Community Education
A strong Early Childhood Family Education( ECFE) program offers schoolyear and summer activities that are fun and educational, and services such as early childhood screening, parent and child activities, parenting information, and new baby welcome packets.
Educational, nurturing, and fun preschool for 3 to 5 year-olds is locat ed at Humphrey Elementary in Waverly and at Winsted Elementary. Cur riculum has a focused approach on learning, and a strong emphasis on literacy skills. Transportation is provided and scholarships are available. In 2022, the District is looking to offer a wrap-around care program, op posite of preschool, for families looking for daycare options.
Laker Care is available for students in grades K-6 before and after school and for ages 3-5( preschool) throughout the day, located at the Middle School through HLWW Community Education, providing home work assistance, fun activities, and convenience for busy families. Trans portation to Laker Care is available to and from all schools in our district.
HLWW Community Education activities, education, recreation, and special events for birth to age 5, youth K-12, and adults, are ongoing. Indoor track, gym, and fitness center memberships are offered to students, adults, families, and seniors through Community Education.
Adult volunteer program makes it easy for parents and community members to volunteer in the classroom, help with school activities, and work on projects in their homes.
Athletics and Activities
An excellent music program, including annual elementary musical performances, is offered. Middle and high school students( Grades 5-12) can continue in music, through band, choir, jazz and pep band, and in dividual band lessons. Top honors are won by large groups, ensembles, and soloists each year.
Boys’ and girls’ sports teams encourage participation and success. Middle school sports focus on fundamentals and skill-building; high school athletics include baseball, basketball, wrestling, golf, track and field, volleyball, gymnastics, football, cross country, and softball. There is an opportunity for all students to participate.
High School extracurricular activities meet a wide range of interests, including Knowledge Bowl, student council, Minnesota Honor Society, speech, clay target( fall and spring), drama, yearbook, Letter Club, broadcasting club( KLKR), dance, robotics team( new in 2022) and more. The outstanding drama department hosts an annual fall musical pro duction, spring play, and is a frequent state honor-winner in one-act competition, including highest honors.
District highlights
A district-wide enrollment of 1311 students in K-12, shows our District is continuing to grow. With teachers and staff that are kind and car ing, kids feel protected and safe as they learn. Safe and convenient bus transportation is provided to all resident students and some non-resi dent students.
Many technology upgrades and advancements are in place. Interac tive displa y
HLWW D i s t r i c t O f fi c e( 320) 543-4646
Superintendent: Nate Walbruch
Secretary: Marilyn Greeley
Humphrey Elementary School
( 320) 543-4680
Principal: Jennifer Olson
Secretary: Terry Knuth
HLWW High School
( 320) 543-4600
Principal / Curriculum Director: Dr. Stephanie Kuehn
Secretary: Sandy Stallmo
CONTACT NUMBERS
HLWW Middle School( 320) 543-4660
320-485-2535 HowardLakeHeraldJournal. com
Principal / Staff Development Director: Jim Schimelpfenig
Secretary: Tami Bangasser
Winsted Elementary School( 320) 543-4690
Principal: Jennifer Olson
Secretary: Julie Stifter
HLWW Community Education( 320) 543-4670
Director: Rachel Bender
Secretary: Stacy Horsch
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