Ahoy, Minnetonka!

About Ahoy, Minnetonka!

Through the Ahoy, Minnetonka! podcast, Minnetonka Schools engages with our community to share stories from our District. From discussions with teachers, students, alumni and parents, to chats with principals, volunteers, Board Members, and district staff and administrators—the episodes highlight the voices and stories of community members as we work together to pursue student-centered excellence and build schools where all are connected, empowered and inspired.

Publisher

Ahoy Minnetonka!

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2023

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   S4 E2: Skipper Spirit!

   In this episode of Ahoy, Minnetonka!, dive into the excitement of Homecoming Week with guests Jeff Erickson, Minnetonka High School Principal, and senior Student Government leaders Blake Malk and Sierra Lindemann. Recorded right in the middle of the festivities, the group connected with Executive Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty for a behind-the-scenes look at the months of planning and coordination required to pull off high-energy traditions like the pep fest, parade and homecoming dance. Tune in to discover why these cherished MHS traditions matter so much to the school community and what it truly takes to bring "Skipper Spirit" to life!

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   S4 E1: Start of the School Year Conversation with District Leaders

   Welcome to season four of Ahoy, Minnetonka! In this season premiere, Executive Director of Communications and podcast host Dr. JacQui Getty kicks off the new school year alongside Superintendent of Minnetonka Schools David Law and School Board Chair Kemerie Foss. Together, they dive into the extensive behind-the-scenes preparation that powers the District through the summer, share their favorite back-to-school traditions, discuss key shifts in the district’s strategic goals for the upcoming year and offer exciting updates on capital improvements made possible by the community's support of last year's Building Bond Referendum. Tune in for a conversation on how Minnetonka Schools continues to empower, connect and inspire students for the year ahead!

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   S3 E16: End-of-Year Wrap-Up with District Leaders

   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 priorities for the year ahead. The conversation highlights community engagement efforts, including the new Citizens Academy, and explores top of mind topics for families. The episode wraps with reflections on graduation and the many celebrations that mark the close of another successful school year.

Who has been a guest on Ahoy, Minnetonka!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kim Carlson
• Jenny Bodurka
• Andrew Gilbertson
• Jennifer Smasal
• Minnetonka High School seniors

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

2.7 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

66

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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