HLWW
School District
By Brad Sellner, Superintendent
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools, Independent
School District 2687, serving the communities of Winsted,
Waverly, and Howard Lake, is dedicated to providing a high-
quality education for its youth. With that commitment, we
strive for excellence and opportunity for each student in every
off ering and activity of the school district.
The district comprises an area of about 115 square miles,
primarily in Wright County, with a portion located in McLeod
County, and a small portion in Carver County. District 2687’s
nine-12 high school and 5-8 middle school are located between
Howard Lake and Winsted on Wright County Road 6. The grades
K-4 elementary and preschool facilities are located in Waverly
and Winsted.
Elementary Schools
Both Humphrey Elementary (2012) and Winsted Elementary
(2013), grades pre-k-4, have received the National Blue Ribbon
Award from the US Department of Education. Humphrey
Elementary was recognized in 2018, for progress in mathematics,
by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Winsted
Elementary was recognized as a Minnesota School of Excellence
Memorials with Innovation
and Distinction
We are pleased to be able to offer you thoughtfully designed
traditional or cremation memorials
We invite you to visit
our indoor and
outdoor display areas
Mon.-Fri.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Evenings and
weekends
by appointment
Quality
Craftsmanship
Since 1927
1100 6th Street (Hwy. 12),
PO Box 1019
Howard Lake, MN 55349
Bonnie L. Seegmiller
Toll Free: 1-800-367-6881
Fax: 320-543-3896
[email protected]
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in 2014, and as a Reward School by
MDE in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015.
Small class sizes and an
environment
that
fosters
good
teacher-student-parent
relationships,
allows
for
individualized
a� ention
to
students. Small class sizes help
create an opportunity for all students to participate in activities,
too. This allows children to work with other community
members, connecting and making long-lasting friendships.
Middle School
The Middle School, grades 5-8, provides a supportive
transitional environment in which students can achieve their
full potential through a variety of exploratory opportunities.
Also, an enriching advisory program is off ered to meet students’
needs. The middle school facility provides a quality educational
se� ing where Smartboard and Chromebook technology is used
in all classrooms.
High School
The High School was honored by being named one of
“America’s Best High Schools” by US News and World Report in
2016. From more than 21,000 high schools, HLWW High School
was ranked in the top 11 percent in the nation, and earned a
Silver Medal.
A strong focus on academics at all grade levels is proven by
ACT scores which are consistently at, or above, national and state
averages. Our graduates qualify for colleges of their choice.
The high school off ers courses in math, science, social studies,
language arts, physical education, technology, and healthy
living, complemented by a wide array of electives, such as
EMT-fi rst responder, where students can earn fi rst responder
certifi cation; CSI: classroom (forensic science); animal science;
fl oriculture; Desktop Publishing; po� ery; Spanish; music-choir
and band; nursing; and many more.
A wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and
College In the School (CIS) courses in agriculture, Spanish,
and mathematics are available in the high school, as well as
technical college credit courses that are available through our
partnership with Wright Technical Center in Buff alo.
Also off ered is a nationally-recognized FFA program that
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
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