SERIES 2013A INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 110 (WACONIA-ST. BONIFACIUS, NEW …

WHS FCCLA members off to state; to hold Feb. 27 open house

By The Sun Patriot on February 20, 2013 at 4:13 pm

by KAIJA KOTTKE The Waconia FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members traveled to St. Timothy’s Church in …

WHS students are ‘Triple A’-okay

By The Sun Patriot on February 20, 2013 at 4:04 pm

Waconia seniors Anna Pioske and Matt Rachey were recently selected as Waconia High School’s 2013 Triple “A” award representatives. Established …

Machtemes retiring from WHS cross country after 22 years

By Melissa Marohl on February 20, 2013 at 4:02 pm

Roughly 1,200 student-athletes have gone through the Waconia cross country program in the last 22 years, all under head coach …

Meghan Niegoda and The Current perform during Star Power. (Photo by Keith Griffin)

Bemidji HS wins big at Star Power

By The Sun Patriot on February 20, 2013 at 3:59 pm

Star Power, “Where Show Choirs Shine,” was held at Waconia High School on Saturday, Feb. 16. The show choir competition …

Set goals, and maybe you’ll reach your summit

By Todd Moen on February 14, 2013 at 4:27 pm

It’s unlikely that Clearwater Middle School teachers Christian Gilbert and Brian Honkomp teach about archaeological digs, display ancient relics during …

‘iNhancing education’ at WHS

Waconia School District sends group to advocate for its schools

Clearwater surpasses Pennies for Patients goal

Waconia goes above and beyond for Haitian community

Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds – Waconia Schools

WHS FCCLA members off to state; to hold Feb. 27 open house

WHS students are ‘Triple A’-okay

Machtemes retiring from WHS cross country after 22 years

Bemidji HS wins big at Star Power

Set goals, and maybe you’ll reach your summit

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