Kindergarten is an exciting and important time in a student's life, as they will develop and grow many academic, social, and emotional skills that will lay the foundation for their K-12 journey.
Everything we do at Waconia Public Schools, ISD 110, is focused on creating opportunities for students to explore their passions and create their success. With dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and a community that values quality education, we are able to provide authentic learning experiences for all students. Let's go Wildcats!!!!
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OPERATING LEVY REFERENDUM APPROVED
On Tuesday, November 4, voters approved the Operating Levy Referendum — Maintaining What Matters Most: Prioritizing People, Preserving Programs, and Protecting Class Sizes. When all of the votes were counted, there were 2,613 “yes” votes (60.75%) and 1,688 “no” votes (39.25%). Please note that these are unofficial results until they can be canvassed and certified by the School Board.
On behalf of our students, staff, and School Board, we want to thank you for your generous support. This decision demonstrates our community’s shared belief in the importance of high-quality education and the people who make it possible.
We are deeply grateful for your trust and commitment to our schools. With this support, we can continue to invest in high-quality and experienced teachers and staff, maintain class sizes that allow for meaningful connections, and preserve the academic and co-curricular programs that make Waconia Public Schools exceptional.
As always, we remain committed to being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. We will continue to operate with transparency and accountability as we put these resources to work for our students and community.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WINS SECTION TITLE; ADVANCES TO STATE
The Waconia girls cross country team captured the Section 2AAA Championship on Tuesday, October 21 at Gale Woods Farm to qualify for this year's State Meet.
The team's depth was on display as all seven competitors finished inside the Top 20 in the individual standings. Sophomore Avery Hess placed 2nd individually with a time of 18:50. Seventh grader Devin Hess placed 10th, senior Danica Kendrick took 12th, and junior Jaidee Goehring placed 13th. Freshman Hazel Dubbe took 14th place, sophomore Brekken Miller placed 16th, and seventh grader Britt Hendrickson finished in 20th place.
The State Meet will be held on Saturday, November 1, at the University of Minnesota's Les Bolstad Golf Course.
ELIZABETH ELDRED NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALIST
Waconia Public Schools is proud to announce that Waconia High School senior Elizabeth Eldred has been named a National Merit Semifinalist based on results of the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which is taken by more than 1.3 million 11th graders each year.
Eldred is one of approximately 16,000 students across the nation who took the PSAT/NMSQT to be named a National Merit Semifinalist for 2026. Eldred will now have the opportunity to fulfill several requirements to be named a finalist in February and potentially earn one of approximately 7,000 National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded next Spring.
At Waconia High School, Eldred is on the girls tennis team, plays the oboe in the high school’s wind ensemble and the tenor saxophone in the marching band. She is also the public address captain of the high school speech team, where she specializes in Informative Speaking and Original Oratory. Eldred is also active in the high school’s Conservation Club and National Honor Society chapter.
ACCOMPLISHED WACONIA EDUCATORS NAMED FOR 2025
The Waconia Education Association has announced that Michael Hamann, Lisa Kalthoff and Wendy Sweeney are the 2025 recipients of the Accomplished Waconia Educators Award. The three recipients will now go on to represent Waconia Public Schools in the 2025-26 Minnesota Teacher of Year program next fall. More than 50 educators were nominated for the award this year.
Hamann is a physics teacher at Waconia High School who is finishing his 16th year of teaching in Waconia. Kalthoff is a fourth grade teacher at Laketown Elementary School who is finishing her 26th year of teaching in Waconia. Sweeney is a second grade teacher at Southview Elementary School who is finishing her 28th year of teaching in Waconia.
