Superintendent Law concludes the Back to School 2024 series with Minnetonka High School Counselor Sarah Seldon and Student Life Coordinator Amy Livorsi. Both Sarah’s and Amy’s work support students’ and families’ success at Minnetonka High School, from welcoming new ninth graders during Freshman Orientation to planning for post-secondary success throughout a student’s time at MHS. Focusing on ways students can build connections at school with peers, teachers and support staff, this discussion is rich with information and excitement for the coming year.

Superintendent Law is joined by Principal Jennifer Smasal and Assistant Principal Matt Breen from Excelsior Elementary. Jen and Matt share about the ways Minnetonka elementary schools prepare for a new school year throughout the summer, advice for new families and families of incoming Kindergarteners, and stories of how leaders work to nurture a school culture of belonging and connection throughout the year.

Superintendent Law is joined by the new Executive Director of Community Education, Kim Carlson, and Coordinator of Preschool, ECFE and Junior Explorers, Molly Bahneman. From the ways teachers and staff prepare to support students and families to tips for first-time preschool parents, this episode provides a glimpse into the many ways Minnetonka Community Education serves our students, families and community.

In this episode, Superintendent Law is joined by school leaders from Minnetonka Middle School West, Principal Freya Schirmacher and Assistant Principal Andrea Hoffmann. Their chat touches on ways that families can support middle schoolers at the start of the year, stories of how well-being, belonging and connection are fostered at the middle school level, and more.

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law chats with Minnetonka High School Principal Jeff Erickson, reflecting on a year at MHS, which is truly a School of Opportunities within a District of Opportunities.

Listen in for a conversation that touches on the highlights of the year—from the unique “All Aboard!” student orientation in September and the change from MAST to Anchor Time to the growth of MOMENTUM’s Aviation courses and the successes of the various experiential learning opportunities the school offers.

Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with three MHS seniors just ahead of graduation: Max Borchert, Brielle Fox-Anderson and Elias Grant.

As the Class of 2024 becomes Minnetonka’s newest alumni, these leaders reflect on their various experiences in Minnetonka Schools, from the academic opportunities that challenged and inspired them to the extracurricular activities that fostered their community of friends and peers. They share what’s ahead for each of them as they begin their next steps, and they offer advice for the new students who will enter Minnetonka High School in the fall.

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with three Minnetonka School Board members: Chair Meghan Selinger, Treasurer Dan Olson, and Director Kemerie Foss.

Listen in for a conversation that provides a glimpse “behind the scenes” of how the Minnetonka School Board is involved in the governance of our school district–from serving on committees to setting our District goals. School Board members also shared what their roles entail and spoke about their favorite aspects of public service. 

Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with leaders from the Minnetonka High School Student Interact Club, including seniors Campbell DeLuca and Keira Keegan, and club advisor and MHS art teacher Rebecca Marks.

The Interact Club is a high school connection to Rotary International, and it partners with the local Excelsior Morning Rotary. The student club is focused on service opportunities and leadership development. Among other activities, in the last few years, the MHS Interact Club has created a food shelf operating within Minnetonka High School, which serves students and families facing food insecurity. 

Listen in for a conversation with these innovative, service-minded students!

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law connects with three current MOMENTUM students who are taking Transportation Careers & Global Commerce, Aviation, and Physics in Home Renovation classes.

The students discuss their experiences in MOMENTUM, from what they’ve learned from their real-world projects to their favorite parts of their industry site visits and guest instructor presentations. Students also share advice for fellow students considering the program for next year.

Learn more about MOMENTUM and ways to get involved by visiting MinnetonkaSchools.org/MOMENTUM