day , located at the Middle School through HLWW Community Education , providing homework assistance , fun activities , and convenience for busy families . Transportation 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 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 , robotics team ( new in 2022 ) 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 .
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 caring , kids feel protected and safe as they learn . Safe and convenient bus transportation is provided to all resident students and some non-resident students .
Many technology upgrades and advancements are in place . Interactive display systems are used in classrooms around the District . Wireless capabilities are available throughout all district schools . Google Chromebooks are provided to all students in grades K-12 and the ALP .
HLWW Schools have involved , caring parents , and supportive community members . Our school events are wellattended by parents , grandparents , and friends . There are parent advisory committees , traveling sports teams , field trips , Laker Pride initiatives , district curriculum advisory committee , as well as many other opportunities for parents and community members to be involved and to support students .
Special activities to expand student interests and experiences , such as student council , after-school activities , English learners , special programs to assist and encourage healthy student choices , sixth-grade Deep Portage outdoor experience , fourth-grade fishing expo , and many others are available .
Excellent facilities exist throughout the school district ; elementary schools ( remodeling and new additions 2007 ), high school ( new in 2008 ), middle school ( new in 2015 ), and MAWSECO ( new in 2015 ).
We have the programs , staff , and opportunities that children need for educational , development and growth . The wisdom and enthusiasm of our staff create a learning environment for student success . Many of our staff members earned their master ’ s degree and beyond .
We ’ re proud of our school district and how we make the grade for the students and families of our communities . Contact us at ( 320 ) 543-4646 with any questions , or for more information , check out our website and Facebook at www . hlww . k12 . mn . us . LAKERS Are … Learners Accountable Kind Empowered Resilient GO LAKERS !!! # LAKERproud
PHOTO BY HLWW SCHOOLS The HLWW administrative and director team . Back row - Jim Schimelpfenig , middle school principal ; Rachel Bender , community education director ; Megan Tormanen , business manager ; Stephanie Kuehn , high school principal ; Michelle Johnson , food service director ; Morgan Johnson , school district nurse ; and Travis Eldred , IT director . Front row - Kelly Klima , special education supervisor ; Kelli Westling , elementary dean of students / district assessment coordinator ; Jennifer Olson , elementary principal ; Nate Walbruch , superintendent ; Nicole McKee , transportation director ; and Joe McKee , buildings and grounds director . Not pictured : Joe Puncochar , activities director .
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