First Days of School:
- Grades 1-12: Monday, August 25
- Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 27
- Early Childhood Programs: September 2-5
Student Handbooks can assist families in becoming familiar with the practices, procedures and protocols at their school. Many important district policies approved by the School Board are also included in the handbooks. Use the links below to access one of our student handbooks.
Waconia Public Schools is committed to providing safe and welcoming schools for all of our students, staff, families and visitors. In Waconia, school safety is a multi-faceted undertaking that involves building design, technology, drills, timely communication, building relationships with local law enforcement, and continuously reviewing and improving our procedures and protocols.
Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, Waconia Public Schools started using new language to communicate incidents and will now use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by the I Love U Guys Foundation. This protocol is used in more than 30,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, organizations, and communities around the world. The SRP is based on five actions and each action is followed by a directive. The outcome is shared language and shared expectations between people in a crisis. The SRP is not a replacement for a school safety plan or program. It is simply a classroom response enhancement for critical incidents, designed to provide consistent, clear, shared language and actions among all students, staff, and first responders.
More information about the Standard Response Protocol can be accessed below.
We love kids and we love school lunch – that’s a winning combination for all of us! Our mission is always focused on: serving wholesome food, cooking from scratch, local sourcing, and sustainability. Choice and variety are important to students, so our menu is planned to provide a variety of options.
Important Links:
Many fall sports start practice the week of August 11. Registration must be completed before practices begin. Students in grades 7–12 who participate in athletics must have a current sports physical on file. Physical Exams must be completed within the past three years by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant. The Minnesota State High School League Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Clearance Form must also be completed every three years. High school students must complete the Minnesota State High School League Annual Sports Health Questionnaire annually.
Visit our registration page for more information.
Waconia High School Activities Office Phone Number: 952-442-0683
Following Waconia Public Schools on its social media channels is a great way to stay connected to the latest news from around the district. We regularly post important announcements, celebrate student and staff achievements, and promote upcoming events on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
District Facebook Page | @WaconiaSchools
District Instagram Page | @WaconiaSchools
Waconia High School Activities Instagram Page | @WaconiaWildcats1
District YouTube Page | @waconiapublicschools
District Vimeo Page (School Board Meeting Videos | Click here
Student Device Information for Grades 5-12:
Every 5th grade through 12th grade student in Waconia Public Schools is required to bring a technology device to class.
We have two options for families to choose from to ensure their student is prepared to learn at school at the onset of the 2025-26 school year.
Option 1: Student uses a device they own
Families can purchase a device or use a device the family already owns. If you choose this option, these documents will help your child be prepared on the first day of school:
District 110 Device Requirements
This document outlines the necessary specifications and guidelines for the devices that students can use in the district.
Quick Start Guide for Chromebooks
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a Chromebook, ensuring it connects seamlessly on the first day of school.
Option 2: Student can be issued a District owned device (zero to $50/yr cost)
Students can be issued a Chromebook from our current inventory. Optional device insurance can be purchased for $50 per year.
If you would like to be issued a District-owned device, please fill out this form: District 110 Chromebook Request and Agreement
Parking permits must be purchased and displayed in student vehicles by September 5, 2025. After this time, students parking without a permit will be fined.
As sophomores turn 16 and begin driving to school, they will be required to register their vehicle(s) and purchase a parking permit.
Registration: All students who park on school property must purchase a parking permit, and complete the vehicle registration link:
2025-26 Parking Permit Registration Form
Payment Instructions
From the District Website you will go to My Accounts > Smart School > Students Fees/Checkout (the shopping cart) > Checkout to pay
Picking Up Permits
Parking permits will be available for pickup in the High School Main Office during the following times:
Seniors: Monday, August 11th | 8:00am - 3:00pm
Juniors: Tuesday, August 12th | 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sophomores: Wednesday, August 13th | 8:00am - 3:00pm
Parking fees
- $150.00 all year (only option when school starts, through the end of tri 1)
- $100.00 for tri's 2 & 3 (only option at the beginning of tri 2)
- $50.00 for tri 3 (only available during tri 3)
Parking fees are nonrefundable. There will be a $10 fee for a replacement parking permit.
Bayview Elementary
952-442-0630
Laketown Elementary
952-442-0690
Southview Elementary
952-442-0620
Waconia Middle School
952-442-0650
Waconia High School
952-442-0670
Early Childhood Center
952-442-0613