As Black History Month is celebrated across the district, students are learning that its significance includes both honoring the past and recognizing the courage, creativity and community that shape our future.

Students took a field trip to visit some MHS MOMENTUM Aviation students in the flight classrooms at the school district’s VANTAGE MOMENTUM Building. There, the elementary students interviewed high schoolers about their end-of-semester projects and then got to be co-pilots in the program’s flight simulators. 

From February 2–6, Minnetonka Schools joined districts and organizations across the country in celebrating National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize the essential role school counselors play in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional well-being and future readiness.

From February 7-13, the Minnetonka High School community will have many opportunities to connect in support of Family Friends.

This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud production celebrates the joy, chaos, and heart of live theatre—and the dedicated artists who make it possible. Shows will run February 13-22.

Dr. Amy LaDue, Associate Superintendent, thanked visiting legislators and state leaders for taking time to see this work firsthand. “You saw where the legislation started, and now you’re seeing how it is hitting the ground in our classrooms,” she noted. “This is how we close achievement gaps—by raising all boats.”

Whether you are a parent, student, staff member or community member, you have the opportunity to nominate someone for a Minnetonka Schools Child-Centered Award of Excellence. Submissions are open through February 28.