includes consistent state and national award-winners. The
HLWW FFA was named the premier chapter of Minnesota in
2007 and 2017. In 2010, HLWW FFA worked on an addition of
a greenhouse to the school, and was a farm-to-school grant
recipient, which helped with the establishment of a 5-acre
garden on the school site.
A superb advisory program guides students on post-high
school planning, career choices, college applications,
workforce and military options, and other “real-life” skills
needed to succeed in today’s world. An alternative learning
program (ALP) formed for students in grades 9-12, helps
students reach graduation standards and achieve credits
using an online curriculum. The ALP is housed at the Meeker
and Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) in
Howard Lake.
A generous, supportive community awarded nearly $48,000
in 2018-19 for local scholarships to graduating HLWW seniors.
Community education
A strong Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program
offers school-year 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 located at Humphrey Elementary in Waverly, and at
Winsted Elementary. Curriculum has a focused approach on
learning, and a strong emphasis on literacy skills. Transportation
is provided, and scholarships are available.
School Age Care (SAC) is available for students in grades
k-6 before and after school and some non-school days,
located at the middle school through HLWW Community
Education; providing homework assistance, fun activities,
and convenience for busy families. Transportation to SAC 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.
An 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, marching band, and individual
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, and more. The outstanding drama department
hosts an annual fall musical production, spring play, and is a
frequent state honor-winner in one-act competition, including
highest honors.
“ Creating smiles that can change lives”
TODD A. BREWER, DDS
CHARLES E. TOEWS, DDS
MITCHELL SELTMAN, DDS
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