January 19, 2018
On this episode of Tonka Talks, share your opinion about possible new school start times, watch the story of the local lift driver, and recap the Mizzou band concert. Watch to find out more.
Molly Bryant, Copy Editor
January 6, 2023
“It was a good feeling. Like a really good feeling. In the past, we haven’t really won a lot and it was good to know we broke another team’s winning streak last year...
January 6, 2023
March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022
On November 5th, 2024, Winnetonka High school provided an exciting opportunity for its Juniors, Seniors, and staff by hosting a Mock Election....
Molly Bryant, Copy Editor
March 11, 2022
This winter season, six swimmers and one diver went to state on Feb. 17 and 18. Rebecca Callaway, math...
Recent Sports Stories
November 15, 2021
By Cheyenne Brown Across the nation, schools host events to raise morale among their student bodies....
November 15, 2021
By Macy Goetz Pregame of the very first home game in the brand-new Griffin Stadium on Sept. 9, fans...
March 20, 2021
Three years have passed since the Griffinettes last performed in a competition while representing Winnetonka...
Suburban Blue All-Conference Selections!
December 2, 2020
Congratulations to our Tonka Griffin football team’s 2020 Suburban Blue All-Conference Selections! 1st...
November 24, 2020
Winnetonka 2020 sports is very different from previous years. Rules have changed for the safety of...
March 10, 2022
Recent Arts Stories
December 7, 2021
Come see the 48th Street Players in their winter show, Santa Showdown!
November 17, 2021
48th Street Players held a show in the little theater on Oct. 13 called Spooky Show featuring team Team...
November 17, 2021
Come see Seussical the musical this weekend, Thursday-Saturday November 18-20 at 7:00pm. Tickets...
November 15, 2021
Last night the following students competed along with 11 other schools in a live art making...
March 20, 2021
Theater is an important activity for many of the students and staff at Winnetonka High School. Many of...
February 10, 2023
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Recent Feature Stories
Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 3
March 10, 2022
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January 5, 2022
Winnetonka started the school year with a new principal, Dr. Edward Tate. Some students may be curious...
Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 1
November 23, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites_fall_issue_2021
Griffin Rites Spring Volume 51, Issue 3
March 20, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites__spring_volume_51__issue_3
Griffin Rites Literary Magazine 2021- Celebrate the Moment
January 12, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites___literary_magazine__winter_2021
Kaylin Cook, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2024
On November 5th, 2024, Winnetonka High school provided an exciting opportunity for its Juniors, Seniors, and staff by hosting a Mock Election. Participants in the election had the opportunity to cast their votes on key positions such as President, U.S Senator, Governor, and U.S Representative for district...
Recent News Stories
Haunted Homecoming Spirit Week
October 2, 2024
Join us for our Haunted Homecoming spirit week!
September 30, 2024
Join us for a spooky night at Haunted Homecoming! Join us for thrills, chills, and ghostly fun!
February 1, 2024
Show off your Cheifs pride and dress up for our fun spirit week days. Go Chiefs!
January 30, 2024
Come one, come all, to celebrate love or like! Bring your student ID, your $3 donation for Special Olympics, and the excitement to party! (Winnetonka students only)
September 22, 2023
Congratulations to this years Homecoming candidates! Zion Holmes, Kameron Fox, Jayveon Freeman, Nickson Mario, Shakar Abdikadir, Dean DeJesus, Madison Peppers, Anahi Mendoza, Divine Dean, Selena Perez,...
December 7, 2021
Come see the 48th Street Players in their winter show, Santa Showdown!
November 17, 2021
Come see Seussical the musical this weekend, Thursday-Saturday November 18-20 at 7:00pm. Tickets...
March 20, 2021
Theater is an important activity for many of the students and staff at Winnetonka High School. Many of...
November 24, 2020
What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Frost bite! Submitted by Shannon LeGrand How...
Freshman Student Takes 3rd in Poetry Reading
November 2, 2020
Congratulations to the students who competed at the KC Novice Invitational speech and debate tournament...
February 10, 2023
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Recent Feature Stories
Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 3
March 10, 2022
https://issuu.com/cruzthapa/docs/griffin_rites_spring_issue_2022_1_
January 5, 2022
Winnetonka started the school year with a new principal, Dr. Edward Tate. Some students may be curious...
Griffin Rites Volume 52, Issue 1
November 23, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites_fall_issue_2021
Griffin Rites Spring Volume 51, Issue 3
March 20, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites__spring_volume_51__issue_3
Griffin Rites Literary Magazine 2021- Celebrate the Moment
January 12, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites___literary_magazine__winter_2021
Rahand Omer, Staff Member
April 4, 2022
The existence of Kurdistan, the existence of a Kurdish people, of a culture, a language has been debated throughout history, not with the pen but the sword. Kurdistan is a...
Recent Opinions Stories
March 20, 2021
In 2014, Eric Garner lost his life to a New York police officer’s choke hold after uttering “I can’t...
March 20, 2021
For starters I’d like to say, there're many things going on in America right now. Some bad, some good....
March 11, 2021
Women’s History Month Harriet Tubman, Cady Stanton, Amelia Earhart, Rosy the Riveter,...
January 18, 2021
https://nkcschools.instructuremedia.com/embed/8cda066c-d73c-419c-9c12-72ced4ea7917 Ted...
January 17, 2021
[Tayler Hendershot] Melissa Camarda Honors English Language Arts II 16 December 2020 Every...
