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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

First ever class of Griffins invited to Winnetonka's 50th anniversary Homecoming game

First ever class of Griffins invited to Winnetonka’s 50th anniversary Homecoming game

September 20, 2019

Winnetonka's Homecoming will be Friday, Oct. 4 vs. Van Horn at the District Football Stadium (NKCHS). This year, Winnetonka will be kicking off our 50th anniversary celebrations by inviting members of...

Coach Palmer named KC Chiefs and NFL Coach of the Week

Coach Palmer named KC Chiefs and NFL Coach of the Week

September 19, 2019

Photos submitted.  

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, first spirit week: Sept. 16-20

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, first spirit week: Sept. 16-20

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer September 15, 2019

To initiate the first celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month at Winnetonka, a spirit week will be held from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20. Monday: Dress up as an Hispanic influencer, such as an...

2019 Homecoming Candidates

2019 Homecoming Candidates

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer September 13, 2019

Please check your email next week for instructions on how to vote for your favorite candidates.

T-Shirts for Homecoming 2019 on sale Sept. 9-13

T-Shirts for Homecoming 2019 on sale Sept. 9-13

September 7, 2019

Homecoming 2019 T-Shirts will be on sale from Sept. 9th to 13th during lunch on B-days. Shirts are $15 each. This year's theme will be relating to "The Wizard of Oz."  

Senior Cam McKillip places 3rd in Dive at "The Battle of the Northland Boys"

Senior Cam McKillip places 3rd in Dive at “The Battle of the Northland Boys”

September 7, 2019

Congratulations to Winnetonka senior Cam McKillip for placing 3rd in Dive at “The Battle of the Northland Boys” meet held at Parkhilll Aquatics on Sept. 7. He received a consideration state cut!

An underclassman signs up for Tea Club.

2019 Club Fair

September 6, 2019

To promote involvement within the 30+ clubs at Winnetonka, a club fair was hosted in the main gym during advisory time. Students toured the gym and chatted with various club members, and signing up for...

From left to right: Junior Ashtin Holman, junior Justice Thompson, senior Trenton Kauzlarich, senior Madison Mayes, junior Aris Holman and junior Jaelee Pittel pose above the Black History Month sign RISE painted. The sign, intended to bring more awareness to the upcoming spirit week, was hung above the main entrance corridor to grab the attention of students walking in the building. Photo by Derek Walsh.

The RISE of advocacy

Elizabeth Payton, Staff Writer March 4, 2019

A newly-found club is making its debut with various awareness projects related to Black History Month. The club, RISE, was created to “stand up for the overlooked,” according to co-founders...

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