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TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

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Reactions to Cell Phone Law at Winnetonka High School

Octavia Stewart October 1, 2025

The new Missouri no cell phone law has been the talk of Winnetonka High School, as it is a recent statewide rule affecting all schools in the district. The no cell phone law was introduced on July 1st,...

Meet your 2025 Homecoming Candidates

Meet your 2025 Homecoming Candidates

Kaylin Cook, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2025

During advisory Monday, Sept. 8, Student Council crowned the top 6 Homecoming king and queen candidates.  

"Griffin Rites" through the years.

Now (Re)Introducing…”Griffin Rites”

“Griffin Rites” Staff December 20, 2024
Get (re)acquainted with the go-to publication for the Tonka Nation.
Winnetonka Mock Election

Winnetonka Mock Election

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...

Haunted Homecoming Spirit Week

Haunted Homecoming Spirit Week

Kaylin Cook, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2024

Join us for our Haunted Homecoming spirit week!

A Haunted Homecoming

A Haunted Homecoming

Kaylin Cook, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2024

Join us for a spooky night at Haunted Homecoming! Join us for thrills, chills, and ghostly fun!

Superbowl Spirit Week

Superbowl Spirit Week

Simone Findley, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2024

Show off your Cheifs pride and dress up for our fun spirit week days. Go Chiefs!

Sweethearts dance

Sweethearts dance

Simone Findley, Editor-in-Chief 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)

23-24 Homecoming Court

23-24 Homecoming Court

Simone Findley, Editor-in-Chief 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,...

Cheer Wins Regionals

Cheer Wins Regionals

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 and now we’re the team to beat...

Seniors Lan Linh Tran, Kayla Blank, Elle Snider, and Mackenna Kutter cheer the Tonka football team at the annual jamboree on Aug. 19, 2022. Picture by Cheyenne Brown.

Spirit Starts Here

Cheyenne Brown, Editor-in-Chief, Griffin Writes January 6, 2023

Tonka students filed into the stands of the Staley high schools’ stadium on Aug. 19, 2022, for the football jamboree between Winnetonka, Staley, Oak Park, and North Town. Each school has a student section...

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