Waconia Public Schools

08/25/2026

Junior Zayda Butler (left) and senior Mia Tiller (right) were sworn in as the new student representatives on the School Board for the 2026-27 school year at last night's regular meeting.

Student school board representatives serve as advisors to the school board and administration, offering insights into the development and assessment of policies and regulations within our school system by attending school board business meetings and work sessions. Though they do not have voting rights, they act as a vital link between the student body and the school board, also gaining valuable governmental experience through their participation.

08/25/2026

We are excited to introduce Bound, our new event and scheduling platform for Waconia High School athletics and activities. Bound replaces the Rschool website (www.metrowestconference.org) and will provide students, families, and fans with one convenient place to access the information they need throughout the season.

To access our Bound website, visit www.gobound.com/mn/schools/waconia

Through Bound, you will be able to find schedules, rosters, scores, standings, ticketing information, notifications, and more—all through one website and mobile app. Our goal is to make following Waconia activities easier and more convenient by bringing this information together in one place.

Bound has also been adopted by all of our conference schools and many schools across Minnesota, creating a more consistent experience for families and fans as they follow activities throughout the state. We are excited to make this transition and believe Bound will be a valuable resource for our students, families, coaches, and community.

Students and families may also find it helpful to download the Bound app on their mobile devices.

08/19/2026

Make a difference every school day—one student, one family and one healthy future at a time.

Waconia Public Schools is looking for a dedicated Licensed School Nurse to join our team and help our students explore their passions and create their success!

View the full job posting here:
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/waconia/opening/197512

08/19/2026

Some great news to share about our Waconia Schools fishing club! Incoming freshmen Asher Skare and Mason Griggs took second place at the Southwest Metro and Greater Southwest Last Chance Regional Qualifier on August 12 at Washington and Stella Lakes in Dassel. This means the duo now qualifies for the Minnesota Junior BASS Nation High School State Championships on September 12-13 on Leech Lake.

In other news, incoming eighth grader Vincent Brown and incoming sixth grader August Brown placed second at the Junior State Championships on July 17 on Lake Pokegama. This result qualifies them for the Junior National Championships, which will be held next July.

Congratulations to all! 🎣🎣🎣

08/18/2026

🎉 Welcome, Class of 2030! 🎉

Your high school adventure is about to begin, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Waconia High School!

Join our incredible Link Crew leaders—11th and 12th grade students who are ready to help you find your way, meet new people, feel at home, and make the most of your freshman year.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Waconia High School Gymnasium

We want you there. We need you there. And it simply won’t be the same without you!

Come ready to have some fun, meet your Link Crew leaders and future classmates, and get a jump-start on your WHS experience. Wear comfortable clothes, leave the heavy stuff at home, and you won’t need your cell phone—travel light and come ready to connect!

08/18/2026

We’re incredibly proud to see one of our 2024 graduates making a difference in someone else’s life through the National Marrow Donor Program.

When Austin Randall agreed to have his cheek swabbed by the National Marrow Donor Program (formerly known as Be the Match) in fall of 2024, the current University of Minnesota Duluth football junior didn't think much of it.

08/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest teachers and licensed staff members to Waconia Public Schools! They’re gathered at Laketown Elementary School today to kick off three days of New Teacher Workshop—getting to know our district, connecting with colleagues and preparing for an incredible school year.

Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing our new staff members individually right here on our social media channels. Be sure to follow along and help us give them a warm Wildcat welcome!

08/13/2026

We can't wait to welcome back all of our Wildcat students in just a few short weeks. Looking for school supply lists? Here are convenient links to this year's K-8 lists by building:

Bayview: https://bit.ly/BVSupplies
Laketown: https://bit.ly/LTSupplies
Southview: https://bit.ly/SVsupplies
Waconia Middle School: https://bit.ly/WMSSupplies

Also a reminder that today, August 13, is the final day to register for the Love, Inc. free school supply store event that will take place August 21-22 at Trinity Lutheran Church. More information and the registration link for this event can be found at https://www.loveinccc.org/new-page-1-1

08/12/2026

Following School Board approval, the District will begin removing approximately 50 dead or dying trees at various school sites this week. The work may take 7–10 days to complete.

Most of the trees being removed are ash trees that have been impacted by emerald ash borer. To help replenish the trees being removed, the District plans to plant approximately 10–15 new trees each year going forward.

Some tree removal will take place near school playgrounds and other areas sometimes used by students and families during the summer months. For everyone’s safety, please follow any posted signs or directions from staff and crews and keep a safe distance from work areas.

08/11/2026

Waconia Public Schools is excited to announce that Kiersten Nolan, DNP, CNP, RN, PHN, will lead the District’s Health Services Department as its new Health Services Manager.

A 2013 graduate of Waconia High School, Nolan holds both a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in nursing from St. Catherine University. She brings a strong background in pediatric and community health to the role, having served as a pediatric registered nurse at Gillette Children’s and as a pediatric nurse practitioner at Ridgeview Medical Center and Children’s Minnesota.

As Health Services Manager, Nolan will oversee the District’s health programs and services, supervise health services staff, including licensed school nurses and health aides, and plan and implement programs designed to address health-related barriers to learning.

“I’m excited to return to the Waconia Public Schools community in this new role and to have the opportunity to support the health and well-being of our students and staff,” Nolan said. “Waconia has always been an important part of my life, and I’m looking forward to bringing my experience in pediatric health back to the community that helped shape me.”