Waconia Middle School is committed to a high quality, inclusive educational environment where learning is our core priority. Students in Grades 6-8 will experience many opportunities for creative and unique learning experiences, learn in a safe and caring environment, collaborate with talented and dedicated staff, experience high levels of rigor and achievement, and build many lifelong memories and positive relationships.
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Waconia students have unique stories of how they are exploring their passions academically, athletically, and through the fine arts in order to become the leaders of tomorrow. Together, they help make up the Wildcat community.
AMANDA PHENIX NAMED ESP OF THE YEAR
Waconia Middle School Special Education ESP Amanda Phenix has been named the 2026-27 ESP of the Year by Education Minnesota. Candidates for the award are based on five criteria including Professional Practice, Advocacy and Association, Community Engagement, Personal Achievement, and Enhancement of ESP Image. This year marks Amanda's 21st year as a Special Education ESP in Waconia Public Schools.
Click here to read a more detailed story about Amanda and this incredible honor!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS HELP VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ADVANCE TO STATE
The Waconia High School girls cross country team advanced to the State Meet on October 27 by placing second at the Section 2AAA Meet at Gale Woods Farm. The team's lineup of varsity runners regularly includes three eighth graders, including Mackenzie Meuleners, Devin Hess, and Britt Hendrickson. Meuleners was the first Wildcat to cross the finish line at Sections as she placed fifth overall with a time of 19:08.9. Hess placed 11th with a time of 19:26.4 and Hendrickson finished in 18th place with a time of 20:02.2.
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PARTNERSHIP WITH GATHER & GROW FOOD SHELF PROVIDES WEEKEND FOOD FOR FAMILIES
For the second straight year, Gather & Grow Food Shelf is partnering with Waconia Middle School to provide snack/meal options for students over the weekend who would normally source their breakfast and lunch from school. Families do not need to be a shopper of the food shelf to participate in this program. Parents or the student can retrieve the meal bag from the school's front office every Friday during school hours. The food in the bags is geared toward teens in regards to easy-to-make, on-your-own options, however, parents can ask for additional bags for their elementary-aged students if needed. Parents/guardians can sign-up to participate in this program by filling out this permission form.