Mannerly Manners

Shirley Hills Primary School serves students in kindergarten through grade four. The school s academic curriculum includes physical education, reading, science, English, math and social studies. In addition to classroom experiences, students are taught in special areas of art, media, music and technology. Shirley Hills Primary School also organizes several activity groups and social and cultural events. The school maintains a parent-teacher association that sponsors many educational programs for students, funds special trips and offers support to the entire school community. A part of Westonka Public Schools, Shirley Hills Primary School is located in Mound, Minn.

Grandview Middle School provides learning opportunities to students in grades five through seven. It offers a range of academic subjects, such as social studies, science, language arts, math, physical education and music. The school also offers several exploratory courses, including computers, art, and family and consumer science. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as Destination ImagiNation, Math Masters, art exhibitions, inventors club, and spelling and geography bee competitions. The school additionally offers a gifted and talented education program. It provides guidance counseling, food and transportation to students. The school also offers opportunities for students to participate in several athletic activities, including track and field, cross country, golf, tennis, basketball, wrestling and softball. Grandview Middle School is located in Mound, Minn., and is a part of Westonka Public Schools.