Monday, May 20, 2013
The victory clinched a share of the Lake County Conference title for the Skippers, which it will share with Edina and Eden Prairie.
"Give me a chance," Minnetonka High School junior Luke "Petey" Petterson said to nobody in particular as he took a cut in the on deck circle. "I just want one chance to win this." Twenty seconds later, with the bases loaded and the game tied at one in extra innings, Petterson was in an 0-2 hole and fighting to keep his at bat alive. After fouling off two curve balls, Pederson spanked a fastball sharply into left-center field—scoring Axel Twenge from third winning and giving the Skippers the win. The victory clinched a share of the Lake County Conference title for the Skippers, which it will share with Edina and Eden Prairie. Minnetonka's regular season finale is a home game scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p..m. against Chaska. The section …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.
On mobile? You can see interactive map here. Newsweek has ranked Orono as 453rd and Minnetonka as the 507th best high schools in the country. For its rankings, Newsweek sent out a survey to more than 5,000 high schools in the United States, with about 2,500 schools responding in 2013. You can see the details about Minnetonka's ranking, and every other ranked high school by clicking on the markers in the interactive map above. The survey scores were then weighted and calculated using several criteria including on-time graduation and college acceptance rates. In addition, instead of averaging the number of courses offered, this year Newsweek considered the percentage of students enrolled in AP, IB or Advance International Certificate …
Friday, May 3, 2013
It was a year ago when Assistant Principal Jeff Erickson left Minnetonka to become principal at Mounds View High School. He is returning now to replace Dave Adney at MHS.
From Minnetonka schools: It was a year ago when Assistant Principal Jeff Erickson left Minnetonka to become principal at Mounds View High School—a bitter-sweet decision, leaving a school culture he had been instrumental in creating during his 20-year career at MHS. The retirement of Principal Dave Adney opened the door for Minnetonka to bring Erickson home. At their May 2 meeting, the Minnetonka School Board approved Erickson’s appointment as principal for Minnetonka High School beginning July 1, 2013. According to Adney, “Jeff is one of the finest educators I know. His level of professionalism, work ethic and dedication to students is unparalleled.” “With Jeff’s return, we are confident that the focus on academic achievement, student-…
Friday, April 26, 2013
The school also was ranked 484th in the nation. This year's state and national rankings show improvement since 2012.
Minnetonka High is the sixth best school in Minnesota, according to the annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report. It was ranked 484th in the U.S. Last year, the school was seventh in the state and 499th in the nation. More than 21,000 public high schools throughout the country were reviewed. Criteria include student-teacher ratio, a college readiness index (determined by percentage of students taking and passing Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate exams), and students' proficiency on standardized tests. A total of 50 percent of Minnetonka High students took one or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams and 89 percent received a passing grade in the 2010-2011 school year, the data used to determine the 2013 rankings. …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Minnetonka High School principal talked to the newspaper about his time at the school.
Minnetonka High School Principal Dave Adney, who announced March 25, 2013 he will resign June 30, talked to the Star Tribune about his tenure at the school and being at the center of a yoga pants controversy last November: Dave Adney is still bemused over the media frenzy he inadvertently created last year when he urged parents to dissuade their daughters from wearing what he calls “high-definition pants.” ... “It morphed into this thing,” Adney said. “I suddenly became the Minnesota principal who wants to ban yoga pants. I was just amazed that it resonated with people in the way it did.” Read the full article at StarTribune.com. Related:
Monday, March 25, 2013
Adney has accepted a position as Executive Director with the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).
The following was released by Minnetonka Schools: With a legacy of accomplishments in student achievement and 10 years of service, Dave Adney has announced his resignation as principal at Minnetonka High School, effective June 30, 2013. Mr. Adney has accepted a position as Executive Director with the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). “Dave Adney was picked to lead our high school to greatness, and he has fulfilled our expectations. He has provided dynamic leadership and enabled incredible student development. He has made significant improvements in the school.He sets high expectations, and he models the values, beliefs and attitudes that encourage others to higher performance levels, said Dr. Dennis Peterson, …
After 10 years in Minnetonka, Adney has taken a statewide position.
Minnetonka High School Principal Dave Adney announced his new position Monday morning: Parents of Minnetonka High School students, I want to update you on a change in building leadership that was announced at the high school this morning. Click here to read the Minnetonka School District's news release. I have accepted the position of Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals and will begin work with that organization in July. I want to thank all of you who took the time to teach me the important values of this school and community over the past 10 years. Your input and support have helped create an incredible high school that truly reflects the values of the community and challenges our students to do…
Friday, March 8, 2013
Four dad/daughter duos from the Minnetonka and Excelsior area are among those participating in this weekend's Chanhassan performances of "The Music Man" by Chaska Family Valley Theatre.
Paul Twite and his 11-year-old daughter Rebecca joined the Chaska Valley Family Theatre this year to spend more time together. Ever since, the Minnetonka duo have been working behind the scenes to digitally capture all the components that go into the making of a production—as well as cast promotional shots. “My dad is great, and he even lets me take some of the pictures,” said Rebecca, who is also in the cast. “This has been a tremendous way for me to share my passion and to spend quality time with my daughter,” said Paul. Paul and Rebecca are one of four father/daughter partners participating in the Chaska Family Theatre’s current production of “The Music Man”—which includes a total of 19 families from throughout the surrounding area. …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Valentine's Day dinner, catered by Spasso, raises money for families in need.
Minnetonka High School Student Government invites you and your family to a dinner on Valentine's Day. As the high school celebrates Heart Week, students are raising money for families in need. The benefit dinner and silent auction will be hosted in the MHS cafeteria from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. Catered by Spasso, the menu includes chicken parmesan or spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, dinner roll, cookie and water or coffee. Tickets are $10 apiece or $40 for families of four or more. Purchase tickets from any Student Government member, in the MHS Student Union from 11-2 p.m. February 11-14 or purchase tickets online. Silent auction items will also be on display for your bidding. This event raises money for district families in need …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
In total, 20 Minnetonka High School athletes have signed National Letters of Intent this school year to play 11 collegiate sports.
Today is National Signing Day, the day high school seniors from across the country sign binding letters of intent to attend a college and play their sport. At Minnetonka High School, five student athletes signed their letters on Wednesday morning. Rowing: Catherine Ahrens (U of M) Football: Jack Bixler (MSU-Moorhead), Jake Bush (MSU-Mankato), DeCeon Schumann (Northern State), Malcom Moore (Iowa Western CC) In total, 20 Minnetonka High School athletes have signed National Letters of Intent this school year. Fifteen students signed during the early signing period last November and five signed Wednesday during the winter signing period. These athletes will participate in 11 collegiate sports, including football, boys hockey, girls hockey, …
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11:21 am on Friday, May 3, 2013
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