Ahoy, Minnetonka!

In this school year’s final episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! , Executive Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty is joined by Superintendent David Law, School Board Chair Kemerie Foss and School Board Vice Chair Dan Olson for an end‑of‑the-school-year reflection. They talk about the District’s progress toward School Board goals, key outcomes from the legislative session and priori...

Summer is just around the corner, and Minnetonka Community Education is ready with hundreds of opportunities for students, families and community members. In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! , host and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty is joined by Executive Director of Community Education Kim Carlson and Community Education Program Manager Anna Oasheim to talk about popular–a...

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! , Superintendent David Law joins Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a timely conversation about the final stretch of the school year. Hear about the School Board’s spring planning, upcoming community engagement opportunities, student representation on the Board, and key legislative issues affecting education. Superintendent Law also share...

Recruiting and retaining outstanding educators and staff is essential to Minnetonka Schools’ long‑term success. In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! , host Dr. JacQui Getty is joined by Executive Director of Human Resources and General Counsel Anjie Flowers and Director of Human Resources Robyn Klinker for an in‑depth conversation about employee recruitment and retention. Together, they discuss cu...

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr. JacQui Getty speaks with Scenic Heights Principal Nicole Snedden, Excelsior Elementary Principal Jennifer Smasal and Chinese Immersion Department Chair and Teacher Yi Sun about Minnetonka’s long‑standing Chinese Immersion program. They explore how the program began, what learning looks like in an Immersion classroom and how students grow academically,...

In this special episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr. JacQui Getty sits down with two remarkable educators—Clear Springs Kindergarten Teacher Lynn Bleeker and Scenic Heights Navigator Teacher Sandy Katkov—who are each celebrating 40 years of service with Minnetonka Public Schools. They reflect on what first brought them to the district in the mid‑1980s, how their teaching journeys have evolved, a...

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, host Dr. JacQui Getty sits down with Minnetonka High School students Evelyn Passe and Poppy Moore, along with VANTAGE instructor Kaylee Wiens, to explore the new VANTAGE Fashion strand. They discuss what drew students to the program, the real-world projects they’ve taken on, the value of working with professional mentors and how the curriculum immerses student...

Conversation with Associate Superintendent Dr. Amy LaDue, Literacy Coordinator Alyssa Rutherford and Grade 3 Deephaven Elementary Teacher and K-5 Language Arts Department Chair Jennifer Peters. This episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! features an update on Minnetonka’s districtwide literacy efforts. Listen in for a discussion about why literacy remains a central goal for the district, how Minnetonka’s li...

In this episode, Superintendent David Law joins Executive Director of Communications and this season’s Ahoy, Minnetonka! host Dr. JacQui Getty for a State of the District update covering early construction projects made possible by the voter‑approved building bond, Superintendent Law’s recent presentation at the national American Association of School Administrators conference, and priorities as t...

This episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka! explores the District’s comprehensive approach to supporting mental health and well-being for students and staff. Executive Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty is joined by Annie Lumbar Bendson, Health Services Director, and Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Support Services, to discuss initiatives that support mental heal...

As Winter Break nears, join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a mid-school year update, covering topics ranging from School Board goal-setting and the District budget forecast to educational screen time and the local impact of federal shifts at the Department of Education.

Minnetonka Schools is committed to supporting our students and families in meaningful ways. In this episode, learn more about the history and impact of the upcoming Minnetonka Community & Resource Night—a unique event that connects families with an incredible variety of local resources to meet various needs, from housing and healthcare to food support, energy assistance and more. This year’s M...

Serving the greater good is a core aspect of the mission of Minnetonka Public Schools. In this episode, listen in as podcast host and executive director of communications, Dr. JacQui Getty, connects with student leaders from the Minnetonka High School Interact Club and with Sarah Johnson, the District’s Community Service Specialist who coordinates the Tonka Serves office.  Together, they discuss t...

As we near the end of first quarter, join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a State of the District conversation, covering topics from fall event updates and middle school programming to the District budget, School Board goal setting and the upcoming building bond referendum.

In Minnetonka Schools, students are at the heart of everything we do. Elevating student voice has been an important priority for our School Board and District leadership. One of the most recent ways this effort has come to life has been with the addition of student representation on the School Board. Join podcast host and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty in a conversation with...

The 2025-26 school year is now underway, and we’re excited for the year ahead! Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law and Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty for a conversation to kick off the year, covering topics from the District’s new theme and School Board goals for 2025-26 to the upcoming building bond referendum, literacy efforts, middle school programming, and s...

School’s out and summer has arrived! Minnetonka Schools offers a wide range of events, classes and programs for families to get involved with over the summer months. In the final podcast episode of this year’s season, Superintendent David Law connects with Executive Director of Community Education Kim Carlson and Director of Community Education Jenny Bodurka to discuss what’s ahead and how our com...

In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Superintendent David Law chats with elementary principals Andrew Gilbertson from Groveland Elementary, and Jennifer Smasal from Excelsior Elementary. Listen in for a conversation that touches on the highlights of the year—from the programs that make each Minnetonka elementary school unique and impactful for students–to the belonging efforts that strengthen eac...

Join Minnetonka Schools Superintendent David Law as he connects with three MHS seniors just ahead of graduation. As the Class of 2025 becomes Minnetonka’s newest alumni, these student 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 pee...

Minnetonka Schools celebrates excellence in how our students and staff live, lead and learn. We do this by honoring our teachers and staff and the dedication and drive they bring each day, by lifting up the achievements, milestones and successes of our hardworking students, and by fostering growth and connection by celebrating all of the unique and vibrant voices throughout our school district all...

Community input plays a critical role in shaping the direction of our schools and Districtwide initiatives. Continuing to build trust with our stakeholders—students, parents, prospective families, teachers and staff, alumni and the broader community—remains an action item in the School Board goal of Excellence in Leadership and Organizational Support. In this episode, Superintendent David Law conn...

In this episode, Superintendent David Law connects with School Board leaders Kemerie Foss, Vice Chair, and Dan Olson, Treasurer, for a mid-year chat about how the school year is going. The conversation focuses on the District’s progress toward the three School Board Goals: Excellence in Well-being, Belonging and Connection; Excellence in Student Learning and Support; and Excellence in Leadership a...

Literacy is at the heart of learning, and Minnetonka Public Schools is making significant strides in ensuring every student is set up for success. In this follow-up episode, Superintendent David Law connects with Associate Superintendent Dr. Amy LaDue and Literacy Coordinator Alyssa Rutherford for a deep dive into literacy. They discuss the professional development teachers and staff have been par...

For nearly 40 years, the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation has supported innovation and excellence in Minnetonka Schools. From annual teacher grants that bring innovations to life in the classroom to large endowment gifts, the Foundation elevates the District’s work to provide outstanding and unparalleled learning experiences for students. In this episode, join Superintendent David Law for a ch...

One of the exceptional programs the Minnetonka Public School District offers is a robust Preschool program. In addition to preschool classes, Minnetonka Community Education also offers preschool enrichment opportunities, preschool-aged wrap-around childcare through Junior Explorers, and Early Childhood Family Education classes for families with children ages birth to 5.    In this episode, join Su...